20210811Public Workshop.pdf

PUBLIC WORKSHOP
Established in 1913. Idaho Code Sections 61, 62, and 63.
The Commission regulates Idaho's investor-owned utilities, ensuring adequate
service and reasonable rates.
The Commission is made up of three commissioners appointed by the Governor.
The Commission makes the decisions in each case.
Commission Staff is made up of Auditors, Consumer Advocates, Engineers &
Technical Analysts.
Commission Staff is a party in all filed cases and provides comments and
recommendations to the Commissioners.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PARTICIPATION
BACKGROUND
Picabo Water System
•First system installed in the early 1900s.
•Storage tank installed in 1917. Original is still used today.
•Company currently serves:
•35 Residential Customers
•4 Commercial Customers
APPLICATION
COMPANY REQUEST:
•Filed March 8, 2021
•Requesting the Commission issue an order
authorizing an increase in Revenue and Rates.
APPLICATION
Why File for a rate Increase?
•Rates have not been adjusted since 2004.
•Upgrades to the system have not been captured or
embedded into current rates.
•A new well is needed for redundancy.
•Resetting rates allows the Company to continue to
offer safe and reliable water.
APPLICATION
Why File for a rate Increase?
•Company investing into the water system.
•Water System needs:
•Secondary well.
•Main line and valves.
•Upkeep of the Storage Tank.
Rate Proposal
Per Month
Current
Rate
Proposed
Rate
%
Increase
Residential –Winter (6 Months)22.00 33.00 50%
Residential –Summer (6 Months)41.00 62.00 51%
Commercial (12 Months)37.00 55.00 49%
Proposed Water Rates
Review Process
What is next?
•Staff review the Application.
•Verify and review the following:
•Expenses.
•Taxes and Fees.
•Depreciation.
Review Process
What is next?
•Revenue Requirement
•The amount the Company needs to meet its expenses,
cover depreciation of plant in service, and fees and
taxes.
•Staff present comments in regard to the application.
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
Customer written comments are due no later than AUGUST 19, 2021
(Reference Case Number PIC-W-21-01)
•Email Address –[e-mail]
•Internet Website Address –www.puc.idaho.gov
•Select -Case Comment Form
•Telephonic Customer Hearing –TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021, AT 7:00 PM
•To participate, Call 1-415-655-0001 (passcode 177 458 0194)
COMMENTS ONLY (QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE ADDRESSED)
ONCE COMMENTS ARE SUBMITTED, THEY BECOME PUBLIC RECORD
WEBSITE HOMEPAGE
CASE COMMENT FORM
EVENT DATE
CASE FILED MARCH 8, 2021
TELEPHONIC PUBLIC WORKSHOP AUGUST 11, 2021 (7:00 PM)
TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING AUGUST 17, 2021 (7:00 PM)
WRITTEN COMMENTS DUE AUGUST 19, 2021
REPLY COMMENTS DUE SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
CASE SCHEDULE
CUSTOMER HEARING
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