20131126Petition for Intervenor Funding.pdf

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McDevitt & Miller LLP
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Boise, Idaho 83702
Chas. F. McDevitt
DeanJ. (foe) Millet
Celeste K Miller
Novembet 26,2073
Via llaad Delivety
JeanJewelt Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472W. l7ashington St.
Boise,Idaho 83720
Re: Case No: IPC-E-13-16/Snake River Alliance
Deat Ms. Jewell:
Enclosed fot filing in the above mattet, please find an odginat and seven [) copies of the Snake
Rivet Alliance's Petition for Intervenot Funding, Affidavit of DeanJ. Miller and Affidavit of T iz
Woodruff.
Kindly retum a file stamped copy to me.
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McDevitt & Miller LLP
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DeanJ. Millet
ORIGINALDean J. Miller (ISB No. 1968)
Chas. F. McDevitt (SB No. 835)
Celeste K. Mller (SB No. 2590)
McDEVITT & MILLERLLP
420 West Bannock Street
P.O. Box 25@-83701
Boise, D 83702
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Attorneyfor Snake River Alliance
IN T}IE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR
TI{E INVESTMENT IN SELECTTVE
CATALYTIC REDUCTION CONTROLS
ON JIM BRIDGER UNITS 3 AND 4
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Case No.IPC-E-13-16
SNAKE RTVER ALLIANCE'S
PETITION FOR INTERYENOR
F'T]NDING
COMES NOW the Snake River Alliance (SRA or Alliance) and pursuant to RP 16l et.
Seq.,petitions for an award of intervenor funding and in support thereof respectfully shows as
follows, to wit:
l. List of Expenses. As required by RP 162.01, an itemized list of expenses that the
Alliance requests to recover, broken down into categories of legal fees, and out of pocket
expenses, is attached to the Affidavit of Dean J. Miller, filed herewith.
2. Statement of Proposed Findings. The recommendations that the Alliance
wishes the Commission to adopt, as set forth in the Direct Testimony of Ken Miller and the
Alliance's Post Hearing Brief, is as follows: if a certificaG ofpublic convenience and necessity
is issued, it should include the conditions that (l) the Commission does not make a finding as to
SNAKE RTVER ALLIANCE'S PETITION FOR INTERVENOR FI]NDING-I
the prudence of the proposed invesfinents; (2) the Commission does not make a binding
ratemaking commifinent.
3. Statement Showing Costs. See the Affidavits of Dean J. Miller andLiz
Woodrufi filed herewith.
4. Explanation of Cost Statement. See the Affidavitof LizWoodrufl fiIed
herewith.
5. Statement of Difference. In contrast to the Commission Staff, the Alliance
opposed a blanket CPCN and opposed binding ratemaking treatment under Idaho Code $ 6l-541.
The Alliance presented detailed factual, policy and legal arguments to support its
recommendation. Through written testimony, cross-examination and post hearing briefing, the
Alliance contributed to this case a perspective that otherwise would not have been presented.
6. Statement of Recommendation: The Alliance's recommendation and position
addressed issues of concem to the general body of utility users and consumers in the following
respects: Idaho Power Company's continued reliance on coal-fired generation to meet almost
50% of its average annual energy requirements poses significant economic and environmental
risks to its customers and residents of the State of ldaho.
7. Statement Showing Class of Customers. The members of the Alliance are
primarily residential customers, although the Alliance's advocacy benefited all customers of
Idaho Power Company.
WIIEREFORE the Alliance respectfully requests that this Application be granted.
DATED tfris Zlz Oay ofNovember, 2013.
Attorneys for Snake River Alliance
SNAKE RTVER ALLIAiYCE'S PETITION FOR INTERVENOR FI]hIDING_2
CERTIHCATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certifr that on tA" l[$[ry of Novemb er,20l3,I caused to be served, via the
method(s) indicated below, true and correct copies of the foregoing document, upon:
Jean Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
47 2 W est Washington Steet
P.O. Box 83720
Boise,lD 83720-0074
ijewell@puc. state.id.us
Kris Sasser
Deputy Attomey General
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
47 2 W, Washington (837 02)
P.O. Box 83720
Boise,ID 83 720-0074
[e-mail]
LisaD. Nordstom
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Steet (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise,lD 83707
lnordstrom@idatropower. com
Jennifer Reinhardt-Tessmer
Idalro Power Company
1221 West Idaho Sffeet (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise,ID 83707
i reinhardt@.idatropower. com
Benjarnin J. Otto
Idaho Conservation League
710 N. Sixth Steet(83702)
PO Box 844
Boise,ID 83701
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Gregory M. Adams
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PO Box 7218
Boise,ID 83702
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ORIGINAT_
Dean J. Miller (ISB No. 1968)
Chas. F. McDevitt (ISB No. 835)
Celeste K. Miller (ISB No. 2590)
McDEVITT & MILLER LLP
420 West Barurock Street
P.O. Box 2564-83701
Boise, D 83702
Tel: [phone]
Fru<: 208.336.6912
j [e-mail]
chas@mcdevitt-miller. com
[e-mail]
Attorneys for the Snake River Alliance
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR
THE INVESTMENT IN SELECTIVE
CATALYTIC REDUCTION CONTROLS
ON JIM BRIDGER LINITS 3 AND 4
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Case No.IPC-E-13-16
AFFIDAVIT OX'DEAN J. IVIILLER
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
STATE OF rDAHO )
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County of Ada )
Dean J. Miller being frst duly sworn on oath deposes and states as follows:
1. I am the attorney for the Snake River Alliance (Alliance) and make this Affidavit based
on my own knowledge.
2. I have been licensed to practice law continuously in Idaho since 1976. My Martindale
Hubble rating is A/V. A substantial part of my practice is in the area of public utility law.
My current hourly rate for legal services is $250, which I believe to be reasonable in light
of my knowledge and experience. For the purpose of this case, I have reduced my hourly
rate to $200, taking into account the Alliance's limited financial resources and the public
AFFIDAYIT OF DEAN J. MILLER-I
interest nature of the representation. I am aware that in the recent case, IPC-E-12-27 (net
metering), the Commission determined a reasonable hourly rate to be $185 and I
recognize the Commission may use its judgment to determine a reasonable hourly rate in
this case.
3. Attached hereto is an itemized schedule of time expended and costs incurred in the
representation of the Alliance in this matter. All of the time and costs were reasonably
incurred given the complexity of the issues involved in the matter.
Dated thitll day ofNovember,20l3.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this Ag%, of Novemb er,2013.
Public,f,or ID
AITIDAYIT OF DEAI\I J. MILLER_2
CERTIFICATE OF' SERVICE
I hereby certifr that on the -$$iaf ofNovemb er,2013,I caused to be served, viathe
method(s) indicated below, true and correct copies of the foregoing document, upon:
Jean Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
47 2 W est Washington Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]
Kris Sasser
Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
47 2 W, Washingto n (837 02)
P.O. Box 83720
Boise,ID 83 720-0074
[e-mail]
Lisa D. Nordstrom
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, lD 83707
lnordstrom@ idahopower. com
Jerurifer Reinhardt-Tessmer
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise,ID 83707
i reinhardt@idahopower. com
Benjamin J. Otto
Idaho Conservation League
710 N. Sixth Street (83702)
PO Box 844
Boise,ID 83701
botto @ idahoconservation. org
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Peter J. Richardson
Gregory M. Adams
Richardson & Adams, PLLC
PO Box 7218
Boise,lD 83702
peter@ richardsonando lear.y. com
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AFFIDAVIT OF DEAI\ J. MILLER_4
(208) 343-7s00
[phone] (Fax)
Date
30-Jul
1-Aug
5-Aug
6-Aug
13-Aug
14-Aug
16-Aug
19-Aug
20-Aug
McDevitt & Miller LLP
Lawyers
420 West Bannock Street
P.O. Box 2564-83701
Boise,Idaho 83702
November 25,2073
Time
N/C
3.00
1.50
3.00
Chas. F. McDevitt
DeanJ. (oe) Millet
Celeste Ii Miller
T iz Woodruff, Executive Director
Saake River Alliance
223 N. 66 St
Boise,ID 83702
Professional Services Rendeted Re: Snake River Alliance/IPCo
Case No. IPC-E-13-16
Revierv IPCo Application & SRA Matedals;
Memo to Clients 1.50
Activiw
Initial Confetence w/ Clients
Conference fl Millet & Woodruff; Review
IPCo Discovery Responses
Review!7yo. & UT PSC Orders; Review
IPCo Testimony
Memos to B. Otto & K. Mille4 Prepare
NOA; Corespondence / parties;
Confetence v/ K. Millet
Revieur Testimonies; Conference w/
Intervenors; Memos tof froml( Sasset
Review Testimony & Prepare Discovery
Prepare Discovery Requests to IPCO
Investigate WIP & SIP; Revise Discovery
Review IPCo Discovery Responsesl Memos
to / fuomParties ts Status Confetence
7.25
2.00
2.00
7.75
Snake River Alliance
11/2s/2013
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21-Aug
22-Aug
27-Aug
28-Aug
3-Sep
10-Sep
11-Sep
16-Sep
17-Sep
18-Sep
19-Sep
20-Sep
23-Sep
24-Sep
25-Sep
Conference w/ L. lToodruff & K. Miller re:
Strategy; Revieuz Staff Discovery Questions
Attend Pre-hearing Conference
Receive & Review Staff discovery
Memos to/fuomK. Millet te: Procedure
Receive, rcview & transmit Scheduling Otder;
Memo to client
Receive, Review & transmit IPCo response to
discovery
Receive, teview & transmit IPCo discovery;
Client correspondence; Review discovery
resPonses;
Review discovery tequests & tesponses,
policy papets;
Prepare discovery indexg Memo to clients;
Review discovery prepare testimony oudine;
Confetence w/ K. Miller re: testimony;
teseatch coal policy papers;
Conference w/ L. Nordstrom re:
Confidentiality; Memos to/from I( Millet te:
Ex. 5; Review IPUC Otdet NO.32890;
Memos tof fuomK. Mlletre: Ex. 5;
Conference w/ L. Nordsftom re Ex. 5;
Review EPA proposed rules, RIA, press
statements;
Reseatch EPA CAA applied to existing
plants;
Research re: CAA;
Memos to/frcml. Notdstrom te: Ex 5;
Memos to from B. Otto re Ex 5;
1.00
7.75
0.50
0.25
0.75
0.50
,lSep
5-Sep
9-Sep
1.00
1.50
0.75
1.00
1.50
2.00
0.75
1.50
1.00
1.00
0.75
Snake River Alliance
11/2s/2A13
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1-Oct
2-Oct
3-Oct
7-Oct
8-Oct
10-Oct
11-Oct
14-Oct
18-Oct
27-Oct
24.Oct
25-Oct
28-Oct
29-Oct
30-Oct
31-Oct
1-Nov
4-Nov
Conference d B. Otto; Memos to/fuomL.
Nordstrom re: Ex 5 redactions;
Reseatch CPCN; Memos tof fuomK. Mllet
re: energy policy;
RevieVtevise draft tes timony;
Revisions to Testimony; Transmit to clients;
Revise Testimony; Confetence w/ I( Millet
& L. lToodruff;
Revise Testimony; Memos tof fuom clients;
Miller & L. Woodruff;
Fnaltze & file Testimony;
Review testimonies; Memos to/ftom I(
Mller;
Corespondeflce to parties te: scheduling;
Conference w/ K. Mller; Corespondence to
parties;
Prepare discovery requests to Staff;
Memos to/ftom I( Mller re: Testimony;
Work on discovery responses;
Investigate OPUC IRP ptoceedings;
Receive & review IPUC Rebuttal Testimony;
Memo to clients;
Fnalirze & file discovery responses;
Memos tof ftomparties re: IPCo newsletteq
teview discovery fot hearing;
Review testimony and discovery for hearing
Memos to/from clients fe: press coverage;
Conference w/ l< M1ler te: heating
1.00
2.00
3.00
1.00
1.75
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
0.50
0.75
2.50
0.50
1.00
0.75
1.00
1,.25
1.50
2.00
1.00
Snake River Alliance
17/2s/2013
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5-Nov
6-Nov
7-Nov
11-Nov
12-Nov
13-Nov
14-Nov
15-Nov
22-Nov
Date
1-Aug
1-Sep
1-Oct
1-Nov
Memos tof fuom clients; Confetence d
parties; prepare for hearing
Prepare exhibits for headng; ptepare cross
exam of IPCo & Staff witnesses; Conference
w/ K. Miller & L. Woodruff re: hearing
prepamtion;
Participate in technical headng
Work on post hearing Bdef;
!7otk on post hearing Brief; Memos to ICL,
ICIP re: Brief;
Revise Bdef; Memos to/ftom K. Miller re:
Brief;
Revise Brief; Memos to/ftom clients;
Finalize & file Brief;
Confetence w/ L. Woodruff & K. Mille4
Prepare fu"di"g application;
Item
300 copies @.75 each
Postage
67 copies @.75 each
422 copies @.75 each
338 copies @.75 each
2.00
2.00
1.50
2.00
4.50
5.50
1.50
2.50
2.50
Cost
45.00
2.25
10.05
63.30
50.70
88.00
171.30
$16,280.00
$16,451.30
Total Attorney Flouts:
Total Costs:
Attorney Fees @ $185:
Total Requested Intervenot Funding
Awatd
ORIGINAL
Dean J. Miller (ISB No. 1968)
Chas. F. McDevitt (ISB No. 835)
Celeste K. Miller (ISB No. 2590)
McDEVTIT & MILLER LLP
420 West Bannock Street
P.O. Box 25&-83701
Boise,ID 83702
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
i [e-mail]
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Attorneysfor the Snake River Alliance
IN TIIE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PI.JBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR
THE INVESTMENT IN SELECTTVE
CATALYTIC REDUCTION CONTROLS
ON JIM BRIDGER UNITS 3 AND 4
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AFFIDAYIT OF LIZ WOODRUFF
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
STATE OF rDAHO )
)ss
County of Ada )
Liz Woodruffbeing first duly swom on oath deposes and states as follows:
l. I am the Executive Director of the Snake River Alliance and am responsible for the
management of its financial affairs.
2. The Snake River Alliance was formed 34 years ago to monitor clean-up efforts at what is
now known as the U.S. Departrnent of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory. Seven years
ago the Alliance becarne Idaho's first public advocacy organization to address energy
issues on a full-time basis. As an environmental advocate, the Alliance promotes clean
energy resources such as energy efficiency and other demand-side resources and
AFFIDAYIT OF LIZ WOODRI.TFT'-1
renewable energy development while also working to reduce utility reliance on
traditional fossil fuel supply-side resources. The Alliance is a not-for-profit Idaho
Corporation. The Alliance is not seeking intervenor firnding for the time expended by
witresses Ken Miller.
3. As a not-for-profit organization the Alliance's sources of income include: grants from
foundations interested in environmental issues; dues from a membership of about 500
individuals and families; and contributions from individual members ofthe public. Our
2013 annual budget supports the salaries of four, full-time staffmembers, and one
quarter-time employee, the rent for two offices (one in Boise and one in Pocatello), other
operational costs, such as phone, internet, printing and postage, and limited travel
expenses. Our participation in this case was not budgeted in 2013, but we felt our
participation was essential to representing the interests of orn members and the overall
public interest our organization seeks to promote as a clean energy advocate. Absorbing
these legal fees, without compensation, would be an enonnous financial hardship for the
Alliance.
Dated,li, 1/ day of November, 2013.1"1)o"M
SUBSCRIBED to before methis eY^tofNovemb er,2013.
TDAHONotaryi Pu
Residing at
AFFIDAYIT OF LIZ WOODRI]TF-2
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Jean Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
47 2 W est Washington Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise,lD 83720-0074
ij [e-mail]. id.us
Kris Sasser
Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
47 2 W, Washington (837 02)
P.O. Box 83720
Boise,ID 83 720-0074
[e-mail]
Lisa D. Nordsfrom
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise,lD 83707
lnordstrom@idahopower. com
Jennifer Reinhardt-Tessmer
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
i reinhardt@ idahopower. com
Benjamin J. Otto
Idaho Conservation League
710 N. Sixth Street (83702)
PO Box 844
Boise,ID 83701
botto@idahoconservation. ors
I hereby certiff that on ,lr. -rj.[t y of Novemb er,20l3,I caused to be served via the
method(s) indicated below, tue and correct copies of the foregoing document, upon:
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Gregory M. Adarns
Richardson & Adams, PLLC
PO Box 7218
Boise,ID 83702
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