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ldaho Power's Exit
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Lowers Customer Bills
On Oct. 11,2019,ldaho Power filed a request with the
ldaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC)to decrease
rates for ldaho customers. The decrease is the result of
the company's agreement to cease operations at the
Boardman coal-fired power plant on Dec. 31, 2020.
ldaho Power is requesting the decrease as its exit from
Boardman approaches. A refund is due to customers
after truing up a balancing account and selling certain
plant assets. The decrease will reflect an annual revenue
reduction of $1.06 million, effective Jan.1,2020.
ln addition to reducing customer prices, ceasing
operations at Boardman aligns with ldaho Power's goal
to provide 1 00% clean energy by 2045 as part of its Clean
Today, Cleaner Tomorrow initiative.
lf ldaho Power's request in this matter is approved by
the IPUC as filed, the average ldaho residential customer
using 950 kilowatt hours per month will see a reductron
of $0.09, effective Jan. 1 , 2020. lmpacts for all ldaho
customers are as follows.
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serviaE lrriqation
0.-0.08% -0.10o/o -0j00/o 0.10%
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'lncludes lighting schedules t lncludes special contracts
Opportunities for Public Review
ldaho Power's filing is sublect to public review and approval
by the IPUC. Copies of the application are available at the
IPUC offices (11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Building 8, Suite
201-A, Boise, ldaho 83714); ldaho Power offices; on ldaho
Power's website, idahopower.com; or on 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.
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ldaho Power's Exit from Coal Plant Lowers Customer Bills
BOISE, ldaho - On Oct. t7,2079,ldaho Power filed a request with the ldaho Public Utilities Commission
(IPUC) to decrease rates for ldaho customers. The decrease is the result of the company's agreement to
cease operations at the Boardman coal-fired power plant on Dec. 31, 2020.
ldaho Power is requesting the decrease as its exit from Boardman approaches. A refund is due to
customers after truing up a balancing account and selling certain plant assets. The decrease will reflect
an annual revenue reduction of 51.06 million, effective Jan. L,2O2O.
ln addition to reducing customer prices, ceasing operations at Boardman aligns with ldaho Power's goal
to provide 100% clean energy by 2045 as part of its Clean Today, Cleaner Tomorrow initiative.
lf ldaho Power's request in this matter is approved by the IPUC as filed, the average ldaho residential
customer using 950 kilowatt hours per month will see a reduction of 50.09, effective Jan.1,2020.
lmpacts for all ldaho customers are as follows:
Revenue lmpact by Class
Percentage Change from Current Billed Rates
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Boardman -O.O9% -0.O8%
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Servicel
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Power2
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-0.10%
1 lncludes lighting schedules 2 lncludes special contracts
Opportunities for Public Review
ldaho Power's filing is subject to public review and approval by the IPUC. Copies of the application are
available at the IPUC offices (11331W. Chinden Blvd. Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ldaho 83714); ldaho
Power offices; on ldaho Power's website, idahopower.com; or on 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 vibrant and fast-growing Boise, ldaho, has been a locally operated
energy company since 1916. Today, it serves a 24,000-square-mile area in ldaho and Oregon. The
company's goal to provide 1OO-percent clean energy by 2045 builds on its long history as a clean-energy
leader that provides reliable service at affordable prices. With 17 low-cost hydroelectric projects at the
core of its diverse energy mix, ldaho Power's residential, business and agricultural customers pay among
the nation's lowest prices for electricity. lts 2,000 employees proudly serve more than 560,000
customers with a culture of safety first, integrity always and respect for all.
IDACORP lnc. (NYSE: IDA), ldaho Power's independent publicly traded parent company, is also
headquartered in Boise, ldaho. To learn more, visit idahopower.com
Contact: Jorda n Rod riguez
Comm unications Specialist
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