20220218Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM

TO: COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSIONER CHATBURN
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL

FROM: TAYLOR R. BROOKS
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2022

SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY’S APPLICATION
REGARDING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE FIRM ENERGY
SALES AGREEMENT FROM THE LOW LINE MIDWAY HYDRO
PROJECT; CASE NO. IPC-E-22-04.

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 Agreement 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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application and Notice of
Modified Procedure. Staff recommends that the Commission set a 21-day public comment
deadline and a 28-day reply deadline for the Company.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure and set a 21-day public comment deadline and a 28-day reply deadline for the
Company?

______________________________
Taylor R. Brooks
Deputy Attorney General

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