20220225Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35328.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35328 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 25, 2022
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On February 11, 2022, Idaho Power Company (“the Company”) applied to the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) for approval or rejection of the Second Amendment
to the Firm Energy Sales Agreement (“FESA”) between the Company and Twin Falls Energy
Company, Inc. (“Seller”). Application at 1. The FESA provides for the purchase of electric energy
generated by the Low Line Midway Hydro Project (“Facility”) which is a qualifying facility
(“QF”) under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (“PURPA”). Id.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Modified Procedure setting
deadlines for interested persons to comment on the Application and for the Company to reply.
BACKGROUND
The Company and Seller (“Parties”) entered the FESA on June 27, 2005. Id. at 2. The
FESA was approved on September 8, 2005. See Order No. 29863. Section 6.2.3 of the FESA
allows Seller to adjust the monthly estimated Net Energy Amounts (“NEA”) within a specified
time-period. Id. The Seller has requested a change to the time-period for making NEA adjustments.
Id.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Second Amendment to the FESA provides
for the deletion of the language previously set forth in Section 6.2.3 and replaces it with the
language set forth in the Company’s Application. See Id. Notably, the revision changes the
requirement that the Seller must notify the Company of Estimated NEA from before the 1st day of
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY’S APPLICATION REGARDING
THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE FIRM
ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT WITH
TWIN FALLS ENERGY COMPANY, INC
FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF
ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM THE LOW
LINE MIDWAY HYDRO PROJECT
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CASE NO. IPC-E-22-04

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35328
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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the month preceding the revised month to the 25th day of the month prior to the month being
revised.1
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Second Amendment to the FESA to modify
the NEA adjustment period was executed by the Parties on February 8, 2022, and February 9,
2022—but otherwise does not change any obligations or provisions in the FESA. Id. at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and attachment are 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.
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 must file written comments within 21 days of the service date of this
Order. Comments 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

1 Under the FESA previously approved by the Commission, to revise the estimated NEA for February, the Seller
would have to notify the Company of the revised estimate by December 31, whereas under the modification in this
case, the Seller must notify the Company of revised estimates for February by January 25th, unless it falls on a weekend
or holiday then it must be on the last business day before January 25th.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 Commission Secretary and 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]

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Idaho Power Company:

Donavan E. Walker
Regulatory Dockets
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Michael Darrington
Energy Contracts
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
[e-mail]
[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, Rules 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 the parties should continue to comply with Order
No. 35058, issued June 3, 2021. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically
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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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 25th day
of February 2022.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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