20120703notice_of_modified_procedure_order_no_32587.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 3,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR )CASE NO.PAC-E-12-1l
AUTHORITY TO DECREASE THE )
CUSTOMER EFFICIENCY SERVICES RATE )NOTICE OF MODIFIED
)PROCEDURE
)
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)ORDER NO.32587
On May 30,2012,PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power filed an Application
requesting authority to reduce its customer efficiency services rate (Schedule 191).Currently the
Schedule 191 rate is 3.4%and produces annual revenues of approximately $5.7 million.The
Company requests authority to decrease the rate to 2.1%,to generate approximately $3.5 million
per year.The Company believes the rate reduction is appropriate to align the Company’s
recovery of costs associated with future demand-side management (DSM)related expenditures,
and requests the new rate be effective July 1,2012.
The Company asserts that although its DSM balance account was in deficit by
approximately $1 million as of April 30,2012,the Company expects it will begin to over collect
on the Energy Efficiency Rider beginning August 2012.The Company’s Application provides a
summary review of each of its DSM programs along with expected levels of funding in the near
term.The Company does not propose to modify or decrease any of its DSM activities as part of
this Application.The Company states that it “will continue to review funding needs on a routine
basis to determine whether this proposed adjustment is sufficient to fund ongoing program
expenses and continue to recover the remaining balance owed the Company in the DSM
balancing account.”Application,p.5.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
On June 19,2012,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Order
suspending the proposed effective date of July 1,2012.Order No.32577.The Notice stated the
Commission would soon issue a Notice of Modified Procedure to complete the process for the
case.
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
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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 twenty-one (21)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 filing shall be
mailed to the Commission and the Applicants 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
Boise,ID 83702-5918 Daniel E.Solander
Senior Counsel
Rocky Mountain Power
201 S.Main Street Suite 2300
Salt Lake City,UT 84111
E-Mail:[e-mail]
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 the Applicants 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
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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 and supporting workpapers,
testimonies 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
testimonies are 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
Idaho Code §61-501,61-502,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 3 1.01.01.000 ci’seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Motion be processed by Modified Procedure.
Interested persons and the parties may file written comments no later than twenty-one (21)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 3
day of July 2012.
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PAUL K LLANI5J,PRESIDENT
MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
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