20170224notice_of_modified_procedure_order_no_33722.pdf

Office ofthe Secretary
Service Date
February 24,2017
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR )CASE NO.IPC-E-16-33
AUTHORITY TO REVISE TARIFF )
SCHEDULE 91-THE ENERGY )NOTICE OF
EFFICIENCY RIDER )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
)NOTICE OF
)COMMENT DEADLINE
)
_______________________________
)ORDER NO.33722
On December 22,2016,Idaho Power Company filed an Application requesting that
the Commission approve:(1)a decrease of 0.25%to the collection percentage of the Energy
Efficiency Rider (from 4%to 3.75%of base rate revenue),effective March 1,2017;and (2)a
$13 million refund of previously collected Rider funds to be included in the 2017/2018 Power
Cost Adjustment (PCA)mechanism.effective June 1,2017;and (3)the elimination of the atmual
transfer of $4 million of Rider funds through the PCA.The Company asked the Commission to
process the Application by Modified Procedure.
On January 18,2017,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Order
suspending the proposed effective date,setting an intervention deadline of February 1,2017,and
directing Staff to develop and recommend a comment schedule once the intervention deadline
passed.The Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association,the Idaho Conservation League,and the City
of Boise petitioned for intervention.No party requested a hearing.After conferring with the
parties,Staff recommended processing the Application by Modified Procedure,as requested,and
the setting of a comment deadline of March 15,2017,and a March 22,2017 reply deadline.
With this Order the Commission authorizes the use of Modified Procedure and
establishes deadlines for the filing of written comments.
BACKGROUND
In Case No.IPC-E-16-03.the Company’s 2015 demand side management (DSM)
prudency request,the Commission directed the Company “to work with Staff and other
stakeholders in adjusting the Rider,”and “submit a proposal for revising its Rider percentage to
this Commission no later than Friday,December 30,2016.”Order Nos.33583,33694.The
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Company has complied with the directive of the Commission and the submitted an application to
decrease the Rider collection percentage by 0.25%;refund $13 million in excess Rider funds;
and eliminate the annual transfer of $4 million in Rider funds through the PCA.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filing in this
action,and has determined that the public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter
and will proceed under Modified Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission’s Rules of Procedure,TDAPA 3 1.01.01.201 through .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 opposition with the Commission no later
than March 15,2017.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 shall be mailed to the Commission
and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Lisa Nordstrom
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Tami White
P0 Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise,ID 83 720-0074 P0 Box 70
Boise,ID 83707
Street Address for Express Mail:E-Mail:inordstrornjjdaher.c
er.ci
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
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 Jla]cgoy.Click the “Case Comment or Question
Form”under the “Consumers”tab,and complete the comment form using the case number as it
appears on the front of this document.These comments must also be sent to Idaho Power at the
e-mail addresses listed above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company may file reply comments,if
necessary,no later than March 22,2017.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing.If written comments are received within the time limit
set,the Commission will consider them and,in its discretion,may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting documents
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices.The Application and supporting documents are also
available on the Commission’s web site at ww ç.idaho.gpv.Click on the “File Room”tab at
the top of the page,scroll down to “Open Electric Cases,”and then click on the case number as
shown on the front of this document.
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,including Idaho
Code §61-501 and -503.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 this case be processed by Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case,or protesting the use of
Modified Procedure,should do so no later than March 15,2017.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that reply comments,if any,may be filed no later than
March 22,2017.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of February 2017.
ATTEST:
At!ie ‘/E’
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
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