20041018Notice of Workshop.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 18, 2004
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE INVESTIGATION
CONCERNING ISSUES RELATED TO IDAHO
POWER COMPANY'S COST OF SERVICE STUDY. CASE NO. IPC-04-
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
On May 25, 2004, the Commission issued Order No. 29505 addressing substantive
issues raised in Idaho Power Company s ("Idaho Power
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Company ) general rate Case No.
IPC-03-13. While it found that Idaho Power s study was appropriate for allocating costs in
that case, the Commission noted that several parties raised legitimate questions regarding the
cost of service components that deserve additional investigation before Idaho Power s next
general rate case. Order No. 29505 at 47. Therefore, the Commission opened this docket in
Case No. IPC-04-23 for the purpose of evaluating cost of service issues raised in the general
rate proceeding. The Commission wrote:
Specifically, we direct Staff and interested parties to evaluate appropriate
issues through a series of workshops (as needed), including: (1) how best to
determine and weight monthly generation and transmission allocators, (2)
how to most accurately capture coincident peak demand responsibility, and
(3) whether new growth is properly covering its cost of service. We expect
consensus investigation results and recommendations to be documented in
final report and submitted to the Commission no later than February 28, 2005.
With respect to the issue of new growth and how its cost flows through the
cost of service study, we also expect the parties to submit recommendations
regarding any needed changes in Idaho Power s line extension rules that are
identified by the investigation. Once the cost of service investigative report is
received, the Commission can then determine how best to proceed
addressing any recommended line extension tariff changes.
Id.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Commission Staff will hold a workshop to
investigate these issues on WEDNESDAY" NOVEMBER 3" 2004 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE
COMMISSION'S HEARING ROOM LOCATED AT 472 W. WASHINGTON STREET"
BOISE" IDAHO 83702 (334-0330). Parties that wish to participate by telephone should contact
the Commission Secretary at [phone] no later than Friday, October 29 2004.
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings 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(illpuc.state.id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Order No. 29505 originating this case is
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices and on
the Commission s website at www.puc.state.id.under the "File Room" icon.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings will be conducted pursuant to
the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. IDAP A 31.01.01.000
et seq.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has jurisdiction over this
matter pursuant to Title 61 and specifically Idaho Code ~~ 61-503 , 61-508 , and 67-6528.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this / cgf1... day of October 2004.
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!D. Jewell
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