20100723Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM

TO: COMMISSIONER KEMPTON
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL

FROM: NEIL PRICE
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: JULY 22, 2010

SUBJECT: IDAHO POWER COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR A PRUDENCY
DETERMINATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY RIDER FUNDS SPENT
DURING 2008-2009, CASE NO. IPC-E-10-09

On March 16, 2010, Idaho Power Company (“Idaho Power” or “Company”) filed an
Application with the Commission seeking an Order designating Idaho Power’s expenditures of
$50,701,740 in Energy Efficiency Rider (“Rider”) funds in 2008 and 2009 as prudently incurred
expenses.
On June 25, 2010, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Intervention
Deadline establishing a July 9, 2010, deadline for prospective parties to file Petitions to Intervene
in this matter. See Order No. 32019.
On June 28, 2010, the Idaho Conservation League (“ICL”) filed a Petition to
Intervene. On July 8, 2010, the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc. (“IIPA”) filed a
Petition to Intervene.
Both parties, ICL and IIPA, claim a direct and substantial interest in the above-
captioned proceedings and state that their participation as a party would include the following:
present evidence, call and examine witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, present argument, and to
otherwise fully participate in the proceedings. Further, ICL and IIPA state that their participation
as a party is necessary in order to adequately represent their interests. ICL and IIPA have not
formally requested a hearing in this matter.

DECISION MEMORANDUM 2
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission process Idaho Power’s Application through
Modified Procedure and establish a 45-day comment period.
COMMISSION DECISION
1. Does the Commission wish to approve the Petitions to Intervene filed by ICL and
IIPA?
2. Does the Commission wish to process Idaho Power’s Application through
Modified Procedure with a 45-day comment period?

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