20230802Notice_of_Schedule_Order_No_35873.pdf

NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
ORDER NO. 35873 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 2, 2023
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES
AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE
IN THE STATE OF IDAHO AND FOR
ASSOCIATED REGULATORY ACCOUNT
TREATMENT
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CASE NO. IPC-E-23-11

NOTICE OF SCHEDULE

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC
WORKSHOPS

NOTICE OF TECHNICAL
HEARING

ORDER NO. 35873

On June 1, 2023, Idaho Power Company (“Company”) filed an application (“Application”)
with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) requesting authority to increase its
rates and charges for electric service to its customers in the State of Idaho and for associated
regulatory accounting treatment. The Company requests a July 1, 2023, effective date.
On June 23, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Application, Notice of Suspension
of Proposed Effective Date, and Notice of Intervention Deadline. Order No. 35825. The
Commission granted intervention to: Clean Energy Opportunities for Idaho; Idaho Irrigation
Pumpers Association, Inc.; Industrial Customers of Idaho Power; Micron Technology, Inc.; the
city of Boise City; The United States Department of Energy on behalf of the Federal Executive
Agencies; Idaho Conservation League; Idaho Hydroelectric Power Producers Trust d/b/a
IdaHydro; and NW Energy Coalition. Order Nos. 35823; 35840; 35850; 35867. On July 27, 2023,
the Commission issued a Notice of Parties.
At the Commission’s August 1, 2023, decision meeting, Commission Staff (“Staff”)
recommended the Commission issue a Scheduling Order establishing:
• August 14, 2023: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at 6:00
p.m. (MDT) and ending at 9:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have been
answered, whichever comes first.
• August 15, 2023: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at
12:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 3:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have
been answered, whichever comes first.
• October 18, 2023: All Party Written Testimony
• November 8, 2023: All Party Rebuttal Testimony

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• November 28, 2023: Technical Hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) and ending
at 5:00 p.m.
• November 29 through December 1, 2023: Technical Hearing continued as
needed each day starting at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) and ending at 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission establishes the following
procedural schedule:
• August 14, 2023: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at 6:00
p.m. (MDT) and ending at 9:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have been
answered, whichever comes first.
• August 15, 2023: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at
12:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 3:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have
been answered, whichever comes first.
• October 18, 2023: All Party Written Testimony
• November 8, 2023: All Party Rebuttal Testimony
• November 28, 2023: Technical Hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) and ending
at 5:00 p.m.
• November 29 through December 1, 2023: Technical Hearing continued as
needed each day starting at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) and ending at 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public,
informational workshop on Monday, August 14, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending
at 9:00 p.m., or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first. The
purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of the Application. At the start
of the workshop, Staff will give a presentation on the Application. Following the presentation, the
public may ask Staff questions about the Application.
To participate over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2631
958 1582 when prompted.
To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2631
958 1582 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green “Join” button. At the next
window, please enter this password: MondayWorkshop. Next, please click on the green “Join

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Webinar” button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click
on the “Next” button. Then click on the green “Join Webinar” button.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public,
informational workshop on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, starting at 12:00 p.m. (MDT) and
ending at 3:00 p.m., or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes
first. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of the Application.
At the start of the workshop, Staff will give a presentation on the Application. Following the
presentation, the public may ask Staff questions about the Application.
To participate over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2630
644 9497 when prompted.
To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2630
644 9497 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green “Join” button. At the next
window, please enter this password: TuesdayWorkshop. Next, please click on the green “Join
Webinar” button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click
on the “Next” button. Then click on the green “Join Webinar” button.
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing in
this matter on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) and ending at 5:00
p.m. The technical hearing shall continue as necessary each day, November 29 through
December 1, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The technical hearing
will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building
8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714. A technical hearing is an opportunity for the parties to the case
to present witnesses, testimony, and exhibits. IDAPA 31.01.01.241.04. Persons interested in
listening to or watching the testimony and presentations at the technical hearing may attend the
meeting using the information below:

Day Scheduled time
(MDT)
To watch online: To listen by telephone:
November
28, 2023
9:00 a.m-
5:00p.m.
visit idahogov.webex.com, and
enter meeting number 2634 484
9809 (no spaces between
numbers). Then, click on the
green “Join” button. At the next
call 1-415-655-0001 and
enter meeting number
2634 484 9809 when
prompted.

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window, please enter this
password: TuesdayHearing.
Next, please click on the green
“Join Webinar” button. At the
next window, please enter your
name and e-mail address, and
then click on the “Next” button.
Then click on the green “Join
Webinar” button.

November
29, 2023
(as needed)
9:00 a.m-
5:00p.m.
visit idahogov.webex.com, and
enter meeting number 2631 218
5942 (no spaces between
numbers). Then, click on the
green “Join” button. At the next
window, please enter this
password: WednesdayHearing.
Next, please click on the green
“Join Webinar” button. At the
next window, please enter your
name and e-mail address, and
then click on the “Next” button.
Then click on the green “Join
Webinar” button.
call 1-415-655-0001 and
enter meeting number
2631 218 5942 when
prompted.
November
30, 2023
(as needed)
9:00 a.m-
5:00p.m.
visit idahogov.webex.com, and
enter meeting number 2634 498
0103 (no spaces between
numbers). Then, click on the
green “Join” button. At the next
window, please enter this
password: ThursdayHearing.
Next, please click on the green
“Join Webinar” button. At the
next window, please enter your
name and e-mail address, and
then click on the “Next” button.
Then click on the green “Join
Webinar” button.
call 1-415-655-0001 and
enter meeting number
2634 498 0103 when
prompted.
December
1, 2023
(as needed)
9:00 a.m-
5:00p.m.
visit idahogov.webex.com, and
enter meeting number 2631 576
6124 (no spaces between
numbers). Then, click on the
green “Join” button. At the next
window, please enter this
password: FridayHearing. Next,
call 1-415-655-0001 and
enter meeting number
2631 576 6124 when
prompted.

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please click on the green “Join
Webinar” button. At the next
window, please enter your name
and e-mail address, and then click
on the “Next” button. Then click
on the green “Join Webinar”
button.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings and prehearing conferences in this
matter will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing
may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing.
The request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the hearing by
contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the record in this matter is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. These documents are also
available on the Commission’s website 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 testimony and exhibits in this matter must
comport with the requirements of Commission Rules of Procedure 231 and 267. IDAPA
31.01.01.231 and .267.
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission shall issue a subsequent order
setting forth the time, date, and location of any customer hearings, as determined by the
Commission.

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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the procedural schedule set forth above is approved. All
parties shall submit written testimony by October 18, 2023. All parties shall submit rebuttal written
testimony by November 8, 2023.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public, informational
workshop on Monday, August 14, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 9:00 p.m., or
after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public, informational
workshop on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, starting at 12:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 3:00 p.m., or
after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing in this
matter on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The
technical hearing shall continue as necessary each day, November 29 through December 1, 2023,
starting at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The technical hearing will be held at the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID
83714.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, 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 2nd day of
August 2023.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

__________________________________________
EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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