20150715notice_of_modified_procedure_order_no_33339.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 15.Ol5
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF PACIFICORP DBA )
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER’S )CASE NO.PAC-E-15-09
APPLICATION TO MODIFY THE ENERGY )
COST ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM AND )NOTICE OF
INCREASE RATES )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
)NOTICE OF SCHEDULE AND
)SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
)
_____________________________
)ORDER NO.33339
On May 27,2015,PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power submitted an Application
seeking a Commission Order authorizing the Company to:(1)increase rates by $10.2 million,or
3.9 on average,effective January 1,2016,as summarized in the electric service schedules
attached to the Company’s Application:and (2)modify the Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism
(“ECAM”).Rocky Mountain requests that the Commission process its Application through
Modified Procedure.
On June 18,2015,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline and established July 2,201 5,as the deadline for interventions.Petitions to
Intervene were filed by Monsanto Company (“Monsanto”),PacilCorp Idaho Industrial
Customers (“PIIC”)and the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association.Inc.(“IIPA”).The
Commission granted the Petitions.See Order Nos.33321 and 33333.
On July 9,2015,the Commission Staff (“Staff’),Rocky Mountain and the
aforementioned Intervening Parties (collectively referred to as “the Parties”)engaged in a
teleconference call and agreed upon a schedule for written comments,outlined below.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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
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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 September 4,2015.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 at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Ted Weston
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rocky Mountain Power
P0 Box 83720 201 S.Main,Suite 2300
Boise,ID 83 720-0074 Salt Lake City,UT 84111
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Street Address for Express Mail:
Yvonne R.Hogle
472 W.Washington St.Assistant General Counsel
Boise,ID 83702-59 18 201 5.Main,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 “Case Comment or Question
Form”under the “Consumers”tab,and complete the form using the case number as it appears on
the front of this document.These comments must also be sent to the Company 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 the Application and supporting workpapers,
testimonies and exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public
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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.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 et seq.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties have agreed to the following
schedule for submitting written comments regarding Rocky Mountain’s Application:
Written Comments Due September 4,2015
Company Reply Comments Due September 18,2015
Settlement Conference August 11,2015 at 10:00 a.m.
August 19,2015 at 10:00 a.m.(if needed)
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application 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 September 4,2015.The Company may
file a reply no later than September 18,2015.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this /5
day of July 2015.
PAUL K LA Ii4,PRESIDENT
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