20110204notice_of_application_order_no_32173.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 4, 2011
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER'S REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
REVISIONS TO ITS DISP TCHABLE
IRRIGATION LOAD CONTROL PROGRAM
CASE NO. PAC-ll-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32173
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 20 2011 , PacifiCorp dba Rocky
Mountain Power ("Rocky Mountain" or "the Company ) filed an Application, pursuant to Idaho
Code ~~ 61-502 through -503 and Commission Rule of Procedure 52 , IDAPA 31.01.01.052
requesting an Order from the Commission allowing the Company to enact prospective changes
to its Dispatchable Irrigation Load Control Program ("Program
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Schedule 72A program is a voluntary
program available to irrigation customers receiving service under Schedule 10. Program
participants agree to curtail demand during the Company s summer peak usage period by turning
off their pumps intermittently, total curtailment not to exceed 52 hours for any Program
participant, during the summer season (June 1 to August 31). The Company is authorized to turn
off pumps, with a prior day notification, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. MDT, Monday through Friday,
during the Program season.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain noted that Program
participation has now reached 278 MW of curtailment in 2010.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, according to the Company, the success of the
Program has led to certain voltage control problems. In 2010, the Company claims that it was
able to mitigate the problem somewhat by implementing a "phasing process to ramp load off and
back on during dispatch events." Rocky Mountain states that it is now necessary to shift some
Program participants to other load control hours in order to lessen the magnitude of load loss
during summer peak load hours.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32173
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain proposes the following
modifications to the Schedule 72A program:
1. The addition of language, similar to that found in the Schedule 23
Irrigation Peak Rewards Program, allowing the Company to reject
prospective Program participants, pertaining to the Program cost-
effectiveness and the impact of Program participation on the Company
transmission and distribution system;
2. Elimination of the graduated rate schedule;
3. Fixing the Load Control Service Credit at $25.30 per kW per year;
4. Changing the opt-out penalty schedule from the current market price of
energy to a graduated scale (more fully described in the Application);
5. Other administrative language changes in the Tariff including: modifying
language about continued Program participation; elimination of the
internet-access requirement; eliminating redundant language regarding the
calculation of the credit and references to air-time communication costs;
discontinue the use of equipment charges; and substituting the phrase
Program Season" for "irrigation season" in the tariff.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, in support of its Application, Rocky
Mountain filed the direct testimony of Carol Hunter, Vice President in charge of the Company
Demand-Side Management Programs.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission is particularly interested in
receiving written comments from Program participants regarding whether the proposed revisions
presented in Rocky Mountain s Application should be effective for the upcoming summer 2011
irrigation season.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32173
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
forty-five (45) 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
shall be mailed to the Commission and Rocky Mountain Power at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Ted Weston
201 South Main, Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Email: ted.weston~pacificorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail:Daniel E. Solander
201 South Main, Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Email: daniel.solander~pacificorp.com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
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 Rocky Mountain 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain s Application including
supporting testimony is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices. The Application is also available on the Commission s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and then "Electric Cases.
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 specifically
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32173
Idaho Code ~~ 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, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Rocky Mountain Power s Application will be
processed under Modified Procedure.Persons interested in submitting written comments
regarding this case or protesting the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 45
days from the service date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
day of February 2011.
-(21M D. KEMP SIDENT
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
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Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32173