20180524Petition to Intervene.pdf

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Avista Corp.
141 I East Mission P.O. Box 3727
Spokane. Washington 99220-0500
Telephone [phone]
Toll Free 800-727-9170
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MAY 2 4 2018
Boise,ldaho
Nday 24,2018
Diane Hanian, Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
W. 472 Washington Street
Boise, Idaho 83720
RE: Case No. IPC-E-18-07
Dear Ms. Hanian:
Attached for filing with the Commission is electronic copy of Avista Corporation, doing
business as Avista Utilities ("Avista" or "Company"), petition to intervene, and to appear and
participate as a party, in the above-captioned matter.
Please direct questions on this matter to me at [phone].
Sincerely,
/t{LLnd"arM. Senw&
Senior Manager of Regulatory Policy
Avista Utilities
linda. gervais@avistacom. com
s09-495-4975
Enclosures
ldaho Public Utilities Commission
Otlice of lhe SecretaryRECEIVED
MAY 2 tr Z0tBMichael G. Andrea (ISB No. 8308)
Senior Counsel
Avista Corporation
1411 East Mission, MSC-33
Spokane, WA99202
Phone: [phone]
Facsimile: (509) 777 -5468
Email: [e-mail]
Attorney for Avista Corporation
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
IDAHYDRO, SHOROCK HYDRO, INC., J.R.
SIMPLOT COMPANY, AND RENEWABLE
ENERGY COALITION FOR
MODIFICATION OF THE 9Ol1IO
PERFORMANCE BAND AND
CALCULATION OF OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE CHARGES FOR PURPA
QUALIFYING FACILITIES
Boise, ldaho
NO. TPC-E-I8-07
PETITION OF AVISTA
CORPORATION TO INTERVENE
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Pursuant to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission's ("Commission") Rules of
Procedure 53 and 71 through 73, Avista Corporation ('oAvista") hereby petitions to
intervene, and to appear and participate as aparty, in the above-captioned matter.
Idahydro, Shorock Hydro, Inc., J.R. Simplot Company, and Renewable Energy Coalition
(collectively, the ooPetitioners") initiated this proceeding by filing a Petition seeking "to
modify, amend, or stay existing orders or rules, and to clarify rights and obligations
implementing Section 210 of the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act of 1978
("PURPA") . . . ."' Specifically, Petitioners request that the Commission eliminate the
90/110 Performance Band from PURPA power purchase agreements ("PPAs") with small
I Petition at 2
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hydropower, cogeneration, biomass, and baseload QFs.2 Petitioners also seek to modifu
Idaho Power Company's Schedule 72 operation and maintenance ("O&M") charges.3
In Order No. 34059, the Commission issued notice of the Petition and provided
notice that petitions to intervene in this docket are due no later than May 29,2018.
Avista respectfully petitions to intervene in the above-captioned docket.
1. Name and Address of Petitioner
Avista Corporation
1411 East Mission Avenue
Spokane, WA99202
2. Nature of Business
Avista is a corporation created and organized under the laws of the State of
Washinglon with its principal office in Spokane, Washington. Avista is an investor-
owned utility engaged in, among other things, the business of generating, transmitting,
and distributing electric power to wholesale and retail customers in Idaho and
Washington. Avista also provides natural gas service to customers in Idaho, Washington,
and Oregon. As such, Avista's rates, charges, services and practices are regulated, in
part, by this Commission.
3. Names of Representatives
All communications, pleadings, and orders with respect to this proceeding should
be directed to:
Clint Kalich
Manager, Resource Planning and Analysis
Avista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Ave., MSC-7
Spokane, WA99202
Phone: [phone]
Michael G. Andrea
Senior Counsel
Avista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Ave., MSC-23
Spokane, WA99202
Phone: [phone]
2 Petition at 7
3 Petitoin at 9
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Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] E-mail: [e-mail]
4. Avista's Interest in this Proceeding
Avista is an electric utility in the State of Idaho that is required pursuant to the
terms of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ("PURPA") to purchase
power from qualifying facilities ("QFs"). Accordingly, Avista has a direct and
substantial interest in this proceeding and intends to participate herein as a party in this
proceeding. Avista respectfully requests that the Commission grant Avista's petition and
allow Avista to intervene as a party in the above-captioned proceeding.
5. Conclusion
For the forgoing reasons, Avista respectfully requests that the Commission grant
Avista's petition and allow Avista to intervene as a party in the above-captioned
proceeding.
Respectfully submitted this 24th day of May 20 I 8.
AVISTA CORPORATION
lslMichael G. Andrea
Michael G. Andrea
Senior Counsel
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