20100507notice_of_application_order_no_31076.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 7, 2010
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER FOR AN INCREASE TO THE
CUSTOMER EFFICIENCY SERVICESRATE.
CASE NO. P AC-I0-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 31076
On February 25, 2010, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power filed an Application
with the Commission seeking authority to increase its Customer Efficiency Services Rate
(Schedule No. 191). More specifically, the Company proposes to increase the collection for
Schedule No. 191 from 3.72% to 5.85% of retail revenue, excluding large contract customers.
The Company requests that the Application be processed by Modified Procedure.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in March 2006, the Commission approved an
enhanced set of demand-side management (DSM) programs and cost recovery through Schedule
No. 191. Application at 3. The collection rate was initially set at 1.5% of retail revenue. Order
No. 29976. In 2008, the Commission approved an increase from 1.5% to 3.72%. Order No.
30543. The Company now proposes to increase the collection for Schedule No. 191 from 3.72%
to 5.85% of retail revenue. Application at 5. The Company s Application states that, at 5.85%
Schedule No. 191 will provide approximately $8.325 million per year, assuming 2008 energy
usage levels.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company asserts that the adjustment is
needed to facilitate the funding of ongoing DSM program expenditures and reduce the accrued
balance of expenses (yet to be recovered) in the DSM balancing account from $3.5 million (the
April 2010 forecasted balance) to $2.25 million by April 30, 2011. Id The Company maintains
that it will continue to review funding needs on an annual basis to determine whether an increase
1 The Company initially requested a May 1 , 2010, effective date, but has agreed to suspend the requested effective
date and "will continue to work with staff to process this application as expeditiously as possible." Letter from TedWeston dated April 28, 2010.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 31076
to 5.85% is sufficient to fund ongoing program expenses and also recover the remaining balance
in the DSM balancing account. Id The Company states that administration of the balancing
account, including carrying charges, prudency review, and separating these costs from the
revenue requirement in general rate cases would continue pursuant to Order No. 29976.
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 will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s Rules
of Procedure IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .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 no later
than 28 days from the date of this Order. 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 shall be mailed to the
Commission and the parties at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Ted Weston, Manager, Idaho Reg. Affairs
Rocky Mountain Power
201 S. Main Street, Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Mail: ted.weston~pacificorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
Daniel E. Solander, Senior Counsel
Rocky Mountain Power
201 South Main Street, Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Mail: danie1.s01ander~pacificorp.com
Eric L. Olsen
Racine, Olson, Nye, Budge &
Bailey, Chartered
PO Box 1391
201 E. Center
Pocatello, ID 83204-1391
E-mail: elo~racinelaw.net
Anthony Yankel
29814 Lake Road
Bay Village, OH 44140
Mail: tony~yanke1.net
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 31076
Benjamin J. Otto
Idaho Conservation League
710 N. 6th Street
PO Box 844
Boise, ID 83702
Email: bottoCfYidahoconservation.org
These comments should contain the case caption and case number showrI 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 form using the case number as it appears on the front of this document. E-
mail comments should also be sent to the parties at the 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, supporting workpapers and
exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and other workpapers are
also available on the Commission s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov under the "File Room" and
then "Electric Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code ~~ 61-118, 61-119, 61-502, and 61-503. 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, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure.
Interested persons and the parties may file written comments no later than 28 days from the date
of this Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 31076
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 1rA
day of May 2010.
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