20070531notice_of_joint_petition_order_no_30326.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 31 , 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT PETITION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY AND C-
SQUARED DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR AN
EXEMPTION FROM RULES 102 AND 103
OF THE COMMISSION'S MASTER-
METERING RULES FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES
CASE NO. IPC-07-
NOTICE OF JOINT PETITION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30326
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on May 22, 2007, Idaho Power Company
and C-Squared Development, LLC filed a Joint Petition asking the Commission to approve
limited exemption from the Commission s Master-Metering Rules.Squared is
planning to construct a large mixed use building in downtown Boise consisting of 103
residential units, 75 000 square feet of office space and approximately 20 000 square feet of
retail space. The project is planned to reduce energy usage to 75% below the American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers standards by using a
geothermal heat source and a central system using solar energy to preheat water. A central
indirect evaporative cooling air system and heat pumps will also reduce energy use. The
building will have centrally heated water and central space heating/cooling, and each unit
will have its own thermostat and heat pump. Consequently, Idaho Power and C-Squared
request the Commission exempt the residential and office space portions of the building
from the Commission s Master-Metering Rules. The retail spaces on the first level will be
individually metered.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission s Master-Metering
Rules prohibit the master-metering of multi-occupant residential and commercial buildings
if the units "contain an electric space heating, water heating or air-conditioning (space
cooling) unit that is not centrally controlled and for which the unit's tenants individually
control electric usage.IDAPA 31.26.01.102-103.The Commission has granted
exemptions from the general prohibition against master-metering of multi-occupant
buildings. The Commission has granted exemptions where the particular project does not
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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lend itself well to providing the conservation signals that otherwise are provided through
individual metering and billing. Idaho Power and C-Squared assert that the multi-use
building in this case is appropriate for an exemption of the Master-Metering Rules for the
residential and office space portions of the building.
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 31.01.01.201-204. 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 may be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the
addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
Lisa D. Nordstrom
Barton L. Kline
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: Inordstrom(gHdahopower.com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
Ric Gale
VP - Pricing & Regulation
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: rgale(~jdahopower .com
Gary Christensen
Squared Development, LLC
950 W. Bannock Street, Suite 620
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: gary~IOthandbannock.com
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30326
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
Company at the 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 has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices or on the Commission s Website at www.puc.idaho.gov under "File
Room. "
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 that 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 the Joint Petition of Idaho Power Company
and C-Squared Development, LLC for exemption from the Commission s Master-Metering
Rules 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.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30326
DONE by Order ofthe Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 3/
day of May 2007.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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NOTICE OF JOINT PETITION
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ORDER NO. 30326