Idaho PUC approves power purchase agreement between Avista, Ford Hydro

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved a power purchase agreement (PPA) between Avista Utilities and Ford Hydro.

The agreement will allow Avista Utilities to buy power from Ford Hydro. This is essentially an extension of a previous PPA that expired on June 30. This new two-year agreement is effective through June 30, 2026.

While the new PPA is mostly similar to the previous agreement, there are a few key updates. Specifically, it is updated to reflect or clarify language regarding commission mandates related to the 90/110 Rule. In addition, it also updated PPA’s provisions regarding the modifications to the Ford Hydro facility and the necessity of obtaining commission approval for amending the PPA.

The Idaho PUC approved the PPA with the requirement that a compliance filing be submitted to the commission within 30 days of Aug. 5. The compliance filing will address several issues including renewable energy credits and technology type, avoided cost rates, lapsed contract period and other items.

Avista Utilities provides electricity to customers in northern Idaho. It generates 48 percent of its energy from hydro power and 33 percent from natural gas.

Ford Hydro operates a hydroelectric facility near Weippe, Idaho, that is capable of generating up to approximately 1.499 megawatts of energy.

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