20100324notice_of_application_order_no_31032.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
March 24, 2010
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO FUND ITS CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHWEST
ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE FOR
THE PERIOD 2010-2014
CASE NO. IPC-10-
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 26 2010, Idaho Power Company
filed an Application requesting authorization to continue its participation in the Northwest
Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) for the period 2010-2014. The Company requests that its
participation be funded by the Energy Efficiency Rider. Idaho Power first began participating in
NEEA in 1997 and the Commission has allowed the Company to recover its costs in its rates.
May 2005 , the Commission increased Idaho Power s Energy Efficiency Rider so the Company
could expand its energy efficiency programs and continue its participation in NEEA for the years
2005-2009. See Order No. 29784. In March 2009, the Commission approved a Stipulation
finding a portion of the Company s demand-side management expenses were prudently incurred
and approved Company fees paid to NEEA through 2007. See Order No. 30740.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power s Application describes the
main components of NEEA's business plan for 2010-2014. Idaho Power identifies NEEA
activities that the Company believes benefit its customers, including (1) a commercial new
construction initiative that includes an integrated design lab based in Boise; (2) an energy
management program that works with large commercial customers to improve building
operations and maintenance to save between 10 and 20 percent of electric energy use; (3)
NEEA's efforts in the development of energy building codes; (4) NEEA's partner services and
evaluation business unit that delivers services to help increase the cost efficiency and to value
delivery of Idaho Power s energy efficiency programs; and (5) increasing market adoption of
energy efficiency programs in rural markets. The Company s Application also points out that
the Company and NEEA have negotiated an agreement to help ensure that the Company
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energy efficiency expenditures are reasonable and effective. The Regional Energy Efficiency
Initiative Agreement is attached to the Company s Application.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that subject to the Commission s approval, Idaho
Power has committed to fund NEEA based on a quarterly estimate of expenses up to a five-year
total funding amount of $16 522 800. Idaho Power s share is 8.62% of NEE A's $191.7 million
2010-2014 budget. If the Company s Application is approved, NEEA will bill Idaho Power for
first quarter 2010 expenses payable within 30 days of receipt of a Commission Order authorizing
Idaho Power s participation in NEEA.
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, IDAP A 31.0 1.0 1.20 1-204. 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
thirty (30) days from the service date of this Notice and ten (10) days thereafter to file reply
comments. 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: InordstromC0idahopower.com
bklineC0idahopower. 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
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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 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 s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov by 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 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 fund its continued participation in the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance be
processed by Modified Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. Persons interested in submitting
written comments in this matter must do so within thirty (30) days from the service date of this
Notice and ten (10) days thereafter to file reply comments.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ;2.. '-/
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