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IDAHO
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BARTON L. KLINE
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April 19, 2007
Ms. Jean D. Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
O. Box 83720
Boise , Idaho 83720-0074
Re:Case No. IPC-07-l.L
Application for Approval of Agreement for Electric Service
Between Idaho Power and the U.S. Department of Energy
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Please find enclosed for filing an original and seven (7) copies of Idaho Power
Company s Application for approval of an agreement for electric service between the
Company and the U.S. Department of Energy. A copy of the Agreement is enclosed with
the Application.
I would appreciate it if you would return a stamped copy of this transmittal letter
to me in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Barton L. Kline
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Enclosure
O. Box 70 (83707)
1221 W. Idaho St.
Boise, 1083702
BARTON L. KLINE ISB #1526
MONICA MOEN ISB #5734
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise , Idaho 83707
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Attorney for Idaho Power Company
Street Address for Express Mail
1221 West Idaho Street
Boise , Idaho 83702
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
CONTINUATION OF ELECTRICAL
SERVICE BETWEEN IDAHO POWER
COMPANY AND THE UNTIED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
CASE NO. IPC-07-
APPLICATION
COMES NOW , Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power" or "the Company ) and
pursuant to RP 52 hereby applies to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("IPUC or
the Commission ) for an Order approving an agreement, dated April 17, 2007, for
continuation of electric service between Idaho Power and the United States Department
of Energy ("DOE"), acting through its Idaho operations office.
This Application is based upon the following:
The United States Department of Energy, through its Idaho operations office
operates the facilities at the Idaho National Laboratory Site located approximately 50
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miles west of Idaho Falls, Idaho. DOE and its predecessors have been customers of
Idaho Power for many years. Idaho Power supplies electric service to DOE under a
special contract, in accordance with the rates and charges set out in Electric Service
Rate Schedule 30 ("Schedule 30") and its successor schedules.
II.
On May 8, 2006, in Order No. 30030 issued in Case No. IPC-E06-, the
Commission approved a special contract, between Idaho Power and DOE , with an initial
term running from May 15 , 2006 through May 14, 2007 ("2006 Agreement"
).
The 2006
Agreement gives DOE the option to request up to four, one-year extensions of the 2006
Agreement.
Following negotiations, Idaho Power and DOE have agreed to extend the 2006
Agreement for one year with a term of service running from May 15 , 2007 through May
, 2008, (the "2007 Extension Under the 2007 Extension , electric service
provided under Rate Schedule 30 and , therefore, the rates and charges for providing
service under the 2007 Agreement are subject to change in any appropriate ratemaking
proceeding.
If approved by the Commission , the 2007 Extension would remain in effect for
one year, through May 14 , 2008, with the possibility of additional extensions in
accordance with Section 1 of the 2006 Agreement or the possibility of termination for
the convenience of the DOE in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the 2006
Agreement.Termination under Section 3 requires written notice and provides for
termination for conveniences charges if notice of termination is given less than
months prior to scheduled expiration.
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III.
Enclosed with this Application is a copy of the 2007 Extension. Because the
initial term of the 2006 Agreement expires on May 14, 2007 , Idaho Power requests that
the Commission process this application on an expedited basis and approve the
continuation of the initial term of the 2006 Agreement to run until the 2007 Extension is
approved.
IV.
Service of pleadings , exhibits, orders and other documents relating to this
proceeding should be served on the following:
Barton L. Kline , Senior Attorney
Monica B. Moen, Attorney II
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707
John R. Gale
, Regulatory Affairs
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise , Idaho 83707
Idaho Power requests that the Commission process this Application by modified
procedure and limit the comment period to 10 days.
NOW , THEREFORE BASED ON THE FOREGOING , Idaho Power hereby
requests that the Commission issue its order (1) approving the 2007 Extension for
electric service between Idaho Power and the United States Department of Energy; and
(2) approving the continuation of the initial term of the 2006 Agreement until the
Commission issues its order approving the 2007 Agreement.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED This day of April , 2007.
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 19- day of April , 2007, I mailed a true and
correct copy of the foregoing APPLICATION upon the following named parties by the
method indicated below, and addressed to the following:
T. Wayne Hillebrant
Contracting Officer
S. Department of Energy
Idaho Operations Office
1955 Fremont Avenue
Idaho Falls , ID 83415
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06-19-07 PO1:30 EXHIBIT A
Contractor s ID No.
Ordering Agency s ID:DE-AD07-06IDI4683
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE, CHANGE IN ELECTRIC SERVICE
OR DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE UNDER
CONTRACT NO. GS-OOP-99-BSD-O124
ORDERING AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE), IDAHO OPERATIONS OFFICE
ADDRESS: 1955 Freemont Avenue. Idaho Falls, ID 83415
Pursuant to Contract No, GS-OOP-99-BSD-O124 between the Contractor and the United States Government and subject to all the
provisions thereof, service to the United States Government under such contract shall be rendered or modified as hereinafter stated, Contract Articles
2 and 4 shall be followed for the initiation of service under this contract.
PREMISES TO BE SERVED: u.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY INLiSITE FACILITIES
SERVICE ADDRESS: Scoville Idaho
NATURE OF SERVICE: Continuation of Service
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Refer Basic Agreement Terms and conditions.
Attach any other relevant tenns and conditions under which service will be provided
POINT OF DELIVERY: Refer Addendum pages derIDing Point of Delivery.
TERM OF SERVICE: From May 15. 2007 through May 14,2008,
SERVICE HEREUNDER SHALL BE UNDER RATE SCHEDULE NO. Electric Service Rate Schedule 30,
Hereafter amended or modified by the regulatory body having jurisdiction. (See Article 5 of this Contract).
ESTIMATED ANNUAL ENERGY USAGE: 225.000.000 kWh ESTIMATED DEMAND: 27,000 to 45.000 kW,
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SERVICE COST: $ 5.4 to 7.0 Million.
ESTIMATED CONNECTION/SPECIAL FACILITIES CHARGE: $ NOT APPLICABLE)
ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA FOR SERVICE: Payment shall be by current DOE ID Management and Operations
Contractor - as of date of authorization. is Battelle Energy Alliance: LLC (BEA).
ACCOUNTING FOR CONNECTION/SPECIAL FACILITIES CHARGE: NOT APPLICABLE.
BILLS WILL BE RENDERED TO THE ORDERING AGENCY FOR PAYMENT AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
Refer Addendum pages regarding pavment in one copv.
The foregoing shall be effective upon the return of the fully executed original authorization by the Contractor to the Ordering Agency.
ACCEPTED:
BY:IDAHO POWER COMPANY
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* Include a reference to the applicable rate schedule, and attach a copy of such schedule,
** If necessary, attach and make part hereof supplemental agreements or sheets that cover required connection or extension charges and special facilities, or service
arrangements, (See Article 5 of this contract for instructions)NOTE: A fully executed copy of this Authorization shall be transmitted by the Ordering Agency to the Public Utilities Division (PNEU), General Services
Administration, Washington DC 20405,