20240209News Release.pdf

Case No. IPC-E-23-32
Order No. 36083
Case No. IPC-E-23-33
Order No. 36085
Contact: Adam Rush
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NEWS RELEASE: Commission approves territory allocation agreements in southern Idaho.

BOISE (Feb. 9, 2024) – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved territory
allocation agreements between Idaho Power and United Electric Co-op that will allow customers
to receive service from United Electric for an irrigation pump and residence.

Idaho Power and United Electric said it would be less expensive for the customers to
interconnect to United Electric’s system than Idaho Power’s.

A territory allocation agreement can be approved as long as it doesn’t conflict with the Electric
Supplier Stabilization Act. The act is designed to promote harmony between electricity suppliers,
prohibit the pirating of customers, discourage duplication of electric facilities, stabilize service
territories and stabilize consumers.

In reaching its decision, the commission determined the territory allocation agreements followed
the Electric Supplier Stabilization Act because they avoid the duplication of facilities and
promote harmony between the two utilities.

Additional information is available at puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7210 and
puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7211.