20190814notice_of_application_order_no_34413.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 14,2019
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.IPC-E-19-24
OF IDAHO POWER FOR APPROVAL OR )
REJECTION OF AN ENERGY SALES )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AGREEMENT WITH PIGEON COVE )POWER COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND )NOTICE OF
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
THE PIGEON COVE HYDRO PROJECT )
)ORDER NO.34413
On July 24,2019,Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power"or "Company")filed an
Applicationrequesting consideration of an Energy Sales Agreement ("ESA"or "Agreement")with
Pigeon Cove Power Company ("Pigeon Cove")for energy generated by the Pigeon Cove Hydro
project ("Facility").The Facility is a qualifying facility ("QF")under the Public Utility Regulatory
Policies Act of 1978.
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 under the proposed ESA,Pigeon Cove would
sell and Idaho Power would purchase electric energy generated by the Facility.The Facility is a
1.75 MW nameplate capacity hydro facility near Filer,Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that the Agreement
contains published non-seasonal,non-levelized hydro avoided cost rates for a 20-year term.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the ESA would replace a power sales
agreement dated May 11,1983,which expires October 31,2019.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the Application be
processed by Modified Procedure and the Commission issue a final order before the expiration of
the current contract on October 31,2019.The Company requests the Commission declare all
payments for purchases under the ESA be allowed as prudentlyincurred expenses for ratemaking
purposes.
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
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available on the Commission's web site at .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 31.01.01.000et seq.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that 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 supportor opposition with the Commission by no
later than September 4,2019.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
Company at the addresses reflected below:
For the Idaho Public Utilities For Idaho Power Company:
Commission
Donovan E.Walker
Commission Secretary Energy Contracts
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:dwalker @idahopower.com
dockets@ idahopower.com
472 W.Washington Street [e-mail]
Boise,ID 83702-5918
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 located 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,by no later than September 11,2019.
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 September 4,2019.The Company may file reply comments by
no later than September 11,2019.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of August,2019.
PAUL KJfLLAND ,PRESIDENT
KRISTINE RAPER,COMMISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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