20060914Application.pdf

Avista Corp.
1411 East Mission PO Box3727
Spokane, Washington 99220-3727
Telephone [phone]
Toll Free 800-727-9170 RECEIVED
2006 SEP 14 AM 9:
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Corp.
September 13 , 2006
IDAHO i~:UE:'.UC
UTILITIES CO.\~MISSIOi~
Jean Jewell, Secretary
State of Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Statehouse
Boise, ID 83720
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Re:
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Enclosed for filing with the Commission is an original and 7 copies of the following tariff sheet:
Second Revision Sheet 191 Canceling First Revision Sheet 191
Schedule 191 is designed to recover the costs incurred by the Company associated with providing
natural gas energy efficiency services to customers.
The Company requests that the Commission approve the proposed tariff changes included in this
filing to be effective October 13, 2006.
Enclosed are copies of the existing tariff Schedule 191 with the old rate crossed out and with the
proposed rate underlined, an Application that provides information supporting the proposed
tariff, a notice to customers that will be posted in the Company s offices and included as an insert
in customer bills, a copy of a press release, and a supporting workpaper.
Please direct any questions on this matter to myself at [phone] or Linda Gervais at (509)
495-4975.
Brian Hirschkom
Manager, Retail Pricing
A vista Corporation
bri an. hi rschkom~a vistacorp. com
Enclosures
RECEIVED
KELLY O. NORWOOD
VICE PRESIDENT of
ST ATE AND FEDERAL REGULATION
A VISTA CORPORATION
O. BOX 3727
1411 EAST MISSION AVENUE
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99220-3727
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FACSIMILE: [phone]
200G SEP I 4 AM 9: 50
IDAHO PUULlC
UTILITIES COiViMiSSION
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MA TIER OF THE APPLICA nON
OF A VISTA CORPORA nON TO
INCREASE THE COMPANY'
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARIFF
SCHEDULE 191
CASE NO. A VU-
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APPLICATION
I. INTRODUCTION
A vista Corporation doing business as A vista Utilities (hereinafter A vista or
Company), at 1411 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, Washington, respectfully requests that the
Commission approve the proposed increase in the Schedule 191 rates
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Energy Efficiency
Rider Adjustment Schedule.
Schedule 191 is designed to recover the costs incurred by the Company associated
with providing natural gas efficiency services to customers. The proposed increase in the
Schedule 191 rate is necessary to continue to fund ongoing natural gas-efficiency programs
consistent with Avista s most recent natural gas Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and to
amortize a deficiency balance within the natural gas Demand Side Management (DSM) tariff
rider resulting from the Company s response to higher than expected customer demand for
servIces. The proposed increase in revenues for DSM will not result in a change in profits for
the Company.
The Company requests that this filing be processed under the Commission s Modified
Procedure rules.
Communications in reference to this Application should be addressed to:
Kelly O. Norwood
Vice President
State and Federal Regulation
A vista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC-
Spokane, Washington 99220
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
David J. Meyer
Vice President and Chief Counsel of
Regulatory and Governmental Affairs
A vista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC-
Spokane, Washington 99220
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
II. PROPOSED REVISIONS
A vista s 2006 IRP established a target of 1 062 000 therms (well over four times the
goal originally established for programs funded through Schedule 191). Customers continue
to look to the Company s DSM programs for assistance in responding to increased retail
natural gas pnces.Existing and planned programmatic expenditures are far exceeding
revenues.
The current natural gas DSM tariff rider level has not been adjusted since February
15t\ 2001. As of the close of August 2006 Avista s natural gas DSM tariff rider balance for
Idaho is a negative $1.15 million (expenditures have exceeded costs). The proposed tariff
rider increase is estimated to eliminate the current liability balance by the close of the second
quarter of 2008. The proposed increase in the Schedule 191 rates is a 1.4% increase
Application of A vista Corporation
expressed as a percentage of present gas revenue. The proposed rates will result in a 1.75%
total charge for DSM.
All Schedule 191 funds will remain within the natural gas efficiency programs either
offered by the Company directly or through designated contractors, or as part of cooperative
regional natural gas efficiency programs. The Company will continually assess the demand
for services and program financial balances and propose revisions to Schedule 191 as
necessary. Schedule 191 funds support DSM programs described in Schedule 190. These
programs include the following measures:
Appliance measures
Assistive Technologies measures
Control measures
HV AC measures
Industrial measures
Maintenance measures
Monitoring measures
New Technologies
Regional measures
Resource Management measures
Shell measures
Sustainable Building measures
As shown in the Company s DSM Reports, Avista s conservation programs are cost-
effective (see for example, the January 1 2005 through December 31 2005 External Energy
Efficiency Board Report).The increased funding requested herein will expand the
availability of the programs under the existing cost-effectiveness tests.
Application of A vista Corporation
III. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
A vista, therefore, respectfully requests approval of the proposed Increase in the
Schedule 191 rate
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Energy Efficiency Rider Adjustment Schedule.
Dated at Spokane, Washington this 13th day of September 2006.
A VISTA CORPORATION
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Kelly O. Norwood
Vice President of
State and Federal Regulation
Application of A vista Corporation
VERIFICATION
STATE OF WASHINGTON)
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County of Spokane
, Brian Hirschkorn, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says: That he is the
Manager, Retail Pricing, at phone number [phone] , for Avista Corporation and makes
this verification for and on its behalf of said corporation, being thereto duly authorized;
That he has read the foregoing filing, knows the contents thereof, and believes the
same to be true.
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SIGNED AND SWORN to before me this 13th day of September, 2006, by Brian Hirschkorn.
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Application of A vista Corporation
I.P.C. No.
Revision Sheet 191
Canceling
Origin~:l1 Sheet 191 191
A VIST A CORPORATION
d/b/a Avista Utilities
SCHEDULE 191
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RIDER ADJUSTMENT - IDAHO
APPLICABLE:
To Customers in the State of Idaho where the Company has natural gas
service available. This Energy Efficiency Rider or Rate Adjustment shall be
applicable to all retail customers taking service under Schedules 101 , 111 , 112,
121, 122 , 131, and 132. This Rate Adjustment, sot belo'N at 0 50% of retail rates
is designed to recover costs incurred by the Company associated with providing
energy efficiency services and programs to customers. The Company may, at its
discretion to match revenue under this schedule with demand for services under
Schedule 190, reduce or increase this charge on an annual basis. Any change in
this charge is subject to Commission approval and its review of the previous year
expenditures under Schedule 190 and determinations with regard to any revenue
carry forward, and prospective budget on an annual basis. Any annual
expenditures exceeding annual collections when combined with any carry forward
budget surplus shall be at the Company s risk of future recovery.
MONTHLY RATE:
The energy charges of the individual rate schedules are to be increased by
the following amounts:
Schedule 101
Schedule 111 & 112
Schedule 121 & 122
Schedule 131 & 132
0.426~per Therm
373~per Therm
351~per Therm
291~per Therm
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Service under this schedule is subject to the Rules and Regulations
contained in this tariff.
The above Rate is subject to increases as set forth in Tax Adjustment
Schedule 158.
Issued J::mu3ry 8 2001 Effective Fobru3ry 15 2001
Issued by Avista Utilities
By Kelly O. Norwood, Vice President, State and Federal Regulation
I.P.C. No.
Second Revision Sheet 191
Canceling
First Revision Sheet 191
AVISTA CORPORATION
d/b/a Avista Utilities
191
SCHEDULE 191
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RIDER ADJUSTMENT - IDAHO
APPLICABLE:
To Customers in the State of Idaho where the Company has natural gas
service available. This Energy Efficiency Rider or Rate Adjustment shall be
applicable to all retail customers taking service under Schedules 101 , 111 , 112
121 , 122 , 131, and 132. This Rate Adjustment, is designed to recover costs
incurred by the Company associated with providing energy efficiency services and
programs to customers. The Company may, at its discretion to match revenue
under this schedule with demand for services under Schedule 190, reduce or
increase this charge on an annual basis. Any change in this charge is subject to
Commission approval and its review of the previous year expenditures under
Schedule 190 and determinations with regard to any revenue carry forward, and
prospective budget on an annual basis. Any annual expenditures exceeding
annual collections when combined with any carry forward budget surplus shall be
at the Company s risk of future recovery.
MONTHLY RATE:
The energy charges of the individual rate schedules are to be increased by
the following amounts:
Schedule 101 $0.02063 per Therm
Schedule 111 & 112 $0.01827 per Therm
Schedule 121 & 122 $0.01739 per Therm
Schedule 131 & 132 $0.01523 per Therm
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Service under this schedule is subject to the Rules and Regulations
contained in this tariff.
The above Rate is subject to increases as set forth in Tax Adjustment
Schedule 158.
Issued tember 13 2006 Effective October 13 2006
Issued by Avista Utilities
By Kelly O. Norwood, Vice President, State and Federal Regulation
I.P.C. No.
Second Revision Sheet 191
Canceling
First Revision Sheet 191
AVISTA CORPORATION
d/b/a Avista Utilities
191
SCHEDULE 191
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RIDER ADJUSTMENT - IDAHO
APPLICABLE:
To Customers in the State of Idaho where the Company has natural gas
service available. This Energy Efficiency Rider or Rate Adjustment shall be
applicable to all retail customers taking service under Schedules 101, 111 , 112,
121 , 122, 131 , and 132. This Rate Adjustment, is designed to recover costs
incurred by the Company associated with providing energy efficiency services and
programs to customers. The Company may, at its discretion to match revenue
under this schedule with demand for services under Schedule 190, reduce or
increase this charge on an annual basis. Any change in this charge is subject to
Commission approval and its review of the previous year expenditures under
Schedule 190 and determinations with regard to any revenue carry forward, and
prospective budget on an annual basis. Any annual expenditures exceeding
annual collections when combined with any carry forward budget surplus shall be
at the Company s risk of future recovery.
MONTHLY RATE:
The energy charges of the individual rate schedules are to be increased by
the following amounts:
Schedule 101
Schedule 111 & 112
Schedule 121 & 122
Schedule 131 & 132
$0.02063 per Therm
$0.01827 per Therm
$0.01739 per Therm
$0.01523 per Therm
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Service under this schedule is subject to the Rules and Regulations
contained in this tariff.
The above Rate is subject to increases as set forth in Tax Adjustment
Schedule 158.
Issued Effective
September 13 , 2006 October 13 , 2006
Issued by Avista Utilities
By ?tJ;rw;:;:.:::::;ent. State and Federal Regulation