20070105notice_of_application_order_no_30203.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 5, 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER FOR APPROVAL OF AN
IRRIGATION LOAD CONTROL DISPATCH
PILOT PROGRAM
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CASE NO. PAC-06-
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30203
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on December 5 , 2006, PacifiCorp dba Rocky
Mountain Power filed an Application requesting approval of an Irrigation Load Control Dispatch
Pilot Program. Rocky Mountain currently has an Irrigation Load Control Program that rewards
customers who allow the Company to interrupt service at designated irrigation pump sites.
Rocky Mountain proposes to make changes to the program after convening workshops with
members of the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association. Rocky Mountain proposes to implement
the program on a limited basis during the 2007 irrigation season, making it available on a first-
come, first-serve basis up to a total participation of 45 MW. At the conclusion of the 2007
season, the Company plans to evaluate the pilot program and again seek input from participants
and Commission Staff.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the proposed changes would allow the
Company to remotely dispatch interruptions by way of a central network server maintained in
Boise, Idaho, and interruptions would be at the Company s discretion. Total curtailment per
participating customer will be limited to 65 hours during the irrigation season, with dispatch
events occurring between the hours of 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.Monday through Friday.
Participants will also have the ability to opt-out of individual dispatch events, up to a limit of five
occurrences during the irrigation season. If a participant opts-out of a dispatch event more than
twice during the 2007 irrigation season, the credit paid to the participant by the Company will be
reduced by the replacement cost of the energy during the dispatch event.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30203
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s Rules
of Procedure, IDAP A 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 any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application may
be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Dean Brockbank, Esq.
PacifiCorp
201 S. Main, Suite 2200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
E-mail: dean. brockbank~pacificorp. com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Sreet
Boise, ID 83702-5983
Brian Dickman
PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power
201 S. Main, Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
E-mail: brian.dickman~pacificorp.com
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first
page of this document. Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing
the Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov Click the "Comments and
Questions" icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the
front of this document. These comments must also be sent to PacifiCorp at the e-mail addresses
listed above.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30203
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting workpapers
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices or on the Commission Website at
www.puc.idaho.gov under the "File Room" icon.
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 and that the
Commission may enter any final order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of Pacificorp dba Rocky Mountain
Power for approval of an Irrigation Load Control Dispatch Pilot Program be processed by
Modified Procedure IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204.Persons interested in submitting written
comments in this matter must do so no later than 21 days from the service date ofthis Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 5;-1..
day of January 2007.
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lV1ARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30203