20130325notice_of_schedule_order_no_32767.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 25. 201 3
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR ) CASE NO. IPC-E-12-27
AUTHORITY TO MODIFY ITS NET 1
METERING SERVICE AND TO INCREASE ) NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
THE GENERATION CAPACITY LIMIT )
) NOTICE OF WORKSHOPS
1
) ORDER NO. 32767
On November 30, 2012, Idaho Power Company applied to the Commission for authority to
modify its net metering service. The Company says its proposal will impact 350 net metering customers
to varying degrees, depending on how they use and generate energy. The Company requests that the
Commission issue an Order by July 1, 2013. On January 15, 30 13, the Cornmission issued a Notice of
Application and Notice of Intervention. See Order No. 32715. The Idaho Conservation League;
Powerworks, LLC; Pioneer Power, LLC; the City of Boise; Snake River Alliance; and Idaho Clean
Energy Association, Inc. intervened in the case. Numerous public comments also have been received.
Per Commission Order No. 32756, a prehearing conference occurred on March 21, 201 3. All
parties attended. At the prehearing conference, the parties agreed to a schedule by which to process this
case. We appreciate the parties work in putting together the schedule.
We find the parties' agreed-upon scl~edule to be reasonable. Accordingly, with this Order,
we adopt and provide notice of the schedule, the public workshop, and the public and technical
hearings. '
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission adopts the following schedule
pursuant to the agreement of the parties:
DATE ACTIVITY
April 25,20 13 Public Workshop for customers and other interested
persons, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Commission's
offices
I Commission Rule 241.04 discusses two types of formal public hearings: a "customer hearing" and a "technical
hearing." A "customer hearing" is a public hearing for customers, public officials, and other persons not related to
the parties (i.e., to the Company and intervenors) to provide testimony. The Commission has indicated it will
schedule a customer hearing in this case. A "technical hearing," on the other hand, is a public hearing where the
parties present witnesses and their prepared testimony and exhibits.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE,
NOTICE OF WORKSHOPS
ORDER NO. 32767
April 29,201 3 Settlement Workshop for parties, starting at 930
a.m. at the Commission
May 10,2013 Deadline for Staff/Intervenors to file direct
testimony and exhibits
May 31,2013 Deadline for Company's rebuttal testimony and
exhibits
Week of June 10, Customer and Technical Hearings as scheduled by
201 3 Commission
July 1,2013 Target date for Commission Order
The Commission provides notice of the public workshop below. Notices of the exact dates
and times for the customer and technical hearings will be issued, if needed, at a later date.
Please note that the prepared testimony and exhibits must conform to the
requirements of Rules 231, 266 and 267 of the Commission's Rules of Procedure. Reference
IDAPA 3 1 .O1 .01.23 1 and .266-267. The May 10 and May 3 1, 201 3, deadlines are for testimony
and exhibit filing with the Commission. E-copy service on parties of record should be made on
the same date to the extent practicable with full service of testimony and exhibits provided to
parties of record no later than the following business day.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Cornmission will hold a public workshop
for Idaho Power customers and other interested persons commencing at 9:00 A.M. ON
THURSDAY, APRIL 25,2013 IN THE COMMISSION'S HEARING ROOM, 472 WEST
WASHINGTON STREET, BOISE, IDAHO. The purpose of the workshop is for the
Company to discuss its net metering proposal. At these meetings, customers and others will
have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the Application and how customers may further
participate in the proceeding. Representatives of the Company, Commission Staff, and other
parties will attend.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and other documents filed in
this case may be viewed on the Commission's website, www.puc.idaho..gov by clicking on "File
Room" and then "Electric Cases." They also can be viewed during regular business hours at the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 472 W. Washington Street, Boise, Idaho.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE,
NOTICE OF WORKSHOPS
ORDER NO. 32767
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all workshops and hearings in this matter
will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing
may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing.
The request for assistance must be received at least five ( 5 ) working days before the hearing by
contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC IJTI1,ITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail : [e-mail]
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 specifically
Idaho Code 55 61-502, 61 -622, and 61-623. 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 3 1.0 1.0 1.000 et seq.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above referenced schedule is adopted.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE,
NOTICE OF WORKSHOPS
ORDER NO. 32767
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 25''
day of March 20 1 3.
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MACK A. REDFORLD, COMMISSIONER
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
.J dimmission secretary
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE,
NOTICE OF WORKSHOPS
ORDER NO. 32767