20080222Decision memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:CO MMISSI 0 NER RED FO RD
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER KEMPTON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:SCOTT WOODBURY
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE:FEBRUARY 22, 2008
SUBJECT:CASE NO. PAC-08-01 (pacifiCorp)
DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CHANGES;
SURCHARGE INCREASE
On February 14 2008, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp; Company)
filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting
authority to (1) adjust the collection rate of the existing demand side management (DSM) cost
recovery mechanism (Schedule 191) from 1.5% to 3.72% of retail revenue for a net increase of
2.22%; (2) add a new energy efficiency program for commercial and industrial customers; and (3)
make several enhancements and changes to existing programs for business and residential
customers intending to improve program performance. The Company proposes a May 1 , 2008
effective date.
COMMISSION DECISION
PacifiCorp has filed an Application with the Commission proposing changes to its
DSM programs and an increase in its DSM surcharge. The Company and Staff recommend that
the Application be processed pursuant to Modified Procedure, i., by written submission rather
than by hearing. Reference Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. Does the
Commission agree with the recommended procedure?
Scott D. Woodbury
Deputy Attorney General
bls/M:PAC-O8-01 sw