20110714Motion for Extension.pdf

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Avista Corp.
1411 East Mission P.O. Box 3727
Spokane. Washington 99220-0500
Telephone [phone]
Toll Free 800-727-9170
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July 13,2011
Jean Jewell, Commission Secretary
State of Idao
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Statehouse
Boise, ID 83720
Docket No. A VU-E-11-2 and A VU-G-11-3
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Enclosed for fiing with the Commission is an original and 7 copies of the Company's "Motion for
Extension" in the above referenced Docket.
Please direct any questions on ths matter to me at [phone].
Sincerely,
L~Gel~
Manager, Regulatory Policy
A vista Utilities
linda.gervais(favistacorp.com
509-495-4975
Attchements
David J. Meyer, Esq.
Vice President and Chief Counsel
Regulatory & Goverental Affairs
Avista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Avenue
P. O. Box 3727
Spokane, Washington 99220
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
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Michael G. Andrea (ISB No. 8308)
Senior Counsel
A vista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Avenue
P. O. Box 3727
Spokane, Washington 99220
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF AVISTA CORPORATION REQUESTING
APPROVAL TO DECREASE ITS ENERGY
EFFICIENCY PUBLIC PUROSE RIER
SCHEDULES 91 AN 191
)
) CASE NOS. A VU-E-11-02
) AVU-G-11-03
)
) MOTION FOR EXTENSION
COMES NOW, Avista Corporation ("Avista" or "Company"), and hereby
moves the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") for an order granting an
extension ofthe proposed effective dates in the Case Nos. A VU- E-11-02 and A VU-G-11-03
for an unspecified perod of time. This Motion is based on the following:
1. On June 13, 2011, Avista fied an Application with the Commission for
authority to decrease the revenues collected under it Energy Efficiency Riders Schedules 91
(electrc) and 191 (natual gas). If approved, the Company's revenues collected under
electrc Schedule 91 would decrease by $750,000, or 0.3% of biled rates. Revenues
collected under natual gas Schedule 191, if approved, would decrease by $2,900,000, or
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4.2% of biled rates retail rates. The Company requested an effective date of August 1,2011,
for its proposed electrc/gas rate decreases.
2. On June 28, 2011, the Commission in Order No. 32278 set the Company's
application to be processed under Modified Procedure (IDAP A 31.01.01.201 -.204) and also
set a wrtten comment period for 21 days from the date of that order.
3. Since filing the requested electrc and natual gas Energy Efficiency Rider
decreases, the Company and Commission Staff have been engaged in discussions related to
the above referenced filings. Though this motion, A vista requests additional time for
discussions. Commission Staff supports the Company's motion for extension. Avista wil
notify the Commission when the discussions between the Company and Commission Staff
have concluded and, at that time, wil request a new proposed effective date for the rate
changes.
NOW, THREFORE, Avista respectfully request that the Commission issue an
order in Case Nos. A VU-E-11-02 and A VU-G-11-03:
1. Granting a delay in the comment perod for an unspecified perod of tie; and
2. Granting an extension of the proposed effective dates of the Company's
Schedules 91 and 191 for an unspecified period of time.
Resectfuly submitt ths 13th day ~MQ
Michael Andrea
Attorney for A vista Corporation
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