20230706Ntc_Prop_Settlement.Amended_Sched.Cust_Hrngs.Tech_Hrng.Comment_Deadline_Order_No_35844.pdf

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ORDER NO. 35844 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 6, 2023
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF AVISTA CORPORATION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES
AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC AND
NATURAL GAS SERVICE TO ELECTRIC
AND NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS IN THE
STATE OF IDAHO
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CASE NOS. AVU-E-23-01
AVU-G-23-01

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SCHEDULE

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HEARINGS

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HEARING

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DEADLINE

ORDER NO. 35844

On February 1, 2023, Avista Corporation (“Company”) filed an application
(“Application”) with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) requesting
authorization to increase its rates for both Electric and Natural Gas service. The Company
requested a September 1, 2023, effective date.
On February 21, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline. Order No. 35684. Subsequently, the Commission granted intervention to
Clearwater Paper Corporation, Idaho Forest Group LLC, Walmart Inc., and the Idaho
Conservation League and NW Energy Coalition jointly. Order Nos. 35704, 35713, and 35719.
On April 12, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Schedule, Notice of Virtual Public
Workshop, and Notice of Technical Hearing. Order No. 35736. The Commission set a June 14,
2023, Commission Staff (“Staff”) and Intervenor written testimony deadline, and a July 12, 2023,
Company Rebuttal written testimony deadline. Id.
On June 1, 2023, Staff, the Company, and all Intervenors participated in a settlement
conference. Based upon that settlement conference, on June 6, 2023, Staff requested that the
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Commission vacate the deadlines for written testimony, and the Commission issued an Order
Vacating Testimony Deadlines. Order No. 35808.
On June 14, 2023, Staff and the Company filed a Stipulation and Settlement (“Proposed
Settlement”), and a Motion for Approval of Stipulation and Settlement (“Motion”). The Proposed
Settlement was signed by Staff, the Company, and intervenors Clearwater Paper Corporation,
Idaho Forest Group LLC, and Walmart Inc. (“Signing Parties”). Intervenors Idaho Conservation
League and NW Energy Coalition did not sign the Proposed Settlement. The Motion requested
that the Commission revise the procedural schedule to set the deadline for filing testimony in
support of, or in opposition to, the Proposed Settlement on July 12, 2023, and set a July 26, 2023,
deadline for any rebuttal testimony by the Signing Parties.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that under the Proposed Settlement, the Company would
be allowed to implement revised tariff schedules designed to increase annual electric base revenues
by $22,134,000, or 8.03%, effective September 1, 2023, and increase annual electric base revenues
by $4,305,000, or 1.37%, effective September 1, 2024. For natural gas, the Company would be
allowed to increase annual natural gas base revenue by $1,252,000, or 2.71%, effective September
1, 2023, and increase annual natural gas base revenues $3,000, or 0.01%, effective September 1,
2024. Proposed Settlement at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that under the Proposed Settlement, the Company
would receive a 9.4% return on equity, with a 50.0% common equity ratio. The capital structure
and resulting rate of return is set forth below:

Id.
Capital Weighted
Component Structure Cost Cost
Total Debt 50.00%4.97%2.49%
Common Equity 50.00%9.40%4.70%
Total 100.00%7.19%
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Proposed Settlement sets forth the following
tables of adjustments of the electric revenue requirement components for Rate Year 1 and Rate
Year 2.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the
Revenue
Requirement Rate Base
Amount as Filed:37,462$ 1,034,938$
Adjustments:
a.)Cost of Capital (5,343)$
b.)Remove 2024 AMA Capital Additions (3,051)$ (17,554)$
c.)(2,062)$
d.)Remove Officer Incentives and 2023 Officer Labor Increases (418)$
e.)Remove 2024 Union and Non-Union Labor Increases (516)$
f.)Update Regulatory Assessment Fee and Conversion Factor (4)$
g.)Remove Pro Forma 401K Expenses (41)$
h.)Remove Escalated Miscellaneous O&M Expense (2,560)$
i.)Remove Pro Forma WRAP Expenses (121)$
j.)(500)$
k.)Adjust Pro Forma Insurance Expense (298)$
l.)(414)$ (59)$
Adjusted Amounts Effective September 1, 2021 22,134$ 1,017,325$
SUMMARY TABLE OF ADJUSTMENTS TO ELECTRIC REVENUE REQUIREMENT
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
(000s of Dollars)
Revise Wildfire Deferral Amortizations
Miscellaneous Adjustments: Board of Director expenses, Fee Free expense
adjustment, cell phone savings, O&M expense, removal of Sandpoint
Weatherization loans and reclassification of other administrative and general
expenses.
Restate Net Pro Forma Power Supply Expense
Revenue
Requirement Rate Base
Rate Base Amount Effective September 1, 2023 1,017,325$
a.)Add Incremental 2023/2024 Related Capital and Expenses:
i. AMA 2024 Capital Additions 4,888$ 17,554$
ii. Property Tax Expense 706$
iii. 2024 Union Labor Increase 410$
iv. Employee Benefits 255$
v. 2024 Growth Revenue (1,939)$
vi. Revise Colstrip/CS2 Major Maintenance Expense 247$
vii. Remove Expiring Fee Free Amortization Expense (97)$
viii. Miscellaneous Other Expense Offsets (165)$
4,305$ 1,034,879$
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
(000s of Dollars)
Incremental Revenue Adjustment to September 1, 2023 Rate Change
(see Table No. 1):
September 1, 2024 Incremental Revenue Adjustment and Rate Base
Amount (above September 1, 2023 Rate Change - see Table No. 1)

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Id. at 3, 4, and 8.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Proposed Settlement sets forth the following
tables of adjustments of the natural gas revenue requirement components for Rate Year 1 and Rate
Year 2.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the

Id. at 10-11.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Proposed Settlement provides information on
the Power Cost Adjustment authorized level of Net Power Supply Expenses included in base rates.
Id. at 13.
Revenue
Requirement Rate Base
Amount as Filed:2,771$ 206,562$
Adjustments:
a.)Cost of Capital (1,066)$
b.)Remove 2024 AMA Capital Additions (142)$ (2,978)$
c.)Remove Officer Incentives and 2023 Officer Labor Increases (98)$
d.)Remove 2024 Union and Non-Union Labor Increases (115)$
e.)Update Regulatory Assessment Fee and Conversion Factor (1)$
f.)Remove Pro Forma 401K Expenses (10)$
g.)(87)$
Adjusted Amounts Effective September 1, 2023 1,252$ 203,584$
SUMMARY TABLE OF ADJUSTMENTS TO NATURAL GAS REVENUE REQUIREMENT
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
(000s of Dollars)
Miscellaneous Adjustments: Board of Director expenses, Fee Free expenses,
cell phone savings, and injuries and damages expenses.
Revenue
Requirement Rate Base
Rate Base Amount Effective September 1, 2024 203,584$
a.)Add Incremental 2023/2024 Related Capital and Expenses:
i. AMA 2024 Capital Additions 823$ 2,978$
ii. Property Tax Expense (18)$
iii. 2024 Union Labor Increase 93$
iv. Employee Benefits 61$
v. 2024 Growth Revenue (798)$
vi. Remove Expiring Fee Free Amortization Expense (158)$
3$ 206,562$
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
(000s of Dollars)
Incremental Revenue Adjustment to September 1, 2023 Rate Change
(see Table No. 1):
September 1, 2024 Incremental Revenue Adjustment and Rate Base
Amount (above September 1, 2023 Rate Change - see Table No. 1)
SUMMARY TABLE OF ADJUSTMENTS TO NATURAL GAS REVENUE REQUIREMENT
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Effective September 1, 2023 (Rate Year 1)
Rate Schedule
Increase in Base
Revenue
Increase in
Billing Revenue
Residential Schedule 1 10.4%11.8%
General Service Schedules 11/12 2.9%3.0%
Large General Service Schedules 21/22 10.4%10.8%
Extra Large General Service Schedule 25 2.9%3.0%
Clearwater Paper Schedule 25P 2.8%2.9%
Pumping Service Schedules 31/32 10.4%10.9%
Street & Area Lights Schedules 41-48 2.9%2.9%
Overall 8.0%8.7%
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Proposed Settlement provides information on
the new level of baseline values for the electric and natural gas Fixed Cost Adjustment Mechanism
resulting from the September 1, 2023, and September 1, 2024, settlement revenue requirements.
Id. at 15.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Proposed Settlement contains information on
other agreements including: (1) a Wildfire Resiliency Plan; (2) a two-way Insurance Expense
Balancing Account; (3) Regulatory Amortizations; (4) Revenue Normalization Adjustments; and
(5) Depreciation Rates. Id. at 16-17.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Signing Parties do not agree on a cost-of-
service methodology. Id. at 17.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Signing Parties agree to the rate design changes
proposed by the Company in Mr. Miller’s direct testimony for the September 1, 2023, and
September 1, 2024, base rate increases with two exceptions. The basic charge for Schedule 31/32
will increase from $13.00 to $18.00 in Rate Year 1, and from $18.00 to $20.00 in Rate Year 2.
Additionally, the primary voltage discount will increase from $0.20 per kW to $0.30 per kW in
Rate Year 1, and from $0.30 per kW to $0.40 per kW in Rate Year 2 for all applicable rate
schedules. Id. at 18.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Proposed Settlement sets forth the following
tables of percentage change to electric service schedules for Rate Year 1 and Rate Year 2.

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Effective September 1, 2024 (Rate Year 2)
Rate Schedule
Increase in Base
Revenue
Increase in
Billing Revenue
Residential Schedule 1 1.9%2.1%
General Service Schedules 11/12 0.4%0.5%
Large General Service Schedules 21/22 1.9%1.9%
Extra Large General Service Schedule 25 0.4%0.5%
Clearwater Paper Schedule 25P 0.5%0.5%
Pumping Service Schedules 31/32 1.9%2.0%
Street & Area Lights Schedules 41-48 0.4%0.4%
Overall 1.4%1.6%
Effective September 1, 2023 (Rate Year 1)
Increase in Increase in
Rate Schedule Margin Revenue Billing Revenue
General Service Schedule 101 3.3%1.6%
Large General Service Schedules 111/112 0.0%0.0%
Interrupt. Sales Service Schedules 131/132 0.0%0.0%
Transportation Service Schedule 146 0.0%0.0%
Overall 2.7%1.2%
Effective September 1, 2024 (Rate Year 2)
Increase in Increase in
Rate Schedule Margin Revenue Billing Revenue
General Service Schedule 101 0.01%0.00%
Large General Service Schedules 111/112 0.00%0.00%
Interrupt. Sales Service Schedules 131/132 0.00%0.00%
Transportation Service Schedule 146 0.00%0.00%
Overall 0.01%0.00%

Id. at 18-19.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Proposed Settlement sets forth the following
tables of percentage change to natural gas service schedules for Rate Year 1 and Rate Year 2.

Id. at 19.

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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that under the Proposed Settlement, the Company
agrees to conduct a Primary Voltage Discount study prior to its next general rate case filing. The
purpose of the study will be to inform the proper Primary Voltage Discount levels in the
Company’s next general rate case. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that under the Proposed Settlement, the Company
agrees to evaluate the rate design of Schedule 111, including the minimum charge level, and
include any changes or modification in its next general rate case filing. Id. at 20.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Signing Parties believe that the Proposed
Settlement represents a compromise of the positions of the Signing Parties in this case. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Signing Parties believe that the Proposed
Settlement is in the public interest, and that all of the terms and conditions are fair, just, and
reasonable. Id. at 21.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that under Commission Rule 275, “[p]roponents of a
proposed settlement carry the burden of showing that the settlement is reasonable, in the public
interest, or otherwise in accordance with law or regulatory policy.” IDAPA 31.01.01.275.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission is not bound by the Proposed
Settlement reached by the Signing Parties. The Commission will independently review any
proposed settlement to determine whether the settlement is just, fair, and reasonable, and in the
public interest, or otherwise in accordance with law or regulatory policy. The Commission may
accept a settlement, reject a settlement, or state additional conditions under which a settlement will
be accepted. IDAPA 31.01.01.274-.276.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if the Commission rejects any part or all of the
Proposed Settlement or imposes any additional material conditions on its approval, each Signing
Party reserves the right to withdraw from the Proposed Settlement within fourteen days of such
order.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Proposed Settlement in Case. Nos. AVU-E-23-
01 and AVU-G-23-01 has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission’s office or on the Commission’s website at
www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “ELECTRIC” or “NATURAL GAS” tab in the left-hand column
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of the home page, click “Open Cases,” and select one of the case numbers as shown on the front
of this document.
NOTICE OF AMENDED SCHEDULE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission establishes the following amended
procedural schedule:
• July 12, 2023: Deadline for written testimony in support of, or opposition
to, the Proposed Settlement.
• July 25, 2023: Customer Hearing in Lewiston, Idaho, starting at 10:00 a.m.
(local time).
• July 25, 2023: Customer Hearing in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, starting at 6:00
p.m. (local time).
• July 26, 2023: Customer Hearing in Sandpoint, Idaho, starting at 11:00 a.m.
(local time).
• July 26, 2023: Deadline for rebuttal written testimony by the Signing
Parties.
• July 26, 2023: Deadline for public written comments.
• August 2, 2023: Technical Hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00
p.m. (local time).
• August 3, 2023: Technical Hearing continued as needed starting at 9:00 a.m.
and ending at 5:00 p.m. (local time).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all testimony and exhibits in this matter must
comport with the requirements of Commission Rules of Procedure 231 and 267. IDAPA
31.01.01.231 and .267.
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.
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARINGS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in this
matter on TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023, starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 1:00 p.m. (local
time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The customer
hearing will be held at the Elks Lodge, 3444 Country Club Drive, Lewiston, ID 83501. Persons
attending the hearing in-person will have an opportunity to provide testimony. Persons may also
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listen to the live testimony and proceedings at the hearing by calling 1-415-655-0001, and then
entering code 2632 065 8514. However, persons will not be able to provide testimony by phone.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in
this matter on TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. (local
time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The customer
hearing will be held at the North Idaho College, Meyer 106 Lecture Hall, 1000 W. Garden
Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. Persons attending the hearing in-person will have an
opportunity to provide testimony. Persons may also listen to the live testimony and proceedings at
the hearing by calling 1-415-655-0001, and then entering code 2632 824 2575. However, persons
will not be able to provide testimony by phone.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in
this matter on WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023, starting at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m.
(local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The
customer hearing will be held at the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 South 1st Avenue,
Sandpoint, ID 83864. Persons attending the hearing in-person will have an opportunity to provide
testimony. Persons may also listen to the live testimony and proceedings at the hearing by calling
1-415-655-0001, and then entering code 2631 407 0012. However, persons will not be able to
provide testimony by phone.
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission amends its previous technical
hearing schedule. The Commission will conduct a technical hearing in this matter on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. (local time).
The technical hearing shall continue as necessary on AUGUST 3, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m.
and ending at 5:00 p.m. (local time). The technical hearing will be held at the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID
83714. A technical hearing is an opportunity for the parties to the case to present witnesses,
testimony, and exhibits. IDAPA 31.01.01.241.04. Persons interested in listening to the testimony
and presentations at the technical hearing may attend the meeting using the information below:

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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings and prehearing conferences 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 working days before the hearing by
contacting the Commission Secretary at:

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IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the full record in this matter is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. These documents are also
available on the Commission’s website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “ELECTRIC” or
“NATURAL GAS” icon, select “Open Cases,” and click one of the case numbers as shown on the
front of this document.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission seeks comments from the public
on the Proposed Settlement. Persons desiring to state a position on the Proposed Settlement may
file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Proposed Settlement.
Persons must file comments by July 26, 2023. 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 home page at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the “Case
Comment Form” and complete the form using one of the case numbers as it appears on the front
of this document. To file by e-mail, the customer must e-mail the comments to the Commission
Secretary and the Company at the e-mail addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable,
then comments may be mailed to the Commission and Company at these addresses:

For the Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

For the Company:

David J. Meyer, Esq.
Vice President and Chief Counsel for
Regulatory & Governmental Affairs
Avista Corporation
P.O. Box 3727
1411 E. Mission Ave.
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
[e-mail]

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Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
Patrick D. Ehrbar
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Avista Utilities
P.O. Box 3727
1411 E. Mission Ave.
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Commission amends the procedural schedule as set
forth above.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that written testimony in support of, or opposition to, the
Proposed Settlement is due on July 12, 2023. The Signing Parties shall have until July 26, 2023,
to file any rebuttal written testimony.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a customer hearing in
Lewiston, Idaho, on TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023, starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 1:00 p.m.
(local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a customer hearing in Coeur
d’Alene, Idaho, on TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. (local
time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a customer hearing in
Sandpoint, Idaho, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023, starting at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00
p.m. (local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall conduct a technical hearing in this
matter on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. (local
time). The technical hearing shall continue as necessary on AUGUST 3, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m.
and ending at 5:00 p.m. (local time). The technical hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that persons desiring to submit public written comments
must do so by July 26, 2023.
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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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 6th day of
July 2023.

__________________________________________
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

__________________________________________
JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

__________________________________________
EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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