20190408notice_of_application_order_no_34307.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 8,2019
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.PAC-E-19-03
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR )
AUTHORITY TO MODIFY SCHEDULE NO.)NOTICE OF APPLICATION
135 -NET METERING SERVICE )
)NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF
)PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
)NOTICE OF MODIFIED
)PROCEDURE
)ORDER NO.34307
On March 15,2019,Rocky Mountain Power ("Rocky Mountain"or "Company")filed
an Application seeking approval of a modification to its Electric Service Schedule No.135 -Net
Metering Service ("Schedule No.135").The Company requests an effective date of May 15,2019.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure,and suspends the proposed effective date as noted below.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company seeks a modification to Schedule
No.135 to allow customers to transfer financial credits once per year between meters that are
owned by the same customer and located on the same or contiguous premises as the meter with
excess financial credits,so long as the meters are served by the same primary feeder and are on
the same rate schedule.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if the Application is approved,customers could
submit a written request to the Company between March 161 and March 3161 each year requesting
the transfer of eligible credits.A $10 processing fee would apply to each meter receiving the
excess energy credits.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office.These documents are also
available on the Commission's web site at www.puc.idaho.gov.Click on the "File Room"tab at
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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the top of the page,then select "Electric Cases"and 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 and specifically Idaho
Code §§61-502 and 61-503.The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its
authorityunder Title 61.
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 SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that,given Commission Staff's request for
adequate time to analyze the Company's Application,the Commission finds it appropriate to
suspend the Company's proposed effective date of May 15,2019,for a period of 30 days plus 5
months,unless the Commission issues an earlier Order accepting,rejecting,or modifying the
Company's Application.See Idaho Code §61-622(4).
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determinedthat the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter,and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Commission's Rules of Procedure,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 this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission no
later than June 12,2019.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 the
Company at the addresses reflected below:
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For the Idaho Public Utilities For Rocky Mountain Power:
Commission:
Ted Weston
Commission Secretary Daniel E.Solander
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rocky Mountain Power
PO Box 83720 1407 W.North Temple,Suite 330
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Salt Lake City,UT 84116
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Street Address for Express Mail:[e-mail]
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
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 "Consumers"tab then click
the "Case Comment or Question Form"and complete the comment form using the case number as
it appears on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company shall file reply comments,if
necessary,no later than June 19,2019.
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 the Company's proposed May 15,2019,effective date
is suspended for a period of 30 days plus 5 months,unless the Commission issues an earlier Order
accepting,rejecting,or modifying the Application.See Idaho Code §61-622(4).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Application of the Company be processed by
Modified Procedure,Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204).Persons interested in submitting
written comments must do so by June 12,2019.The Company may file reply comments no later
than June 19,2019.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of April,2019.
PAUL KJ AND ,PRESIDENT
KRI INE RAPER,COMMISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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