20050104Notice of Application Order No 29673.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 4, 2005
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO REVISE THE ENERGY
EFFI CIEN CY RIDER, TARIFF SCHEDULE
CASE NO. IPC-O4-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PR OCED URE
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION
DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 29673
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in order to provide the funding necessary to
support continuing and proposed demand side management (DSM) programs, Idaho Power
Company filed an Application on December 6 2004 for authority to increase the Energy
Efficiency Rider (Rider). The Company proposes an increase from .5 percent of base revenues
to 1.5 percent effective June 1 , 2005, with a subsequent increase to 2.4 percent effective June 1
2007. The Application also seeks authorization to provide a self-directed option to Schedule
(industrial) customers and special contract customers for implementation of DSM programs and
projects. Additionally, the Application requests authority to change the method through which
the Rider is assessed on customer bills from a cents-per-kilowatt-hour charge to a percentage of
base revenue charge.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that according to the Application the current
Rider of .5% of the base revenue generates approximately $2.6 million annually. The Company
states that since implementation of the Rider in May 2002, it has funded numerous DSM
programs, training seminars, research studies, education workshops, and pilot programs. Input
from the Energy Efficiency Advisory Group (EEAG) formed in May 2002 has been instrumental
in the implementation of the various DSM programs and studies.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company has identified six DSM
programs In its 2004 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) as part of the preferred portfolio of
resources to meet the Company s resource needs over the ten-year IRP planning horizon.
According to the Application the expected cost of implementing these six programs over the
2005-2009 time period increases from $5 503 040 in 2005 to $10 843 547 in 2009.The
Company also estimates an expected cost for its other various DSM programs, administrative
costs, research and studies , as well as continued involvement in the Distribution Efficiency
Initiative to be $4 375 000 over the 2005-2009 time period. Additionally, Idaho Power has
entered into a new agreement with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance for the period of
2005 through 2009. (Idaho Power joined the Alliance in 1996, as part of its DSM efforts, to
support regional energy efficiency market transformation, and its existing contract expires on
December 31 , 2004.) The expected cost for the Idaho jurisdiction share of the Alliance funding
over the five-year contract period is $4 392 800.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application also states that as a result of
the Company s work with its Schedule 19 (industrial) customers and Commission Staff that it is
requesting authorization to provide a "self-directed" option to Schedule 19 customers whereby
funds assessed through the Rider would be tracked by the customer with 100 percent of the funds
made available to the customer for implementation of DSM programs and projects.
Additionally, Idaho Power proposes this same "self-directed" option also be made available to
the Company s special contract customers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in order to provide the funding necessary to
support these DSM programs, Idaho Power is requesting authorization to collect additional funds
equivalent to 1.5 percent of base revenues effective June 1 , 2005 and an additional increase in
the Rider to 2.4 percent of base revenues effective June 1 , 2007. The Company is also
requesting authority to change the method through which the Rider is assessed on customers
bills from a cents-per-kilowatt-hour charge to a percentage of base revenue charge.
Company requests this change be assessed uniformly for all customers taking retail service.
The
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application filed in Case No. IPC-04-
29 may be viewed online at www.puc.state.id.by clicking on "File Room" and "Electric
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Cases " or it can be viewed during regular business hours at the offices of the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission, 472 West Washington Street, Boise, Idaho.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filing of
record in Case No. IPC-04-29. The Commission has preliminarily determined that the public
interest may not require a hearing to consider the issues presented in this case and that issues
raised by the Company s filing may be processed under Modified Procedure, i., by written
submission rather than by hearing. IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. In so doing, the Commission
notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for
obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission may not hold a hearing in
this proceeding unless it receives written protests or comments opposing the use of Modified
Procedure and stating why Modified Procedure should not be used. IDAPA 31.01.01.203.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no protests or written comments are
received within the deadline, the Commission will consider the matter and enter its Order
without a hearing. If protests or comn1ents are filed within the deadline, the Commission will
consider them and may, in its discretion, set the matter for hearing or decide the matter and issue
its Order on the basis of the written positions before it. IDAPA 01.01.01.204.
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons interested in participating in this
proceeding by either submitting and/or receiving written comments must notify the Commission
Secretary in writing that they desire to be placed on a service list and Notice of Parties. Persons
desiring to participate in this case must notify the Commission Secretary no later than
January 12, 2005 and shall provide the Commission Secretary with their service address, as well
as their electronic mail addresses. The Commission Secretary shall then issue a Notice of Parties
after the deadline for intervention has passed.
NOTICE OF COMMENT/PROTEST DEADLINE
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
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Case No. IPC-04-29 is February 16, 2005. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written protests or comments.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that written comments concerning Case No. IPC-
04-29 should be mailed to the Commission and to Idaho Power Company 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 83702-5983
Barton L. Kline
Monica B. Moen
Maggie Brilz
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
Street Address for Express Mail:
1221 W. Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: bkline~idahopower.com
mmoen~idahopower .com
mbrilz~idahopower. 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 homepage located at www.puc.state.id.. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. These comments must also be sent to Idaho Power at the e-mail addresses listed
above.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has jurisdiction over Idaho Power Company,
its Application for Authority to Revise the Energy Efficiency Rider, Tariff Schedule 91 , and the
issues involved in this case by virtue of Title 61 Idaho Code and the Commission s Rules of
Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
The Commission has preliminarily determined that the public interest may not
require a hearing to consider the issues presented in this case and that issues raised by the
Company s filing may be processed under Modified Procedure, i., by written submission
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rather than by hearing. IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. In so doing, the Commission notes that
Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining
public input and participation.
ORDER
IT IS HERBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting the use of
Modified Procedure should do so no later than February 16, 2005.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that persons interested in participating in this
proceeding by either submitting and/or receiving written comments must notify the Commission
Secretary in writing no later than January 12, 2005 and shall provide the Commission Secretary
with their service address and electronic mail address. The Commission Secretary shall issue a
Notice of Parties after this deadline for intervention has passed.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
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day of January 2005.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ENNIS S. HA SEN, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 29673