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Idaho Public Service Commission
472 W . Washington Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Attention: Jean D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
RE: CASE NO. PAC-E-16-06
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
FOR AUTHORITY TO MODIFY REGULATION NO. 9 . DEPOSITS AND
ADVANCE PAYMENTS.
Please find enclosed the original and seven (7) copies of Rocky Mountain Power's Application
requesting approval of certain modifications to Electric Service Regulation No. 9 - Deposits and
Advance Payments.
The Company respectfully requests that the Commission issue an order on or before May 16,
2016, authorizing inigation specific rules for customer advances and deposits to help reduce risk
and mitigate bad debt expense.
Please contact Ted Weston directly at [phone] if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 310RECEIVED saltLakecity,utalls4ll6
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Jeffrey K. Larsen
Vice President, Regulation
Enclosures
Yvonne R. Hogle (lSB#8930)
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 320
Salt Lake city uT 841l6
Telephone: (80 I ) 220-4050
FAX: [phone]s
Email : [e-mail] corp.com
Attorneyfor Rocley Mountain Power
IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION OF ROCKY
MOUNTAIN POWER FOR
AUTHORITY TO MODIFY
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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
CASE NO. PAC-E-16-06
APPLICATION
COMES NOW, Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp ("the
Company"), and in accordance with RP 052 and RP 201, et. seq., hereby respectfully
submits this application to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("the Commission") for
authorization to modify Electric Service Regulation No. 9 - Deposits and Advance
Payments ("Regulation 9").
In support of this Application, Rocky Mountain Power represents as follows:
l. Rocky Mountain Power is authorized to and is doing business as an
electrical corporation in the state of ldaho. The Company is an electrical corporation
pursuant to ldaho Code $$ 6l-119, providing retail electric service to approximately
73,000 customers in the state of Idaho and is subject to the jurisdiction of the
Commission as a public utility pursuant to ldaho Code $ 6l-129.
2. This Application is filed pursuant to Idaho Code gg 6l-301 , 6l-303, 6l-
307, and 61-622. In particular, Idaho Code $ 6l-622 empowers the Commission to
determine the propriety of proposed rate schedules, $$ 6l-307 requires Commission
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approval prior to any changes in rates, and $ 6l-301 requires Idaho retail electric rates to
be just and reasonable.
BACKGROUND
3. Utility Customer Relations Rule ("UCRR") 601 states: "An applicant or
customer may be required to pay a deposit or make an advance payment in accordance
with the utility's tariff filed with the Commission." The rule authorizes utilities to require
a customer deposit or advance payment in accordance with the utility's tariff approved by
the Commission. UCRR 600 defines advance payments as those made prior to receiving
service that will be credited to the customer's account at alatq date. Customer deposits
are defined as any payment held as security for future payment or performance that is
reimbursable.
4. Electric Service Regulation No. 9 - Deposits and Advance Payments was
last modified in August 2006, under Advice Letter No. 06-06, and approved in September
2006 by the Commission. The tariff governs the circumstances under which a deposit or
customer advance is required in an effort to reduce risk and mitigate bad debt expense for
both the Company and its customers.
5. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had 58 customers who were
taking electric service under Schedule No. 10 - Irrigation and Soil Drainage Pumping
Power Service, ("Schedule 10"), with a balance in arrears totaling approximately $1.6
million. These customers' annual bills during the 2015 irrigation season were
approximately $4.2 million, or 38 percent of their 2015 annual usage remained unpaid.
Fifteen of these customers had balances in arrears in excess of $25,000, representing
$1.35 million of the $1.6 million, or 84 percent of the total balance in arrears.
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6. Currently Regulation t has separate guidelines for three customer
groups; residential, small commercial, and the third group which combines the large
commercial, industrial, and irrigation customer classes. For the three customer classes in
the third group, the rules are the same.
7. This Application requests authority to create a fourth customer group by
separating irrigation customers from the large commercial and industrial customers with
unique rules for each of the customer groups. This will enable implementation of deposit
and customer advance rules tailored more specifically for these customer classes.
CUSTOMER ADVAI\CES
8. The Company proposes the following modifications to Regulation 9 to
implement rules specifically for Schedule 10 customers. The modifications will allow the
Company the discretion to require advances from current, previous, or prospective customers
prior to the Company providing service if the customer: (i.) had a cumulative past due balance
equal to or greater than $25,000 on December 3l of the prior year; (ii.) had service disconnected
for nonpayment during the last four years; (iii.) sought, at any time, any form of relief under the
Federal Bankruptcy Laws, or has been discharged from bankruptcy, or whose receivership
proceeding has been terminated, or whose bankruptcy proceedings have been dismissed; or (iv.)
is requesting electric service from Schedule 10 for the first time.
9. To satisff the customer advance requirements, the Company proposes
upfront payment, guarantee of payment from a bank or financial institution acceptable to
the Company, or guarantor acceptable to the Company.
10. The third option proposed above-a guarantor acceptable to the
Company-is included at the suggestion of the Idaho lrrigation Pumper Association
("IIPA") as an alternative. IIPA representatives indicated customer advances may be
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particularly burdensome for first time farmers. After consideration, the Company agreed
that if a guarantor could demonstrate his credit worthiness, the Company would accept a
guarantor in lieu of a customer advance. To be a guarantor the person must be: (i.) an
active Rocky Mountain Power customer; (ii.) currently taking Schedule l0 service that is
larger or comparable in size; and (iii.) no more than one late notice in the previous twelve
months.
1 1. Under the proposal for Regulation 9, the Company may require an
advance for all Schedule l0 accounts for which a new Schedule 10 customer is
financially responsible and requesting service. The customer advance for each metered
service point will be equal to the estimated monthly billings for the upcoming inigation season.
When an advance is collected, a portion of that customer advance will be applied to
satisff the customer's monthly bill during the irrigation season.
12. Another suggestion from the IIPA representatives incorporated by the
Company was to add a provision that, upon a customer's request, the Company will
conduct an in-season review of the actual electric consumption and associated advance
payment. If the Company, in its sole discretion, determines that the advance is more than
sufficient, the Company, atthe customer's request, will refund the portion of the advance
in excess of the revised usage estimate for the remainder of that irrigation season. tf at
the end of the irrigation season any of the customer advance remains, it will first be
applied to any required deposit for the upcoming season before being refunded to the
irrigation customer.
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
13. A deposit may be required from current or previous irrigation customers
prior to the Company providing service. Consistent with customer advances, customer
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deposits may be satisfied by upfront payment, a guarantee of payment from a bank,
financial institution, or a guarantor acceptable to the Company.
14. A deposit may be required from a current or previous irrigation customer
prior to the Company providing service if the irrigation customer received two or more
past due notices for non-payment during the most recent irrigation season or, in the case
of a previous customer, the last twelve month period during which service was received.
In addition, a deposit may be required if the irrigation customer was required to pay an
advance prior to the previous irrigation season and the customer's account balance on
December 3l was less than $25,000 for that year.
15. An irrigation customer with more than one Schedule l0 account that
meets the requirements for payment of a deposit may be required to pay a deposit on all
Schedule l0 accounts for which the irrigation customer is financially responsible and
requesting service.
16. The deposit for each metered service would be equal to the estimated
monthly bill for the two highest months of usage within the last two irrigation seasons.
Payment of the deposit would be required before the Company will provide service for
that irrigation season.
17. When an irrigation customer has paid all undisputed bills and has had no
more than one past due notice during the past twelve months, the deposit will be
promptly returned, with accrued interest, by either crediting the customer's account or
issuing a check.
18. Interest on deposits held by the Company will be accrued at the rate
established annually by Commission order and will be computed from the time the
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deposit is made until it is returned or applied to the customer's bill. Interest will not
accrue on a deposit if service is terminated temporarily at the request of a customer who
leaves the deposit with the Company for future use as a deposit or if service has been
permanently terminated and the Company has been unsuccessful in its attempt to refund
the deposit.
SCHEDULE TO IMPLEMENT CHAI\GE
19. Company and IIPA representatives met in November to discuss the
proposed changes to Regulation 9 requirements. Based on the input from the IIPA
representatives, the Company agreed to include an additional option as a guarantor in lieu
of the requirement of a bank or financial institution. The Company also added language
that, upon a customer's request, the Company would conduct an in-season review of the
actual electric consumption and associated advance payment and, based on that review
may refund the portion of the advance in excess of the revised usage estimate for the
remainder of that season. A second meeting was held in February to inform IIPA
representatives that the Company had considered their proposals and incorporated the
two changes mentioned. The Company also communicated its intent to file the proposed
modifications to Regulation 9 with Commission by mid-February.
20. The Company respectfully requests that the Commission approve these
modifications to Regulation 9 effective May 16, 2016, with the intent to implement the
revisions before the 2017 irrigation season. Making them effective at the beginning of the
2016 irrigation season would provide the Company the opportunity to communicate these
changes to customers during 2016 before implementation the following year.
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21. If the Commission approves this Application, the Company will send an
informational letter to customers who received a past due notice during the 2015
irrigation season or had an outstanding balance of $25,000 or more as of December 31,
2015 informing them that a deposit or customer advance may be required before the
Company will provide service for the 2017 irrigation season if a customer receives two or
more notices during the 2016 irrigation season or has an past due balance of $25,000 or
greater as of December 31,2016. Additionally, the firsttime a customer receives a past
due notice during 2016, a letter explaining Regulation 9 will be provided informing
customers that a second past due notice may result in a required deposit before electric
service is provided the following year.
SERVICE OF PLEADINGS
22. Communications regarding this Application should be addressed to:
Ted Weston
Rocky Mountain Power
Manager, Idaho Regulatory Affairs
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City UT 84116
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: (801) 220-27 98
E-mail : [e-mail]
Yvonne R. Hogle
Rocky Mountain Power
Assistant General Counsel
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 320
Salt Lake city uT 84116
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
E-mail : )'vonne.ho gle@nacifi com.com
In addition, Rocky Mountain Power respectfully requests that all data requests
regarding this matter be addressed to:
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By e-mail (preferred):datarequest@pac ifi corp.com
By regular mail:
PacifiCorp
Data Request Response Center
825 NE Multnomah, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
lnformal inquires also may be directed to Ted Weston at [phone].
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
23. Rocky Mountain Power believes that consideration of the proposed
modifications contained in this Application does not require an evidentiary proceeding,
and accordingly requests that this Application be processed under RP 201 et. seq.,
allowing for consideration of issues under Modified Procedure, i.e., by written
submissions rather than by an evidentiary hearing. If however the Commission
determines that an evidentiary hearing on this matter is necessary the Company stands
ready to present testimony in support of this Application.
CONCLUSION
WHEREFORE, Rocky Mountain Power respectfully requests that the
Commission issue an Order: (i.) that this Application is to be processed under Modified
Procedure; (ii.) approving the modifications to Regulation 9 and finding that they are just
and reasonable; (iii.) with a May 16, 2016, effective date.
DATED this l6th day of February,2016.
R. Hogle
for PacifiCorp
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First Revision of Sheet No. 9R.2
Canceling Original Sheet No.9R.2
(b) Small Commercial Customers
An applicant may be required to pay a deposit as a condition of service for the reasons
stated in (a) above, or additionally, when the applicant is applying for service for the first
time from the Company.
(c) Industrial and Large Commercial
The Company may require a deposit from current and prospective industrial or large
commercial customers for the reasons stated in (b) above, or additionally:
(1) The customer fails to pay the account on or before the date such payment is
delinquent.
@ The nature of the customer's operation is extremely speculative or subject to a high
probability of failure.(d) Irrigation Customers
The Company may require a deposit or advance from past, current, and prospective
irrigation, (Schedule l0), customers prior to providing electric service as follows:
(1) Irrigation Advance
A. An advance may be required from current, previous, or prospective Schedule 10
customers prior to providing electric service:
1. If the customer had a cumulative past due balance equal to or greater than
$25,000 on December 3l;
2. If the customer had service disconnected for nonpayment during the last four
(4) years;
3. If at any time the customer sought any form of relief under the Federal
Bankruptcy Laws, or has been discharged from bankruptcy, or whose
receivership proceeding has been terminated, or whose bankruptcy proceedings
have been dismissed; or
4. If the applicant is requesting service for the first time.
B. As an alternative to payment an advance may be satisfied by:
L A guarantee of payment from a bank or financial institution acceptable to the
Company;or2. A guarantor acceptable to the Company.
(Continued)
Submitted Under Case No. PAC-E-16-06
ISSUED: February 16,2016 EFFECTM:May 16,2016
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(1) Irrigation Advance (continued)
C. The customer may be required to pay an advance on all Schedule 10 accounts for
which the customer is financially responsible and requesting service.
D. The advance for each metered service point will be equal to the estimated monthly
billings for the upcoming irrigation season.
l. A portion of the advance will be applied to satisfr each monthly bill until the
advance is depleted.
(2) Irrigation Deposit
A. A deposit may be required from a current or previous Schedule 10 customer prior to
providing electric service:
l. If the customer received two (2) or more past due notices for non-payment of
Schedule l0 service during the most recent inigation season or the last 12
month period during which service was received; or
2. If the Schedule l0 customer was required to pay an advance for the previous
inigation season and the balance on December 3l was less than $25,000.
B. As an alternative to payment a deposit may be satisfied by:
1. A guarantee of payment from a bank or financial institution acceptable to
the Company; or
2. A guarantor acceptable to the Company.
C. A Schedule 10 customer that meets the requirements for payment of a deposit may
be required to pay a deposit for each Schedule l0 account for which the customer is
financially responsible and requesting service.
D. The deposit for each metered service point is equal to the estimated monthly bill for
the two highest months of usage within the last two (2) irrigation seasons. The
deposit must be paid before the Company will provide electric service.
2. BANKRUPT CUSTOMERS
Ifan applicant for service or a customer has sought any form ofreliefunder the Federal Bankruptcy
Laws, has been brought within the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court for any reason in an
involuntary manner, or has had a receiver appointed in a state court proceeding, then a deposit or
advance may be required as a condition ofservice.
(Continued)
Submitted Under Case No. PAC-E-16-06
ISSUED: February 16,2016 EFFECTM: May 16,2016
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3.
4.
EXPLANATION OF DENIAL OF SERVICE OR REQUIREMENT OF DEPOSIT
If the Company denies service or requires a deposit as a condition of providing service, then it must
immediately provide an explanation regarding the reason for the deposit or denial of service. If
service is currently being provided to the premises occupied by an applicant, the Company shall
provide written notice of its refusal to serve.
AMOUNT OF'DEPOSIT
A deposit required as a condition of service shall not exceed one-sixth of the Company's estimate of
annual billings for residential and small commercial customers. For industrial and large commercial
customers, deposits shall not exceed two (2) months of the Company's estimated peak billings. The
Company shall advise the customer or applicant that the deposit may be paid in two (2) equal
installments with the first installment paid at the time of application and the second installment paid
in one (l) month.
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS
Interest on deposits held by the Company shall be accrued at the rate established annually by the
order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Interest shall be computed from the time the deposit
is made until it is returned or applied to the bill. lnterest will not accrue on a deposit if service is
terminated temporarily at the request of a customer who leaves the deposit with the Company for
future use as a deposit or if service has been permanently terminated and the Company has been
unsuccessful in its attempt to refund a deposit.
RETURN OF DEPOSIT
5.
6.
(b)
(a)
(c)
Existing Residential and Small Commercial Customers
If the customer has paid all undisputed bills and has no more than one (l) late payment
during the past twelve (12) consecutive months of service, the Company shall promptly
return the deposit (with accrued interest) by either crediting the customer's current account
or issuing a refund.
Irrigation Customers
If the customer has paid all undisputed bills and has no more than one (l) past due
notice during the past twelve (12) month period during which service was received,
the Company shall promptly retum the deposit (with accrued interest) by either
crediting the customer's current account or issuing a refund.
Former Customers
Upon termination of service, the deposit, with accrued interest, shall be credited to the final
bill. The balance of the deposit remaining, if any, shall be returned promptly to the
Customer.
(Continued)
Submitted Under Case No. PAC-E-I6-06
ISSUED: February 16, 2016 EFFECTM: May 16,2016
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6.RETURN OF DEPOSIT (continued)
(d) Retention During Dispute
The Company may withhold the release of the deposit pending the resolution of a
dispute. For residential and small commercial customers, interest will be paid for
the entire period over which the deposit was held. For industrial, large commercial
and irrigation customers, the Company will continue to pay interest if the resolution
is in the customer's favor.
TRANSFER OF DEPOSIT
A Deposit, less any outstanding balance, shall be transferable and applicable for service to the same
customer at a new location within the Company's service area. Deposits shall not be transferred
from one customer to another customer or between classes of service.
RECEIPT T'OR DEPOSIT
When payment of a deposit is made, a receipt shall be furnished to each applicant or customer for
the amount deposited.
RETURN OF IRRIGATION ADVANCE PAYMENTS
Any customer advance remaining at the end of the inigation season will first be applied to
any required deposit for the upcoming season before being refunded to the customer. Upon
customer request, the Company will conduct an in-season review of the actual electric
consumption and associated advance payment. The company may refund at the customer's
request the portion of the advance in excess of the revised usage estimate for the remainder
ofthat season.
LARGER OR NEW DEPOSITS AND IRRIGATION ADVAI\ICES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the Company from requiring a deposit or advance or a larger
deposit or advance from existing customers in conformity with the standards set forth in this
regulation. Should a larger or new deposit or advance be required, the reason therefor shall be
specified in writing to the customer.
Submitted Under Case No. PAC-E-16-06
ISSUED: May 16,2016
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(b) Small Commercial Customers
An applicant may be required to pay a deposit as a condition of service for the reasons
stated in (a) above, or additionally, when the applicant is applying for service for the first
time from the Company.
(c) Industrial andr Large Commercial@
TheCompanymayrequireadeposit@fromcurrentandprospective
industrial or large commercial customers
@r the reasons stated in (b) above, or additionally:
(1) The s€ustomer fails to pay the account on or before the date such payment is
delinquent.
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yest
(3)--The nature of the ceustomer's operation is extremely speculative or subject to a
high probability of failure.
(d) Irrigation Customers
The Company may require a deposit or advance from past. current. and prospective
irrigation. (Schedule l0). customers prior to providing electric service as follows:
(1) Irrisation Advance
A. An advance may be required from current. previous. or prospective Schedule l0
customers prior to providing electric service:
1. If the customer had a cumulative past due balance equal to or greater than
$25.000 on December 31:
2. If the customer had service disconnected for nonpayment during the last four
(4) years:
3. If at any time the customer sought any form of relief under the Federal
Bankruptcy Laws. or has been discharged from bankruptcy. or whose
receivership proceeding has been terminated. or whose bankruptcy proceedings
have been dismissed: or
4. If the applicant is requesting service for the first time.
B. As an alternative to payment an advance may be satisfied by:
l. A guarantee of payment from a bank or financial institution acceptable to the
ComDany: or
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2. A guarantor acceptable to the Company.
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(Continued)
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(1) Irrieation Advance (continued)
C. The customer may be required to pay an advance on all Schedule l0 accounts for
which the customer is financially responsible and requestins service.
D. The advance for each metered service point will be equal to the estimated monthly
billings for the upcoming irrigation season.
1. A portion of the advance will be applied to satisfr each monthlv bill until the
advance is depleted.
(2) Irrisation Denosit
A. A deposit may be reouired from a current or previous Schedule 10 customer prior to
providins electric service:
l. If the customer received two (2) or more past due notices for non-payment of
Schedule l0 service during the most recent irrieation season or the last 12
month period durins which service was received: or
2. If the Schedule l0 customer was required to pay an advance for the previous
irrigation season and the balance on December 31 was less than $25.000.
B. As an alternative to payment a deposit may be satisfied by:
l A guarantee of payment from a bank or financial institution acceptable to
the Company: or
2. A guarantor acceptable to the Company.
C. A Schedule 10 customer that meets the reouirements for payment of a deposit may
be required to pav a deposit for each Schedule 10 account for which the customer is
financially responsible and requestins service.
D. The deposit for each metered service point is equal to the estimated monthly bill for
the two hishest months of usaee within the last two (2) irrigation seasons. The
deposit must be paid before the Company will orovide electric service.
BANKRUPT CUSTOMERS
Ifan applicant for service or a customer has sought any form ofreliefunder the Federal Bankruptcy
Laws, has been brought within the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court for any reason in an
involuntary manner, or has had a receiver appointed in a state court proceeding, then a deposit or
advance may be required as a condition of service.
(Continued)
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3. EXPLANATION OF DENIAL OF SERVICE OR REQUIREMENT OF DEPOSIT
If the Company denies service or requires a deposit as a condition of providing service, then it must
immediately provide an explanation regarding the reason for the deposit or denial of service. If
service is currently being provided to the premises occupied by an applicant, the Company shall
provide written notice of its refusal to serve.
4. AMOUNT OF DEPOSIT
A deposit required as a condition of service shall not exceed one-sixth of the Company's estimate of
annual billings for residential and small commercial s€ustomers. For industrial and large
commercial cGustomers, deposits shall not exceed two (2) months of the Company's estimated peak
billings. The Company shall advise the seustomer or applicant that the deposit may be paid in two
(2) equal installments with the first installment paid at the time of application and the second
installment paid in one (l) month.
5. INTEREST ON DEPOSITS
Interest on deposits held by the Company shall be accrued at the rate established annually by the
order of the ldaho Public Utilities Commission. Interest shall be computed from the time the deposit
is made until it is returned or applied to the bill. Interest will not accrue on a deposit if service is
terminated temporarily at the request of a q€ustomer who leaves the deposit with the Company for
future use as a deposi! or if service has been permanently terminated and the Company has been
unsuccessful in its attempt to refund a deposit.
6, RETURN OF DEPOSIT
(a) Existing Residential and Small Commercial Customers
If the geustomer has paid all undisputed bills and has no more than one (1) late payment
during the past twelve (12) consecutive months of service, the Company shall promptly
return the deposit (with accrued interest) by either crediting the ceustomer's current
account or issuing a refund.
(b) Irrigation Customers
If the customer has oaid all undisputed bills and has no more than one (l) past due
notice during the past twelve (12) month period during which service was received.
the Company shall promptly retum the deposit (with accrued interest) b), either
crediting the customer's current account or issuing a refund.
(c) Former Customers
Upon termination of service, the deposit, with accrued interest, shall be credited to the final
bill. The balance of the deposit remaining, if any, shall be returned promptly to the
Customer.
(Continued)
Submitted Under Wase No. PAC-E- I 6-06
ISSUED: : August 14; 2006February 16. 2016-EFFECTM:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER
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I.P.U.C. No.1
First Revision of Sheet No.9R4
Cancelinq Original Sheet No.9R4
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the Cempany will eentintre te -ay interest if the resolutien is i+the Custemer's fever,
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Submitted Under ffiase No. PAC-E-16-06
ISSUED: EFFECTTVE:
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LP.U.C. No. I Orieinal Sheet No.9R.5
6. RETURII OF DEPOSIT (continued)
(d) Retention During Dispute
The Company may withhold the release of the deposit pending the resolution of a
dispute. For residential and small commercial customers, interest will be paid for
the entire period over which the deposit was held. For industrial, large commercial
and irrigation customers, the Company will continue to pay interest if the resolution
is in the customer's favor.
7. TRANSFER OF DEPOSIT
A Deposit, less any outstanding balance, shall be transferable and applicable for service to the same
customer at a new location within the Company's service area. Deposits shall not be transferred
from one customer to another customer or between classes of service.
8. RECEIPT FOR DEPOSIT
When payment of a deposit is made, a receipt shall be furnished to each applicant or customer for
the amount deposited.
9. WRETURN OF' IRRIGATIONADVANCE PAYMENTS
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advanee payment mry irrigatien eustemers
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Anv customer advance remaining at the end of the irrisation season will first be applied to
any required deposit for the upcoming season before beine refunded to the customer. Upon
customer request. the Comoany will conduct an in-season review of the actual electric
consumption and associated advance payment. The company may refund at the customer's
request the portion of the advance in excess of the revised usage estimate for the remainder
ofthat season.
10. LARGER OR NEW DEPOSITS AND IRRIGATION ADVANCES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the Company from requiring a deposit or advance or a larger
deposit or advance from existing customers in conformity with the standards set forth in this
regulation. Should a larger or new deposit or advance be required, the reason therefor shall be
specified in writing to the customer.
Submitted Under Case No. PAC-E-16-06
ISSUED: May 16.2016 EFFECTIVE: May 16.2016