20210716Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35107.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35107 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 16, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On June 11, 2021, Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp (“Company”),
requested the Commission approve or reject a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Mink
Creek Hydro LLC for energy generated by a 2.95-megawatt hydroelectric facility (“Facility”). The
Facility is a qualifying facility under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
The Commission now issues Notice of Modified Procedure and sets deadlines for
interested persons to comment on the Application, and for the Company to reply.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Facility is in Franklin County, Idaho near
Preston. The Facility has been delivering energy to the Company under a power purchase
agreement dated May 21, 1985, which expires March 31, 2022.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that the PPA contains
published, non-seasonal, non-levelized avoided cost rates for a 20-year term. The PPA’s effective
date is April 1, 2022.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the Commission declare
all payments for purchase of energy under the PPA be allowed as prudently incurred expenses for
ratemaking purposes.
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 “ELECTRIC” icon,
select “Open Cases,” and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER’S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
OR REJECTION OF THE POWER
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PACIFICORP AND MINK CREEK HYDRO
LLC
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CASE NO. PAC-E-21-14

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35107
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 §§ 61-501 to 61-503.
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 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 persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments. Persons shall have until July 29, 2021, to file written comments. Comments must
be filed through the Commission website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To
comment electronically, please access the Commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click
the “Case Comment Form” and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front
of this document. To file by e-mail, the customer must e-mail the comments to the e-mail
addresses listed below. In addition to submitting the comments to the Commission Secretary, the
customer must also e-mail the Company at the e-mail addresses listed below. If computer access is
unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and Company at these addresses:
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35107 3

For the Idaho Public Utilities
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 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For Rocky Mountain Power:

Ted Weston
Idaho Regulatory Affairs Manager
Rocky Mountain Power
1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Emily Wegener
Senior Counsel
Rocky Mountain Power
1407 West North Temple, Suite 320
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
[e-mail]

Please send all data requests regarding this
Application in Microsoft Word to:

[e-mail]

If e-mail is unavailable, then

Data Request Response Center
PacifiCorp
825 Multnomah, Suite 2000
Portland, Oregon 97232

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
August 5, 2021.
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.
O R D E R
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
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comments must do so by July 29, 2021. The Company must file any reply comments by August
5, 2021.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
35058, issued June 3, 2021. 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.
DONE by order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 16th day
of July 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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