20120118notice_of_application_order_no_32439.pdf

Office ofthe Secretar
Service Date
January 18,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR )CASE NO.IPC-E-12-03AUTHORITYTOMODIFYITSRULEH)TARIFF RELATED TO THE GENERAL )NOTICE OF APPLICATIONOVERHEADRATE.)
)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
_______________________________
)ORDER NO.32439
On December 29,2011,Idaho Power Company filed its annual compliance filing to
update charges and credits under Rule H,New Service Attachments and Distribution Line
Installations or Alterations.The Company filed this as Tariff Advice No.11-05 and requested
approval by March 1,2012,so the updates could be effective March 15,2012.’After reviewing
the filing,Staff recommended that the Commission process the tariff advice through the use of
Modified Procedure because it appeared that some of the changes go beyond the usual “updates”
of charges and credits contemplated by Commission Order Nos.30853 and 30955.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company proposes cost updates to the
charges and credits outlined in Rule H,New Service Attachments and Distribution Line Installations
or Alterations.This is the annual compliance filing to update Rule H charges and credits as required
by Commission Order Nos.30853 and 30955.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that,in addition,the Company is proposing to
remove metering costs from the calculation of single-phase and three-phase allowances.The
Company claims that metering costs are not charged on Rule H work orders and,therefore,such
costs are riot appropriate when calculating Company-funded allowances.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company is also proposing to add a new
charge to the Other Charges section of Rule H.The Company claims that the new,flat charge
(Overhead Service Attachment Charge for Non-Residence)would reduce overhead costs by
The Company is requesting a 14-day implementation period to update computer systems and prepare newcommunicationmaterials.
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eliminating the need for individual work orders each time a request is made for overhead service
attachments for non-residences.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company is proposing minor
“housekeeping”edits to the tariff as contemplated by Commission Order Nos.30853 and 30955.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that,while the public interest may not require a
formal hearing in this matter,the Commission has determined that the public interest is best
served by proceeding under Modified Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.201-204.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 no
later than twenty-one (21)days from the date of this Order.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 Lisa D.Nordstrom
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Idaho Power Company
P0 Box 83720 P0 Box 70
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Boise,ID 83707-0070
E-mail:[e-mail]
Street Address for Express Mail:
Scott D.Sparks
472 W.Washington Street Gregory W.Said
Boise,ID 83702-5918 Idaho Power Company
P0 Box 70
Boise,ID 83707-0070
E-mail:[e-mail]
gsaid4idahopower.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
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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 deadline,the Commission may consider the matter on its merits and may
enter its Order without a formal hearing.If comments or protests are filed within the deadline,
the Commission will consider them and in its discretion may set the matter for hearing or may
decide the matter and issue its Order based on the written positions before it.IDAPA
31.01.01.204.
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 Idaho Power’s Tariff Advice No.11-05 regarding
updated charges and credits under Rule H be processed by Modified Procedure.Persons
interested in submitting written comments in this matter must do so no later than twenty-one (21)
days from the date of this Order.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of January 2012.
PAUL K LLAND,PRESIDENT
MACK A.REDFO ,CO MISSIONER
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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Jean D.Jewe1lJ
Commission Secretary
O:IPC-E-12-O3ks
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