20061018notice_of_application_order_no_30149.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 18, 2006
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF REVISIONS
TO ITS IRRIGATION PEAK REWARDS
PROGRAM, SCHEDULE 23
CASE NO. IPC-06-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30149
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on September 18, 2006, Idaho Power
Company filed an Application requesting approval of changes to its Irrigation Peak Rewards
Program, Schedule 23. The Irrigation Peak Rewards Program is a voluntary load control
program available to agricultural irrigation customers who use pumps having a cumulative
horsepower rating of 100 or greater. The program is intended to decrease the Company
summer system peak by turning off specified irrigation equipment between the hours 4:00 p.
and 8:00 p.m. on one, two or three days per week during the months of June, July and August.
The Commission in Case No. IPC-05-28 encouraged Idaho Power to conduct a workshop with
interested parties to determine whether revisions to the program would be appropriate. As a
result of the workshop, Idaho Power filed its Application to revise the program.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power proposes to make two revisions
to the program. First, the demand credit for the two days per week and three days per week
interruptions would be increased, as set forth in the following schedule:
Interruption Option
Option 1 (1 day per week)
Option 2 (2 days per week)
Option 3 (3 days per week)
Current Demand Credit per kW
$2.
$2.
$2.
Proposed Demand Credit per kW
$2.
$3.
$4.
The second revision is to reduce the horsepower limit to make the program available to irrigators
using pumps rated at 75 horsepower or higher. An installation fee of $250 would be assessed for
new program participants with irrigation pumps between 75 and 99 horsepower if it is necessary
to install a timer on the pumps.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30149
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s Rules
of Procedure IDAP A 31.01.01.201 through .204. 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 any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application
shall be mailed to the Commission and Idaho Power at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
Barton L. Kline
Monica B. Moen
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
Mail: bkline(fYidahopower.com
mmoen(fYidahopower .com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document. Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov. 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit
set, the Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal
hearing.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30149
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, supporting workpapers
testimonies and exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and
testimonies are also available on the Commission s Website at www.puc.idaho.gov under the
File Room" icon and then "Electric Cases.
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 specifically
Idaho Code ~ 61-307. The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority
under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will . be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
Idaho Power requested a Commission Order on its Application by December 15
2006, but included with its Application revised tariffs showing an effective date of October 18
2006. Due to the complexity of this case and other constraints upon the Commission s time, the
Commission finds that it cannot adequately review Idaho Power s request to revise its Irrigation
Peak Rewards program before the proposed October 18 , 2006 effective date. Pursuant to Idaho
Code ~ 61-623, the Commission hereby suspends the proposed revisions to Schedule 23 until
such time as the Commission enters its Order accepting, rejecting or modifying the proposed
rates in this matter. The Commission anticipates issuing an Order no later than December 15
2006.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of Idaho Power Company be
processed by Modified Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. Persons interested in submitting
written comments in this matter must do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this
Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Idaho Power Company s proposed effective date
to revise its Irrigation Peak Rewards program is suspended until such time the Commission
enters an Order accepting, rejecting or modifying the request in this matter.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30149
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this f+0
day of October 2006.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30149