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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR AN ACCOUNTING ORDER AUTHORIZING THE INCLUSION OF POWER SUPPLY EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE OF CAPACITY AND ENERGY FROM GARNET ENERGY, LLC IN THE COMPANY’S POWER COST ADJUSTMENT (PCA). )
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CASE NO. IPC-E-01-42

NOTICE OF ISSUE IDENTIFICATION

NOTICE OF SCHEDULING

NOTICE OF HEARING

On December 14, 2001, Idaho Power Company (Idaho Power; Company) filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in Case No. IPC-E-01-42. The Company requests a Commission Order approving as prudent its power purchase arrangements with Garnet Energy LLC, an unregulated affiliate of Idaho Power. The Company also seeks an accounting order authorizing Idaho Power to include the prudently incurred expenses associated with the purchase of capacity and energy from Garnet Energy LLC in the Company’s Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) mechanism. The Commission Notice of Application in Case No. IPC-E-01-42 issued on January 17, 2002.
On February 27, 2002, a prehearing conference in Case No. IPC-E-01-42 was held in Boise, Idaho. The following parties appeared by and through their respective counsel and/or representative:
Idaho Power Company Barton L. Kline, Esq. Garnet Energy LLC Kevin J. Beaton, Esq. Idaho Rural Council/Citizens for Responsible Land Use
Brad M. Purdy, Esq. Industrial Customers of Idaho Power Peter J. Richardson, Esq. Southwest Idaho Southeast Oregon Building and Trades Council
Alan Herzfeld, Esq. Ada Downwind Jon T. Robertson Commission Staff Scott D. Woodbury, Esq.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission and the parties at the prehearing conference identified the following matters and subject areas as being “at issue” in Case No. IPC-E-01-42:

Are new resources needed?
IPCo Resource Planning
2000-2002 IPCo Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs)
Load Changes (e.g., Astaris 120 MW)
Market Price Changes
Resource Changes (e.g., Mountain Home 90 MW peaker)
Water Planning Criteria (medium to critical)

Is the Garnet Contract Prudent and Cost Effective?
Request for Proposals (RFP)—August 2000
Bids; bid criteria; analysis
Other Viable Alternatives
Demand Side Management (DSM)/Conservation
Renewables
PURPA QFs—Avoided Cost
Transmission Contraints (import capabilities)

Should Garnet Contract Costs be Recovered Through the PCA Mechanism?
Fixed Versus Variable Costs
Rate Case Treatment Versus PCA Treatment
Related Costs of Construction

d. Affiliate Relationship IPCo/Garnett
Transfer of Risk (e.g., related gas contracts)
Affiliate Transactions

It is noted that the foregoing list is not intended to be all-inclusive.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that pursuant to agreement of the parties and the Commission the following scheduling is established in Case No. IPC-E-01-42.

March 22, 2002 Prefile deadline IPCo supplemental, direct testimony May 24, 2002 Prefile deadline Staff/Intervenor direct testimony June 14, 2002 Prefile deadline Company rebuttal

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing in this matter on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2002, COMMENCING AT 9:30 A.M. AT THE HEARING ROOM OF THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, 472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, BOISE, IDAHO and continuing if necessary on June 27 and June 28, 2002, at the same location.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct an evening hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment also on Wednesday, June 26, 2002, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the same location as the technical hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that discovery is available in Case No. IPCE0142 pursuant to Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.221-234.
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 and that the Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61. All proceedings in this matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
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)
E-Mail: [e-mail]

DATED at Boise, Idaho this _________ day of March 2002.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER

DENNIS S. HANSEN, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jean D. Jewell
Commission Secretary

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NOTICE OF ISSUE IDENTIFICATION
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 8, 2002