Idaho Public Utilities Commission hearing set for Rocky Mountain Power’s request to raise rates

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.