20081017Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSIONER SMITH
CO MMISSI 0 NER KEMPTON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
FROM:KRISTINE SASSER
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE:OCTOBER 15, 2008
SUBJECT:IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMISSION'S INQUIRY ABOUT
ENERGY AFFORD ABILITY ISSUES AND WORKSHOPS, CASE NO.
GNR-08-
The Commission initiated this case to examme Issues surrounding energy
affordability. On September 29, 2008, a Notice of Public Workshops was issued. The Notice
did not contain a deadline for intervention. Utilities were directed to take part in the workshops
and all other interested customers and organizations were encouraged to participate. The Notice
set out a schedule and provided an opportunity for public comment. The workshop format was
chosen for this proceeding to allow any and all persons/parties to participate.
On October 3, 2008, the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho
(CAP AI) filed a Petition to Intervene. Its petition states that "CAP AI intends to participate in
this proceeding as a party and introduce testimony and exhibits, cross-examine other witnesses
engage in oral argument, file comments, and otherwise fully participate as a party.
No other party has petitioned to intervene.
COMMISSION DECISION
1. Does the Commission wish to grant CAP AI's petition to intervene?
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Kri me A. Sasser
Deputy Attorney General
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