BPA is no longer a partner in the construction phase of the B2H

By Paul Hall on Monday, February 7th, 2022 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories

EASTERN OREGON – BPA(Bonneville Power Administration) has signed a non-binding letter stating that it will no longer be a partner in the construction phase of the B2H.

Idaho Power will pick up BPA’s 24% ownership share bringing their total share to 45%. BPA will take transmission service from Idaho Power. That is the 50,000 foot view.

Southeast Idaho Load Service: B2H with Transfer Service Workshop

BPA signed a non-binding term sheet Jan. 19, 2022 that clarifies and updates BPA’s role in Idaho Power’s and PacifiCorp’s proposed transmission line from Boardman, Oregon, to Hemingway, Idaho. This proposal, referred to as B2H with Transfer Service, would allow BPA to reliably and cost-effectively meet firm power service obligations to southeast Idaho customers by acquiring transmission service on B2H rather than becoming a part owner in the line as previously considered.

BPA released a letter to the region Jan. 19, 2022 detailing the history of the project and how to comment.
https://www.bpa.gov/transmission/CustomerInvolvement/SEIdahoLoadService/Documents/BPA%20Letter%20to%20the%20Region_final.pdf

This public workshop will be on 2/8/2022 from 1p to 3p and will present the Business Case and provide Q & A opportunities.

More information about the Term Sheet is located at:
https://www.bpa.gov/transmission/CustomerInvolvement/SEIdahoLoadService/Pages/default.aspx