20230810Notice_of_Virtual_Public_Workshop_Order_No_35881.pdf

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
ORDER NO. 35881 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 10, 2023
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR
AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES
TO THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE
APPLICABLE TO CUSTOMER ON-SITE
GENERATION UNDER SCHEDULES 6, 8,
AND 84 AND TO ESTABLISH AN EXPORT
CREDIT RATE
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CASE NO. IPC-E-23-14

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC
WORKSHOPS

ORDER NO. 35881

On May 1, 2023, Idaho Power Company (“Company”), filed an application
(“Application”) with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) proposing changes
to the Company’s on-site and self-generation tariffs.
The Company requests that the Commission authorize: (1) real-time net billing with an
avoided cost-based financial credit rate for exported energy; (2) a methodology for determining
annual updates to the Export Credit Rate (“ECR”); (3) a modified project eligibility cap for
commercial, industrial, and irrigation (“CI&I”) customers; (4) related changes to the accounting
for and transferability of excess net energy financial credits, and (5) updated tariff schedules
necessary to administer the modified on-site generation offering. The Company requested an
effective date of January 1, 2024.
On May 23, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline. Order No. 35790. The Commission granted intervention to: Clean Energy
Opportunities for Idaho; the city of Boise City; Idaho Conservation League; Idaho Hydroelectric
Power Producers Trust, d/b/a IdaHydro; Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc.; Micron
Technology, Inc.; and Vote Solar. Order Nos. 35781; 35803; 35824. On June 27, 2023, the
Commission issued a Notice of Parties.
At the Commission’s August 1, 2023, decision meeting, Commission Staff (“Staff”)
recommended the Commission process the Application by modified procedure and establish the
following procedural schedule.
• September 6, 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.

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
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• September 7, 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 12, 2023: Staff/Intervenor Comments
• November 2, 2023: All Party Reply Comments
• November 16, 2023: Company Final Reply Comments
Staff also recommended that the Commission issue a subsequent order setting the time,
date, and location of any customer hearings as determined by the Commission.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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 and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments must do so by October 12, 2023. 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 website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the “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, the customer must e-mail the comment 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 the 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]

For Idaho Power Company:

Lisa D. Nordstrom
Megan Goicoechea Allen
Tim Tatum
Connie Aschenbrenner
Grant Anderson
Idaho Power Company

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
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Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

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

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all parties shall file any reply comments by
November 2, 2023.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company shall file any final reply comments
by November 16, 2023.
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 the Commission shall issue a subsequent order
setting forth the time, date, and location of any customer hearings, as determined by the
Commission.
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public,
informational workshop on Wednesday, September 6, 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 2630
705 2269 when prompted.
To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2630
705 2269 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green “Join” button. At the next
window, please enter this password: 0906Workshop. 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 Thursday, September 7, 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 2631
951 3680 when prompted.
To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2631
951 3680 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green “Join” button. At the next
window, please enter this password: 0907Workshop. 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so by October 12, 2023. All parties shall file any reply comments by November
2, 2023. The Company shall file any final reply comments by November 16, 2023.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public, informational
workshop on Wednesday, September 6, 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 Thursday, September 7, 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 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

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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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 10th day of
August 2023.

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ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

__________________________________________
EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

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Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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