20200623Notice_of_Application_Order_No_34701.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 34701 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 23, 2020
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER’S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
OF THE PIONEER ROAD / RUSTIC LANE /
17TH SOUTH ASSET TRANSFER
AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROCKY
MOUNTAIN POWER AND THE CITY OF
IDAHO FALLS
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CASE NO. PAC-E-20-06

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC
HEARING

ORDER NO. 34701

On May 22, 2020, Rocky Mountain Power (“Company”) applied for approval of an
asset transfer agreement (“Agreement”) between the Company and the City of Idaho Falls
(“City”). Under the Agreement, the City would buy Company electric facilities that the City needs
to provide electric service to ten customers. With this Order, the Commission sets deadlines for
public comments and a Company reply, and schedules a telephonic public hearing. The Company
submits its Application under Idaho Code § 61-328, which states that the Commission “shall issue
a public notice and shall conduct a public hearing upon the application (emphasis added).”
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company and the City signed a service
allocation agreement in 2017 to reduce duplication of service and promote stability in their
respective service areas. The Commission approved the service allocation agreement in Case No.
PAC-E-17-12, Order No. 33943.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that under the Agreement, the City will provide
electric service to ten of the Company’s customers in Idaho Falls: five customers on Rustic Lane,
one customer on Pioneer Road, and the four customers on 17th South. The City will purchase the
electric facilities from the Company to serve these customers and will also compensate the
Company for the lost revenue from the customers. Under the service allocation agreement, just
compensation for lost revenues is the “amount equal to 167 percent of the total of the respective
customers’ electric bills from the prior twelve-month period.” Application at 3.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 34701 2
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the Commission
approve the Agreement and authorize the transfer of electric service for the ten customers presently
served by the Company.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting documentation
have been filed with the Commission and are 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 “ELECTRIC” icon, select “Open
Cases,” and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
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.
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, specifically Idaho
Code §§ 61-501 to 61-503. The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority
under Title 61.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the 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 anyone desiring to state a position on this
Application must file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission by August
3, 2020. The comment must explain why the person supports or opposes the Application. Persons
desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments
concerning this Application shall be sent electronically, unless e-mail is not available, to the
Commission and the Applicant at the e-mail addresses reflected below:

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 34701 3
For the Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W Chinden Blvd
Building 8, Suite 201A
Boise, ID 83714
For the Company:

Ted Weston
Emily Wegener
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Data Request Response Center
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
[e-mail]

For City of Idaho Falls:

Bear Prairie
Idaho Falls City Power
140 S. Capital Ave.
P.O. Box 50220
Idaho Falls, ID 83405

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 “Case Comment Form” under
“Consumers,” and complete the comment form using the case number as it appears on the front of
this document. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
August 10, 2020.
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission’s Rules of Modified
Procedure contemplate that a case will be processed by written submissions without the need for
a public hearing. However, the Commission finds good cause to schedule a public hearing in this
case because the Company filed its Application under Idaho Code § 61-328, and that statute
requires a public hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a public
telephonic customer hearing in this matter on TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020, AT 2:30 P.M. MDT.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 34701 4
The purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and customers
of Rocky Mountain Power. To participate, interested persons can call 1-888-862-6557 shortly
before the designated time, and enter the confirmation code 49789362 when prompted.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the telephonic hearing will meet accessibility
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons needing the help of a sign language
interpreter or other assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony at a public
hearing may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the
hearing. The request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the hearing
by contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
[e-mail]

O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rule 201-204. See IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204. Persons interested in submitting
written comments must do so by August 3, 2020. The Company may file a reply by August 10,
2020.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a telephonic public hearing be held on the
Company’s Application on TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. MDT.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
34602, issued March 17, 2020. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically
and shall be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02.
Service between parties should also be accomplished electronically. Voluminous discovery-related
documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 34701 5
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 23rd
day of June, 2020.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Diane M. Hanian
Commission Secretary

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