Idaho PUC Orders

Micron Granted Intervention in Idaho Power 2032 All-Source RFP Proceeding

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36990 granting Micron Technology's petition to intervene in Case No. IPC-E-26-03 concerning Idaho Power's 2032 All-Source Request for Proposals. The petition was filed March 23, 2026, and no party timely opposed it. The order adds Micron as a party of record subject to Commission Rules 71-75 and 222-223.

Raft River Electric Wildfire Mitigation Plan Approval

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36988 establishing a modified procedure for Raft River Rural Electric Co-op Inc.'s Wildfire Mitigation Plan application under Idaho Code § 61-1801. The Commission is soliciting written public comments through June 4, 2026, with company reply comments due by June 25, 2026. No petitions to intervene were filed.

Clearwater Paper granted intervention in AVISTA energy tariff rider case

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36987 granting Clearwater Paper Corporation's petition to intervene in Avista Corporation's application to increase its Schedule 91 energy efficiency tariff rider. The intervention was granted because no party timely opposed the petition. Clearwater Paper is now an official party of record in Case No. AVU-E-26-01.

IPUC Upholds Intervenor Funding Award to Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36991 reaffirming its award of $7,461.63 in intervenor funding to the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association (IIPA) in Case No. IPC-E-25-27. The Commission declined to modify the previously awarded amount despite IIPA's errata correcting its requested amount from $14,923.25 to $7,635.75. Idaho Power is ordered to remit payment within 28 days.

Energy Efficiency Expenses Approval for Intermountain Gas Company

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Final Order No. 36989 approving Intermountain Gas Company's request for $4,466,551 in 2024 Energy Efficiency expenditures as prudently incurred. The order covers both Residential EE Program expenses ($3,989,432 revenue) and Commercial EE Program expenses ($294,202 revenue), with 77% of expenditures going to customer rebates. Staff was the only party to file comments; no petitions to intervene were submitted.

Competitive Local Exchange Carrier Certificate - Metro Fibernet

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Certificate No. 566 to Metro Fibernet, LLC authorizing the company to provide local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services within Idaho. The certificate was issued pursuant to Order No. 36733 dated August 21, 2025, in Case No. MFN-T-25-01.

Eaton Fiber Idaho CPCN Application Conditional Denial

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36986 conditionally denying Eaton Fiber Idaho, LLC's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide resold and facilities-based local exchange telecommunications services. The Commission found the application deficient under IDAPA 31.01.01.114 and granted the Company 21 days from service date to submit additional documentation for further consideration. No public comments were received.

Avista Electric Line Extension Schedule 51 Rate Adjustment

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36985 regarding Avista Corporation's annual rate adjustment filing for Electric Line Extension Schedule 51 (Case No. AVU-E-26-02). The filing proposes updated costs and allowances for electrical infrastructure including transformers, conduit, and service circuits, with a requested effective date of May 15, 2026. The Commission established a Modified Procedure process allowing written comments on the application.

Capitol Water Corporation Rate Increase - 4.4% Approved

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36980 approving Capitol Water Corporation's compliance filing with tariffs reflecting a 4.4% rate increase. The increase was originally authorized in Order No. 36948 based on an $859,867 revenue requirement. The tariffs became effective February 26, 2026, and were approved as filed on March 30, 2026.

Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program Funding Approval

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36981 approving the Administrator's 2025 Annual Report for the Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program (ITSAP), adopting the 2026 Annual Budget, and continuing the suspension of the $0.03 per access line surcharge for 2026. The program, which provides reduced-cost residential telephone service to income-eligible Idaho households, had 60,110 participants receiving $150,270 in assistance credits in 2025, with participation decreasing approximately 33% year-over-year. The fund balance grew from $633,525.91 to $1,446,175.91.