20111014notice_of_public_workshops_pac.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October !4,20!!
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN )CASE NO.PAC-E-11-12
POWER FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO )
ITS ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULES )NOTICE OF
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PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
On May 27,2011,PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power (“Rocky Mountain”or
“Company”)filed an Application with the Commission seeking approval to increase its rates for
electric service to its retail customers in Idaho by approximately $32.7 million,or an overall
average rate increase of 15%.
On June 8,2011,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline and suspended the rates and schedules for electric service filed by Rocky
Mountain in Case No.PAC-E-l1-12 for a period of thirty (30)days plus five (5)months from
June 27,2011,or until such time as the Commission enters an Order accepting,rejecting or
modifying the Company’s Application.See Order No.32263.Subsequently,the following
parties formally requested and were granted intervention by the Commission:IVonsanto
Company;Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association,Inc.;PacifiCorp Idaho Industrial Customers;
Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho;and Idaho Conservation League.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission Staff will hold a public
workshop for Rocky Mountain customers on WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 26,2011,AT 7:00
P.M.IN THE GRACE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.704 SOUTH MAIN STREET,
GRACE.IDAHO.At this meeting,customers will have an opportunity to hear from
Commission Staff regarding the Company’s Application in Case No.PAC-E-11-12 and ask
questions of Staff.Representatives of the Company may also be present and available to answer
questions after the workshop.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission Staff will hold a public
workshop for Rocky Mountain customers on THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2011,AT 7:00
P.M.AT SPRING HILLS SUITES MARRIOTT,1177 SOUTH YELLOWSTONE
HIGHWAY,REXBURG,IDAHO.At this meeting,customers will have an opportunity to
hear from Commission Staff regarding the Company’s Application in Case No.PAC-E-11-l2
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and ask questions of Staff.Representatives of the Company may also be present and available to
answer questions after the workshop.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application together with supporting
workpapers,testimonies and exhibits in Case No.PAC-E-11-12 has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices,472 W.Washington Street,Boise,Idaho.The Company’s Application may
also be viewed on the Commission’s web site,www.puc.idaho.gov,by clicking on “File Room”
and “Electric Cases,”under the corresponding case number for this proceeding.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings 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
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
P0 BOX 83720
BOISE,IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-mail:secretarypuc.idaho.gov
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.
DATED at Boise,Idaho this //“day of October 2011.
Jeii D.Jewell
Commission Secretary
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