20200904Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_34777.pdf

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34777 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 4, 2020
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On June 19, 2020, Idaho Power Company (“Idaho Power” or “Company”) applied for
authority to remove the two-meter requirement for new Schedule 84 customers and to grandfather
existing customers with two-meter systems under the current 1:1 monthly netting for 10 years.
On July 17, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline. Order No. 34728.
On August 10, 2020, the Commission issued an Amended Notice of Application. Order
No. 34746.
Now, the Commission issues a Notice of Telephonic Public Hearing and Notice of
Modified Procedure setting comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission’s Rules of Modified Procedure
contemplate that a case will be processed by written submissions without the need for a public
hearing. However, the Commission finds good cause to schedule a public hearing in this case
because of customer interest in net metering and the significant investments made by individuals
with on-site generation systems.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, after public workshops have been held, the
Commission will conduct a telephonic public customer hearing on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13,
2020 at 6:00 p.m. (MDT). Persons wishing to offer their testimony telephonically or listen to the
proceedings may dial 1-800-920-7487 at the designated time and enter the passcode 6674832#
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR
AUTHORITY TO MODIFY SCHEDULE
84’S METERING REQUIREMENT AND
TO GRANDFATHER EXISTING
CUSTOMERS WITH TWO METERS
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CASE NO. IPC-E-20-26

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC
PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 34777
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34777 2
when prompted. Those planning on testifying are encouraged to start calling into the hearing at
5:30 p.m. (MDT).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in order to identify callers and manage the
hearing efficiently, persons interested in testifying at the public hearing are encouraged to contact
Adam Rush at [e-mail] or at 1-208-334-0339 and provide their name and the
telephone number on which they will be calling in to the hearing. Persons wishing to testify are
encouraged to contact Mr. Rush with this information no later than 4:00 p.m. (MDT) on Tuesday,
Oct. 13, 2020.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the purpose of this telephonic public hearing
is to provide customers the opportunity to comment on the Company’s Application.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings in this matter will be held in
facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).
Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance in order to participate
in or to understand testimony and argument at a telephonic public hearing may ask the Commission
to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance
must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission
Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail: [e-mail]

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a technical 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 may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission by
October 27, 2020. The written comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting it.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34777 3
Persons desiring a technical hearing must specifically request a technical hearing in their written
comments. Written comments concerning this Application should be emailed to the Commission
and the Company at the addresses reflected below. If e-mail is unavailable, written comments can
be mailed to the addresses reflected below:
For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.,
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

E-Mail: [e-mail]

For Idaho Power Company:

Lisa D. Nordstrom
Connie G. Aschenbrenner
Timothy E. Tatum
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707

E-Mail: [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 e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission's home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the "Consumers" tab then click
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 shall file any reply comments by
November 17, 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 technical 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 a technical hearing.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a telephonic public customer hearing be held on
Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. MDT to obtain public input on the Company’s Application.
Persons wishing to offer their testimony telephonically or listen to the proceedings may dial 1-
800-920-7487 at the designated time and enter the passcode 6674832# when prompted.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34777 4
IT IS FURTHER 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 by October 27, 2020. The Company may file reply comments by no
later than November 17, 2020.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should 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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 4th
day of September, 2020.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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