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Case No. IPC-E-20-30
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
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NEWS RELEASE: PUC will host online public workshop to share information on Idaho Power
application to establish tariff schedule
BOISE (Nov. 5,2020) - The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will hold an online, live-
streamed public workshop to share information regarding an Idaho Power application to establish
tariffSchedule 68, Interconnections to Customer Distributed Energy Resources.
Idaho Power filed the application after being directed by the commission to file proposed smart
inverter requirements with the commission within 60 days of the final adoption of Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards 1547 and 1547.1, and to study the implementation
of a non-export option.
Smart inverters can enable a more efficient integration of distributed energy resources, and they
convert the direct current output of solar panels into the altemating current that can be used by
consumers in their homes and businesses. The Instifute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
standard 1547 is intended to provide a set of criteria and requironents for the interconnection of
distributed generation resources into the power grid.
Staffwith the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host the online, live-streamed public
workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST), or until the parties involved
in the case decide to adjourn. Commission staff and Idaho Power representatives will be
available to answer questions during the workshop. Those interested in attending the online
workshop can do so in two ways. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and
enter the number 133 559 2825. At the next window, enter your name, e-mail address and the
password TuesdayWorkshop. To participate by phone, please dial l-415-655-0001 and enter
access code 133 559 2825.
The workshop is intended to provide the parties an opportunity to discuss the issues in the case.
Mernbers of the public with or without technical expertise related to the subject matter are
invited to participate.
To learn more about Idaho Power's application, please visit:
https ://puc. idaho. gov/case/Details/654 I .