20070426notice_of_joint_application_order_no_30310.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 26, 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT
APPLICATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION CASE NO. IPC-07-
PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF IDAHO,
INC. AND IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR NOTICE OF
AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THE JOINT APPLICATION
PRESENT FUNDING LEVEL FOR
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE AS NOTICE OF
AUTHORIZED BY ORDER NO. 29505 MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30310
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 9, 2007, Idaho Power and the
Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho (CAP AI) filed a Joint Application seeking
Commission authorization for Idaho Power to continue its Weatherization Assistance Program
previously authorized in the Company s 2004 rate case. Order No. 29505. CAP AI represents
the Community Action agencies that administer weatherization programs for electric utilities in
Idaho. The Commission set Idaho Power s weatherization funding level at $1.2 million and
required CAP AI to file an application with the Commission if it desired to extend the funding
beyond June 1 2007. Order No. 29505 at 33. The parties have requested that this Application
be processed via Modified Procedure.
BACKGROUND
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power provides funding to designated
community agencies for the weatherization of electrically heated homes occupied by eligible
low-income customers and buildings occupied by non-profit organizations. Application at 2.
Idaho Power s program, called Weatherization Assistance for Qualified Customers (W AQC), is
administered through five Idaho and three Oregon community agencies. Id. The W AQC
program enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their
homes more energy efficient.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that according to the Company s 2006
Weatherization Report, Idaho Power funded 540 weatherization projects (538 residences and 2
non-profit units). The average cost of installing conservation measures per residence was
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205. Report at 3. Idaho Power s total expenditures for calendar year 2006 was $1.344
million. Application at 3. Idaho Power reported that it saved 2.958 MWh.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power s weatherization program
includes all eligible conservation measures approved by the U.S. Department of Energy. To
ensure that each project is cost-effective, Idaho Power requires that each job has a "savings-to-
investment ratio" (SIR) of 1.0 or better. For its 2006 projects, the average SIR value per
residence was 2.45. Report at 7. During the last three years, Idaho Power funded nearly 1400
weatherization projects.
THE APPLICATION
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that CAPAI and Idaho Power stated that
continuation of the weatherization program is in the public interest and will enable "additional
low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more
energy efficient." Application at 4. The parties further state that continued annual funding of the
weatherization program at $1.2 million will benefit all of Idaho Power s customers by reducing
the demand for energy.
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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 IDAPA 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 the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
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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~idahopower.com
mmoen~idahopower.com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983 Ric Gale
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: rgale~idahopower.com
Brad M. Purdy
Attorney at Law
2019 N. 1 ih Street
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: bmpurdy~hotmai1.com
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 the Applicants 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application 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
web site at www.puc.idaho.gov under "File Room" and then "Electric Cases.
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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 ~~ 61-336, 61-503 , and 61-507. 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this matter be processed under Modified Procedure
pursuant to the Commission s Rules 201 through 204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. Persons
interested in submitting written comments in this case must do so no later than 21 days from the
service date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this :2&
day of April 2007.
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
MACK A. RED
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