20211208Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_35251.pdf

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35251 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 8, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF AVISTA CORPORATION FOR AN
ORDER AUTHORIZING PILOT
PROGRAMS FOR THE RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRIC
TRANSPORTATION
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
CASE NO. AVU-E-21-13

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35251

On September 9, 2021, Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities (“Company”) applied
for authorization to implement pilot electric transportation programs. Application at 1 and 11. The
Company plans to offer and fund the programs under electric tariff Schedule 90 and Schedule 91.
Id. at 1. The Company requests an effective date of November 1, 2021. Id. The Company also
requested that its filing be processed under Modified Procedure by written comment. Id. The
Company included two attachments in support of its Application: a) Exhibit No. 1 - Avista Electric
Vehicle Supply Equipment Pilot Final Report; and b) Exhibit No. 2 - Avista Transportation
Electrification Plan. Id. at 2.
On October 22, 2021, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and set a deadline
for intervention, and suspended the effective date for 30 days plus five months from November 1,
2021, or until the Commission enters an earlier order accepting, rejecting, or modifying the
proposed changes. Order No. 35205.
On November 19, 2021, the Commission allowed the Idaho Conservation League to
intervene in this matter. Order No. 35227.
On December 1, 2021, the Commission issued a Notice of Parties, and then on
December 2, 2021, the Commission issued an Amended Notice of Parties.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA
31.01.01.201 through .204. The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments
have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation.

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35251 2
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments. Persons must file comments by January 13, 2022. Comments must be filed through
the Commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment
electronically, please access the Commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the
“Consumers” tab and then “Case Comment Form” and complete the form using the case number
as it appears on the front of this document. To file by e-mail, persons must e-mail the comments
to the Commission Secretary and the Company at the e-mail address listed below. If computer
access is unavailable, then comments must be mailed to the Commission and the Company at the
addresses listed below.
For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Ste. 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714

For Avista Corporation:

Shawn Bonfield
Sr. Mgr. of Regulatory Policy &
Strategy
Avista Corporation
P.O. Box 3727
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

David Meyer
Vice President and Chief Counsel
for Regulatory & Governmental Affairs
Avista Corporation
P.O. Box 3727
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
[e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments
by January 27, 2022.
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.

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35251 3
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code. The Commission may
enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in filing written
comments must do so by January 13, 2022. The Company must file any reply comments by January
27, 2022.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
35058, issued June 3, 2021. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and
shall be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service
between parties should also be accomplished electronically. Voluminous discovery-related
documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
///

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35251 4
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 8th day
of December 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

I:\Legal\ELECTRIC\AVU-E-21-13 Pilot Program\Orders\AVUE2113_Ntc Mod_es.docx