20201207Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34860.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34860 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 7, 2020

BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On October 29, 2020, Idaho Power Company (“Idaho Power” or “Company”)
submitted an Application for approval or rejection of an Energy Sales Agreement (“ESA”)
between the Company and J.M. Miller Enterprises, Inc. for the sale and purchase of electric energy
generated by the Sahko Hydro Project. The Sahko Hydro Project is a qualifying facility (“QF”)
under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
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 the Sahko Hydro Project is a 500 kW nameplate
hydroelectric generation plant near Filer, Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Sahko Hydro Project has been delivering
energy to Idaho Power under an ESA executed on November 1, 2010, which expires on January
31, 2021.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the replacement ESA contains capacity
payments for the entire term of the Agreement, without a sufficiency period. The energy rates
were calculated by Commission Staff for a QF in the “Non-Seasonal Hydro” category using the
surrogate avoided resource method.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power requests the Application be
processed by Modified Procedure. Idaho Power also asks the Commission to declare Idaho
Power’s purchases under the ESA will be allowed as prudently incurred expenses for ratemaking
purposes.
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER’S
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OR
REJECTION OF AN ENERGY SALES
AGREEMENT WITH J.M. MILLER
ENTERPRISES, INC, FOR THE SALE AND
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM
THE SAHKO HYDRO PROJECT
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CASE NO. IPC-E-20-36

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 34860
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34860 2

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.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “ELECTRIC” icon,
select “Open Cases,” 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 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 will proceed under Modified Procedure
pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities 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 persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments. Persons shall have 21 days from the service date of this order to file written
comments. Comments must be filed by e-mail unless e-mail is unavailable. To comment by e-
mail, please access the Commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the “Case
Comment Form” and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. Comments filed by e-mail must also be e-mailed to Idaho Power at the e-mail addresses
listed below. If e-mail is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and Idaho
Power at these addresses:

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34860 3

For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:

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

Street Address for Express Mail:

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

For Idaho Power:

Donovan E. Walker
Energy Contracts
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street 83702
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power 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, Rule 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. Idaho Power must file any
reply comments within 28 days of the service date of this order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
34781, issued September 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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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34860 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 7th
day of December 2020.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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