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Idaho Power . Idaho Society of Professional Engineers June 22, 2012. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) – “Smart Meters”. Approximately 500,000 meters changed out to Smart Meters Operational Efficiency Quicker response to outages Capable of recording daily usage. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Idaho Power
Idaho Society of Professional Engineers
June 22, 2012
Advanced Metering Infrastructure(AMI) – “Smart Meters”
• Approximately 500,000 meters changed out to Smart Meters
• Operational Efficiency• Quicker response to outages• Capable of recording daily
usage
Langley Gulch Power Plant
The Langley Gulch Power Plant meets our customer needs.
• 300 megawatts of electricity year-round
• Integrates intermittent, alternative wind & solar energy
• Uses two turbines, one with natural gas and the other steam
• Clean, efficient and quiet
Transmission Projects
• Gateway West– Wyoming to SW
Idaho
• Boardman to Hemingway– Boardman, Oregon
to SW Idaho
Electric Vehicles Pilot Program
• Determine Benefits for Idaho Power Fleet
• Evaluate Infrastructure Demands
• Answer Customer Questions About EVs
Electric Vehicles Pilot Program
• Chevy Volt• Nissan Leaf
What is Idaho Power’s Stand on Renewable Energy?
PURPAPublic Utility Regulatory Policies Act
What is PURPA?
Why Is That A Problem?
David and Goliath
The Real StorySystem Load vs Total Wind463 MW Peak for Wind Generation12-30-2011 @ 23:26 MT
Meg
awatt
s (M
W)
Peak Time
4090
740
907.0
1875
4090
7.037
540
907.0
562.
..40
907.0
7540
907.0
9375
4090
7.112
540
907.1
3125
4090
7.15
4090
7.168
7540
907.1
875
4090
7.206
2540
907.2
2540
907.2
4375
4090
7.262
540
907.2
8125
4090
7.340
907.3
1875
4090
7.337
540
907.3
562.
..40
907.3
7540
907.3
9375
4090
7.412
540
907.4
3125
4090
7.45
4090
7.468
7540
907.4
875
4090
7.506
2540
907.5
2540
907.5
4375
4090
7.562
540
907.5
8125
4090
7.640
907.6
1875
4090
7.637
540
907.6
562.
..40
907.6
7540
907.6
9375
4090
7.712
540
907.7
3125
4090
7.75
4090
7.768
7540
907.7
875
4090
7.806
2...
4090
7.825
4090
7.843
7540
907.8
625
4090
7.881
2540
907.9
4090
7.918
7540
907.9
375
4090
7.956
2...
4090
7.975
4090
7.993
75
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What Does That Mean?
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
$850 Million
What Are We Doing About It?
Idaho Power believes the model used for setting prices is the fundamental issue driving these unnecessary costs for our customers.
10 MW
100 kW
The Plan
Our Request:
• Set prices based on VALUE
• Clarify the negotiation process
• Reduce contract terms to five years
• Enable us to use the least-cost resource during periods of low demand
Take Away Points
• Idaho Power is not against Renewable Energy
• Our Mission is to provide reliable, responsible, fair priced energy services, today and tomorrow
• PURPA Pricing is Driving Rates Up – Putting At Risk Our Low Energy Rates
Take Away Points
• We Need Your Support
• Speak up
• Participate in Public Comment Period
• Visit: www.getpluggedin.com
• Visit: www.puc.idaho.gov
Thank You
Questions?
Questions