20150225notice_of_application_order_no_33236.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 25.2015
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAiN )CASE NO.PAC-E-15-.02
POWER FOR APPROVAL OF THE FIRST )
AMENDMENT TO A POWER PURCHASE )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AGREEMENT WITH ST.ANTHONY )
HYDRO,LLC )NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
)ORDER NO.33236
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On February 13,2015.PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power (the Company)filed an
Application asking the Commission to approve the First Amendment to the Power Purchase
Agreement (PPA)between the Company and St.Anthony Hydro,LLC (together,the Parties).
The Commission originally approved the PPA on July 31,2013.Order No.32865.St.Anthony
Hydro operates the hydroelectric facility (the Facility)in St.Anthony,Idaho,generating electric
power with a capacity rating of 700 kilowatts.Application at 2.The agreed Amendment to the
PPA adds icing as a force majeure event,and provides for changes in the power delivery
schedule.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that PacifiCorp is an Oregon corporation providing
electric service to retail customers in Utah,Wyoming,and Idaho through its Rocky Mountain
Power division.Application at 1.Rocky Mountain Power is a public utility in the State of
Idaho,subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that St.Anthony Hydro,LLC is an Idaho limited
liability company that owns,operates,and maintains the St.Anthony hydroelectric facility in St.
Anthony.Fremont County,Idaho,within Rocky Mountain Power’s service territory.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties entered into the First Amendment
to the PPA on January 13,2015.In that Amendment,the Parties agree that icing.when within
the immediate water source and used as the primary motive for a reduction in energy production,
is a force majeure event.Application at 2.The Parties also agree to changes in scheduling
power delivery.Id
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDERNO.33236
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 by no
later than Monday,March 16,2015.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 Power at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Bruce Griswold
Idaho Public Utilities Commission PacifiCorp
P0 Box 83720 825 N.E.Multnomah,Suite 1800
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Portland,OR 97232
E-Mail:bruceriswoId@cificqmcom
Street Address for Express Mail:
Daniel E.Solander
472 W.Washington Street Ted Weston
Boise,ID 83702-59 18 Rocky Mountain Power
201 S.Main,Ste.2300
Salt Lake City,UT 84111
E-Mail iiJ anduC’pauhoipom
tedweston@ act copcom
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 ww icJigv.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 MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain shall file reply comments,if
necessary,no later than Monday,March 23,2015.
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 the Application and supporting workpapers
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.Click on the “File Room”tab at the top of
the page,scroll down to “Open Electric Cases,”and then click on the case number as shown on
the front 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 and specifically
Idaho Code §6 1-336 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 etseq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power’s
Application for approval of the First Amendment to a Power Purchase Agreement with St.
Anthony Hydro,LLC be processed by Modified Procedure,IDAPA 31.Ol.01.201-.204.Persons
interested in submitting written comments in this matter must do so no later than March 16,
2015.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Rocky Mountain Power shall file reply comments,
if necessary,no later than March 23,2015.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.33236
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of February 201 5.
PAUL KJELLANDEk PRESIDENT
MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
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K TINE RAPER,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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