20231010Notice_of_Customer_Hearings_Order_No_35955.pdf

NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARINGS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 35955 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 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 CUSTOMER
HEARINGS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT
DEADLINE

ORDER NO. 35955

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.
On August 10, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Modified Procedure and Notice
of Virtual Public Workshops. Order. No. 35881.
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARINGS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in this
matter in Boise, Idaho on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023, starting at 3:00 p.m. and ending

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at 6:00 p.m. (local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes
first. The customer hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W.
Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714. Persons attending the hearing
in-person will have an opportunity to provide testimony. Persons may also listen to the live
testimony and proceedings at the hearing by calling 1-415-655-0001, and then entering code 2631
928 7050 when prompted. However, persons will not be able to provide testimony by phone.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in
this matter in Twin Falls, Idaho on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023, starting at 4:00 p.m.
and ending at 7:00 p.m. (local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken,
whichever comes first. The customer hearing will be held at the American Legion Post 7
Building, 447 Seastrom Street, Twin Falls, ID 83301. Persons attending the hearing in-person
will have an opportunity to provide testimony. Persons may also listen to the live testimony and
proceedings at the hearing by calling 1-415-655-0001, and then entering code 2630 970 9750 when
prompted. However, persons will not be able to provide testimony by phone.
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 full 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 one of the case numbers as shown on the front of this document.

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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. The
Commission’s Rules of Procedure are also available on the Commission’s website at
www.puc.idaho.gov.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission continues to seek written comments
from the public on the Application. Persons desiring to state a position on the Application may file
a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Application. Persons must
file written comments by November 8, 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 home page 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 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 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 the Company:

Lisa D. Nordstrom
Megan Goicoechea Allen
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Timothy Tatum
Connie Aschenbrenner
Grant Anderson
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

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ORDER NO. 35955 4
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a customer hearing in Boise,
Idaho, on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023, starting at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. (local
time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a customer hearing in Twin
Falls, Idaho on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023, starting at 4:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00
p.m. (local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that persons desiring to submit public written comments
must do so by November 8, 2023.
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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 10th day of
October 2023.

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ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

__________________________________________
EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:

__________________________________
Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary
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