Afton Energy, Inc. v. Idaho Power Co.

ON REHEARING

HUNTLEY, Justice.

In our Opinion of January 11, 1984, we held that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has jurisdiction to order Idaho Power to enter into a fixed term, fixed rate contract to purchase energy from Afton. On Petition for Rehearing, Idaho Power has asked the Court to determine the appropriate standard of review to be utilized by the Commission and this Court in cases where, as here, the utility does not voluntarily contract with a CSPP but is compelled to contract by the Commission or the mandates of PURPA.

This Court has held that tariff rates are subject to the…