Rocky Mountain Power’s Gadsby Plant backdrops signage promoting the coming redevelopment of parcels around the plant in the Fairpark neighborhood of Salt Lake City on April 3, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is hosting a technical hearing on Jan. 9 to address Rocky Mountain Power’s application to increase the rates for the electric service it provides to customers.
Technical hearings are held when a utility’s application may be more significant to customers or present complex issues. Parties to a case cross examine witnesses and submit testimony during these hearings, according to a news release from the commission.
Rocky Mountain Power initially applied for commission approval to increase rates for the average residential customer by 17.9%, or about $19.90, in 2025 and an additional 5.3%, or about $6.94, in 2026.
However, Rocky Mountain Power recently filed a proposed settlement in which it agreed to a 16.8% increase to base rates in 2025, with no additional rate increase in 2026. Accounting for a $32.5 million reduction to Rocky Mountain Power’s collection in the Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism, customers would see their rates increase by about 7.4%.
The commission can approve, deny or modify the proposed settlement.
Hearing details
When: 10 a.m. Jan. 9
Where: Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise
Those interested in listening to the testimony and presentations can attend at the commission’s office. Those interested in listening to the hearing can do so by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering meeting number 2861 498 6715 when prompted.
For more information, visit the Idaho Public Utilities Commission website.
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