20080819Petition to Intervene.pdf

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VIA OVERNGHT MAL
August 18, 2008
Jean D. Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commssion
472 West Washington Street
Boise, Idaho 83720
In re: Case No. IPC-E-08-16
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Enclosed please find the original and (9) copies of the PETITION TO INTERVENE OF THE KROGER
CO. dba FRED MEYER AN SMITH'S FOOD AN DRUG to be filed in the above referenced matter. I also
attach an electronic version.
Copies have been served on all parties on the attached certificate of service. Please place this document
of fie.
Respectfully yours,tß~
Michael L. Kurtz, Esq.
Kurt J. Boehm, Esq.
BOEHM, KURTZ & LOWRY
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that true copy of the foregoing was served by electronic mail, unless otherwise noted, this
i 8~ day of Augut, 2008 to the following: I ¿ ~
Michael L. Kurtz, Esq.
Kur J. Boehm, Esq.
Jean D. Jewell, SecretaryIdaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
E-mail: iiewellêpuc.statejd.us
Barton L. Kline
Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Power Company
P.O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707-0070
bldineêidahopower.com
dwalkerêidahopower.com
Courtney Waites
John R. GaleIdaho Power Company
P.O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707-0070
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cwaitesêidahopower.com
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BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
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In The Matter Of The Application Of Idaho Power
Company For A Cerificate Of Public Convenience And
Necessity To Install Advanced Meterng Infrastrctue
(AMI) Technology Thoughout Its Service Terrtory
Case No. IPC-E-08-16
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE OF KROGER CO.
Pursuant to the Idaho Administrative Code 31.01.01-.071 though .073, the Kroger Co.
("Kroger") petitions to intervene in the above captioned proceeding. In support, Petitioner states as
follows:
1. N arne and Addresses of Petitioner:
The Kroger Co.
Attn: Corporate Energy Manager, (G09)
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
2. N arne and Address of Attorneys/Consultants Representig Petitioner:
Michael L. Kurtz, Esq.
Kurt J. Boehm, Esq.
BOEHM, KURTZ & LOWRY
36 East Seventh Street, Suite 1510
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: 513-421-2764
E-mail: mkuzØJBKLlawfirm.comkboehmØJBKLlawfirm.com
Kevin Higgins
Energy Strategies, LLC
Parkside Towers
215 South State Street, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
E-mail: khigginsØJenergystrat.com
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3. Petitioner's Interest in this Proceeding:
Kroger is a corporation engaged in the business of selling groceres at retail thoughout the
United States. One of the largest. retail food companies in the United States, Kroger operates
approximately 10 grocery stores and other facilities in the state of Idaho. These stores purchase more
than 30 milion kWh of electrcity from the Company anually. Petitioner is one of the largest
commercial customers sered by the Company. The grocery stores operated by Kroger are high load
factor facilties that use energy for food storage, lighting, heating, cooling and distrbution, often on a 24
hour a day, 7 day a week basis. If the Company's application is granted, then the cost for electrc power
serice to Petitioner could be substantially impacted. Petitioner has a substantial and vital interest in the
outcome of this proceeding which canot be adequately represented by any other pary.
4. Evidence to be Presented:
Kroger intends to present evidence related to rate design and revenue allocation.
WHEREFORE, for the reasons set fort above, Petitioner requests that this Petition to Intervene
be granted.
DATED this 18th day of August, 2008.
!L~Michael L. Kur, Esq.
Kurt J. Boehm, Esq.
BOEHM, KURTZ & LOWRY
36 East Seventh Street, Suite 1510
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Ph: 513-421-2255 Fax: [phone]
E-mail: mkurtzØJBKLlawfirm.com
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