20090410notice_of_application_order_no_30777.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 10, 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT
MODIFICATIONS TO THE PERFORMANCE-
BASED DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM
CASE NO. IPC-09-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30777
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in December 2006, Idaho Power filed an
application requesting authority to implement a DSM incentive mechanism that would allow the
Company to retain a portion of the financial benefits associated with DSM programs operated by
the Company. In March 2007, the Commission issued Order No. 30268 approving a pilot
program to be operational over a three-year period ending December 2009. Under the pilot
program, the Company would receive an incentive payment if the market share of homes
constructed under the ENERGY STAR
(\!)
program exceeded certain levels. Conversely, the
Company could be subject to a penalty if the percentage of new homes that were built to
ENERGY STAR
(\!)
standards failed to reach certain levels.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that on March 11 , 2009, Idaho Power Company
filed an Application requesting the Commission issue an Order to (1) authorize the Company to
implement a number of modifications to the metrics used under the Performance-Based Demand-
Side Management Incentive Pilot program to determine incentive eligibility, (2) approve the
Company s determination of its market share achievement for the pilot years of 2007 and 2008
and (3) authorize the Company to discontinue the pilot program effective January 1 2009. The
Company s Application identifies significant problems in developing the standards to determine
whether the Company was entitled to incentive payment or subject to a penalty. Accordingly,
Staff and the Company agreed to revise market share determination methodologies. Under the
revisions the Company neither earned an incentive payment nor incurred a penalty in 2007 and
2008. The Company s Application requests that the Commission approve the technical revisions
that Staff and the Company agreed to determine the market share for ENERGY STAR
(\!)
homes.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30777
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that given the difficulties inherent in the pilot
program, the Company also requests that the Commission authorize termination of the pilot
program effective January 1 , 2009. In addition, the Application requests that the Commission
open a separate docket to investigate and potentially develop a performance-based incentive
mechanism to be applied to Idaho Power s entire portfolio ofDSM programs.
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 in 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 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:
Lisa D. Nordstrom
Barton L. Kline
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
Mail: InordstromC8?idahopower.com
bklineC8?idahopower. com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918 Timothy Tatum
John R. Gale
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: ttatumC8?idahopower.com
rgaleC8?idahopower .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
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30777
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 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, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of Idaho Power Company for
authority to implement modifications to the performance-based demand-side management
incentive pilot 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 twenty-one
(21) days from the service date of this Notice.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30777
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
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day of April 2009.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30777