20231114Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35997.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35997 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
November 14, 2023
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OF THE CAPACITY
DEFICIENCY PERIOD TO BE UTILIZED
FOR AVOIDED COST CALCULATIONS
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CASE NO. IPC-E-23-27

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35997

On October 23, 2023, Idaho Power Company (“Company”) applied for approval of its
capacity deficiency period determination for avoided cost calculations under the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (“PURPA”).
With this Order the Commission issues notice of the Company’s Application and
establishes public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that under PURPA, the Commission has established
a surrogate avoided resource methodology and an integrated resource plan (“IRP”) methodology
to calculate avoided cost rates for qualifying facilities (“QFs”). Under both methodologies, a QF
receives capacity payments only after the applicable capacity deficit date is reached. Order No.
32697.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the capacity deficiency period is determined
through the IRP planning process and is submitted to the Commission in a proceeding separate
from the IRP docket. The capacity deficit date determined in the IRP process is presumed to be
correct as a starting point but will be subject to the outcome of the capacity deficiency case. Order
No. 32697.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in its Application, the Company anticipates its
capacity deficiency period will begin in July 2026. The Company asks that the Commission
approve the capacity deficiency period.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company’s Application and Attachments
are 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

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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“ELECTRIC” icon, select “Open Cases,” then click on the case number as shown on the front of
this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code.
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.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and it will review the case through written
submissions under the Commission’s Rules of Modified Procedure Rules 201-204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. 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 they support or oppose the Application.
Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
Persons shall have until December 14, 2023, to file written comments. 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 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 Idaho PUC:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

For Idaho Power Company:

Donovan E. Walker
Megan Goicoechea
Idaho Power Company
1221 W. Idaho Street
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35997 3

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
December 21, 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.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rules 201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by
December 14, 2023. The Company must file any reply comments by December 21, 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.
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Street Address for Express Mail:

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

Camille Christen
Energy Contracts
1221 West Idaho Street
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35997 4
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 14th day
of November 2023.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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