20220810Application.pdf

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Lori A. Blattner
Director, Regulatory Affairs
Intermountain Gas Company
Enclosure
Mark Chiles
Preston Carter
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August 10,2022
Ms. Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise,lD 83720-0074
RE: Case No. INT-G-22-05
Dear Ms. Noriyuki:
Attached for consideration by this Commission is an electronic submission of Intermountain Gas
Company's Application for Authority to Revise Rate Schedule EEC-RS - Residential Energy
Efficiency Charge with prices proposed to be effective on October 1,2022.
If you should have any questions regarding the attached, please don't hesitate to contact me at (208)
377-601s.
Sincerely
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INTERMOTINTAIN GAS COMPAI\IY
CASE NO.INT-C,.2245
APPLICATION,
E)GrrBITS,
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WORKPAPERS
In the Matter of the Application of INTERMOUNTAIN GAS COMPAhIY
X'or Authority to Revise Rate Schedule EEC-RS - Residential Energr Eftrciency
Charge
Preston N. Carter, ISB No. 8462
Morgan D. Goodin, ISB No. I I184
Givens Pursley LLP
601 W. Bannock St.
Boise,Idaho 83702
Telephone: (208) 388- I 200
Attomeys for Intermountain Gas Company
In the Matter of the Application of
TNTERMOUNTAIN GAS COMPANY
for Authority to Revise Rate Schedule
EEC-RS - Residential Energy Efficiency
BEFORE TI{E IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Case No. INT-G-22-05
APPLICATION
lntermountain Gas Company ("Intermountain" or "Company"), a subsidiary of MDU
Resources Group,lnc. with general offices located at 555 South Cole Road, Boise, ldaho, pursuant
to the Rules of Procedure of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission"), requests an
order l) authorizing a one-time credit of $4,850,000 of the residential defenal balance to residential
customers through lntermountain's Purchased Gas Cost Adjustment ("PGA') filing, and2)
approving a decrease in the Residential Energy Efficiency Charge, Rate Schedule EEC-RS, from
$0.02093 per therm to $0.01564 per therm, effective October 1,2022.
Please address communications regarding this Application to:
Preston N. Carter
Morgan D. Goodin
Givens Pursley LLP
601 W. Bannock St.
Boise,ldaho 83702
[e-mail]
steph an i ew (@ s i v en spurs I ey. com
[e-mail]
and
Lori A. Blaffner
Director - Regulatory Affairs
Intermountain Gas Company
Post Office Box 7608
Boise,lD 83707
Lori.B [e-mail]
ln support ofthis Application, [ntermountain alleges and states as follows.
I.
lntermountain is a gas utility, subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, engaged in the
sale of and disfiibution of natural gas within the State of tdatro under authority of Commission
Certificate No. 219, issued December 2,1955, as amended and supplemented by Order No. 6564,
dated October 3,1962.
Intermountain provides natural gas service to the following ldaho communities and counties
and adjoining areas:
Ada County - Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian, and Sar;
Bannock County - Arimo, Chubbuclq Inkom, Lava Hot Springs, McCammon, and Pocatello;
Bear Lake County - Georgetown, and Montpelier;
Bingham County - Aberdeen, Basalg Blackfoot, Firttr, Fort Hall, Moreland/Riverside, and Shelley;
Blaine County - Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, and Sun Valley;
Bonneville County - Ammon,Idaho Falls, Iona, and Ucon;
Canyon County - Caldwell, Greenleaf, Middleton, Nampa, Parma, and Wildeq
Caribou County - Bancroft, Grace, and Soda Springs;
Cassia County - Burley, Declo, Maltq and Raft River;
Elmore County - Glenns Ferry, Hammett, and Mountain Home;
Fremont County - Parker and St. Anthony;
Gem County - Emmett;
Gooding County - Bliss, Gooding, and Wendell;
Jefferson County - Lewisville, Menan, Rigby, and Ririe;
Jerome County - Jerome;
Lincoln County - Shoshone;
Madison County - Rexburg and Sugar City;
Minidoka County - Heyburn, Paul, and Rupert;
Owyhee County - Bruneau, Marsing, and Homedale;
Payette County - Fruitland, New Plymouth, and Payeffe;
Power County - American Falls;
Twin Falls County - Buhl, Filer, Hansen, Kimberly, Murtaugh, and Twin Falls;
Washington County - Weiser.
lntermountain's properties in these locations consist of transmission pipelines, liquefied
nafural gas storage facilities, compressor stations, distibution mains, services, meters and
regulators, and general plant and equipment.
II.
In Order No . 34454, Case No. INT-G- l 9-05, the Commission authorized the Company's
current Residential Energy Efficiency Charge C'EEC-RS") of $0.02093 on Rate Schedule EEC -
RS. The EEC-RS allows the Company to fund its Residential Energy Efficiency Program ("EE-RS
Program'). The current EEC-RS was based on a budget of $3,944,642 of total annual program
expenditures that included direct rebate expenses, personnel expenses, program delivery, and ramp-
up expenses. Additionally, the Company included the under-collected balance of $1,097,907 that
had built up through June 2019. These two amounts combined resulted in an estimated annual EE-
RS Program funding amount of $5,042,549.
IIr.
As of June 30,2022,the Company had an over-collected EEC-RS Program balance of
$4,893,882 as shown on ExhibitNo. l, Page 2,Line 10, Column (b). The over-collected balance
has two primary causes: l) therm sales were higher than the forecast used to calculate the current
EEC-RS, and 2) the entire, then-current, under-collected balance of $1,097,907 was included in the
determination of the EEC-RS rate ratherthan amortizing the balance overtime. Additionally, the
large revisions to the EE-RS Program that were effective in April 2021 changed the rebates and
rebate amounts upon which the previous forecast was based. To reduce the $4,893,882 over-
collection, the Company proposes a one-time refund of $4,850,00 of the over-collected balance
through the Company's Purchased Gas Cost Adjustnent ('?GA') filing as shown on Exhibit No. l,
Page2, Line 9, Column (c). Intermountain proposes this balance be amortized to residential
customers on a cents per therm basis as further detailed in INT-G-22-04. Exhibit No. I is attached
and incorporated by reference.
IV.
To allow for participation in the program by all interested customers, while more
accurately matching revenues with expenses, the Company proposes to decrease the EEC-RS
from $0.02093 to $0.01564. ExhibitNo. l, Page I shows the derivation of the proposed pertherm
EEC-RS, which is calculated by dividing the Average Annual Forecast Budget to be collected from
residential customers by normalized therm sales for Rate Schedule RS, as determined in the
Company's annual PGA filing.
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The proposed EEC-RS charge is based on estimated average annual program costs for
2023 and2024 of approximately $4,235,685. The estimated annual program costs are shown on
Exhibit No. l, Page 2,Line 7, Column (g). Forecast EE-RS Program expenses are comprised of
Labor, Promotional & Program Delivery, and Rebates paid directly to residential customers.
Labor is forecast to increase by the Company budgeted 5%o over the 2023-2024 time
period. Promotional expenses are also forecast to increase by So/o.Intermountain anticipates
conducting a Conservation Potential Assessment in 2023 to provide inputs to its next Integrated
Resource Plan as well as identifu additional, cost-effective incentives that could be included in
the EE-RS Program. Finally, based on [ntermountain's Evaluation, Measurement & Verification
(*EM&V") schedule, the Company will be conducting an EM&V study for all measures that
were revisedin202l based on two years of data through December 31,2023. This study will
occur in2024. The CPA and EM&V studies are forecast at $250,000 each. The two-year
averages of the Labor and Promotional & Program Delivery expense categories are found on
ExhibitNo. 1, Page2, Lines 4 and 5. These expense categories assume a continued 80/20 split in
administration expense between the residential and commercial programs.
The forecast Rebate expenses are based on the revised rebate offerings and amounts
implemented in the 2021program change and forecasted participation levels impacted by higher
onergy performance requirements. Average forecasted rebate expenditures for 2023 thru2024
are $3.4 million as shown on ExhibitNo. l, Page2, Line 6, Column (g).
The202l Program revision increased incentives on some underperforming, cost-effective
measures and reduced the incentives of other rebates like the new construction measure Whole
Home. To account for improvements in building energy code implemented in 202l,therm
savings attributed to the Whole Home measure were reduced, which resulted in reducing the
incentive from $1,200 per home, to a two-tiered incentive of either $900 or $700 per home. To
eliminate a market barrier to participation, the Company also eliminated the Energy Star
certification from the Whole Home requirement. The Company anticipates eliminating this
barrier will increase the number of builders participating overall, but as the second most
redeemed rebate in the offering historically, the reduced new construction incentive amount will
ultimately reduce rebate expenditures when compared to previous levels. Most builders are
currently only achieving the energy performance targets of the $700 rebate, which is further
reducing rebate expenditures in this category. On a positive note, however, builders that are not
qualifring for the increased targets of the Whole Home rebates are still installing high
performance equipment in many cases. This has helped to drive increased participation in the
fumace, smart thermostat, and water heater categories.
In the 2021program revision, the furnace incentive amount remained the same at $350.
The Department of Energy is expected to set new energy efficiency equipment standards for
fumaces at95o/o AFUE, the same as the minimum efficiency required for the current rebate, but
"if adopted within DOE's proposed timeframe, the new rule will come into effect in2029." 1The
Company anticipates furnace rebate participation will continue to grow and will not be impacted
by federal equipment standards for several years.
Introduction of the smart thermostat rebate and increased incentive amounts for water
heating equipment have already demonstrated upward trends in participation, especially for
smart thermostats. The number of smart thermostat rebates and storage water heater rebates paid
in the first quarter of 2022 have already doubled rebates paid in 2021 . Tankless water heater
rebates have reached202l levels in the second quarter of 2022. While participation rates of these
rebates are projected to grow, they make up a much smaller portion of the total offering so total
rebate expenses are anticipated to grow, but at a slower rate than previously forecast, during the
2023 through2024 time period.
vI.
By implementing the two proposals included in this Application-l) transfening $4.85
million in over-collected EE-RS Program deferral balance to the PGA for refund to residential
customers, and 2) reducing the EEC-RS going forward-the growth of the deferral balance slows
drastically, and, assuming the continued EE-RS Program growth trajectory, will switch to an under-
collection in2025. The ending deferral balances, incorporating the proposed changes, are illustrated
on ExhibitNo. l, Page2, Line 10.
The proposed EEC-RS will decrease annual revenues by approximately $1.4 million. A
typical Residential customer of Intermountain would see a monthly decrease of $0.33 as a result of
the reduction in the EEC-RS charge. The impact to residential customers of the one-time refund of
the over-collected balance through the PGA will be included in the PGA filing (see INT-G-22-04).
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The Company proposes to make the EEC-RS reduction effective October 1,2022to
coincide with the effective date of the price change related to the Company's annual PGA.
Intermountain believes this timing will help provide an accurate picture to customers of what to
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expect on their bills heading into winter.
Intermountain's current Rate Schedules EEC-RS and RS showing proposed changes in
legislative format are attached as ExhibitNo.2.The Company's resulting proposed Rate Schedules
EEC-RS and RS (clean version) are attached as ExhibitNo. 3. ExhibitNos.2 and 3 are
incorporated by reference.
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This Application has been brought to the attention of lntermountain's customers by
including it in the Company's PGA Customer Notice and Press Release sent to daily and weekly
newspapers, and major radio and television stations in Intermountain's seryice area. The Press
Release and CustomerNotice are attached as ExhibitNo.4.
vIIr.
Intermountain requests that this matter be handled under modified procedure pursuant to
Rules 201-204 ofthe Commission's Rules of Procedure. Intermountain stands ready for immediate
consideration of this matter.
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Intermountain respectfully petitions the Idaho Public Utilities Commission as follows:
a. That the Commission approve the one-time ffansfer of $4.85 million in over-collected EE-RS
Program deferral balance to ttre PGA for refund to residential customers;
b. That the Commission issue an order approving a decrease in the Residential Energy Efficiency
Charge, Rate Schedule EEC-RS, from $0.02093 to $0.01564per therm, effective October l,
2022;
c. That this Application be heard and acted upon without hearing undermodified procedure; and,
d. For such other relief as this Commission may determine proper.
DATED: August 10,2022
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS COMPANY GIVENS PURSLEY LLP
By
Lori A. Blattner
Director - Regulatory Affairs
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Preston N. Carter
Attorney for lntermountain Gas Company
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CASE NO.INT-G.2245
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CASE NO.INT.GA245
INTERMOT]NTAIN GAS COMPAI\TY
|PROROSED TARIXI'
(I*girlativeF'omat)
(2 pagcs)
l.P.U.C. Gas Tariff
Rate Schedules
llinfliRevised Tenth Sheet No. 1 (Paoe 1 of 1)
Name lntermountain Gas Companyof Utility
Exhibit No. 2
Case No. INT-G-22-05
lnlermountain Gas Company
Page 1 of2
Rate Schedule RS
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
APPLICABILITY:
Applicable to any customer using natural gas for resfulential purposes.
RATE:
Monthly minimum charge is the CustomerCharge.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONApproved EffectiveOr*y+grmff tugr#Ofg
Per€N{E/lIe
Jan Noriyuki Secretary
($0.01173)
$0.4240s
$0.16443
Customer Charge:
PerThem Charge:
'lncludes the following:
Cost of Gas:
$5.50 per bill
$ffi $0.75s44
1) Temporary purchased gas cost adjustrnent
2) Wbighted average cost of gas
3) Gas transportation cost
Distribution Cost:
EE Charge:
$0.16305
$O€AOO3 $0.0154n
PURCHASED GAS COST ATUUSTMENT:
This tariff is subject to an adjustment for the cost of purchased gas as proMded for in Rate Schedule PGA.
This adjusfnent is incorporabd into the calculation of the Cost of Gas stated on customer bills.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY CHARGE ATUUSTMENT:
This talitr is subject to an adjustnent for cosb related to the Company's Energy Effcbncy progftm as
provided for in Rate Schedule EEC-RS. The Energy Effciency Charge is separately stated on customer bills.
SERVICE CONDITIONS:
All natural gas seMce hereunder is subject to he General Service Provisions of the Company's Tarifi, of
which this rate schedule is a part.
r$ued by: lntermountain Gas GompanyBy:LoriA.Blattner ---Title: Director-RegulatoryAffairs
5i1""6vs' AflgsE|{+€|2e odobE,r 1' 2022
Exhibit No. 2
Case No. INT-G-22-05
lntermountain Gas Company
Page2 ol 2
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COUMISSIONApproved EffectiveUarem1J0e+ A,Prit-+rfef+
P€r€ll{4e{+
Jan Noriyukl Secretary
Rate Schedule EEG-RS
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CHARGE
APPLICABILITY:
Applicable to customers taking service under RaE Schedule RS. The Energy Efficiency Charge is
designed to tund administrative and program delivery cosb incurred by the Company for energy
effciency services provided to customers as outlined in Rate Schedule EE-RS.
MONTHLY RATE:
The Monthly Rate is equal to the applicable Energy Effciency Charge multiplied by the monthly billed
therms.
Schedule
Rate Schedule RS
Enerov Effciencv Charoe
$e,03093 $0.01564
l.P.U.C. Gas Tariff
Rate Schedules
SesenC Revised Third Sheet No. '17 (Page 1 of 1)
Name
of tXility lntermountain Gas Company
tssued by: lntermountain Gas CompanyBy: Lori A. Blattner Title: Director - Regulatory Affairs
Effective: Apfit{ r 3e2+ October 1.2022
EXHIBIT NO.3
CASE NO.INT-C,-2245
INTERMOT]NTAIN GAS COMPANY
PROPOSED TARITT'
(Clean Fomat)
(2 pages)
l.P.U.C. Gas Tariff
Rate Schedules
Tenth Revised Sheet No. 1 (Page 1 of 1)
Name
of Utility lntermountain Gas Gompany
Exhibit No. 3
Case No. INT€-22-05
lntermountain Gas Company
Page 1 ot 2
Rate Schedule RS
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
APPLICABILITY:
Applicable to any customer using natural gas for residential purposes.
RATE:
Monthly minimum charge is the Customer Charge.
Customer Charge:
Per Therm Charge:
*!ncludes the following:
Cost of Gas:
$5.50 per bill
$0.75544'
1) Temporary purchased gas cost adjustment
2) Weighted average cost of gas
3) Gas transportation cost
($0.01173)
$0.42405
$0.16443
Distribution Cost:
EE Charge:
$0.16305
$0.01564
PURCHASED GAS COST ADJUSTMENT:
This tariff is subject to an adjustment for the cost of purchased gas as provided for in Rate Schedule PGA.
This adjustment is incorporated into the calculation of the Cost of Gas stated on customer bills.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY CHARGE ADJUSTMENT:
This tariff is subject to an adjustment for costs related to the Company's Energy Efiiciency program as
provided for in Rate Schedule EEC-RS. The Energy Efficiency Charge is separately stated on customer bills.
SERVICE CONDITIONS:
All natural gas service hereunder is subject to the General Service Provisions of the Company's Tariff, of
which this rate schedule is a part.
rssued by: lntermountain Gas Company
By: LoriA. Blaftner Title: Director-RegulatoryAffairs
Efbctive: October 1, 2022
l.P.U.C. Gas Tariff
Rate Schedules
Third Revised heet No. 17 (Page 1 of 1)
Name
of Utility lntermountain Gas Company
Exhibit No. 3
Case No. INT-G22-05
lntemountain Gas Company
Page2ot2
Rate Schedule EEC-RS
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CHARGE
APPLICABILITY:
Applicable to customerc taking service under Rate Schedule RS. The Energy Efficiency Charge is
designed to fund administrative and program delivery costs incuned by the Company for energy
efficiency services provided to customers as outlined in Rate Schedule EE-RS.
MONTHLY RATE:
The Monthly Rate is equal to the applicable Energy Efficiency Charge multiplied by the monthly billed
therms.
Schedule
Rate Schedule RS
Enerov Efficiencv Charoe
$0.0154+
lssued uy: lntermountain Gas CompanyBy: LoriA. Blattner Title: Director- Regulatory Affairs
Effective: October'1, 2022
EIffiIBIT NO.4
I\TEWS RE.LEASE
8nd
CUSTOMF,RNOTICE
CASE NO.INf-G-22-Gi
INTERMOI'NTAIN GAS COMPAI\TY
(3 pageo)
NEWS RELEASE
A INTERMOUNTAIN
GAs COMPANY
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Intermountain Gas Company files decrease in prices as part of PGA and EEC filings
BOISE, lD - August 10, 2022 - Intermountain Gas Company filed its annual purchased gas cost adjustment
(PGA) application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to decrease its prices by an average of 2.2%o or
approximately $7.7 million. The PGA application is filed each year to ensure the costs Intermountain incurs on
behalf of its customers are reflected in its sales prices. Additionally, the company filed an application to reduce
its Residential Energy Efficiency Charge, which would decrease prices to residential customers by an average
of 0.6%o or approximately $1.4 million. If approved, both decreases would be effective Oct.1,2022.
The primary reason for the proposed PGA decrease is a small decrease in estimated gas commodity costs for the
upcoming year when compared to Intermountain's recently approved interim PGA as well as a refund of over-
collected residential energy efficiency funds. If approved, a typical residential customer would see a monthly
decrease of $1.36, or 2.5%o based on average weather and usage. Commercial customers, on average, would see
a decrease of $4.32, or l.\oh, per month.
The decrease in the residential EEC is due primarily to energy efficiency program changes and greater than
forecast sales which resulted in an over-collection of funds. Intermountain is proposing a one-time refund of the
current balance along with a reduction in the charge going forward. If approved, a typical residential customer
would see an additional decrease of $0.33 per month, or 0.6Yo. When combined with the PGA decrease, an
average residential customer can expect a total decrease of $ I .69, or 3 .ZYo, per month based on average weather
and usage. Intermountain's earnings will not change as a result of either of the proposed changes in prices and
revenues.
o'The natural gas market remains volatile with hot weather in the US, the economic rebound, and other global
events keeping prices at higher levels than we have seen in many years," said Scott Madison, executive vice
president of business development and gas supply.
Intermountain Gas urges all customers to use energy wisely. For more information about the company's energy
efficiency program and available rebates for installing high efficiency equipment, visit
www.intgas.com/saveenerg.v-. Conservation tips, information on government payment energy assistance and
programs to help consumers level out their energy bills over the year can be found on the company's website
www.intgas.com.
Both requests are proposals and are subject to public review and approval by the PUC. A copy of the
applications are available for review at the commission, its homepage www.puc.idaho.gov, as well as the
company's website www.intsas.com. Written comments regarding the applications may be filed with the
commission. Customers may also subscribe to the commission's RSS feed to review periodic updates via email
Intermountain Gas Company is a natural gos distribution company serving approximately 404,000 residential,
commercial and industrial customers in 76 communities in southern ldaho. Intermountain is a subsidiary of
MDU Resources Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P MidCap 400 ond the S&P High-
Yield Dividend Aristocrats indices, and is Building a Strong America@ by providing essential products and
services through its regulated energt delivery and construction materials and services businesses. For more
information about MDU Resources, see the company's website at w,tly,.mrlu.ctttrt. For more information about
Intermountain, visit u,u,w. i n t ga s. c o m.
Media Contact: Mark Hanson at 701-530-1093 or [e-mail]
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ANBffiNTAN'Customer Notice
lntermountain Gas Company files decrease in prices as part of PGA and EEC filingsIte..tit.H
BOISE |D ! fug*t rc,?fl2z- lntermountain Gas Company filed its annual purchased gas cost adjusrnent (PGA) application widr the
ldaho Public utilities Commission to decrease hs prices by an average of 2.296 or approximately $7.7 million. The PGA application is filed
each yearto ensurc the cocts lntennountain incurs on behalf of its customers are r€flected in its sales prices. Additionally, the company
filed an application to reduce is Residential Energy Effrciency Charge, urtrich would decrease prices to residential customers by an
average of 0.6% or approximately $1.4 million. lf approved, both decreases would be effectiro Oct. 1,n22.
The primary reason for the proposed PGA decrease is a srnall decmase in estimated gas commodity costs for the upcoming year ufien
compamd to lntermountain's recently approved interim PGA as well as a reftrnd of over-collected residential energy efficiency funds.
lf approved, a tycical residenGl customer rvould see a mondrly decrease of $1.36, or 2.5% based on a\rsG{,e weather and usage.
Corrmercial custornerc, oo avemge, would see a decrease o{ $4.32, or 1 .8%, per month.
The decrease in dre psidential EEC is due primarily to energy efliciency prog.a- changes and greater than forecast sales u*rich
resulted in an orrer<ollection of funds. lntermountain is proposing a one-time refund of dre cunent balanc€ along wi*r a reduction in the
charge going fonrrard. lf appoved, a typical residential drstomer would see an addhional decrease of $0.33 per month, or 0.6%. When
combined wi*r the PGA decrease, an average residential customer can expect a total decrease of $1.69, or 3.%, per mondr based
(continued on reverse side)
on average weather and usage. lntermountaint eamings will not change as a resuh of ei*rer of the proposed changes in prices and
ri6\/€nues.
'The natural gas ma*et pmains volatile wifr hot weadrer in the US, dre economic rebound, and odrer global events keeprng
pricea at higher levels than we hane seer in many years," said $ott Madison. execr.rtiw vice gesid€nt of business development
and gas supply.
lntermountain Gas urges all custorners to use energy wisely. For more information about the company's energy efficiency prrogram
and available rebates for installing high efficiency equipnent visit narrrur.intgas.com/saveenergy. Conservation tips, information on
go\Emrnont payment energy assistance and programs to help consumers level out fieir energy bills over the year can be found on the
company's website wwrr.intgas.com.
Bofr requests are proposals and are srbiect to public mview and approval by dre PUC. A copy of dra applications are availaUe for reviar
at dre commission, its homepago r,vww.puc.idaho.gor, as well as the company's website www.intgas.com. Written comrrents regarding
dre applications may be filed with dre commission. Custorners may also subscribe to dre commission's RSS feed to review periodic
updates via email.
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