20180423notice_of_telephonic_public_hearing.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 23,2018
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.PAC-E-17-07
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR A )CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE )NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC
AND NECESSITY AND BINDING )PUBLIC HEARING
RATEMAKING TREATMENT FOR NEW )WIND AND TRANSMISSION FACILITIES )
On July 3,2017,Rocky Mountain Power applied for a certificate of public
convenience and necessity (CPCN)to construct or acquire four new wind projects with a total
combined capacity of 860 megawatts.The Company also requested CPCNs for several
transmission facilities,portions of which are associated with the Company's Gateway West
transmission project.The Company also requested approval of binding ratemaking treatment for
the investment in the combined projects,in accordance with Idaho Code §61-541.The Company
has claimed that the projects will provide significant economic benefits for the Company's
customers.
The Commission will conduct a telephonic hearing,as described below.The purpose
of the public hearing is to take testimony from customers and other interested members of the
public.Testimony will be made part of the Commission's formal record.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a telephonic
public hearing in this matter on THURSDAY,MAY 3,2018,AT 6:00 P.M.MDT.To
participate,interested persons can call 1-800-920-7487 at the designated time,and enter the
passcode 6674832#when prompted.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings 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.All proceedings will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000,etseq.
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING l
PACE1707_bk(telephonic hearing notice).doe