20191223Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34511.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 23,2019
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER'S )CASE NO.IPC-E-19-35
PETITION FOR APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF )AN ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT WITH )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
LITTLE WOOD IRRIGATION DISTRICT )FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF )NOTICE OF
ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM THE LITTLE )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
WOOD RIVER RESERVOIR HYDRO )PROJECT )ORDER NO.34511
On November 8,2019,Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power"or "Company")filed
an Application requesting consideration of an Energy Sales Agreement ("ESA"or "Agreement")
with Little Wood IrrigationDistrict ("LittleWood")for energy generated by the Little Wood River
Reservoir Hydro project ("Facility").The Facility is a 2.85 megawatt ("MW")nameplate capacity
hydro facility near Carey,Idaho.The Facility is a qualifying facility ("QF")under the Public
Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.The Facility has a scheduled First Energy Date under the
ESA of March 1,2020.The Company requests its Application be processed by Modified
Procedure and the Commission make its determination before February 29,2020.
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,Little Wood would
sell and Idaho Power would purchase electric energy generated by the Facility.The Facility is a
2.85 MW nameplate capacity hydro facility near Carey,Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states 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 an existing power sales
agreement dated August 17,1984,which expires February 29,2020.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the Commission declare
all payments for purchases under the ESA be allowed as prudently incurred expenses for
ratemaking purposes.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE 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's office.These documents are also
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 §§61-501,-502,and -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 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 must file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
21 days of the service date on 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 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
Commission Secretary Donovan E.Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Energy Contracts
P.O.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
11331 W.Chinden Blvd.E-Mail:dwalker @idahopower.comBuilding8,Suite 201-A dockets@ idahopower.com
Boise,ID 83714 [e-mail]
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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 must file any reply comments
within 28 days of the service date on this Order.
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 within 21 days of the service date on this Order.The Company must
file any reply comments within 28 days of the service date on this Order.
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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 December 2019.
PAUL KJELLANDÊR,ÈÉÈSIDENT
KRÏSÝINÈRAËËR,dOlúMISSÏONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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