20220512Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35403.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35403 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 12, 2022
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE
ANNUAL REVISION TO QF VARIABLE
ENERGY PRICES PURSUANT TO TERMS
OF THE 1992 AMENDMENTS TO POWER
PURCHASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
PACIFICORP AND IDAHO QFs.
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CASE NO. PAC-E-22-07

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35403

On April 13, 2022, Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp (“Company”),
applied for Commission approval to update the Qualifying Facility (“QF”) variable energy price
pursuant to the terms of the 1992 Amendment (“Amendment”) to certain Idaho QFs power
purchase agreements. Specifically, the Company requested Commission approval for a variable
energy rate of $22.44 per megawatt hour.
The Commission now provides Notice of the Application and sets public comment and
Company reply comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company has represented that thirteen QF
contracts were affected by the Amendment that outlined the methodology used for determining the
variable energy component of the avoided cost rate. The Company has represented that only one
QF contract affected by the Amendment remains in effect, the Marsh Valley Hydro contract, which
is effective through February 28, 2028.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company has represented that the variable
energy rate is calculated as the sum of the Company’s fuel costs and Colstrip variable Operation
and Maintenance (“O&M”) cost, with the fuel costs defined as the average cost of fuel consumed
in the Utah Division plants, specifically Naughton, Huntington, and Hunter coal plants. The
Company represented that the variable O&M costs were set based on the variable costs associated
with the operation of the coal power generating facility Colstrip, excluding the generation tax and
the line loss adjustments.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35403 2
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that based on that calculation, the Company has
proposed that the variable energy rate applicable to deliveries commencing July 1, 2022, extending
through June 30, 2023, should be $22.44 per megawatt hour.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. All documents are also
available on the Commission’s website 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 that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201-204 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA
31.01.01.201-.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 interested in filing written comments must do so by June 1, 2022.
Comments must be filed through the Commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access
is unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the Commission’s website 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, persons must e-mail the
comments to the Commission Secretary and 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:

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35403 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]

Emily Wegener
Senior Attorney
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, OR 97232

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
June 8, 2022.
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 final
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, Rules 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in filing written
comments must do so June 1, 2022. The Company must file any reply comments by June 8, 2022.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35403 4
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April
21, 2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, 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 12th day
of May 2022.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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