HomeMy WebLinkAbout20020829IPC Reports.docDECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
JEAN JEWELL
RON LAW
DAVE SCHUNKE
RANDY LOBB
GENE FADNESS
FROM:
DATE: AUGUST 29, 2002 RE: IDWR’S REQUEST TO IDAHO POWER FOR MONTHLY ENERGY
CONSUMPTION REPORTS
In a letter dated August 22, 2002, Idaho Power asked permission to provide the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) with monthly energy consumption reports for irrigation wells located in State Water District 130. IDWR needs more timely information “to allow the watermaster and the Department to monitor plans intended to reduce withdrawal of ground water.” IDWR Letter. The letters are attached.
Idaho Code § 62-1302 and the Commission’s Energy Consumption Reporting Rule 11 contemplate that IDWR may request annual reports from energy utilities so that IDWR can monitor ground water depletion. IDAPA 31.81.01.011. In this instance, IDWR has requested and Idaho Power has agreed to supply monthly reports for District 130. The parties have also agreed to defray Idaho Power’s cost in preparing the monthly reports. Idaho Power estimates the start-up cost for these reports is approximately $3,050 and the monthly cost is approximately $305. IDWR has agreed to these estimated payments.
Idaho Power inquires whether the Commission has any objection to honoring IDWR’s request. Given the agreement of the parties and the payment arrangements, the Commission Staff does not object to Idaho Power honoring IDWR’s request.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission concur with the parties’ agreement to supply IDWR with monthly consumption reports?
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