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Home My WebLink About20200311Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34586.pdfOffice of the Secretary Service Date March 11,2020 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER )CASE NO.IPC-E-20-06 COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR ) APPROVAL OF AN ENERGY SALES )NOTICE OF APPLICATION AGREEMENT WITH MARCO POWER )COMPANY,FOR SALE AND PURCHASE OF )NOTICE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM THE MARCO )MODIFIED PROCEDURE RANCHES HYDRO PROJECT ) )ORDER NO.34586 On February 14,2020,Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power")applied for an order approving or rejecting an Energy Sales Agreement ("ESA")with Marco Power Company for energy generated by the Marco Ranches hydro project ("Facility").The Facility is a qualifying facility under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.The Facility has a scheduled First Energy Date under the ESA of August 1,2020. The Commission now sets deadlines for interested persons to comment on the Application,and for Idaho Power to reply. NOTICE OF APPLICATION YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Marco Power Company's Facility is a 1,200- kilowatt nameplate capacity hydro facility near Jerome,Idaho.Under the proposed ESA,Marco Power Company would sell Facility-generated electricity to Idaho Power at published non- levelized,non-seasonal hydroelectric avoided cost rates over a 20-year term. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the proposed ESA would replace an energy sales agreement from 1985 that expires on July 31,2020. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power requests the Application be processed by Modified Procedure and the Commission issue a final order before the current contract expires on July 31,2020.Idaho Power also ask the Commission to declare Idaho Power's purchases under the ESA will 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 available on the Commission's web site at www.gue.idahogov.Click on the "ELECTRIC"icon, select "Open Cases,"and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO.34586 1 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 to 61-503. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000 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 supportor opposition with the Commission by April 1,2020.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 Idaho Public Utilities For Idaho Power: 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 11331 W.Chinden Blvd.energycontracts@idahopower.com Building 8,Suite 201-A Boise,Idaho 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 .Click the "Consumers"tab then click NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO.34586 2 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 Idaho Power must file any reply comments by April 8,2020. 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 April 1,2020.Idaho Power must file any reply comments by April 8, 2020. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO.34586 3 DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this I day of March,2020. PAUL KJ LLA DE ,PRESIDENT KRÈÍINE PER,C ISSIONER ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER Diane M.Hanian Commission Secretary I:\Legal\ELECTRIC\IPC-E-20-06\Orders\IPCE2006_ntcappmodproc_mh.docx NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO.34586 4