20240215Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36090.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36090 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 15, 2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR
APPROVAL OF A CAPACITY DEFICIENCY
PERIOD TO BE USED FOR AVOIDED COST
CALCULATIONS
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CASE NO. PAC-E-24-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 36090

On January 19, 2024, Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp (“Company”), filed
an application (“Application”) with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) for
approval of the capacity deficiency period determination to be used for both Surrogate Avoided
Resource-Based Contracts and Integrated Resource Plan-Based Contracts.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that its 2023 Integrated
Resource Plan (“IRP”) includes the results of the Company’s Capacity Loads and Resources
without Resource Additions for the summer and winter seasons. Application at 4. The Company
states that the capacity balance is generally highest for summer peak loads as the Company is
expected to be deficient in the summer prior to becoming deficient in the winter. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the 2023 IRP shows
that the Company’s load and existing resource balance requires market purchases in excess of the
Front Office Transaction limit and throughout the planning horizon. Id. at 5. The Company
represents that after accounted for adjustments, the first capacity deficiency of 1,327 megawatts
occurs in the summer of 2024, and the first winter capacity deficiency of 890 megawatts also
occurs in 2024. Id. at 6.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests that the Commission find
the summer of 2024 as the first capacity deficiency period when capacity payments should be
made to Qualified Facilities under the Surrogate Avoided Resource and IRP avoided cost
methodologies. Id. at 7.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. The Application is also available on the

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36090 2
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, and 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 HEREBY 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 the Commission’s Rules of Procedure 201-204, 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 and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments must do so by April 29, 2024. 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 http://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 all
parties at the e-mail addresses listed below. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail must provide
their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting
a comment by e-mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a
public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is
available for public and media inspection.
If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and
the Parties at the addresses below. Persons submitting a comment by mail must provide their name,
address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a comment

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36090 3
by mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record
under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
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 the Company:

Mark Alder
1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
[e-mail]

Ron Scheirer
825 NE Multnomah, Suite 600
Portland, Oregon 97232
[e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
May 13, 2024.
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 Application be processed by Modified Procedure,
Rules 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in filing written comments must
do so by April 29, 2024. The Company must file any reply comments by May 13, 2024.
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.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36090 4
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 15th day of
February 2024.

__________________________________________
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

__________________________________________
JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

__________________________________________
EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:

Monica Barrios-Sanchez
Commission Secretary
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