20190802Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER RAPER
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:EDWARD JEWELL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: AUGUST 2,2019
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S 2019
INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN; CASE NO. IPC-E-19-19.
On June 28,2019,Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power" or "Company") filed an
Application requesting Commission acceptance of the Company's 2019 Integrated Resource
Plan ("lRP").
On July 19,2019, the Company filed a letter stating that the Company had identified
the need to perform supplemental analysis in order to confirm the accuracy of the IRP's
conclusions and findings. The Company estimates that the additional analysis could be
completed and filed by October 31,2019.
THE IRP
The IRP is a biennial status report on the Company's plans to adequately and reliably
serve its customers over the next twenty years through a least-cost least-risk resource mix. The
IRP assesses resource options across a range of futures with varying forecasts for economic,
market, and regulatory conditions. In the 2019IRP, Idaho Power used AURORA, a long-term
capacity expansion software, to develop resource portfolios for 24 different futures based on
three natural gas forecasts and four possible carbon emission adders, which were modeled under
a future with the Boardman to Hemingway transmission line project ("82H") coming online in
2026, and a future without B2H coming online. The Company then selected its preferred
portfolio based on a mix of identified attributes and developed an action plan through2026. The
Company engaged in eight public meetings with the IRP advisory council, which includes
representatives from key stakeholders, while developing the 2019 IRP.
IDECISION MEMORANDUM
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission issue aNotice of Application. Once the Company
files its revised 2019 IRP, Staff will make another recommendation regarding the timing and
processing ofthe case.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application?
Edward
Deputy General
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