20110622Petition to Intervene.pdf

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John R. Hammond, Jr., ISB No. 5470
BATT FISHER PUSCH & ALDERMAN, LLP
U.S. Ban Plaza, 5th Floor
101 S. Capitol Boulevard, Suite 500
P.O. Box 1308
Boise, Idaho 83701
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 208.331.2400
E-mail: jrhCibattfisher.com
Applying Counsel
Kurt J. Boehm
BOEHM, KURTZ & LOWRY
36 E. Seventh St., Suite 1510
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 513.421.2764
E-mail: KBoehmCibkllawfirm.com
Attorneys for Kroger Co.
RECEIV
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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES
AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC
SERVICE TO ITS CUSTOMERS IN THE
STATE OF IDAHO
) Case No. IPC-E-ll-08
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) PETITION OF KROGER CO.
) FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE
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Pursuant to Idaho Administrative Code 31.01.01.-.071 through .073, Kroger Co. ("Kroger")
petitions to intervene in the above-captioned proceeding. In support, Petitioner states as follows:
1. Name and Address of Petitioner:
The Kroger Co.
ATTN: Corporate Energy Mgr. (G09)
1014 Vine St.
Cincinnati,OH 45202
2. Name and Address of Attorneys/Consultants Representing Petitioner:
John R. Hammond, Jr.
BATT FISHER PUSCH & ALDERMAN, LLP
U.S. Bank Plaza, 5th Floor
101 S. Capitol Boulevard, Suite 500
P.O. Box 1308
Boise, ID 83701
E-mail: jrhCibattfisher.com
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3. Petitioner's Interest in this Proceeing:
Kroger is a corporation engaged in the business of selling groceries at retail
throughout the United States. One of the largest retail companes in the United States~
Kroger operates approximately ten (10) grocery stores and other facilties in the state of
Idaho. These stores purchas more than 30 millon kWh of electrcity from the Company
anually. Petitioner is one of the largest commercial customers served by the Company.
The grocery stores operated by Kroger are high load factor facilties that use energy for food
storage, lighting, heating, cooling and distribution, often on a 24-hour per day, 7-day per
week basis. If the Company's application is granted, then the cost of electrc power service
to Petitioner could be substatially 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 grated.
DATED This 21st day of June, 2011.
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JO . HAMMOND, JR.,
L al 'Counsel (ISB No. 5470)
A FISHER PUSCH & ALDERM, LLP
.S. Ban Plaz, 5th Floor
101 S. Capitol Blvd., Suite 500
P.O. Box 1308
Boise,ID 83701
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
E-mail: j rh(lbatttìsher. com
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KURTiBoEHM
Applying Counsel
BOEHM, KURTZ & LOWRY
36 E. Seventh St., Suite 1510
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
E-mail: KBoehm(ä)BKLlawfirm.com
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY That on this 21st day of June, 2011, I caused to be served a tre and
correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following in the maner indicated:
Jean Jewell, Commission Secretary
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
472 W. Washington (zip: 83702)
P.O. Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Lisa D. Nordstrom
Jason B. Wiliams
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
P.O. Box 70
Boise,ID 83707-0070
Donavan Walker
Greg Said
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
P.O. Box 70
Boise,ID 83707-0070
Eric L. Olsen
RACINE OLSON NYE BUDGE & BAILEY, CHTD.
201 E. Center
P.O. Box 1391
Pocatello,ID 83204-1391
Anthony Yankel
29814 Lake Rd.
Bay Vilage, OH 44140
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