WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from Idaho Power (EX-27B) Company and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
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