20200515Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34669.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34669 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 15, 2020
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On April 21, 2020, Idaho Power Company (“Idaho Power” or “Company”) filed an
Application requesting consideration of an Energy Sales Agreement (“ESA” or “Agreement”) with
Briggs Creek Hydro, Inc. (“Briggs Creek”) for energy generated by the Briggs Creek hydro project
(“Facility”). 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 October 1,
2020. The Company requests that its Application be processed by Modified Procedure and the
Commission make its determination before September 30, 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 600-kilowatt nameplate capacity
hydro facility near Buhl, Idaho. 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 21, 1984, which expires September 30, 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
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER’S
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OR
REJECTION OF AN ENERGY SALES
AGREEMENT WITH BRIGGS CREEK
HYDRO, INC, FOR THE SALE AND
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM
THE BRIGGS CREEK HYDRO PROJECT
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CASE NO. IPC-E-20-22

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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 authority under 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 31.01.01.000 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 of 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 sent electronically,
unless email is not available, to the Commission and the Company at the email addresses reflected
below:
For the Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]
For Idaho Power:

Donovan E. Walker
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document. Persons desiring to submit comments via email 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
within 28-days of the service date of 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.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Idaho Power’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rules 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so within 21-days of the service date of this Order. The Company must file any
reply comments within 28-days of the service date of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties continue to comply with Order No. 34602,
issued March 17, 2020. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and shall
be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service
between parties should also be accomplished electronically. Voluminous discovery-related
documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 15th
day of May 2020.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Diane M. Hanian
Commission Secretary

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