20051219Notice of intent to engage in settlement discussions.pdf

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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
LAWRENCE G. WASDEN
December 19 2005
Jean D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Parties of Record
Case No. IPC-05-
Re:Notice of Staffs Intent to Engage in Settlement Discussions
IDAP A 31.01.01.272
On August 4, 2005 , the Commission issued interlocutory Order No. 29839 in Case No. IPC-05-
reducing the eligibility cap for published avoided cost rates for PURPA QF wind projects from 10 aMW
to 100 k W. Exempt from the Commission s Order were those wind projects offered on a firmed-up basis.
Also exempt were those wind projects qualifying for contracts as of July 1 2005 , later extended to August
, 2005. Based on the record established in the case the Commission found reason to believe that wind
generation presented operational integration costs to a utility different from other PURPA qualified
resources. The procedure to determine the appropriate amount of adjustment and the identification of
what studies, if any, needed to be performed to provide such a number, the Commission determined, was
a matter appropriate for further workshops and proceedings. Idaho Power in conjunction with A vista and
PacifiCorp and in consultation with other parties to the case were directed to file a proposed schedule for
an initial workshop to identify issues and required studies. Pursuant to Commission direction an initial
report was filed with the Commission together with subsequent status reports.
Commission Staff has participated in workshop discussions and apprises the Commission of Staff s intent
to participate in negotiation and settlement discussions in Case No. IPC-05-22 regarding proposed
settlement offers and a utility proposal to establish an interim integration cost calculation for adjustment
to the published avoided cost rates pending completion of related integration cost studies. Therefore in
accordance with Rule 272 of the Commission s Rules of Procedure, the Commission Staff hereby notifies
the Commission and all parties to Case No. IPC-05-22 of Staffs intent to enter into settlement
negotiations in Case No. IPC-05-22 with Idaho Power, PacifiCorp, A vista and other parties of record.
Scott D. Woodbury
Deputy Attorney General
for Commission Staff
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Contracts & Administrative Law Division, Idaho Public Utilities Commission
O. Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0074, Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone], E-mail: IpuciSJpuc.state.id.
Located at 472 West Washington St., Boise, Idaho 83702