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DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:SCOTT WOODBURY
DA TE:SEPTEMBER 21 , 2005
SUBJECT:CASE NO. PAC-05-10 (PacifiCorp)
DSM PROGRAM CHANGES AND ADDITIONS
DSM COST RECOVERY
On September 6 2005 , PacifiCorp dba Utah Power & Light Company (PacifiCorp)
filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission requesting approval and
authorization of a new DSM cost recovery mechanism, deferred accounting and enhanced energy
efficiency programs for its commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential customers in the
State of Idaho. While PacifiCorp requests a January 1 , 2006 effective date for a cost recovery
mechanism Schedule 191 , the Company asks that the deferred accounting and programs
requested become effective November 15, 2005 or coincident with the service date of the
Commission s Order approving the Application, whichever is later.
The Company asks for a 1.5% DSM tariff rider to begin appearing on bills January 1
2006, which is estimated to collect $1.8 million annually. (A vista currently collects 1.250/0 and
Idaho Power 1.5% but with caps.) Reciprocal carrying charges are proposed at the AFUDC rate.
The Application proposes an annual review of the sufficiency of the rider s collection rate.
Customer notification of the proposal was to have begun with bills starting the week of
September 5 and continuing for approximately 30 days.
The Application states that all customer classes will have an opportunity to
participate in programs. The new programs are: irrigation efficiency to complement the existing
irrigation load control program FinAnswer Express for commercial and industrial lighting,
motors, etc., and residential refrigerator recycling. Existing program changes are:
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revamping/increasing Low Income Weatherization, and discontinuing loans to business
customers in Energy FinAnswer and instead paying incentives for energy and demand savings.
The proposed enhanced energy efficiency programs offer a combination of information and cash
incentives to help customers install energy efficient equipment or make permanent operational
changes to reduce energy consumption and save money.
COMMISSION DECISION
The Commission Staff recommends that PacifiCorp s Application in Case No. P AC-
05-10 be processed pursuant to Modified Procedure, i., by written submission rather than by
hearing. Reference Commission Rules of Procedure, ID AP A 31. 01. 01.201- 204. Staff also
proposes to hold public workshops in the Company s service area (Rigby and Preston) to explain
the program offerings and to answer customer questions. Does the Commission agree with
Staff s recommended procedure?
Scott D. Woodbury
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