20140128notice_of_modified_procedure_order_no_32971.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 28.2014
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AVISTA )
CORPORATION’S APPLICATION FOR )CASE NO.AVU-E-13-1O
APPROVAL OF ITS CAPACITY )
DEFICIENCY PERIOD TO BE UTILIZED IN )NOTICE OF
THE COMPANY’S SAR METHODOLOGY.)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
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)ORDER NO.32971
In Order No.32697,the Commission directed that a case be initiated outside of each
utility’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)filing for the establishment of the capacity deficiency
period to be utilized in the utility’s SAR methodology.On October 16,2013,Avista Corporation
filed its updated capacity deficiency periods to be utilized in Avista’s SAR avoided cost
methodology.
On November 27,2013,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and set a
deadline for intervention.Order No.32930.No person or party petitioned to intervene in this
matter.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal evidentiary hearing in this matter and will proceed under
Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure 201 through 204,IDAPA
31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified Procedure (with written
comments)has proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation in
cases of this nature.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission no later
than Friday,February 28,2014.The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting
the comment.Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments.Written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the Commission
and the parties at the addresses reflected below:
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32971
Commission Secretary Michael G.Andrea
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Avista Corporation
P0 Box 83720 1411 E.Mission Ave..MSC-23
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Spokane,WA 99202
E-mail:[e-mail]
Street Address for Express Mail:Linda Gervais
Avista Corporation
472 W.Washington Street 1411 E.Mission Ave.
Boise,ID 83702-59 18 Spokane,WA 99202
E-mail:linda.gervais”iiavistacorp.com
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission’s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov.Click the “Case Comment or Question
Form”under the “Consumers”tab,and complete the comment form using the case number as it
appears on the front of this document.These comments must also be sent to Avista at the e-mail
addresses listed above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Avista may file reply comments (if
necessary)no later than Friday,March 7,2014.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing.If written comments are received within the time limit
set,the Commission will consider them and,in its discretion,may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application,exhibits and workpapers
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices.The Application and exhibits are also available on the
Commission’s web site at xww.puc.idaho.gov.Click on the “File Room”tab at the top of the
page,scroll down to “Open Electric Cases,”and then click on the case number as shown on the
front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code §61-118,61-119,61-502,and 61-503.The Commission may enter any final Order
consistent with its authority under Title 61.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDERNO.32971
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.000,etseq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure.
Interested persons wishing to file comments must do so no later than February 28,2014.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Avista may file reply comments no later than
March 7,2014.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this )‘
day of January 2014.
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PAUL KJE1SLAER,PRESIDENT
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RSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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Jean D.Jewell
Commission Secretary
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