20100610notice_of_public_workshops.pdf

Office ofthe Secretary
Service Date
June 10 2010
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF A VISTA CORPORATION DBA A VISTA
UTILITIES FOR AUTHORITY TO
INCREASE ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR
ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS SERVICEIN IDAHO.
CASE NOS. AVU-I0-
A VU-I0-
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
On March 23, 2010, Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities filed an Application
seeking authority to increase the Company s general rates for electric and natural gas service in
Idaho by averages of 14% and 3., respectively. If approved, the Company s revenues for
electric base rates would increase by $32.1 million annually. Company revenues for natural gas
rates would increase by $2.6 million annually.
A Notice of Application and Notice of Intervention Deadline was issued by the
Commission on April 9, 2010, setting an April 23, 2010, deadline for intervention. Order No.
31038.Seven parties timely filed for and were granted intervention - Clearwater Paper
Corporation, Idaho Forest Group, Idaho Community Action Network (ICAN), Community
Action Partnership Association of Idaho (CAP AI), Idaho Conservation League (ICL), Snake
River Alliance, and North Idaho Energy Logs. The Commission also suspended the Company
proposed effective date of April 23 , 2010, for a period of 30 days plus 5 months. A Notice of
Scheduling and Notice of Technical Hearing was issued by the Commission on May 12, 2010
setting deadlines for the submission of testimony and scheduling a technical hearing to begin
September 22 2010. Order No. 31083.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Commission Staff will hold two public
workshops for A vista customers. The purpose of the workshops is to provide customers with an
overview of the Company s Application and to dispense information. At this meeting customers
will have an opportunity to ask questions of Staff regarding the Application and how customers
may further participate in the proceeding. Company representatives may also be available.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Commission Staff will hold the first
workshop on MONDAY. JUNE 28. 2010. AT 7 P.M. AT THE BRAMMER BUILDING.
1225 IDAHO STREET. LEWISTON. IDAHO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a second workshop for Avista customers
will be held on TUESDAY. JUNE 29. 2010. AT 7 P.M. IN THE DRIFTWOOD BAY
ROOM OF THE STUDENT UNION BUILDING AT NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE. 1000
W. GARDEN AVENUE. cOEUR D' ALENE. IDAHO
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application together with supporting
workpapers, testimonies and exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and
testimonies may also be viewed on the Commission s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking
on "File Room" and then "Electric Cases" and/or "Gas Cases " under the corresponding case
numbers for this proceeding.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be held in
facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance in order to participate
in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing may ask the Commission to
provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance
must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission
Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Email: secretary~puc.idaho.gov
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 the
Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
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.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this /Of-l' day of June 2010.
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. D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
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