20210514Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35045.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35045 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 14, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On April 19, 2021, Idaho Power Company (“Company”) applied to the Commission
for approval or rejection of an energy sales agreement (“ESA”) with Lemhi Hydro Company
(“Seller”) for the energy generated by the Lemhi Hydro Project (“Facility”). The Facility has a
nameplate capacity of 500 kilowatt (“kW”) and is near Salmon, Idaho.1
The Commission now issues Notice of Modified Procedure and sets deadlines for
interested persons to comment on the Application, and for the Company to reply.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Seller has been delivering energy generated
by the Facility to the Company under a firm energy sales agreement dated December 20, 1985 that
expires on July 31, 2021.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the new ESA has a 20-year term with non-
levelized, non-seasonal hydro published avoided cost rates as set by Order No. 34683.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the Commission
approve the ESA and declare all payments for purchases of energy 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. 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.

1 At the time of construction in 1986, a generator with 450 kW nameplate capacity was installed. The Seller plans to
continue operating and maintaining the 450 kW generator.
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF AN
ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
IDAHO POWER COMPANY AND LEMHI
HYDRO COMPANY
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CASE NO. IPC-E-21-11

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35045
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35045 2

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 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 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 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
[e-mail]

For Idaho Power Company:

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35045 3

Street Address for Express Mail:

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

Energy Contracts
1221 West Idaho Street
Boise, Idaho 83707
[e-mail]

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 the Company’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. The Company 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. 35045 4

DONE by order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 14th day
of May 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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