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(text box: 1)BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF AVISTA CORPORATION DBA AVISTA UTILITIES–WASHINGTON WATER POWER DIVISION FOR AN ORDER APPROVING THE  ADDITION OF A NET METERING OPTION TO THE COMPANY’S ELECTRIC SMALL POWER PRODUCTION AND COGENERATION TARIFF SCHEDULE 62
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CASE NO. AVU-E-99-2
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF COMMENT/PROTEST DEADLINE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on March 1, 1999, Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities–Washington Water Power Division (Avista; Company) in Case No. AVU-E-99-2 filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) proposing a revision to the Company’s Electric Tariff Schedule 62–Cogeneration and Small Power Production Schedule–Idaho.  Avista proposes adding a net metering option to its Electric Tariff Schedule 62.  “Net metering” as defined by the Company means measuring the difference between the electricity supplied by an electric utility and the electricity generated by a customer–generator that is fed back to the electric utility over the applicable billing period.
The Company’s proposed tariff sheets 62F and 62G establish the terms and conditions under which the net metering option is available.  These terms and conditions include:  
1.customer eligibility
2.cost to customer–generator of metering and interconnection
3.standards
4.balances of generation and usage by the customer–generator
5.remaining unused kwh credits
6.reversion to previous service
The proposed tariff language is attached to the Commission’s notice.
The Company contends that the revenue impact associated with its filing is minimal.  The Company estimates that less than three existing customers will initially take service under these tariff provisions.  The Company requests that the Commission approve the proposed tariff changes for an effective date of May 1, 1999.  
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filings of record in Case No. AVU-E-99-2.  The Commission has preliminarily determined that the public interest may not require a hearing to consider the issues presented and that the issues raised by the Application may be processed under Modified Procedure, i.e., by written submission rather than by hearing.  Reference Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the deadline for filing written comments or protests with respect to the Application and the Commission’s use of Modified Procedure in Case No. AVU-E-99-2 is Tuesday, April 20, 1999.  Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written protest or comments.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission may not hold a hearing in this proceeding unless it receives written protest or comment opposing the use of Modified Procedure and stating why Modified Procedure should not be used.  Reference IDAPA 31.01.01.203.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are not received within the deadline, the Commission will consider the matter on its merits and enter its order without a formal hearing.  If comments or protests are filed within the deadline the Commission will consider them and at its discretion may set the matter for hearing or may decide the matter and issue its order on the basis on the written positions before it.  Reference IDAPA 31.01.01.204.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that written comments concerning Case No. AVU-E-99-2 should be mailed to the Commission and Company at the addresses reflected below:
COMMISSION SECRETARYTHOMAS D. DUKICH, MANAGER
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONRATES AND TARIFF ADMINISTRATION
PO BOX 83720AVISTA UTILITIES
BOISE, IDAHO  83720-0074WASHINGTON WATER POWER DIVISION
PO BOX 3727
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99220
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W WASHINGTON ST
BOISE, IDAHO  83702-5983
All comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application in Case No. AVU-E-99-2 can be reviewed at the Commission’s office and at the Idaho offices of Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities–Washington Water Power Division.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this                  day of March 1999.
                                                                                                                                      DENNIS S. HANSEN, PRESIDENT
                                                                                           MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER

PAUL KJELLANDER, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:

Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary
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