The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has set an Oct. 8 deadline for interested parties to file as intervenors in two cases that will determine whether expenses Avista Utilities incurred for its 2024 electric and natural gas energy efficiency programs were prudently incurred.
The programs are designed to help the utility’s Idaho customers conserve energy. They include rebates for installing energy-efficient products, such as Energy Star-certified windows, and educational outreach to help customers reduce energy use and costs. The programs are funded by an energy efficiency rider charge on customer bills.
Avista is asking the commission to designate $17,276,972 in electric energy efficiency program expenses as prudently incurred. The expenses were incurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024. The utility also is asking the commission to designate $2,279,817 in natural gas energy efficiency program expenses as prudently incurred. Those expenses also were incurred during the same time period.
Intervenors in a case are allowed to participate in the proceedings for applications filed with the commission.
To request intervenor status, email [email protected]. If computer access is not available, a request can be mailed to the Commission Secretary at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074.
For express mail, send to 11331 West Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714.
Additional information on Avista’s applications is available at puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7617 and puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7618.