20140925notice_of_application_order_no_33138.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 25.2014
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN )CASE NO.PAC-E-14-08
POWER FOR AUTHORITY TO MAKE )
REVISIONS TO ITS ELECTRIC SERVICE )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SCHEDULE 155,AGRICULTURAL ENERGY )
SERVICES )NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
)NOTICE OF
)INTERVENTION DEADLINE
)
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)ORDER NO.33138
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on August 22,2014,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 to consolidate
Electric Service Schedules:No.115 —FinAnswer Express;No.125 —Energy FinAnswer;and
No.155 —Agricultural Energy Services,with modification,under a new Electric Service
Schedule No.140,Non-Residential Energy Efficiency.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain requests that these three
Electric Service Schedules be cancelled effective November 1,2014.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain states that in filing its
Application it is seeking to:(1)consolidate three non-residential energy efficiency programs into
a single program,wattsmart Business;(2)enable any future modifications to the tariff similar to
Schedule 115 format;(3)increase incentive levels;(4)expand the tariff to include energy
management services and incentives;(5)update and expand the prescriptive incentive offer;and
(6)include a new offer for small businesses.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in support of its Application Rocky Mountain
included the direct testimony and exhibits of Ms.Kathryn C.Hymas,Vice President of Rocky
Mountain Power Finance and Demand-Side Management (“DSM”).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain requests that the
Commission process its Application through Modified Procedure.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
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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 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 21
days of 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 the Applicant 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:redweston@paeificqpcpm
472 W.Washington Street Daniel E.Solander
Boise,ID 83702-59 18 Senior Counsel
Rocky Mountain Power
201 5.Main Street,Suite 2300
Salt Lake City,UT 84111
E-mail:th.Ln.ie.Iohmlrp1k
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 wwpuidjI’.Click the “Case Comment or Question
Form”under the “Consumers”tab,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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODWIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
ORDER NO.33138
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 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 the “File Room”tab at the top of the page.Scroll down to
“Open Electric Cases,”and then click on the case number shown on the first page of this
document.
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 Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to intervene in Case No.
PAC-E-14-08 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 seven (7)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.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
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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 shall file a
Petition to Intervene with the Commission no later than seven days from the service date of this
Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of September 2014.
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