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On February 12, ldaho Power filed an application
with the ldaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC)
requesting to decrease the ldaho Energy Efficiency
Rider (Rider)collection percentage from 3.75 percent
lo 2.75 percent of base rate revenues, effective June 1
The Rider pays for the analysis and implementation
of demand-side management (DSM) programs.
It is included on customers' monthly bills under the
"Energy Efficiency Services" line item.
Based on its current forecast of Rider funding and
Rider expenditures, ldaho Power believes the
2.75 percent Rider collection percentage will better
match funding with expenditures for DSM programs.
How These Proposals
Will Change Prices
lf the proposal to decrease the Rider collection
percentage is approved, the price ldaho customers
pay for electric service will reflect a decrease in
annual revenue collection of about $10.4 million
beginning June 1.
This change will be coupled with other annual
changes, including the Fixed Cost Adjustment (FCA)
filed March 15 and the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)
filed April '15. Rate changes associated with the FCA
and PCA also take effect June 1.
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The typical ldaho residential customer using
950 kilowatt-hours (kWh)of energy per month
will see a decrease of about $0.83 on their monthly
bill. The actual dollar amount of the decrease will
vary depending upon each customer's usage and
the rate they pay.
I lncludes Lighting Schedules 2 lncludes Special Contracts
This request will have no impact on existing and
new DSM services; a full portfolio of demand
response and energy efficrency programs for all
customers will continue to be offered.
ldaho Power is committed to energy efficiency
initiatives and pursuing all cost effective energy
efficiency measures. Learn more at
idahopower.com/energyeff iciency.
Opportunities for Public Review
ldaho Power's filing is a proposal that is subject
to publrc review and approval by the IPUC. Copies
of the application are available to the public at the
IPUC offices (472W. Washington St., Boise, ldaho,
83102),ldaho Power offices or on ldaho Power's
website, idahopower.com, or the IPUC website,
puc.idaho.gov. Customers also may subscribe to
the IPUC's RSS feed to receive periodic updates via
email about the case. Written comments regarding
ldaho Power's applicatron may be filed with the IPUC
We value your husiness and appreciate you
taking the time to read this notice. Thank you.
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ldaho Power Proposes Changes to Energy Efficiency Rider Rate
BOISE, ldaho - On February 12, ldaho Power filed an application with the ldaho Public Utilities
Commission (IPUC) requesting to decrease the ldaho Energy Efficiency Rider (Rider) collection
percentage from 3.75 percent to 2.75 percent of base rate revenues, effective June L,2OI9.
The Energy Efficiency Rider pays for the analysis and implementation of demand-side
management (DSM) programs. lt is included on customers' monthly bills under the "Energy
Efficiency Services" line item.
Based on its current forecast of Rider funding and Rider expenditures, ldaho Power believes the
2.75 percent Rider collection percentage will better match funding with expenditures for
DSM programs.
lf the proposalto decrease the Rider collection percentage is approved, the price ldaho Power
customers pay for electric service will reflect a decrease in annual revenue collection of about
SfO.+ million beginning June 1.
This change will be coupled with other annual changes, including the Fixed Cost Adjustment
(FCA)filed March 15 and the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)filed April 15. Rate changes
associated with the FCA and PCA also take effect June L.
The typical ldaho Power residential customer using 950 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy per
month will see a decrease of about SO.AS on their monthly bill. The actual dollar amount of the
decrease will vary depending upon each customer's usage and the rate they pay.
1 lncludes Lighting Schedules; 2 lncludes Special Contracts
This request will have no impact on existing and new DSM services; a full portfolio of demand
response and energy efficiency programs for all customers will continue to be offered. ldaho
Power is committed to energy efficiency initiatives and pursuing cost-effective energy efficiency
measu res. Learn more at idahopower.com/energyefficiency.
PO. Box 70 (83707)
1221 W. ldaho St.
Boise, lD 83702
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Opportunities for Public Review
ldaho Power's filing is a proposal subject to public review and approval by the IPUC. Copies of
the application are available to the public at the IPUC offices 1472 W. Washington St., Boise,
ldaho, 83702),ldaho Power offices or on ldaho Power's website, idahopower.com, or the IPUC
website, puc.idaho.gov. Customers also may subscribe to the IPUC's RSS feed to receive
periodic updates via email about the case. Written comments regarding ldaho Power's
application may be filed with the IPUC.
About ldaho Power
ldaho Power, headquartered in Boise, ldaho, and locally operated since 1916, is an energy
company that employs approximately 2,000 people who serve more than 550,000 customers
throughout a 24,000-square-mile area in southern ldaho and eastern Oregon. With 17 low-cost
hydroelectric projects as the core of its diverse generation portfolio, ldaho Power's residential,
business and agricultural customers pay among the nation's lowest prices for electricity.
IDACORP lnc. (NYSE: IDA), ldaho Power's independent publiclytraded parent company, is also
headquartered in Boise, ldaho. To learn more, visit idahopower.com or idacorpinc.com.
Contact Jordan Rodriguez
Communications Specialist
208-388-2460
irodriguez@ idahopower.com
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