Idaho PUC Orders

Idaho PUC Staff Production Request to CBTS Technology Solutions

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission Staff has issued a first production request to CBTS Technology Solutions LLC, seeking documents and information related to its application to cancel its certificate of public convenience and necessity and its provision of VoIP services. CBTS Technology Solutions is required to respond by April 10, 2026.

Idaho PUC: Modified Procedure Order for Meadows Water, LLC Rates

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has issued Order No. 36984, setting public comment deadlines for the investigation into Meadows Water, LLC's rates and charges. The notice establishes a modified procedure for the case, allowing for written comments and replies.

Idaho Telecommunications Relay Service Annual Report and Budget Order

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has issued a final order accepting the 2025 Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Annual Report and adopting the 2026 TRS Budget. The order maintains current contribution rates for local exchange carriers and long-distance services.

Idaho PUC Order Updating Idaho Power Cost of Capital Inputs

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has issued an order approving updated cost of capital inputs for Idaho Power Company's Surrogate Avoided Resource Methodology. This update, based on the company's recent general rate case, will affect the calculation of avoided cost rates for qualifying facilities.

Idaho PUC Avoided Cost Model Order

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has issued Order No. 36974, establishing the avoided cost model for March 2026. This order updates the calculation model for avoided costs, impacting how energy companies determine rates for projects like wind power.

Capitol Water Corporation Purchased Power Adjustment Order

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved Capitol Water Corporation's compliance filing to update its Purchased Power Cost Adjustment (PPCA) rate to 4.41%. This adjustment is effective as of February 26, 2026, and aligns with the base rate revenue approved in a prior case.

Raft River Electric Wildfire Mitigation Plan Case: Notice of Parties

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has issued a Notice of Parties for Case No. C11-E-26-01, concerning Raft River Rural Electric Co-op Inc.'s wildfire mitigation plan. This notice identifies the parties involved and outlines procedural rules for testimony, exhibits, and service of discovery.

Idaho PUC Final Order in Avista Corp Complaint

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued a final order denying a petition for clarification regarding a prior decision that dismissed a complaint against Avista Corporation. The Commission reaffirmed its lack of jurisdiction over pole attachment billing disputes between Wired or Wireless, Inc. and Avista.

Southshore 2 Homeowners Association Intervention Granted

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission granted the Southshore 2 Homeowners Association's petition to intervene in Case No. SSW-W-26-01. The order directs all parties to comply with commission rules and serve all future documents on the newly admitted intervenor.

Idaho PUC Final Order on Avista Energy Efficiency Expenses

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has issued a final order approving Avista Corporation's 2024 electric and natural gas energy efficiency expenses. The Commission approved $17,313,338 in electric expenditures and $2,279,811 in natural gas expenditures as prudently incurred. The order also directs Avista to adjust its evaluation method for natural gas furnace measures.