20211007Notice_of_Scheduling_Order_No_35193.pdf

NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 35193 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 7, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY’S APPLICATION TO INITIATE
A MULTI-PHASE COLLABORATIVE
PROCESS FOR THE STUDY OF COSTS,
BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION OF NET
EXCESS ENERGY ASSOCIATED WITH
CUSTOMER ON-SITE GENERATION
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CASE NO. IPC-E-21-21

NOTICE OF SCHEDULING

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC
WORKSHOPS

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC
PUBLIC HEARING

ORDER NO. 35193

On June 28, 2021, Idaho Power Company (“Company”) applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission (“Commission”) to initiate the multi-phase process for a comprehensive
study of the costs and benefits of on-site generation as directed in order No. 34046.1 Application
at 1. The Company indicated its preference that a final order be issued in this case by year-end
2021 so that 2021 data can be used to complete the “study design” phase in the first half of 2022
and the “study review” phase can be initiated in June 2022. Id. at 10.
On July 27, 2021, in Order No. 35121 the Commission issued a Notice of Application
and set a deadline for intervention and deadline for the Company, Commission Staff (“Staff”), and
intervening parties (“Intervenors”)2 to confer before September 1, 2021, regarding a proposed
schedule for this matter.
On August 30, 2021, the Company, Staff, and Intervenors (collectively the “Parties”)

1 In the Matter of the Application of Idaho Power Company for Authority to Establish New Schedules for Residential
and Small General Service Customers with On-Site Generation, Case No. IPC-E-17-13, Order No. 34046 at 31 (May
9, 2018).
2 The Commission has granted intervention into this matter to the Industrial Customers of Idaho Power; IdaHydro; the
Idaho Conservation League; the Idaho Clean Energy Association; Clean Energy Opportunities for Idaho; Idaho Solar
Owners Network; Micron Technology, Inc.; City of Boise; Kiki Leslie A. Tidwell, pro se; the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers
Association, Inc.; ABC Power Company, LLC; Comet Energy, LLC; Richard E. Kluckhohn, pro se, and Wesley A.
Kluckhohn, pro se; and Idahome Solar, LLC. See Order Nos. 35105, 35115, 35132, 35152 and 35155.
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met and conferred regarding a proposed schedule for this matter including discussions to prepare
a framework to study the costs, benefits, and compensation of net excess energy associated with
customer on-site generation (“Study Framework”3). On September 8, 2021, the Commission
issued a Notice of Parties.
On September 22, 2021, the Commission issued Order No. 35176 requiring all Parties
and the public to file initial comments about the appropriate scope of the Study Framework by
October 13, 2021. Also on September 22, 2021, the Parties met and continued the work started on
August 30, 2021, to develop the Study Framework and discuss a general schedule for this case.
The Commission now sets comment deadlines and provides notice of virtual public
workshops and a telephonic public hearing.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Parties have proposed, and the Commission
adopts the following procedural schedule:
- Virtual Public Workshop #1 to be conducted by the Company on October 20, 2021, at
6 p.m. (MOUNTAIN TIME)

- Virtual Public Workshop #2 to be conducted by Staff on October 26, 2021, at 6 p.m.
(MOUNTAIN TIME)

- Telephonic Public Hearing to be held on October 28, 2021, at 6 p.m. (MOUNTAIN
TIME)

- Final Comments filed by the Parties by November 16, 2021

- All Party reply comments due by November 30, 2021

- Final comments by other persons also due by November 30, 2021
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has preliminarily determined
that the public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and it will review the case
through written submissions under the Commission’s Rules of Modified Procedure Rules 201
through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-

3 Instead of using the term “Framework to Study”, the Commission is using the term “Study Framework” going
forward.
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204. The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an
effective means for obtaining public input and participation. Persons who would like a hearing
must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties shall have until November 16,
2021, to file final written comments.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties shall have until November 30,
2021, to file final written reply comments.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that other persons shall have until November 30,
2021, to file final written comments.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that comments by Parties and other persons must
be filed through the Commission’s 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 “Consumers” tab and then “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, Parties and other persons
must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary at the e-mail address listed below. In
addition to submitting the comments to the Commission Secretary, the Parties and other persons
must also e-mail the Parties at the e-mail addresses listed in the Notice of Parties which is attached
hereto as Attachment A. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the
Commission and Parties at the addresses listed in the Notice of Parties:
For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:

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

Street Address for Express Mail:

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

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NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
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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.
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. The Commission may
enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
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 VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP #1 (COMPANY)
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company will hold a virtual, online, public,
informational workshop on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021, at 6 p.m. (MOUNTAIN
TIME). The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of the Application.
At the workshop, the public may ask the Company about the Application and how customers may
further participate in the proceeding. Representatives of Staff may also be available. To participate:
Event address for
attendees:
https://idahopower.webex.com/idahopower/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee7facc6
b894bb4fdf8360eb699851953
Event number: 2598 994 4136
Event password: Power123

Audio conference:
Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
1-650-479-3208
Show all global call-in numbers
Access code: 2598 994 4136

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP #2 (STAFF)
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public,
informational workshop on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021, at 6 p.m. (MOUNTAIN TIME).
The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of the Application and
Staff’s analysis regarding the proposed Study Framework. At the workshop, the public may ask
Staff about the Application and how customers or the public may further participate in the
proceeding. Representatives of the Companies may also be available. To participate over the
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phone, please call 1-415-655-0001, and enter meeting number 2450 964 1384 when prompted.
To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2450 964
1384. At the next window, please enter your name, e-mail address and this password:
OctoberWorkshop.
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission’s Rules of Modified
Procedure contemplate that a case will be processed by written submissions without the need for
a hearing. However, the Commission finds good cause to schedule a telephonic public hearing
because of the broad public interest that has been demonstrated in this case.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct the telephonic
public hearing in this matter on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (MOUNTAIN
TIME). The purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and
customers of Idaho Power Company.
For those who want to call in and listen:
1-800-920-7487
Participant code: 9877 951#
For those who want to call in and submit verbal testimony:
1-800-920-7487
Participant code: 6674 832#

Those planning to testify are encouraged to start calling in to the hearing at 5:45 p.m.
(MOUNTAIN TIME) on October 28, 2021.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that to identify callers and manage the telephonic
public hearing efficiently, those interested in testifying are encouraged to contact Adam Rush at
[e-mail] or [phone] and provide their name and the telephone number.
Please provide this information no later than noon on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Additional
callers will not be prohibited from testifying but will be accommodated after the pre-identified
callers have testified.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that depending on attendance and public interest,
the Commission may impose a five (5) minute cap on a person’s testimony to ensure that all
interested persons have an opportunity to present their positions on the record. Additionally,
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interested persons who have lengthy testimony are encouraged to file their full testimony—or the
portion exceeding the time limit—in accordance with the comment instructions set forth above.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the procedural schedule as set forth in the above
Notice of Scheduling is approved.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by
Modified Procedure, Rule 201-204. See IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Company hold a virtual public informational
workshop on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (MOUNTAIN TIME).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Commission Staff hold a virtual public informational
workshop on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (MOUNTAIN TIME).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a telephonic public hearing be held on the
Company’s Application on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (MOUNTAIN TIME).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Parties desiring to state a position on this matter,
shall have until November 16, 2021, to file final written comments on the Study Framework.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Parties shall have until November 30, 2021, to file
final written reply comments.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that other persons shall have until November 30, 2021,
to file final written comments.
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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 7th day
of October 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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NOTICE OF PARTIES 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 8, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY’S APPLICATION TO INITIATE
A MULTI-PHASE COLLABORATIVE
PROCESS FOR THE STUDY OF COSTS,
BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION OF NET
EXCESS ENERGY ASSOCIATED WITH
CUSTOMER ON-SITE GENERATION
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CASE NO. IPC-E-21-21
NOTICE OF PARTIES
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following are parties to this proceeding. Unless
otherwise notified, service in this matter need be made only upon and to the following parties and their
representatives at the addresses given below:
IDAHO POWER COMPANY: Lisa D. Nordstrom
(Exhibit Nos. 1-100) Idaho Power Company
1221 W. Idaho St. (83702)
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
Connie Aschenbrenner
Idaho Power Company
1221 W. Idaho St. (83702)
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: [e-mail]
COMMISSION STAFF: Erick Shaner
(Exhibit Nos. 101-200) Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg No. 8,
Suite 201-A (83714)
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
E-mail: [e-mail]
ATTACHMENT A ORDER NO. 35193
NOTICE OF PARTIES 2
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF Peter J. Richardson
IDAHO POWER: Richardson, Adams, PLLC
(Exhibit Nos. 201-300) 515 N. 27th Street
PO Box 7218
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: [e-mail]
Dr. Don Reading
6070 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
E-mail: [e-mail]
IDAHYDRO: Tom Arkoosh
(Exhibit Nos. 301-400) Arkoosh Law Offices
913 W. River St., Suite 450
P.O. Box 2900
Boise, ID 8370
E-mail: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE: Benjamin J. Otto
(Exhibit Nos. 401-500) Idaho Conservation League
710 N. 6th Street
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: [e-mail]
IDAHO CLEAN ENERGY ASSOCIATION: Kevin King
(Exhibit Nos. 501-600) Idaho Clean Energy Association
PO Box 2264
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: [e-mail]
CLEAN ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES Michael Heckler
FOR IDAHO: Courtney White
(Exhibit Nos. 601-700) Clean Energy Opportunities for Idaho Inc.
3778 Plantation River Dr., Suite 102
Boise, ID 83703
E-mail:
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
ATTACHMENT A ORDER NO. 35193
NOTICE OF PARTIES 3
Kelsey Jae
Law for Conscious Leadership
920 N. Clover Dr.
Boise, ID 83703
E-mail: [e-mail]
IDAHO SOLAR OWNERS NETWORK: Joshua Hill
(Exhibit Nos. 701-800) Idaho Solar Owners Network
1625 S. Latah
Boise, ID 83705
E-mail: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC: Jim Swier
(Exhibit Nos. 801-900) Micron Technology, Inc.
8000 South Federal Way
Boise, ID 83707
E-mail: [e-mail]
Austin Rueschhoff
Thorvald A. Nelson
Austin W. Jensen
Holland & Hart, LLP
555 17th Street Suite 3200
Denver, CO 80202
E-mail: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
CITY OF BOISE: Ed Jewell
(Exhibit Nos. 901-1000) Deputy City Attorney
Boise City Attorney’s Office
150 N. Capitol Blvd.
PO Box 500
Boise, ID 83701-0500
E-mail: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
ATTACHMENT A ORDER NO. 35193
NOTICE OF PARTIES 4
KIKI LESLIE A. TIDWELL, pro se: Kiki Leslie A. Tidwell, pro se
(Exhibit Nos. 1001-1100) 704 N. River St. #1
Hailey, ID 83333
E-mail: [e-mail]
IDAHO IRRIGATION PUMPERS Eric L. Olsen
ASSOCIATION, INC: Echo Hawk & Olsen PLLC
(Exhibit Nos. 1101-1200) 505 Pershing Ave., Suite 100
PO Box 6119
Pocatello, ID 83205
E-Mail: [e-mail]
RICHARD E. KLUCKHOHN, pro se AND Richard E. Kluckhohn, pro se
WESLEY A. KLUCKHOHN, pro se: Wesley A. Kluckhohn, pro se
(Exhibit Nos. 1201-1300) 2564 W. Parkstone Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
E-Mail: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
ABC POWER COMPANY, LLC: Ryan Bushland
(Exhibit Nos. 1301-1400) ABC Power Company, LLC
184 W. Chrisfield Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
E-mail: [e-mail]
Comet Energy, LLC: George Stanton
(Exhibit Nos. 1401-1500) Comet Energy, LLC
13601 W. McMillan Rd, Suite 102
PMB 166
Boise, ID 83713
E-mail: [e-mail]
IDAHOME SOLAR, LLC: Tyler Grange
(Exhibit Nos. 1501-1600) Idahome Solar, LLC
2484 N. Stokesberry Pl. #100
Meridian, ID 83646
E-mail: [e-mail]
ATTACHMENT A ORDER NO. 35193
NOTICE OF PARTIES 5
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all testimony and exhibits in Case No. IPC-E-21-21
must comport with the requirements of Rule 231 and 267 of the Commission's Rules of Procedure.
IDAPA 31.01.01.231 and 267.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that service of discovery, testimony, and exhibits among
the parties is to be accomplished by electronic mail to the email addresses reflected above pursuant to
Rule 63. IDAPA 31.01.01.063.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that when filing discovery with the Commission, the
parties shall provide either an original and three copies, or an electronic copy to the Commission
Secretary per Rule 61. IDAPA 31.01.01.061.02.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this 8th day of September, 2021.
__________________________________________
Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary
ATTACHMENT A ORDER NO. 35193