20120605notice_of_application_order_no_32562.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 5,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF PACIFICORP DBA )CASE NO.PAC-E-12-1O
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER’S )
APPLICATION TO REVISE ELECTRIC )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SERVICE SCHEDULE 115 FINANSWER )
EXPRESS )NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
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)ORDER NO.32562
On May 15,2012,PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power applied to the Commission
for an Order approving proposed revisions to Electric Service Schedule 115,FinAnswer Express,
effective July 14,2012.Application at 1.The Company asks that the matter be processed under
Modified Procedure.Id.at 3.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company says it intends the FinAnswer
Express Program (the “Program”)to maximize the efficient utilization of the electricity
requirements of new and existing loads in commercial buildings and industrial facilities through
the installation of energy efficiency measures.The Program is available to commercial and
industrial customers under General Service Rate Schedules 6,6A,7,7A,9,12,19,23,23A,24,
35,35A and to dairy barns served under residential rate schedules.Customers who receive
service on Schedule 10 are ineligible for the Program because they receive energy efficiency
services and incentives via Irrigation Energy Savers (Schedule 155).Goddard Direct at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that with this Application,the Company proposes
to update the Program to:(1)align with new federal lighting standards expected to be effective
July 14,2012;(2)align with upcoming changes to other codes,standards,third party
specifications and new market data;and (3)increase the participation in,and the
comprehensiveness of,the Program by adding new measures for appliances,dairy/farm
equipment,and small compressed air.Application at 2-3.The Company describes proposed
changes such as Retrofit Lighting Changes,New ConstructionfMajor Renovation Lighting
Changes,removing Motor Incentives,modifying HVAC Incentives,Mechanical and Other
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Energy Efficiency Measure Changes,Building Envelope Changes,Food Service Equipment
Incentives,Office Equipment 1ncentives,and other changes.See Goddard Direct at 2-14.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company projects costs and annual
energy savings (at the customer meter without a net-to-gross adjustment)as follows:
Total Utility Costs Incentives Annual kWh Savings
Year 1 $725,487 $143,143 2,072,108
Year 2 $588,129 $171,953 2,366,922
Year 3 $654,027 $171,615 2,158,125
Total $1,967,643 $486,710 6,597,154
The Company says the Program with the proposed changes will be cost-effective.Id.at 15.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company also proposes to streamline
Program administration by offering the Program through a “flexible tariff’that would enable the
Company to manage Program details such as qualifying equipment and services,incentive
amounts,dates for incentive availability and other terms and conditions using the Company’s
web site instead of the Schedule 115 tariff sheets.The Company’s Application attaches the
details the Company proposes to manage through the “flexible tariff.”These include definitions,
incentive tables,and general incentive information.The Company says hardcopies of “Program
materials will be available upon request from [sic]customers who do not have web access.”Id.
at 3.The Company includes a flow chart describing how future changes to Program details will
be managed.Goddard Direct at 17.A copy of the flow chart is attached.The Company says
that the process is similar to that used in managing the Company’s Home Energy Savers
Incentive Program (Schedule 118),which the Commission approved in 2006.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company says it will notify customers of
changes by posting the changes on the Company’s web site.The Company will also notify its
staff,Program delivery contractors,and participating vendors so they can share the information
with customers.Id.at 17-18.
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 that it will proceed under
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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 not later
than twenty-one (21)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 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 83 720-0074 201 South Main Street,Suite 2300
Salt Lake City,Utah 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 South Main Street,Suite 2300
Salt Lake City,Utah 84111
E-mail:[e-mail]
Comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
Order.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 the Company may file reply comments (if
necessary)not later than seven (7)days after the initial comment-filing period has ended.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set,the Commission will consider the Application on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing.If written comments are received within the time limit
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set,the Commission will consider them and,in its discretion,may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices.The Application also is 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
Idaho Code §61-502,61-503,61-524,and 61-525.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 ofProcedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000,et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure.
Interested persons may file written comments in support or opposition not later than twenty-one
(21)days from the service date of this Notice.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Company may file reply comments (if necessary)
not later than seven (7)days after the initial comment-filing period has ended.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this 5’
day of June 2012.
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