20170207notice_of_application_order_no_33713.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 7, 2017
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY )
MOUNTAIN POWER FOR APPROVAL )
OF THE 2017 INTER-JURISDICTIONAL )
COST ALLOCATION PROTOCOL. )
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CASE NO. PAC-E-17-01
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 33713
On February 1, 2017, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power applied to the
Commission for an Order that would extend the Company's 2017 Inter-Jurisdictional Cost
Allocation Protocol (2017 Protocol) from December 31, 2018 through December 31, 2019. The
Company has asked that the case be processed by Modified Procedure, and that an Order issue
by March 31, 2017.
With this Order, the Commission notifies interested persons about the Application
and that the Commission will process the case by Modified Procedure, and it invites them to
comment on the case as described below.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission approved the 2017 Protocol in
October 2016. See Order No. 33623, Case No. PAC-E-15-16. The Company and various
stakeholders had negotiated the 2017 Protocol in an effort to equitably allocate PacifiCorp's
costs to provide electric service to its customers in the six states it serves, including Idaho. As
approved, the 2017 Protocol has a two-year term, and will be used to allocate PacifiCorp's costs
from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in its Application, the Company notes the
2017 Protocol was intended to be a short-term allocation protocol that would allow the parties
some time to study the potential affect changing energy policies before agreeing on a longer term
allocation method. The Company also notes, however, that although it continued to discuss the
allocation issues with stakeholders after the 2017 Protocol was approved, it is unlikely the parties
will be able to agree on a new cost allocation method to be presented and approved by the
commissions before the 2017 Protocol expires on December 31, 2018.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that with this Application the Company seeks to
extend the term of the 2017 Protocol for another year, through December 31, 2019, to afford the
parties more time to explore allocation issues and reach consensus on a new cost allocation
method. The Company notes that the 2017 Protocol contemplates that it can be extended for
another year, through December 31, 2019, if all state commissions that approved it determine by
March 31, 2017, that it should be extended. The Company thus asks the Commission to issue an
Order by March 31, 201 7, that approves the Application and extends the 2017 Protocol through
December 31, 2019.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and any supporting
workpapers have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application is 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 "Electric Cases" and then click on the case number as shown on the front of
this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has jurisdiction over the
Company and the issues in this case pursuant to the Commission's authority under Title 61 of the
Idaho Code.
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 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 that it will proceed under
Modified Procedure through written comments pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission's Rules of Procedure. See 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 the
Company's Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the
Commission no later than February 28, 2017. The comment must contain a statement of
reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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in their written comments. Written comments concerning the Application shall be mailed to the
Commission and the Company at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
Ted Weston
Rocky Mountain Power
1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
E-mail: [e-mail]
Daniel E. Solander
Rocky Mountain Power
1407 West North Temple, Suite 320
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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. Scroll to the "Consumers" tab, click
the "Utility Case Comment or Question Form," 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 the Company shall file reply comments, if
necessary, no later than March 7, 2017.
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under the Commission's
Modified Procedure Rules, IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204. Interested persons may file
written comments no later than February 28, 2017. The Company may file a reply, if any, no
later than March 7, 2017.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
day of February 2017.
ATTEST:
Diane M. Hanian
Commission Secretary
O:PAC-E-17-01 kk
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ERIC AND RSON, COMMISSIONER
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