20221213Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM

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

FROM: CHRIS BURDIN
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2022

SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY’S APPLICATION
FOR APPROVAL OF A POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
PLEASANT VALLEY SOLAR, LLC.; CASE NO. IPC-E-22-29.

On November 14, 2022, Idaho Power Company (“Idaho Power” or “Company”), filed an
Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) requesting an order
approving a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) between Idaho Power and Pleasant
Valley Solar, LLC (“Pleasant Valley Solar or “Seller”). The PPA was entered into with the
expectation of assigning the associated energy and Green Tags/Environmental Attributes to
Brisbie LLC under the provisions contained in the Special Contract submitted for Commission
review and approval in Case No. IPC-E-21-42. The Company requests an order from the
Commission prior to May 11, 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a March 8, 2023, public comment deadline, and a March 22, 2023,
Company reply comment deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a March 8, 2023, public comment deadline, and a March 22, 2023,
Company reply comment deadline?

______________________
Chris Burdin
Deputy Attorney General
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