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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230303News Release.pdf Case No. PAC-E-22-15 Order No. 35689 Contact: Adam Rush Office: (208) 334-0339 E-mail: adam.rush@puc.idaho.gov NEWS RELEASE: Commission schedules public workshop, hearing on Rocky Mountain Power application to change rates. BOISE (March 3, 2023) – Idaho Public Utilities Commission staff will host a public and customer workshop as well as a public hearing regarding an application from Rocky Mountain Power to change its rates. The utility, which serves approximately 86,500 customers in eastern Idaho, is asking for commission approval to gradually transition, over five years, an increase to the customer service charge for two residential rate schedules to $29.25 per month and at the same time reduce energy charges proportionately. This change is proposed for Electric Service Schedule No. 1 – residential service, and Electric Service Schedule No. 36 – optional time-of-day residential service. The utility also proposes to eliminate inclining block tiered rates for Schedule 1, so that the current first- and second-tier energy charge rates would be the same within a season. The application also asks for approval to change the time of use periods in Schedule 36, so the definitions of on- and off-peak periods match those listed on Electric Service Schedule 9 (general service – high voltage). Staff with the commission will host a customer and public workshop to share information regarding the application on Tuesday, March 14, at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game regional office in Idaho Falls, 4279 Commerce Cir. The workshop will start at 6:00 p.m. (MDT). Customers and the public can attend in-person or online. To listen to the workshop, please call 1- 415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2457 690 7571. To watch the workshop online, please visit idahogov.webex.com and enter meeting number 2457 690 7571. At the next window, please enter your name, e-mail address and this password: March14Workshop. During the workshop, customers and the public will have the opportunity to ask staff questions about the application. The workshop will conclude at 9:00 p.m. (MDT) or until all questions have been answered, whichever comes first. The commission also will host a customer and public hearing on Tuesday, April 18, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game regional office in Idaho Falls, 4279 Commerce Cir. The hearing is being held to take testimony that will become part of the record. Those interested in submitting testimony are required to attend in-person. Those interested in listening only and not submitting testimony can call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2464 260 4164. The hearing will conclude at 9:00 p.m. (MDT) or until all testimony has been submitted, whichever comes first. Additional information on the application can be found at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6946.