20070426BCA Comment.pdf

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April 25 , 2007
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
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Attention:President Paul Kjellander
Commissioner Mack Redford
Commissioner Marsha Smith
Dear Commissioners:
On behalf of the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho (BCASWI) we wanted
to contact you concerning IPUC Case Numbers IPC-06-, and UWI-w-07-, dealing with
the agreements between Avimor, LLC and Idaho Power, and between Avimor, LLC and United
Water. The BCASWI is concerned with the recommendation of IPUC staff in reference to these
cases.
Our interest in these cases is not dealing with the specifics of the case, but rather the overall
precedence that these cases could set forth. We understand the role of development covering the
initial costs associated with growth, but are concerned that the recommendations set forth by
IPUC staff create an inequitable burden upon new development than on other customers. This
inequality is something that could easily be abused and turn into a slippery slope fallacy causing
severe effects on all future growth.
Again, it is our concern that the IPUC staff recommendations would result in a precedence of
inequality toward future growth.
If you have any questions you can call me, or our Governmental Affairs Director, Joe Kunz at
377-3550.
Sincerely,
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Dennis Schaffner, President
Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho