Customers hearings scheduled on Idaho Power application to change rates
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will hold customer hearings in Twin Falls and Boise to take testimony on an application from Idaho Power to increase the rates and charges for electric service to customers.
If a proposed settlement is approved by the commission, the utility would be allowed to increase overall retail revenue by $54.7 million annually. In its initial application, the utility asked for a retail revenue increase of $111.3 million.
The average residential customer using 950 kilowatt hours per month would see their monthly bill increase by about $4.44 if the commission approves the settlement. In addition, the fixed service charge for residential customers would increase from $5 to $10 in 2024 and from $10 to $15 in 2025.
The customer hearing in Twin Falls will be held Monday, Nov. 27, at the American Legion Post 7 Building, 447 Seastrom Street, Twin Falls, ID, 83301. It will begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. or after all testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. In-person attendance is required to submit testimony. Those interested in listening to the hearing can call 1-415-655-0001, and enter meeting number 2630 429 5831 when prompted. Testimony will not be taken over the phone.
The hearing in Boise will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID, 83714. It will begin at 3:00 p.m. and conclude at 6:00 p.m. or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. In-person attendance is required to submit testimony. Those interested in listening to the hearing can call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2634 629 2666 when prompted. Testimony will not be taken over the phone.
The commission is accepting written comments on the proposed settlement until Nov. 28, 2023. Comments are required to be filed through the commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access is not available. To comment electronically, please visit the commission’s homepage at puc.idaho.gov and click on the “Case Comment Form” link on the upper left side of the page. Please use case number IPC-E-23-11 when filling out the form. To file by e-mail, the customer is required to submit comments to the commission secretary and Idaho Power at the e-mail addresses listed below. If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission and the company at these addresses:
For the Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
secretary@puc.idaho.gov
Street address for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Idaho Power:
Lisa D. Nordstrom
Donovan E. Walker
Megan Goicoechea Allen
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
lnordstrom@idahopower.com
dwalker@idahopower.com
mgoicoecheaallen@idahopower.com
dockets@idahopower.com
Timothy Tatum
Connie Aschenbrenner
Matt Larkin
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
ttatum@idahopower.com
caschenbrenner@idahopower.com
mlarkin@idahopower.com
Additional information on Idaho Power’s application is available HERE.
