20080606notice_of_application_order_no_30570.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 6, 2008
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
APPROVAL OF A FIRM ENERGY SALES
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) CASE NO. IPC-08-
) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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NOTICE OF
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) ORDER NO. 30570
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 28, 2008 , Idaho Power Company
Idaho Power" or "Company ) filed an Application with the Commission seeking approval of
its Firm Energy Sales Agreement ("Agreement") with DF-AP #1 LLC ("DF-AP"
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the parties entered into the aforementioned
Agreement on April 21 , 2008.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Agreement states that Idaho Power shall
purchase a specified amount of electric energy generated by the Big Sky West Dairy Digester
Generation Facility ("Big Sky ) near Gooding, Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Big Sky facility qualifies as a small
power production facility under the applicable provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory
Policies Act of 1978 ("PURP A") and will provide a total of 1.5 MW of nameplate generation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Agreement was entered into pursuant to
the terms and conditions of prior Commission Orders; will have a 20-year term of effectiveness;
utilizes the non-Ievelized published avoided-cost rates established by the Commission for energy
deliveries of less than 10 average MW; and will be effective only once all of its terms and
conditions are approved by the Commission as allowable expenses for ratemaking purposes.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that DF-AP will begin delivering energy to Idaho
Power s system on November 21 , 2008 and has set apart February 14, 2009 as its Scheduled
Operation Date.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30570
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that DF-AP must meet certain requirements and
preconditions under the Agreement before Idaho Power is obligated to accept any energy
deliveries from DF-AP and that Idaho Power agrees to monitor for compliance with these terms.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all applicable interconnection charges and
monthly operation and maintenance charges under Schedule 72 will be assessed to DF-AP and
administered by Idaho Power s delivery business unit.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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 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:
Donovan Walker
Barton L. Kline
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707
E-mail: dwalker(8)idahopower.com
kline(8)idahopower. com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918 Randy C. Allphin
Senior Planning Administrator
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707
E-mail: rallphin(8)idahopower.com
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30570
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.
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. The Application is also available on the Commission s Website at
www.puc.idaho.gov and then clicking on "File Room" 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 62 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code ~~ 62-615(i). The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its
authority under Title 62.
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 Application will be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this
Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30570
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
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day of June 2008.
MACK A. REDFORD, PRESIDENT
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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