20081203notice_of_application_order_no_30686.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 3, 2008
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMP ANY'S PETITION FOR APPROVAL
OF CHANGES TO THE IRRIGATION PEAK
REWARDS PROGRAM.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S PROPOSAL
TO RECOVER THE ANNUAL COST OF THEPROGRAM IN THE PCA.
CASE NO. IPC-08-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30686
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 7 2008, Idaho Power Company
filed a Petition requesting authorization to modify its Irrigation Peak Rewards Program
consistent with the terms of a Settlement Stipulation signed by the Company, the Idaho Irrigation
Pumpers Association, Inc. and Commission Staff. The Stipulation calls for a new dispatchable
interruption option to be added to the Peak Rewards Program. This option will enable Idaho
Power to dispatch service interruptions remotely to specified irrigation pumps between the hours
of 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. any weekday during the irrigation season. The Stipulation also maintains
the currently available timer program as an option. Under this option, the Company installs a
timer-based load control device on the customer s electrical panel controlling the irrigation
pumps at the metered service point. The timer is set to interrupt specified irrigation pumps on a
designated weekday or days selected by the customer. The Stipulation also calls for installation
fees depending upon the size of the irrigation system associated with a participating metered
service point. The proposed changes broaden the availability of the program, allowing the vast
majority of irrigation customers the opportunity to participate.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company also filed direct testimony of its
witness to recommend recovering peak reward program expenses in the Company s Power Cost
Adjustment (PCA) mechanism. This proposal is not part of the Stipulation. The Commission
has determined to bifurcate the primary issues in this case. Interested parties may submit written
comments regarding the proposed program changes as set forth in the Stipulation during a 14-
day comment period. A separate notice and process will be established to consider the
Company s proposal to recover program costs in the PCA.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30686
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 the
proposed changes to the Irrigation Peak Rewards Program may file a written comment in support
or in opposition with the Commission within fourteen (14) 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 Idaho Power at the
addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
Barton L. Kline
Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
Mail: bkline(fYidahopower.com
dwalker(fYi dahopower. com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
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
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30686
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 supporting workpapers
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices or on the Commission website at
www.puc.idaho.gov under the "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 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, ID AP A 31.0 1.0 I. 000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Petition of Idaho Power Company for approval
of changes to the Irrigation Peak Rewards Program be processed by Modified Procedure, IDAP A
31.01.01.201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter must do so
within fourteen (14) days from the service date ofthis Notice.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30686
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
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day of December 2008.
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
IilJI . KEMPTON CO ISSIONER
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ISSlOn Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30686