On August 29, 2024, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Idaho Commission) directed Idaho Power Company (Idaho Power) to develop potential modifications to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and approved a Powerex market purchase agreement as prudently incurred. [Read more…]
OPUC Adopts Updated PacifiCorp Avoided Costs that Include Transmission Costs
On July 29, 2024, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (the Commission) issued Order No. 24-248 in Docket No. UM 1729 regarding PacifiCorp’s annual update to their standard avoided cost rates for qualifying facilities selling power under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. [Read more…]
Oregon Commission Acknowledges Idaho Power’s 2023 IRP
At the July 23, 2024 Public Meeting, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (the Commission) adopting Staff’s recommendation to acknowledge Idaho Power’s 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in Docket No. LC 84. The Commission recommended acknowledgment, subject to several action plan items and recommendations. This docket involved several rounds of discovery, comments, and Commission Public Meetings. The Commissioned issued Order No. 24-285 acknowledging the IRP on August 26, 2024. [Read more…]
OPUC Adopts New Rules Related to Resource Adequacy
On May 8, 2024, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (Commission) issued Order No. 24-133 in Docket No. AR 660 adopting rules related to resource adequacy requirements for regulated entities in Oregon. [Read more…]
Oregon Commission Adopts New Standard QF Contract for All Utilities
On March 12, 2024, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (Commission) issued Order No. 24-070 in Docket No. UM 2299 related to standard contracts for small qualifying facilities (QF) 10 MW and under. The Commission adopted one new standard contract for all utilities and directed the utilities to file compliance contracts and contracting schedules. [Read more…]