20190404notice_of_application_order_no_34299.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 4,2019
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.IPC-E-19-10
OF IDAHO POWER FOR AUTHORITY TO )
IMPLEMENT FIXED COST ADJUSTMENT )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
RATES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE FROM )
JUNE 1,2019,THROUGH MAY 31,2020 )NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)ORDER NO.34299
On March 15,2019,Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power"or "Company")filed an
Application requesting authorization to implement Fixed Cost Adjustment ("FCA")rates for
electric service from June 1,2019 through May 31,2020,and for approval of the Company's
corresponding updated Schedule 54.
The Commission approved an FCA pilot for the Company in 2007 and approved the
Company's request to convert the FCA to a permanent program for Residential and Small General
Service customers in 2011.Order Nos.30267,32505.The FCA is designed to remove the
financial disincentive for the Company to invest in demand side management resources and energy
efficiencyactivities by decoupling energy sales from Company revenue.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure setting comment and reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the currentlyauthorized FCA is $33,522,802.44
for the Residential class and $1,265,473.45 for the Small General Service class,which totals to
$34,788.275.89.The current FCA deferral balance is $15,606,711.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests to increase FCA rates
to 0.6598 cents per kWh for the Residential class and 0.8366 cents per kWh for the Small General
Service class.If approved,the FCA rates would increase 3.64%from current billed revenue for
the affected customer classes.The Companyrequests the Commission waive the discretionary 3%
cap on annual FCA rate increases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the new rates and the
updated Schedule take effect on June 1,2019 and remain in effect until May 31,2020.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the Application be
processed by Modified Procedure and the Commission issue a final order before June 1,2019.1
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office.These documents are also
available on the Commission's web site at www.puc.idaho.gov.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 and specifically Idaho
Code §§61-502 and 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.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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 by no
later than May 7,2019.The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting the
comment.Persons desiring a hearingmust specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
Written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the Commission and the
Company at the addresses reflected below:
I Besides this Applicationto increase FCA rates,Idaho Power has filed other cases that would result in other
changes to rates effectiveJune 1,2019.These include the Company's applications to decrease the percentage of
Energy Efficiency Rider funds collected through rates (Case No.IPC-E-19-06);increase rates associated with the
Company's exit from its North Valmy Plant (Case No.lPC-E-19-08);and the Company's annual Power Cost
Adjustment (forthcomingfiling).
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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For the Idaho Public Utilities For Idaho Power Company:
Commission
Lisa D.Nordstrom
Commission Secretary Connie G.Aschenbrenner
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Idaho Power Company
PO Box 83720 1221 West Idaho Street 83702
Boise,ID 83720-0074 P.O.Box 70
Boise,ID 83707-0070
Street Address for Express Mail:E-Mail:[e-mail]
[e-mail]
472 W.Washington Street [e-mail]
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 www kgov.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,by no later than May 14,2019.
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 May 7,2019.The Company may file reply comments by no later
than May 14,2019.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of April,2019.
PAUL KJELLAN ER,PRESIDENT
KRISTINE RAPER,COMMISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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