HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210114Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34893.pdfNOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 34893 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 14, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
On December 11, 2020, Idaho Power Company asked the Commission to approve or
reject an amendment to its Energy Sales Agreement (“ESA”) with ID Solar 1, LLC (“ID Solar 1”).
ID Solar 1 is a qualifying facility (“QF”) under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
(“PURPA”).
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 the proposed amendment would allow ID Solar
1 to adjust its monthly estimated net energy amount by the 25th day of each month, whereas the
current provision requires ID Solar 1 to provide its monthly estimated net energy amount one
month in advance.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the proposed amendment is like other
amendments recently approved by the Commission.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in July 2014, Idaho Power entered an ESA to
buy energy and capacity from the QF. Order No. 33180, IPC-E-14-20. The QF was later
transferred from Boise City Solar, LLC to Idaho Solar 1. Order No. 33596, IPC-E-16-20.
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.
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY SALES
AGREEMENT WITH ID SOLAR 1, LLC
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CASE NO. IPC-E-20-38
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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 Notice to file written
comments. Comments must be filed through the Commission website or by e-
mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, 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. To file by e-mail, the
customer must e-mail the comments to the e-mail addresses listed below. In addition to submitting
the comments to the Commission Secretary, the customer must also e-mail the Company at the e-
mail addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to
the Commission and Company at these addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
secretary@puc.idaho.gov
For Idaho Power:
Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street 83702
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
dwalker@idahopower.com
dockets@idahopower.com
energycontracts@idahopower.com
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Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714
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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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 14th
day of January 2021.
PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT
KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary
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