20191028notice_of_application_order_no_34464.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 28,2019
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN )CASE NO.PAC-E-19-14
POWER'S APPLICATION TO REVISE )ELECTRIC SERVICE REGULATION NO.)NOTICE OF APPLICATION
4--SUPPLY AND USE OF SERVICE )
)NOTICE OF MODIFIED
)PROCEDURE
)ORDER NO.34464
On September 27,2019,Rocky Mountain Power (the Company)applied to the
Commission for an Order authorizing the Company to revise Electric Service Regulation No.4-
Supply of Service,(Regulation 4)to allow unmetered service in certain instances for small usage
devices whose total connected load does not exceed 2 kilowatts (kW).
The Commission now issues this notice of the Company's Application,and Notice of
Modified Procedure.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company proposes a revised paragraph 1 of
Regulation 4 to allow unmetered service for "small usage devices":devices whose total connected
load does not exceed 2 kW per point of connection.The proposed revision would provide for
unmetered service if,at the sole discretion of the Company,usage is impractical or unsafe to meter.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that unmetered service would be subject to these
conditions:1)the small usage device's load must not exceed 2 kW per point of connection;2)all
equipment must meet the Company's design and installation requirements;3)the customer service
application must provide the small usage device's capacity requirements;4)the Company will
calculate monthly usage of the small capacity device as the total capacity requirement of the
equipment multiplied by 730 hours (the number of hours in a month);5)the Company may test
the capacity requirements of the small usage devices;and 6)the customer must give the Company
at least 30-days'notice before changing load.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if the Company determines that the
customer underreported capacity or otherwise failed to notify the Company of its increased
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capacity,the Company may back-bill the customer under Electric Service Regulation No.8,
section 6-Adjustmentfor BillingError-for the incremental kilowatt/hour usage associated with
the higher capacity.The Company notes this "protects other customers and ensures that the risks
of accepting un-metered service in this limited situation are properly balanced."
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if the customer makes changes that make the
service ineligible for unmetered service,Company-approved metering point(s)must be installed
by the customer within 30 days followingnotification from the Company that the service is
ineligible for unmetered service.If Company-approved metering point(s)are not installed within
this time,service will be disconnected.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states this revision solves a
logistical problem facing 4G and 5G cell antennas in dense commercial areas.Because of limited
mounting space and municipal ordinances,cell phone carriers struggle to mount meters for cell
antennas.After hearing from cell phone carriers about this challenge,the Company proposed this
revision to the industry and received a favorable response.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company believes unmetered service for
small usage devices will "benefit customers and have minimal impact to Company operations."
The Company requests the Commission approve the proposed changes with an effective date of
January 1,2020.
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.gue.idaho.gov.Click on the "File Room"tab at
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.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER 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 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 by
November 26,2019.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:
For the Idaho Public Utilities For Rocky Mountain Power:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Ted Weston
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Daniel E.Solander
PO Box 83720 1407 W.North Temple,Suite 330
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Salt Lake City,Utah 84116
E-Mail:
Street Address for Express Mail:daniel.solander pacificorp.com
11331 W.Chinden Blvd.
Building 8,Suite 201-A
Boise,Idaho 83714
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.p_uc.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,by December 3,2019.
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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 Application be processed by Modified
Procedure,Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204).Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so by November 26,2019.The Company may file reply comments by no later
than December 3,2019.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this 2
day of October,2019.
PAUL K LI A I R,PRESIDENT
KRISTINE PER MMIS IONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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