20230329 2022 Annual Blue Sky Program Report.pdf

1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330 Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
March 29, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd
Building 8 Suite 201A Boise, ID 83714 Attn: Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary
RE: CASE NO. PAC-E-19-17 IDAHO 2022 ANNUAL BLUE SKY PROGRAM REPORT
Dear Ms. Noriyuki:
Rocky Mountain Power hereby submits for filing its 2022 Annual Blue Sky Program Report, pursuant to Order No. 34545 issued in the above referenced matter.
All formal correspondence and requests regarding this filing should be addressed to the following: By E-mail (preferred): [e-mail]
By regular mail: Data Request Response Center PacifiCorp 825 NE Multnomah Blvd., Suite 2000 Portland, OR 97232
Informal questions may be directed to me at [phone]. Sincerely,
Michael S. Snow Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Enclosures
RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:55:52 PM
IDAHO PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION

Exhibit A
Program Sales Summary Click to see Dashboard
2020 2021 2022 2020-21 Growth % 2021-22 Growth %
Total Company Block Sales 3,728,109 3,908,082 4,218,620 4.8%7.9%
Total Idaho Block Sales 33,909 36,382 36,163 7.3%-0.6%
Total Company Program Revenues $5,727,504 $5,599,282 $5,573,430 -2.2%-0.5%
Total Idaho Program Revenues $65,176 $69,814 $69,432 7.1%-0.5%
Total Company Year End Customer Counts 83,805 87,159 81,952 4%-6%
Total Idaho Year End Customer Counts 1,875 1,967 1,854 5%-6%
Program Expenses Summary
2020 2021 2022 2020-21 Variance 2021-22 Variance
Total Company Program Expenses $1,126,396 $937,407 $934,191 -16.8%-0.3%Click to see Dashboard
Total Idaho Program Expenses $8,683 $11,080 $8,357 27.6%-24.6%
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Status
Net RECs Needed for 2022 Sales 429,174
Total RECs Purchased for 2022 Sales 394,863
Balance -34,311
Idaho Liability Account Balance Reconciliation
$149,565 +
$69,626 +
--$8,357 2022 Program Expenses
--$29,642 2022 REC Invoices Paid (2021 and 2022 Fulfillment)
-$0 2022 Project Award Distributions
$181,192
-$0 Project Commitments
--$2,097 RECs Balance Estimate (To Be Paid in 2022)
Available Uncommitted Funds =$179,095
2022 Blue Sky Block and Bulk Program - Summary Report 2022 Program Marketing and Communications Highlights
A web-based software program is being used to enable grant applications to be received year-round. All
applications are now being received through the online portal.
2022 Blue Sky Grants
2021 Green-E Audit Completed September 2022; Certification in good standing. Program invoice details will be submitted to the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) for
the 2022 audit cycle when all RY2022 RECs have been received.
Program Management Commentary Blue Sky Grant Process
Events and Communication
Dec 2022 Liability Account Balance =
Jan 2022 Liability Account Balance
2022 Net Revenue
No applications where received in Idaho for Blue Sky grants in 2022. We currently have $100,000 available for
grants.
Participants were sent a spring and fall forecast newsletter as well as a mid year participant email in July. We
also sent 3 acquisition/customer education emails in 2022; April, July and November. A direct mail letter was
sent to customers in November.
Customers participating in Blue Sky has decreased in 2022 in all of Rocky Mountain Power service territory as well as Idaho. We continue to communicate with existing
Blue Sky customers letting them know the impact they are making in their communities. We also increased marketing efforts to educate customers on the benefits of
Blue Sky. The cost of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) has increased significantly. The block size changed to 100 kWh blocks as of April 1, 2022 to keep the
program sustainable.
Blue Sky "greened" the holiday lighting in Preston during their Festival of Lights. RECs where purchased to
cover the amount of power used during the celebration.
Spring 2022 Forecast Newsletter Fall 2022 Forecast Newsletter
EXHIBIT A Page 1 of 3
State Blocks Sold Gross Rev State Blocks Sold Gross Rev Month Cust Counts % Counts
CA 47,404 $91,048.18 CA 0 $0.00 Dec 81,952 100.00%
ID 26,991 $51,842.34 ID 9,172 $17,589.51 CA 2,005 2.45%
OR 1,638,159 $1,662,982.38 OR 0 $0.00 ID 1,854 2.26%
UT 2,194,098 $3,173,721.97 UT 0 $0.00 OR 16,141 19.70%
WA 174,576 $334,309.71 WA 0 $0.00 UT 50,170 61.22%
WY 64,265 $119,947.70 WY 63,955 $121,988.57 WA 6,428 7.84%
Grand Total 4,145,493 $5,433,852.28 Total 73,127 $139,578.08 WY 5,354 6.53%
Program Na (Multiple Items)State # Projects Dollars Committed
CA $0
Expense Exp Category ID $0
By State Prod Mgmt Administration Communication Business
Partnershi s Fulfillment Cust
Ed Outreach Sales Collateral Grand Total OR 3 $483,071
ID $2,118.21 $1,072.73 $1,400.60 $62.31 $1,527.52 $2,070.18 $105.50 $8,357.05 UT 7 $1,970,328
Jan $234.46 $239.10 $204.54 $10.04 $96.05 $2,423.98 $9.00 $3,217.17 WA 2 $200,000
Feb $165.89 $58.38 $168.45 $10.04 $184.72 $10.00 $597.48 WY 2 $107,073
Mar $188.71 $242.90 $47.27 $5.15 $90.79 $116.27 $6.00 $697.09 Grand Total 14 $2,760,472
Apr $345.95 $64.90 $47.27 $5.15 $90.94 $85.81 $3.50 $643.52
May $203.81 $64.90 $255.43 $5.15 $94.88 $28.97 $11.00 $664.14
Jun $31.11 $64.90 $441.73 $5.15 $117.45 $3,838.84 $10.00 $4,509.18
Jul $99.84 $64.90 $47.27 $5.15 $85.43 $8.00 $310.59
Aug $138.79 $64.90 $85.00 $5.15 $182.58 $6,376.69 $7.50 $6,860.61 State ID
Sep $147.14 $64.90 $100.49 $5.15 $85.43 $1,869.72 $7.50 $2,280.33
Oct $180.18 $47.65 $112.38 $2.06 $188.89 $2,603.46 $25.00 $3,159.62
Nov $99.20 $47.65 $34.71 $2.06 $226.48 $110.58 $4.50 $525.18 Month Paid Green Tag Purchases
Dec $283.13 $47.65 ‐$143.94 $2.06 $83.88 ‐$15,384.14 $3.50 ‐$15,107.86 Feb $3,761.54
Grand Total $2,118.21 $1,072.73 $1,400.60 $62.31 $1,527.52 $2,070.18 $105.50 $8,357.05 Mar $4,148.17
Apr $4,874.90
May $5,559.66
Program Na (Multiple Items)Jun $5.12
Jul $1,846.13
Expense Exp Category Aug 3,414.59
By State Prod Mgmt Administration Communication Business 
Partnershi s Fulfillment Cust
Ed/Outreach Sales Collateral Grand Total Oct $1,473.67
Jan $23,800.90 $23,252.90 $13,226.14 $10,021.25 $7,588.74 $96,481.28 $389.50 $174,760.71 Nov $23,531.99
Feb $10,368.00 $5,413.47 $11,633.56 $5,021.25 $9,828.98 $2,500.00 $348.50 $45,113.76 Dec ‐$18,973.30
Mar $24,699.00 $5,635.97 $3,734.78 $2,575.00 $6,957.00 $28,829.10 $250.50 $72,681.35 Grand Total $29,642.47
Apr $28,066.38 $5,468.41 $3,734.78 $2,575.00 $7,001.03 $26,346.30 $237.50 $73,429.40
May $17,061.62 $5,216.97 $13,177.98 $2,575.00 $7,233.19 $47,555.15 $331.00 $93,150.91
Jun $1,944.00 $5,391.97 $22,254.38 $2,650.63 $10,076.11 $35,065.54 $310.00 $77,692.63
Jul $7,397.00 $5,870.97 $3,734.78 $2,575.00 $6,750.00 $23,086.06 $290.00 $49,703.81
Aug $14,241.96 $5,127.97 $5,543.28 $2,575.00 $10,794.31 $16,768.95 $334.00 $55,385.47
Sep $11,541.00 $5,127.97 $6,273.67 $2,575.00 $6,750.00 $25,659.33 $323.00 $58,249.97
Oct $14,329.66 $7,265.47 $8,101.04 $2,575.00 $9,766.86 $26,385.65 $952.50 $69,376.18
Nov $6,216.00 $5,127.97 $3,734.78 $4,371.48 $8,894.77 $7,725.27 $182.00 $36,252.27
Dec $22,517.00 $28,080.97 ‐$4,976.72 $7,716.22 $6,750.00 $68,164.89 $142.00 $128,394.36
Grand Total $182,182.52 $106,981.01 $90,172.45 $47,805.83 $98,390.99 $404,567.52 $4,090.50 $934,190.82
Back to Summary2022 Blue Sky Block and Bulk Program Dashboard
IDAHO PROGRAM EXPENSE DETAIL
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSE DETAIL
2022 PROJECT COMMITMENTS 
CUSTOMER COUNTS
REC PURCHASES IN 2022
200 kWh BLOCKS and REVENUE100 kWh BLOCKS and REVENUE
*Idaho January 1, 2022 to April 1, 2022
Wyoming January 1, 2022 to July 1, 2022
EXHIBIT A Page 2 of 3
Project Standards and Evaluation Criteria
Rocky Mountain Power favors projects and activities that:
Result in the production of renewable electricity
Support communities through a strong education and public engagement component
Support a Blue Sky customer project/community
Provide strong environmental and economic benefit to local communities and Rocky Mountain Power/Pacific Power customers
Build regional capabilit
Take  advantage of other funding sources available to support the project 
Are owned by a non-profit organization, school, tribal government, religious institution or other community-oriented organization
Each application is reviewed with the following consideration given to the individual project. Does the project:
Assist in the creation of new renewable electricity sources within PacifiCorp’s Rocky Mountain Power/Pacific Power service areas
Stimulate renewable energy development by increasing the capacity of individuals, community groups or other organizations to undertake and support
renewable energy development in their respective communities
Encourage research and development of renewable energy sources
Promote education in the community on new renewable energy generation and increase knowledge of Blue Sky program
The following criteria are considered equally - however if any one measure carries more weight it is community benefit:
Timeframe - How quickly will the project move forward?  Is the proposed installation timeframe reasonable? Projects are expected to be on line
within 12 months, unless agreed to otherwise. Extensions are granted on a project-by-project basis (e.g. installations associated with new construction
are expected to be online with 24 months.) What is the probability of completion within the proposed timeframe? Have potential delay risks been
identified and properly mitigated? Has an adequate amount of pre-development work been completed? Has the applicant had preliminary conversations
with the utility regarding net metering/interconnection? Are there significant challenges associated with interconnection? Have all required permits and
approvals been accurately identified? Are any critical approvals pending or unlikely to be secured?
Site – Is the project sponsor ready to proceed with the project (i.e. efforts undertaken related to feasibility, financial agreements, permitting).  Can the
site effectively host a renewable energy project? Is permitting required?  Have rights, options or leases been granted to secure site control? What is the
robabilit of the ro ect bein built?
Financing – Is there an adequate financial structure that will ensure it’s completion within the timeframe specified? Is the customer or vendor a
reliable business partner? Is there adequate financial structure that will ensure the project's completion within the allotted timeframe? Does the
applicant have longevity at the site? Does the applicant appear to be financially stable/reliable? Are there undue financial risks which would put the
project in jeopardy? Have potential risks been identified and mitigated? Does the applicant have a financial stake in the project that ensures it's
completion.
Project Champion/Project Team - What is the experience of the developer?  Is there a dedicated project proponent with a long-term stake in the
project’s success and who will work to overcome obstacles in making this project happen? What is the relevant experience of the project team? Have all
required team members been identified? Is the organization and project team effective and responsive?
Additionality - Can these funds be used to make the difference in bringing additional renewable resources on line? Are Blue Sky funds required for the
project to be successful? Is the proportion of cost requested reasonable? Are there other secured or pending sources of funding besides Blue Sky?
Fuel Source - Is the renewable resource eligible under the tariff - wind, solar, geothermal, certified low-impact hydro, pipeline or irrigation canal
hydroelectric system, wave energy, low-emissions biomass based on digester methane gas from landfills, sewage treatment plants or animal waste and
biomass energy based on solid organic fuels from wood, forest or field residues or dedicated crops that do not include wood pieces that have been
treated with chemical preservatives such as creosote, pentachlorophenol or copper chrome arsenic to help facilitate the commercial application of
renewable ener technolo ies.
Technology - Is the planned energy source eligible? Is the proposed technology appropriate for the site? Is the technology proven and established and
is the equipment covered under warranty? If not, is there research and development value to the project? Are there undue technical risks putting the
project completion in jeopardy? Have technical risks been mitigated? Is the energy generation estimate accurate and supported by well-documented
calculations? Is the capacity factor reasonable? Has maintenance of the system been properly addressed to ensure long-term operations? Does the
project encourage new or emerging technologies?
Availability - Is the project owner willing to allocate RECs generated by the project to the Blue Sky program?
Cost - Are the total project costs and cost-share requested reasonable based on industry standards/for the proposed technology/size/location? Were
multiple bids received from competitive contractors? Does the budget represent the maximum value for the price?
Geography - Proportional contribution to Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power service areas: CA, ID, OR, UT, WA, WY based on Blue Sky option
customer subscription levels
Community Benefit - Can benefits be leveraged for the community and Blue Sky customers?  What are the secondary environmental, social and
economic benefits? Does the project help build regional renewable energy expertise? Does it stimulate the regional renewable energy marketplace? Is
the community aware of and supportive of the project? Is it likely that there will be negative impacts from this project? How will the facility help educate
the community about the benefits of renewable energy and the Blue Sky program? How does the project tie into the mission of the host organization?
Are the project goals consistent with those of the Blue Sky program? What is the level of community participation in the Blue Sky program where the
project will be located? Is there a plan to recognize the Blue Sky program and participating customers for their contribution to the project? Does the
project offer unique/new exposure to Blue Sky? Is the project highly visible?
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Exhibit B

THIS ATTACHMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND IS PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE
COVER

Exhibit C
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Exhibit D
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Exhibit E
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Exhibit F
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Exhibit G
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