20090212notice_of_workshop.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 12 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
MARIAN MATHEWSON,
CASE NO. PAC-08-
COMPLAINANT,
VS.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER,NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
RESPONDENT.
On November 13 , 2008 , the Commission issued a summons to Rocky Mountain
Power in response to a formal complaint filed by Marian Mathewson against the Company
policies regarding monthly facilities charges for its remote customers. Ms. Mathewson does not
object to paying for the cost associated with constructing facilities to serve her remote location
nor does she object to paying for her monthly energy consumption. On December 3, 2008
Rocky Mountain Power filed its answer. The Company requested dismissal of the complaint for
failure to state a claim. Commission Staff filed comments on January 23 2009, confirming that
the Company s estimate for Ms. Mathewson was consistent with their approved tariff.
Consequently, Staff recommended that the Commission dismiss Ms. Mathewson s complaint.
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission shall convene a workshop on
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 25.2009. AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSION HEARING
ROOM. 472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET. BOISE. IDAHO The purpose of the
workshop is to explore in greater detail the issues raised in Ms. Mathewson s complaint.
Specifically, the Commission will consider whether a monthly facilities fee charged in perpetuity
is unfair and/or punitive. The Commission is concerned with how the fee is calculated and
whether the calculation is based on actual cost of service.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings 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
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance
must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission
Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Mail: secretary(fYpuc.idaho.gov
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DATED at Boise, Idaho this J"" day of February 2009.
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MACK A. REDFORD
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF WORKSHOP