20160115press release.pdf

Rocky Mountain Power, City of Idaho Falls seek approval
of purchase agreement transferring territory to city

Case No. PAC-E-15-15, Order No. 33446
Contact: Gene Fadness [phone]
www.puc.idaho.gov

BOISE (Jan. 15, 2016) – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is taking public comments
through Jan. 29 on a Rocky Mountain Power proposal to sell a section of its service territory to
the City of Idaho Falls municipal utility.

The two utilities entered a joint agreement to transfer the Fielding Cemetery property at 4800
S. Yellowstone Highway from Rocky Mountain Power to the City of Idaho Falls for just under
$50,000. The transfer of property includes poles, conductors and conduits.
The City of Idaho Falls is surrounded by Rocky Mountain Power’s service territory. In August
2005, Rocky Mountain Power and the City of Idaho Falls signed the “Idaho Falls Allocation
Agreement,” intended to reduce duplication of service. The agreement allows for transfer of
customer services so long as the customer being served provides a written request to transfer
service.
The application falls under the provisions of the Electric Supplier Stabilization Act (ESSA), which
prohibits the “pirating” of customers from one regulated utility to another, promotes harmony
between electric suppliers, discourages duplication of electric facilities and stabilizes service
territories and consumers.
Comments are accepted via e-mail through Jan. 29, 2016, by accessing the commission’s
Website at www.puc.idaho.gov and clicking on "Case Comment Form,” under the “Consumers”
heading. Fill in the case number (PAC-E-15-15) and enter your comments. Comments can also
be mailed to P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 or faxed to [phone].

The commission’s order and other documents related to this case are available on the
commission’s Website. Click on “Open Cases” under the “Electric” heading and scroll down to
the case number above.

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