20110630notice_of_application_order_no_32284.pdf

Office ofthe Secretary
Service Date
June 30,2011
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN )CASE NO.PAC-E-11-13POWERTOSUSPENDFUTUREPROGRAM)EVALUATIONS OF SCHEDULE 21,LOW )NOTICE OF APPLICATIONINCOMEWEATHERIZATIONSERVICES)OPTIONAL FOR INCOME QUALIFYING )NOTICE OF
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)ORDER NO.32284
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 29,2011,PacifiCorp dba Rocky
Mountain Power (“Rocky Mountain”or “Company”)filed an Application with the Commission
seeking an Order suspending the Company’s future obligation to perform program evaluations of
its Schedule 21 Low Income Weatherization Services Optional for Income Qualifying Customers
Program.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain partners with two non-profit
weatherization agencies that install energy efficiency measures in income eligible households at
no cost to residents:Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership in Idaho Falls and
Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency in Pocatello.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain attached a copy of an
evaluation,conducted by The Cadmus Group,Inc.,of its Schedule 2 Low Income
Weatherization Services Optional for Income Qualifying Customers (“Program”),to its
Application.The Program evaluation was based on program activities for the time period of
2007 through 2009.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain states that,due to many
factors,the evaluation reveals that the Program is not cost-effective.As such,the Company
seeks an acknowledgement from the Commission that the Program is an acceptable part of
Rocky Mountain’s program portfolio,as well as a finding that it should be allowed to continue.
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The Company believes that future administrative costs associated with the Program could be
lessened by the removal of the Company’s obligation to perform future Program evaluations.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that during the three-year evaluation period,the
Company offered the aforementioned non-profit agencies a 75%reimbursement for the cost of
installing approved measures and a 15%reimbursement for administrative costs.A cap of
$150,000 per year in Program funding was established over the three-year period.Rocky
Mountain stated that the remainder of the costs for installed measures not subject to
reimbursement from the Company,25%,is obtained by the individual agencies from federal
funding sources.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain noted that Commission
Order No.32196,Case No.PAC-E-10-07,increased the annual amount of Program funds
available from a maximum of $150,000 to $300,000.Rocky Mountain’s contribution to the
agencies for the cost of installing approved measures was also increased from 75%to 85%of the
cost of approved measures.The 15%administrative cost reimbursement remains in place.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Program evaluation performed by The
Cadmus Group,Inc.includes the review of processes and impacts.It estimates the kilowatt-hour
(kWh)savings achieved through billing analyses,as well as estimates for non-energy benefits.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain argues that its entire
portfolio of energy efficiency programs is cost-effective.However,the Company argues that
Schedule 21 is not cost-effective when viewed from the Total Resource Cost (TRC),Utility Cost
(UCT)or Ratepayer Impact (RI)perspectives,unless non-energy benefits are included.The
TRC test indicates that Schedule 21 is cost-effective if non-energy benefits are factored into the
analysis.Rocky Mountain’s analysis included only the Company’s costs of administering the
Program and did not include any funds the agencies may have received from federal sources.
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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 3 1.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified
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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 within
ninety (90)days from the service 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 PacifiCorp at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Ted Weston
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Idaho Regulatory Affairs Manager
P0 Box 83720 Rocky Mountain Power
Boise,ID 83720-0074 201 S.Main Street,Suite 2300
Salt Lake City,UT 84111
Street Address for Express Mail:E-mail:[e-mail]
472 W.Washington Street Daniel E.Solander
Boise,ID 83702-5918 Senior Counsel
Rocky Mountain Power
201 S.Main Street,Suite 2300
Salt Lake City,UT 84111
E-mail:danie1.solander’ä’,pacificorp.com
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 PacifiCorp 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
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Commission offices.The Application is also available on the Commission’s web site at
wv.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.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 Commissions Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to intervene in Case No.
PAC-E-11-13 for the purpose of becoming a party,i.e.,to present evidence,to acquire rights of
cross-examination,to participate in settlement or negotiation conferences,and to make and argue
motions must file a Petition to Intervene with the Commission pursuant to Rules 72 and 73 of the
Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.072 and .073.Persons desiring to acquire
intervenor rights of participation must file a Petition to Intervene within fourteen (14)days of
the service date of this order.Persons desiring intervenor status shall also provide the
Commission Secretary with their electronic mail address to facilitate future communications in
this matter.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power’s
Application 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 90 days from the service date of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that persons desiring to intervene in this case for the
purpose of presenting evidence or cross-examination at hearing shall file a Petition to Intervene
with the Commission no later than 14 days from the service date of this Order.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this 3O’
day of June 2011
ATTEST:
Ji,h D.Jewell Li
Commission Secretary
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PAUL KJELLANDEk,RESIDENT
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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