20121017notice_of_application_order_no_32666.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 17,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN )CASE NO.PAC-E-12-12
POWER TO CANCEL SCHEDULE 17 AND )
IMPLEMENT A PARTIAL REQUIREMENTS )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TARIFF )
)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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)ORDER NO.32666
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on August 13,2012,PacifiCorp dba Rocky
Mountain Power (“Rocky Mountain”or “Company”)filed an Application,pursuant to Idaho
Code §61-301,61-307,61-622,and 61-623,with the Commission seeking authorization to
cancel electric service Schedule No.17,Standby Service,and replace it with a new electric
service Schedule No.31,Partial Requirements Service.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain states that its partial
requirements service is designed for customers with on-site generation,or whose electric service
requirements are obtained from any service other than the Company including:back-up,
supplementary,excess and maintenance power.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that a customer can
contract for Schedule 31 partial requirements service for a minimum of one year.Schedule 31
service is not required where on-site generation is used only for emergency supply in case of
utility outage.Schedule 31 service would be available to high voltage customers with loads up
to 15,000 kW.Consistent with Schedule 9,General Service -High Voltage,customers with
loads in excess of 15,000 kW will require a special contract.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that its proposed
Schedule 31 rates are based on and aligned with current Schedule 9 rates and the cost of service
results from the Company’s last general rate case,Case No.PAC-E-l 1-12.According to the
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Company,this assures consistency between Schedule 31 and the corresponding full requirement
rates on Schedule 9,under which eligible customers would otherwise take service.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain asserts that Schedule 17
standby service has had no customers for at least the last 15 years.Since approval of Schedule
17,the Company has implemented and refined partial requirements service tariffs in Utah,
Schedule 31;and Wyoming,Schedule 33,both of which have seen more customer participation
and interest.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that based on a recent Idaho customer survey,the
Company believes that Idaho customers would benefit from a partial requirements service option
currently available in the Company’s other jurisdictions.The Company states that significant
modifications are necessary in order to make Schedule 17 compatible with the Company’s other
jurisdictions.Thus,the Company proposes to cancel the current standby service Schedule 17
and implement a new partial requirement service as Schedule 31.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company also included the direct
testimony of Ms.Joelle Steward,and the Company’s proposed tariff,Electric Service Schedule
No.31 Partial Requirements Service -High Voltage,in support of its Application.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain requests that the
Commission process its Application through Modified Procedure.
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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 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 within
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
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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 83720-0074 201 S.Main Street,Suite 2300
Salt Lake City,UT 84111
Street Address for Express Mail:E-mail:ted.weston(pacificorp.com
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:[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 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.The Commission
may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commissions Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.000 etseq.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to intervene in Case No.
PAC-E-12-12 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 3 1.01.01.072 and .073.Persons desiring to acquire
intervenor rights of participation must file a Petition to Intervene within 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 Rocky Mountain’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 21 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
day of October 2012.
ATTEST:
PAUL KJELLANDE,PRESIDENT
MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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