20190305notice_of_application_order_no_34264.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 5,2019
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.IPC-E-19-06
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR )
AUTHORITY TO REVISE THE ENERGY )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
EFFICIENCY RIDER,TARIFF SCHEDULE )
91 )NOTICE OF MODIFIED
)PROCEDURE
)ORDER NO.34264
On February 12,2019,Idaho Power Company applied to the Commission for an order
authorizing the Company to revise its Energy Efficiency Rider,Tariff Schedule 91.If approved,
the Company's proposed changes would take effect June 1,2019.
The Commission now provides notice of the Application and sets deadlines by which
interested persons may comment.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Energy Efficiency Rider appears on
customers'monthly bills as a line item for Energy Efficiency Services.With the Rider,the
Company collects funds to pay for its analysis and implementation of demand-side management
programs and other energy efficiencyprograms.The Rider currentlycollects about $40 million
per year,and at the end of 2018,the Rider account had a surplus balance of about $5.3 million.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that with this Application,the Company seeks to
decrease the Rider collection percentage from 3.75%to 2.75%of base rate revenues,effective
June 1,2019.The Company notes that,without the adjustment,the Rider account balance would
increase to about $11.6 million by the end of 2019.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that if the proposed change
is approved,the price Idaho customers pay for electric service would reflect about a $10.4 million
decrease in annual revenue collection,which would be a 0.90%decrease from current billed
revenue.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company asks the Commission to consider
its Application under the Commission's Rules of Modified Procedure.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission office.These documents are also
available on the Commission's web site at i :.Click on the "File Room"tab at
the top of the page,then select "Electric Cases"and 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,includingIdaho Code
§61-503.
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.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determinedthat the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter,and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Commission's Rules of Procedure,IDAPA
31.01.01.201 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 within
35 days from the service date of this Order.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 about this Application shall be mailed to the Commission
and the Company at the addresses reflected below:
For the Idaho Public Utilities For Idaho Power Company:
Commission
Commission Secretary Lisa D.Nordstrom
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Connie Aschenbrenner
PO Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise,ID 83720-0074 1221 West Idaho Street 83702
P.O.Box 70
Street Address for Express Mail:Boise,ID 83707-0070
E-Mail:i
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
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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 at -+
.Click the "Consumers"tab then click the "Case
Comment or Question Form"and complete the comment form using the case number as it appears
on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company shall file reply comments,if
necessary,within 14 days after the comment deadline.
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of the Company be processed by
Modified Procedure,Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204).Persons interested in submitting
written comments must do so by within 35 days from the service date of this Order.The Company
must file any reply comments within 14 days after the comment deadline.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this 5
day of March 2019.
PAUL KJELL ,PRESIDENT
INE ,€OMMISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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