20200311Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34582.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 11,2020
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER'S )CASE NO.IPC-E-20-03
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OR )REJECTION OF AN ENERGY SALES )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AGREEMENT WITH LATERAL 10 )VENTURES,LLC FOR THE SALE AND )NOTICE OF
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
THE LATERAL #10 HYDRO PROJECT )
)ORDER NO.34582
On February 14,2020,Idaho Power Company applied for an order approving or
rejecting its Energy Sales Agreement ("ESA")with Lateral 10 Ventures,LLC ("Lateral 10")for
energy generated by the Lateral #10 Hydro project ("Facility").The Facility is a qualifyingfacility
("QF")under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.The Facility's scheduled First
Energy Date under the ESA is May 5,2020.Idaho Power asks the Commission to review its
Application under Modified Procedure and issue a final order before May 4,2020.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure setting deadlines for public comments and Idaho Power's reply.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Facility is a 2.062 MW nameplate capacity
hydro facility near Twin Falls,Idaho.Under the proposed ESA,Lateral 10 would sell Facility-
generated electricity to Idaho Power.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power states the ESA 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 June 8,1984,which expires May 4,2020.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power asks the Commission to declare
all payments for purchases under the ESA be allowed as prudently incurred 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.The Application is also
available on the Commission's web site at www.puc.idaho.gov.Click on the "ELECTRIC"tab at
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the top of the home page,then select "Open Cases"and then locate 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.The Commission may
enter any final order consistent with its authorityunder Title 61 and PURPA.
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
31.01.01.201through .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 by
March 31,2020.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 Idaho Power at the
addresses reflected below:
For the Commission:For Idaho Power:
Commission Secretary Donovan E.Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O.Box 83720 P.O.Box 70
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Boise,ID 83707-0070
dwalker @idahopower.com
Street Address for Express Mail:[e-mail]
11331 W.Chinden [e-mail]
Building 8,Suite 201-A
Boise,ID 83714
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 www.puc.idaho.gov.Click the "Consumers"tab then click
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the "Case Comment 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 by
April 7,2020.
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 Idaho Power's Application be processed by Modified
Procedure,Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204).Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so by March 31,2020.The Company must file any reply comments by April
7,2020.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this I Í
day of March 2020.
PAUL KJE LA ER,PRESIDENT
KI NE RAPÌ MÑIISIÔÑER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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