october 23, 2017 via electronic filing portland …pge/300-303 mike niman, terri peschka, and aaron...

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Portland General Electric Company Legal Department 121 SW Salmon Street • Portland, Oregon 97204 (503) 464-8926 • Facsimile (503) 464-2200

October 23, 2017

Oregon Public Utility Commission Attention: Filing Center P.O. Box 1088 Salem OR 97308-1088

Re: UE 319- PGE's Request for a General Rate Revision

Attention Filing Center:

Douglas C. Tingey Associate General Counsel

Enclosed for electronic filing in UE 319 is Portland General Electric Company's ("PGE") Motion to Admit Pre-filed Testimony and Exhibits, along with the original affidavits of each witness who provided testimony on behalf of PGE in this docket.

These documents are being filed by electronic mail with the Filing Center. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

DCT:lgh Enclosures

Sincerely,

~~ey Associate General Counsel

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF OREGON

In the Matter of

PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Request for a General Rate Revision.

UE319

MOTION TO ADMIT PRE-FILED TESTIMONY AND EXHIBITS

Portland General Electric Company ("PGE") moves that the following pre-filed direct

testimony, supplemental direct testimony, reply testimony, and exhibits be admitted into the

record of this proceeding:

Testimony Witness( es)

PGE/100-101 Jim Piro and Jim Lobdell

PGE/200-209 Alex Tooman and Rebecca Brown

PGE/300-303 Mike Niman, Terri Peschka, and Aaron Rodehorst

PGE/400-403 Anne Mersereau and Jardon Jaramillo

PGE/500-502 Cam Henderson, Behzad Hosseini, and Travis Anderson

PGE/600-604 Jim Lobdell and Alex Tooman

PGE/700-704 Bradley Jenkins and Aaron Rodehorst

PGE/800-804 Bill Nicholson and Larry Bekkedahl

PGE/900-904 Kristin Stathis and Carol Dillin

PGE/1000-1002 Patrick Hager and Christopher Liddle

PGE/1100-1108 Bente Villadsen

PGE/1200-1212 Sarah Dammen and Amber Riter

PGE/1300-1302 Marc Cody and Robert Macfarlane

PGE/1400-1405 Marc Cody and Robert Macfarlane

PGE/1500-1501 Mike Niman, Darrington Outama, and Aaron Rodehorst

PGE/1600-1601 Jim Piro and Jim Lobdell

PGE/1700-1702 Alex Tooman and Rebecca Brown

PGE/1800-1804 Jim Lobdell and Cam Henderson

PGE/1900-1904 Bradley Jenkins and Aaron Rodehorst

PGE/2000-2011 Bill Nicholson and Larry Bekkedahl

Page 1-UE 319 MOTION TO ADMIT PRE-FILED TESTIMONY AND EXHIBITS

PGE/2100-2105 Kristin Stathis PGE/2200-2204 Patrick Hager and Christopher Liddle

PGE/2300-2305 Bente Villadsen

PGE/2400-2416 Sarah Dammen and Amber Riter PGE/2500 Jim Piro and Jim Lobdell

The affidavit of each of the above witnesses, attesting to the truth and accuracy of their

testimony, supplemental testimony, reply testimony and exhibits, is attached.

The affidavit of Mike Niman includes his attestation as PGE's witness regarding the Joint

Testimony in Support of the NVPC Stipulation filed on September 8, 2017 (Joint Testimony in

Support of the NVPC Stipulation/Stipulating Parties/Gibbens-Townsend-Jenks-Mullins

Niman/100-101 ). In addition, the affidavit of Stefan Brown is included herewith as the PGE

witness for the Joint Testimony in Support of Partial Stipulation filed on September 18, 2017

(Joint Testimony in Supp011 of Paitial Stipulation/Stipulating Parties/Gai·dner-Townsend-Jenks

Mullins- Brown/200-202). Motions requesting admission of the stipulating paities' testimony

and exhibits were filed along with the stipulations filed on September 8, 2017, September 18,

2017, and October 9, 2017.

DATED this 23rd day of October, 2017.

Respectfully su!;unitted,

ri!t.:J.,~ SB No. 044366 Associate General Counsel P011land General Electric Company 121 SW Salmon Street, 1 WTC1301 Pottland, Oregon 97204 (503) 464-8351 (phone) (503) 464-2200 (fax) [email protected]

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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

OF OREGON

In the Matter of

PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY's

Request for a General Rate Revision

UE 319

AFFIDAVIT OF JIM PIRO

I, Jim Piro, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is James J. Piro. I am a President and Chief Executive Officer for

Portland General Electric Company ("PGE").

2. I filed testimony and associated exhibits (PGE/100-101, PGE/1600-1601,

PGE/2500) on behalf of PGE in this matter.

3. To the best of my knowledge, my pre-filed testimony and exhibits are true and

accurate. If I were asked the same questions today, my answers would be the same.

SIGNED this I 2..day of SG'PT-EK\3-c--e.. , 2017.

__J~_j .~~ JAMES J. PIRO

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this L?..~ ay of ~h-c.,-C:::::

OFFICIAL STAMP KAREN JEAN LEWIS NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON COMMISSION NO. 932574

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEr.,BER 23, 2018 Notary Public for p{-egon ° My Conunission Expires: £~ e.tc

, 2017.


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF JIM LOBDELL

I, Jim Lobdell, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Jim Lobdell. I am Senior Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial

Officer, and Treasurer of Portland General Electric Company ("PGE").


PGE/1600-1601, PGE/1800-1804, PGE/2500) on behalf of PGE in this matter.



SIGNED this 13 day of Vep-r~IA/?,~v(_ , 2017. - ,

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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this J3_ day of ~,Mk.v::= , 2017.

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OFFICIAL STAMP KAREN JEAN LEWIS NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON COMMISSION NO. 932574

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Nofuypublic fo{Oregon (/ My C01m11ission Expires: ~kk?cv- 23 z.-1 I~

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OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF ALEX TOOMAN

I, Alex Tooman, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Alex Tooman. I am a Project Manager for Portland General

Electric Company ("PGE").


PGE/1700-1702) on behalf of PGE in this matter.



SIGNED this Jj_ day of 2£P1'c M(')&fc. , 2017.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this Lf';ray ofi.. ~ \C , 2017.

OFFICIAL STAMP HELEN ANNE PARKER NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON COMMISSION NO. 950669

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 15, 2020

Nota ·y Public for Oregon My Commission Expires: C).5 .... /5~~


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF REBECCA BROWN

I, Rebecca Brown, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Rebecca Brown. I am a Senior Analyst for Portland General


2. I filed testimony and associated exhibits (PGE/200-209, PGE/1700-1702) on

behalf of PGE in this matter.



SIGNED this \J +-~ ay of _ S~..e..-p~v~e=!M.=~~e~v_, 2017.

RE~ECCA BROWN

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this/J-~ y of \.5~2017.




OF OREGON

UE319

In the Matter of


AFFIDAVIT OF TERRI PESCHKA


I, Terri Peschka, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Terri Peschka. I am a Power Operations Manager for Pmiland

General Electric Company ("PGE").

2. I filed testimony and associated exhibits (PGE/300-303) on behalf of PGE in this

matter.



SIGNEDthis8+taayof \~,2017.

_J_= , u TERRI PESCHKA

~~ SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this !&day oi()epkrrke , 2017.




OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF AARON RODEHORST

I, Aaron Rodehorst, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Aaron Rodehorst. I am a Senior Analyst for Po1iland General


2. I filed testimony and associated exhibits (PGE/300-303 , PGE/700-704,

PGE/1500-1501 , PGE/1900-1904) on behalf of PGE in this matter.



SIGNED this //day of ,_~~h(_ , 2017.

AARON RODEHORST

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me thisLL.l;;;;y or (;ie-pk rtl:f<, 2017.



Not ry Public for Oregon My Commission Expires: ~...,,c__--+--°"-,e__=----==---


OF OREGON

UE319

In the Matter of


AFFIDAVIT OF ANNE MERSEREAU


I, Anne Mersereau, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Anne Mersereau. I am Vice President, Human Resources,

Diversity & Inclusion for P01iland General Electric Company ("PGE").


matter.


accurate. Ifl were asked the same questions today, my answers would be the same .

. '\:_) C SIGNED this \3 day of J .€_f ~ ~ , 2017.

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~ SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this J3 day of J~~ , 2017.

OFFICIAL STAMP KAREN JEAN LEWIS NOTAAY PUBUC-OREGON COMMISSION NO. 93257 4

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 23, 2018


OF OREGON

UE319

In the Matter of


AFFIDAVIT OF JARDON JARAMILLO


I, Jardon Jaramillo, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Jardon Jaramillo. I am the Director of Compensation and Benefits

for P01iland General Electric Company ("PGE").


matter.



SIGNED this II day of )cfl(,t..A.,Y/l , 2017.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ll~ y of (Sep\<ts\bze 2017.

OFFICIAL STAMP HELEN ANNE PARKER NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON COMMISSION NO, 950669

MY COMMISSION EXPIR ES MAY 15, 2020

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Cl{oDinADI\k) ~ Notay Public for Oregon My Commission Expires: 05- /5~


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF CAM HENDERSON

I, Cam Henderson, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Cam Henderson. I am Vice President, Information Technology

for Portland General Electric Company ("PGE").




accurate. lfl were asked the same questions today, my answers would be the same.

SIGNED this 12-~ay of ~J,?-1:~-...... L.r , 2017.

CAM HENDERSON

.J/L SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this l'2.. day of r'2f~lo~v: , 2017.

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OFFICIAL STAMP KAREN JEAN LEWIS NOTAAY PUBLIC-OREGON COMMISSION NO. 93257 4

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Notary Public for regon v My Commission Expires: J~!o.e,y


OF OREGON

UE319

In the Matter of



AFFIDAVIT OF BEHZAD HOSSEINI

I, Behzad Hosseini, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Behzad Hosseini. I am Director of the Office of CIO for Portland

General Electric Company ("POE").

2. I filed testimony and associated exhibits (PGE/500-502) on behalf of POE in this

matter.



SIGNED this L2._ day of ~,? f~rl\/6 J , 2017. ,

I ')~ . SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me thi~_ day of'-'.)ep\t~ 2017.

OFFICIAL STAMP HELEN ANNE PARKER NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON

....... l COMMISSION NO. 950669 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 15, 2020

ot~ y Public for Oregon My Commission Expires: ()5 ~ [ 5--J Q'.2()


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF BRADLEY JENKINS

I, Bradley Jenkins, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Bradley Jenkins. I am Vice President, Power Supply Generation






SIGNED this /~ day of 0e;'t(mh?t , 2017.

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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this I 2 day of ~~b«: , 2017.

OFFICIAL STAMP KAREN JEAN LEWIS NOTARY PUBLIC.OREGON COMMISSION NO. 93257 4

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Notary Public for ·egon i.7

My Conunission Expires: S~b e,,... 2.j 2. f) '~ I


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF BILL NICHOLSON

I, Bill Nicholson, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Bill Nicholson. I am Vice President, Customer Service,

Transmission and Distribution for Pmiland General Electric Company ("PGE").





-K... SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this a_ day of ~~h9,.v- , 2017.

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OFFICIAL STAMP KAREN JEAN LEWIS NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON COMMISSION NO. 93257 4

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Notary Public~ Oregon "' My Commission Expires: ~~kev: 2,.J

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OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF LARRY BEKKEDAHL

I, Lany Bekkedahl, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is LaITy Bekkedahl. I am Vice President of Transmission and

Distribution for Portland General Electric Company ("PGE").





SIGNED this f'"l. day of 5~€» <i_LL , 2017.

-1-L SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this I '2.. day of /4J ~~6 e y- , 2017.

I

OFFICIAL. STAMP KAREN JEAN LEWIS NOTAAYPUBUC-OREGON COMMISSION NO. 93257-4

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Notary Public for~ gon My Commission Expires: ~lor 2.; 2 01?

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OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF KRISTIN STATHIS

I, Kristin Stathis, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Kristin Stathis. I am Vice President, Customer Service Operations





accurate. Ifl were asked the same questions today, my answers would be the same.

SIGNEDthis ~ dayof ~ ,2017.

KRISTIN STATHIS

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this /2 day off ~b.su,r , 2017.

OFFICIAL STAMP KAREN JEAN LEWIS NOTARY PUBLIC.OREGON COMMISSION NO. 93257 4

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

NotiiryPublic fo1°\Q)regon V My Conm1ission Expires: J'#.ev


OF OREGON

UE319

In the Matter of


AFFIDAVIT OF CAROL DILLIN


I, Carol Dillin, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Carol Dillin. I am Vice President, Customer Strategies and

Business Development for Pmiland General Electric Company ("PGE").


matter.


accurate. Ifl were asked the same questions today, my answers would be the same.

SIGNED this /Z, day of ¥ -m..bev- ,2017.

CAROL DILLIN

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this _fl_ day of -S,Jc-ho.v::- , 2017.

OFFICIAL STAM!' KAREN JEAN LEWIS NOTAAY PUBLIC-OREGON COMMISSION NO. 93257 •

MY COMMISSION EXPIIIES SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Notary Public fo~ 0

My Commission Expires: f"'=f/-e+~ 2..3,, 2. e. Ii


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF PATRICK HAGER

I, Patrick Hager, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Patrick Hager. I am a Regulatory Affairs Manager for P01iland






, 2017.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this~ y of \5~~ 017.



~fjg~ CUR& My Commission Expires: <::f? -)5 ~


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF CHRISTOPHER LIDDLE

I, Chris Liddle, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Christopher Liddle. I am the Assistant Treasurer and Manager of

Corporate Finance and Investor Relations for Pmiland General Electric Company ("PGE").





SIGNED this ! I~ day of S'e,?f-e,...,_ ~e.--r-- , 2017.

~ CHRISTOPHER LIDDLE

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this / /~ y of 0q?'kCT'(J{Y-, 2017.



~~eoo:?~ NotfryPubliZ for Oregon My Commission Expires: 0 5· / 5-~


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF BENTE VILLADSEN

I, Bente Villadsen, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Bente Villadsen. I am a Principal for the Brattle Group and I am

testifying on behalf of Portland General Electric Company ("PGE").





SIGNEDthis /2.dayof Sep/e~/;ev , 2017. ,

BENTE VILLADSEN

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to b ---- ---, 2017.

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OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF SARAH DAMMEN

I, Sarah Dammen, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Sarah Dammen. I am the Manager of Financial Forecasting and

Economic Analysis for Portland General Electric Company ("PGE").





SIGNED this\ 1.. day of &,pteM-\pex- , 2017.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this~ o~f, 2017.



No ry Public for Oregon My Commission Expires: OD-f 5-~~~


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF AMBER RITER

I, Amber Riter, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Amber Riter. I am an Economist and the Lead Load Forecast

Analyst for Portland General Electric Company ("PGE").


I




SIGNEDthis \l~ ayof ~ , 2017.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this Jj_~ y o(~~C, 2017.


MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 15, 2020 Not Public for Oregon My Commission Expires: ()o~ L5~~


OF OREGON

In the Matter of

PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRJC COMPANY's


UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF MARC CODY

I, Marc Cody, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Marc Cody. I am a Senior Analyst, Pricing and Tariffs for




3. To the best ofmy knowledge, my pre-filed testimony and exhibits are true and


SIGNED this _lL day of S~ pjc h) )o er , 2017.

SUBSCRJBED AND SWORN to before me this/ ftday of(~, 2017.



~ RmJaAfi\ NoyPublicfor Oregon ,. ,, My Commission Expires: ~ /.5:;;;).Q;l\J


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF ROBERT MACFARLANE

I, Robe1i Macfarlane, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Robert Macfarlane. I am a Senior Analyst, Pricing and Tariffs for

P01iland General Electric Company ("PGE").





SIGNED thisf2'1ay of :Iep/t/1/kc , 2017.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ~ of ~rci3f_,r,20l 7.


MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 15, 2020 otar Public for Oregon

My Commission Expires: ~ --~---


OF OREGON

In the Matter of

PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY' s


UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF DARRINGTON OUTAMA

I, Darrington Outama, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Danington Outama. I am currently the Director of Financial

Forecasting and Planning for Portland General Electric Company ("PGE") and until April 1,

2016, I was the Manager of Origination and Structuring for PGE.

2. I filed testimony and associated exhibits (PGE/1500-1501) on behalf of PGE in

this matter.



SIGNEDthis lJ_ dayof ~ ,;;,, f~t ,.k ,2017.

<:)O

~ij[TJ') :7 L :;;~ rl:,t1/:fG~- -DARRINGTON OUTAMA

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this~ y of t5<~L, 2017.


MY CO MMISSION EXPIR ES MAY 15, 2020 Not~ Public for Oregon I My Commission Expires: ()5, 1!::r~


OF OREGON

UE319

In the Matter of



AFFIDAVIT OF MICHAEL NIMAN

I, Michael Niman, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Michael Niman. I am the Manager of Financial Analysis for


2. I filed testimony and associated exhibits (PGE/300-303, PGE/1500-1501, Joint

Testimony in Support ofNVPC Stipulation/100-101) on behalf of PGE in this matter.



,µ._ SIGNED this 12-day of S.1tp.J-~11&6 r , 2017.

MICHAEL NIMAN

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me thiJJ~ of (~017.



Public for Oregon My Commission Expires: \) D ~,s-.;)__~


OF OREGON

In the Matter of



UE319

AFFIDAVIT OF STEFAN BROWN

I, Stefan Brown, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and say:

1. My full name is Stefan Brown. I am a Manager of Regulatory Affairs for Pmtland


2. I filed testimony and associated exhibits (JOINT TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF

PARTIAL STIPULATION/200-202) on behalf of PGE in this 1:11atter.



SIGNEDthis /~ ayof\3~,2017.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ~ y of".5$:tl)er:2017.



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