20210803Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35122.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35122 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 3, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On June 23, 2021, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power (“Company”) applied to the
Commission for authority to revise Electric Service Schedule No. 300—Regulation Charges—to
add a fee for remote reconnection of service. The Company requests an effective date of September
1, 2021, and that its Application be processed by Modified Procedure.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Modified Procedure setting
deadlines for interested persons to comment on the Application and for the Company to reply.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company has begun installation of the field
area network for advanced metering infrastructure (“AMI”) in its Idaho service territory. The
Company anticipates completing replacement of existing electric service meters by fall of 2022.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that implementation of AMI infrastructure in Idaho
will provide a secure network that will allow two-way communications from smart meters. AMI
will provide functionality that enables efficiencies in metering and operations including the ability
to remotely disconnect and reconnect customer service for non-payment and move-in and move-
outs.1
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that when the AMI infrastructure has been installed
and the network is fully in place and operational, the Company anticipates using remote
disconnection and reconnection functions, eliminating the need to dispatch any personnel for these

1 For a complete list of the efficiencies in metering and operations provided by AMI infrastructure please see the
Company’s Application at 2.
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER’S APPLICATION FOR
AUTHORITY TO REVISE ELECTRIC
SERVICE SCHEDULE NO. 300—
REGULATION CHARGES
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CASE NO. PAC-E-21-15

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tasks. The Company proposes a remote reconnect fee subject to the terms stated in Rule 10—
Termination of Service and Payment Arrangements—for disconnections due to non-payment.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that during the AMI rollout not all meters will have
the ability to remotely disconnect or reconnect. Until the meter can utilize its full AMI capabilities,
if the Company must dispatch personnel to a customer’s home, the currently authorized Schedule
No. 300 non-remote reconnection fees will apply.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that once the AMI meters are installed and have the
capabilities for remote disconnect and reconnect, the Company proposes a remote reconnection
fee based on the resources required to process a customer’s initial request for a quote to have power
turned on but excluding truck or field labor expenses. The proposed remote reconnection fee is $7
and would be included in Schedule No. 300, if approved.
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.
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.
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 will proceed under Modified Procedure
pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities 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 August 17, 2021 to file written comments. Comments must
be filed by email unless email is unavailable. To comment by email, please access the
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Commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the “Consumers” tab and then “Case
Comment Form” and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. Comments filed by email must also be emailed to the Company at the email addresses
listed below. If email is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and the
Company at these addresses:
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, Idaho 83714
For Rocky Mountain Power:

Ted Weston (Suite 330)
Emily Wegener (Suite 320)
1407 West North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

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

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
August 20, 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
comments must do so by August 17, 2021. The Company must file any reply comments by August
20, 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
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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 3rd day
of August 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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