20210616Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35078.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35078 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 16, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On May 18, 2021, Idaho Power Company (“Company”) applied for approval or
rejection of its energy sales agreement (“ESA”) with Arkoosh Hydro Inc. (“Seller”) for energy
generated by the Little Wood River Ranch 1 Hydro Project (“Facility”). The Facility is a
qualifying facility under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. The Company asks
that its Application be processed by Modified Procedure.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure setting comment and reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Facility is near Gooding, Idaho and has a
1,014 kilowatt nameplate capacity. The Seller has been delivering energy from the Facility to the
Company under a firm energy sales agreement executed on June 11, 1985. The 1985 energy sales
agreement expires on July 31, 2021. The new ESA has a 20-year term with non-levelized, non-
seasonal hydro published avoided cost rates as set in Order No. 34683.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the Commission
approve the ESA and declare all payments for the purchase of energy under the ESA be allowed
as prudently incurred expenses for ratemaking purposes. The Company also requests that the
Commission set a procedural schedule that would result in a final Commission determination on
the ESA before July 31, 2021.
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 AN
ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT WITH
ARKOOSH HYDRO INC, FOR THE SALE
AND PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY
FROM THE LITTLE WOOD RIVER RANCH
1 HYDRO PROJECT
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CASE NO. IPC-E-21-16

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35078
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35078 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 until July 7, 2021, 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 (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35078 3

Street Address for Express Mail:

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

Energy Contracts
1221 West Idaho Street (83720)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707
[e-mail]
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments
by July 14, 2021.
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 by July 7, 2021. The Company must file any reply comments by July 14,
2021.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
35058, issued June 3, 2021. 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.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35078 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 16th day
of June 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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