20090409notice_of_workshop_gnr.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
April 9, 2009
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMISSION'
CONSIDERATION OF FOUR
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 111 OF THE
PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY
POLICIES ACT OF 1978 (pURP
CONTAINED IN THE ENERGY
INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT OF
2007.
CASE NO. GNR-08-
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF
COMMENT DEADLINE
On December 19, 2007, the President signed into law the Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 (EISA, the Act). The EISA amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies
Act of 1978 (PURP A)l by adding four new federal standards related to: (1) integrated resource
planning (IRP); (2) rate design modifications to promote energy efficiency investments; (3)
consideration of smart grid investments; and (4) smart grid information. The EISA also adds a
new section (9 374) to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) establishing a standard for
disposition of excess power from waste energy recovery projects.
Pursuant to the mandates proscribed within the Act, the Commission issued a Notice
of Inquiry on December 16, 2008, to consider the four new PURP A standards contained in the
EISA. Order No. 30705. Avista Utilities, Idaho Power Company, and PacifiCorp responded to
the Commission s inquiry. Wal-Mart was the only entity to request placement on the service list
to receive filings made in conjunction with this case.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will convene a public
workshop for the purpose of reviewing the utilities' written comments and allowing other
interested persons to present written/oral comments. The purpose of the workshop is to
determine if there is consensus about: Adopting the federal standards; adopting comparable
standards; whether the Commission has already adopted the standard/comparable standards; or
whether the Commission should not implement the federal standards. The public workshop will
1 Codified at 16 D.C. ~ 2621.
2 Th~ EISA provision amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act regarding waste energy recovery does not
require an implementation proceeding by a specified date. On the contrary, the new EPCA provision requires that
the state hold a separate proceeding for each request made by a project owner or sponsor. EPCA ~ 374(a)(I).
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
commence at 9:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY. MAY 6. 2009. IN THE COMMISSION'
HEARING ROOM. 472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET. BOISE. IDAHO
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings and prehearing conferences in
this matter will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing
may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing.
The request for assistance must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by
contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Mail: secretary~puc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
matter may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission no later than
May 20, 2009. The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting the comment.
Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
Responsive comments by the utilities must be received no later than May 29, 2009. Written
comments concerning this matter shall be mailed to the Commission and the parties at the
addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
Kelly Norwood
Vice President State & Federal Regulation
A vista Utilities
PO Box 3727
Spokane, W A 99220-3727
E-mail: kelly.norwood~avistacorp.com
David Meyer
P. & Chief Counsel
A vista Corporation
PO Box 3727
Spokane, W A 99220-3727
E-mail: david.meyer~avistacorp.com
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
Barton L. Kline, Senior Attorney
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: bkline~idahopower.com
Ted Weston
PacifiCorp/ dba Rocky Mountain Power
201 S. Main St., Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
E-mail: ted.weston~pacificorp.com
Scott H. DeBroff, Esq.
Rhoads & Sinon LLP
One South Market Square
PO Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
E-mail: sdebroff~rhoads-sinon.com
John R. Gale, VP - Regulatory Affairs
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: rgale~idahopower.com
Mark Moench
Daniel Solander
PacifiCorp/dba Rocky Mountain Power
201 S. Main St., Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
E-mail: mark.moench~pacificorp.com
daniel. so lander~pacifi corp. com
Alicia R. Petersen, Esq.
Rhoads & Sinon LLP
One South Market Square
PO Box 1146
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1146
E-mail: apetersen~rhoads-sinon.com
document.
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
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 "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this document.
E-mail comments should also be sent to the parties at the e-mail addresses listed above.
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 materials filed with the Commission
Commission offices.
during this case are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
The materials may also be viewed on the Commission s website at
www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and then "Electric Cases" under case number
GNR-08-04.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under the Energy Independence and Security Act of
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
2007; Title 61 of the Idaho Code; and specifically Idaho Code 99 61-302 61-307 61-336, and
61-507. 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, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this '1f" day of April 2009.
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Je . Jewell
mission Sec etary
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NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE