20250411Comments_78.pdf

The following complaint was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Steven Payton
Submission Time:Apr 92025 7:42PM
Email: srpayton1 @yahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:2769 North Wendell Road
Wendell, ID 83355
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Contacted Utility:Yes
Comment: "I have a major concern regarding how idaho power is raising rates, and practically
eliminating our solar generation credit.Since the last change they have cut our credit in half and
now looking for another cut that will increase our bill another 34%. Idaho solar customers are being
robbed and we really would appreciate the IPUC to step up and help us out. My solar payment is
$321 a month for a large 18kw system and my last idaho power solar credit was just$45.And now
they want to hit us again further reducing our credit. Please help us out. "
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From: Fredrick Birt([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 5:25 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I would like to explore solar. I also want my child to experience a world that isn't burning up and
that he can breathe in. I think, as energy providers,you know what will help make this happen.Your
job, besides providing power to millions of customers, is to also embrace and make affordable
clean energy sources. Kowtowing to big business is not a way to do this. I urge you strongly to
maintain the going rates for those who put solar back into the grid, and, moreover,to assist other
customers in doing so. Our future is at stake, and that includes you.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
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Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Fredrick Birt
4619 W. Morris Hill Rd
Boise, ID 83706
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From: Dave Molinelli ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 5:41 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar is a clean and efficient source of power for the growing demands of our state and nation.
Every house should have rooftop solar!
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
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Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dave Molinelli
465 E Howard Ave
Driggs, ID 83422
dlmolinelliPgmail.com
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From:Zach Kline ([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 5:45 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
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Sincerely,
Zach Kline
4328 North Draft Place
Boise, ID 83713
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From:Allison Boldridge([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 6:13 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
With increasing electricity usage from data centers, rooftop solar can help supply needed energy
year round. Home owners and businesses should be incentivized to use solar energy for their own
use as well as putting energy back into the grid.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thankyou.
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Sincerely,
Allison Boldridge
5218 N Edenburgh Way
Boise, ID 83714
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From: Cathy Anderson ([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 6:17 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
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Sincerely,
Cathy Anderson
14580 Midway Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
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From: Kelly Dickson (photochef1 @me.com)Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 6:25 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
This is blatant abuse of a monopoly power.They know they can do whatever they want because
there?s nothing to stop them since the legislature is on their side and it?s ridiculous that they are
trying to do. It doesn?t matter if wholesale energy is sold at a different rate than consumer energy
because the final product has so many attached fees. It?s unfair and it should be unconstitutional.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
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Sincerely,
Kelly Dickson
5040 S. Cree Way
Boise, ID 83709
photochef1 @me.com
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From: Laurence Sutton ([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 6:39 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We just installed a system with solar panels and a battery on our Boise home in February this year.
At least part of our decision to do so was based on cost and compensation calculations given the
CURRENT cost structure. I don?t see how it makes any sense now for Idaho Power to drastically cut
the rate at which they compensate system owners like me, other than their desire to increase
corporate profits. I?d really like to see the Idaho Public Utility Commission represent the PUBLIC
and not simply rubber stamp the desires of companies.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
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Thank you.
Sincerely,
Laurence Sutton
5355 N.Troon Pl.
Boise, ID 83713
larrysutton2080bgmaiLcom
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From: Rebecca Honsinger([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 7:01 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
8

Sincerely,
Rebecca Honsinger
5797 Millwright Ave
Garden City, ID 83714
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From: Gene McGill([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 7:16 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please do not approve the rate changes for solar energy proposed by Idaho Power. The changes are
inherently unfair to home owners who have all ready purchased their solar systems. The rate
structure advocated by Idaho Power fails to recognize the full benefits from reduce carbon
emissions that solar power provides. Instead Idaho Power should propose rate structures that
require business and housing developments to pay for added electrical infrastructure
requirements.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
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Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gene McGill
2430 W Cherry
Boise, ID 83705
geneemcgillsa_gmail.com
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From:Vicky Lutrell([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 7:39 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
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Sincerely,
Vicky Lutrell
7250 W Poplar St
Boise, ID 83704
Vllutrell@gmaiLcom
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From: Molly Thorn (mollymoonthorn@gmaiLcom)Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 7:43 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As the population in Idaho continues to grow, it is important we have enough electricity.Although
our hydro and wind provide a large amount of power,we should continue to invest and incentivise
the installation and maintenance of solar power.The best way to do this is via roof top installations.
People who install solar and are hooked to the grid are a great energy resource and should be
appropriately compensated.Thankyou!
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
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Sincerely,
Molly Thorn
9290 Henley Street
Victor, ID 83455
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From:Jaishankar Kasthuri ([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 8:38 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
This 8 to 1 imbalance in what Idaho Power charges for power and what it compensates solar
producers is extremely unfair to the people of Idaho. Please regulate Idaho Power to be more fair.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
12

Sincerely,
Jaishankar Kasthuri
3767 S Harris Ranch Ave
Boise, ID 83716
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From: Susan Chaloupka ([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 8:45 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
13

Sincerely,
Susan Chaloupka
1117 North 19th St
Boise, ID 83702
skchaloupka0byahoo.com
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From: Marc Bowman ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 9:07 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
14

Sincerely,
Marc Bowman
18083 N Highfield Way
Boise, ID 83714
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From: Deborah Mahler([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 9:34 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Come on now...do the right thing for the people of Idaho! Make it feasible for them to have solar
installed and good rate pay backs.
This is important for our climate, our ch
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
15

Sincerely,
Deborah Mahler
3567 N.Ambergina Lane
Boise , ID 83703
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From: KATHY MOTSINGER([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 10:13 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
16

Sincerely,
KATHY MOTSINGER
7022 W San Fernando Cir
Boise, ID 83704
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From:Jeff Pickett([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday,April 10, 2025 11:12 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho Power should not be able to compensate me for generating solar energy exclusively at the
wholesale price, but charge me a flat rate regardless of the time I consume.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
17

Sincerely,
Jeff Pickett
2818 N 31 ST ST
BOISE, ID 83703
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Burton Smith
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 9:05PM
Email: brsmithintf(cbyahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:2651 E 4000 N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Powere
Case ID:
Comment: "Dear Commission Members,
Once again I have to comment on another misguided and unfair proposal submitted to you by Idaho
Power.The proposal concerns Idaho Power's desire to cut compensation to customers that have
solar panels on their rooftops, specifically those that have been installed since 2020 and continue
with future installations.As in past proposals that have been submitted and ruled on by this body,
Idaho Power is only concerned with their bottom line line, not fairness, not the environment, not
climate change, and certainly not for the good of the whole.That is where you come in;you need to
reject this proposal by Idaho Power as your job is to make decisions that are to the benefit of the
whole, not just a private company. I have solar panels on my rooftop and am in the legacy category
(thank you). Idaho power willingly signed contracts with energy companies that generate electricity
from solar such as near Jackpot and other locations in the state.Those solar fields are great but
they come with a cost, destruction of habitat. Let's use the footprints we as humans have already
created with our homes. Let's promote rooftop solar rather than disincentivize it. Electricity
generated from rooftop solar is no different than electricity generated in a solar field. So, let's have
incentives for more rooftop solar! Please, I urge you to reject Idaho Power's proposal that will do
further damage directly to Idaho's solar industry and indirectly to our climate. Buying power from
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the rooftop customers for 1 cent then selling it for 8 cents in my view is not fair by any way you look
at it.Vote NO for Idaho Power's latest rooftop killer proposal.Thank you, Burton Smith"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Daria Pori
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 5:12PM
Email: dariap(@q.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:2418 E Roanoke Dr.
Boise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I urge you to deny Idaho Power's request to significantly decrease the compensation
rooftop solar owners receive for the excess electricity they send to the grid.
The recent proposal by Idaho Power to significantly decrease compensation to homeowners for
their for solar power exports to the power grid is appalling.This is yet another assault on our rights
as Idahoans to generate our own electricity and contribute to the greater good by generating power
close to where it is used.
Homeowners who believe that solar power is a viable contribution to energy generation are being
punished for their belief in alternatives to the traditional methods of power generation.
Solar power is important to me and my family for many reasons.We are fortunate to live in one of
the sunniest parts of the country and it seems absurd not to tap into such a readily available source
of clean energy.We are strong believers in supporting small, local businesses that create good jobs
for Idahoans and this is an excellent way to accomplish this goal.
Solar power generation has the potential to help reduce grid demand during power usage spikes,
such as those which occur on our very hot summer days. Homeowner solar power generation
seems like a solution that helps everyone in the long run and I am willing to accept the costs that I
incurred in purchasing solar panels to achieve this end.
What I am not willing to accept is the stunningly excessive drop in compensation for the power that
am generating to less than 1 cent per kilowatt-hour(kWh)from October to May from the previous
decade long standard rate of 8.8 cents per kWh.
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Again, I urge you to deny Idaho Power's request to significantly decrease the compensation rooftop
solar owners receive for the excess electricity they send to the grid:'
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Name:Alex Iddins
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 5:30PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address:46 S Ravine way
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "We first installed solar in August of 2022 and my power bill dropped to$10-20. It was
great. Now everyyear they keep increasing how much credit we get back for generating power.They
sent out fliers saying how great it is that we have solar and that it's so helpful to saving them money,
but they're going to lower the ECR every year. In 2 years it's gone from 8 cents to their request 2
cents. My bill has gone from$20 to$80 dollars a month and they've completely negated the
benefits of having solar installed.
Please do not approve their greedy rate change!
Thankyou
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Name: Brady Parker
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 6:19PM
Email: Brady.pari([e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address: 1053 E Whitetail st
Kuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The PUC has already proven that they protect the interest of the Idaho Power which is a
True Monopoly since they are a publicly traded for-profit company that has no competition.The
approval to move to a net-billing system already proved that you do not have the people of Idaho's
best interest in mind. Instead you chose to protect the profits of a monopoly.This new request to
reduce the ERC is no surprise as Idaho power was always going to continue pushing for solar
owners to have less and less value from their systems. Every PUC member who voted to approve
net billing should be absolutely ASHAMED that you screwed over thousands of solar owners in the
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state of Idaho.The people who elected you and whose interests you were supposed to protect.And
approving this request would further prove that point. DENY this request"
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Name: David Lentz
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 7:49PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1715 N 11th St
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed reduction in Export Credit
Rate (ECR).As an Idaho resident and residential solar owner, I am deeply concerned about the
potential negative consequences of this decision.
The proposed ECR reduction will have several detrimental impacts:
Disincentivize Solar Adoption: Reducing the financial compensation for excess energy exported to
the grid significantly diminishes the return on investment for solar panel systems.This will
discourage Idaho residents from adopting clean, renewable energy sources, hindering our state's
progress towards a sustainable energy future.
Harm Existing Solar Customers: Many Idahoans, like myself, have invested in solar energy systems
based on the understanding of the current ECR structure. Drastically reducing these rates
undermines our investment and creates financial hardship.
Undervalue the Benefits of Distributed Solar: Rooftop solar provides numerous benefits to the grid
and all ratepayers. It reduces strain on the distribution system, decreases transmission losses, and
helps manage peak demand.The proposed ECR reduction fails to adequately compensate solar
customers for these valuable contributions.
Threaten the Solar Industry:A significant reduction in ECRs could harm Idaho's growing solar
industry, leading to job losses and hindering economic growth in this sector.
I urge the Commission to reconsider this proposal and instead support policies that:
Fairly compensate solar customers for the energy they provide to the grid.
Promote the growth of distributed solar energy in Idaho.
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Ensure a stable and predictable regulatory environment for solar investment.
It is crucial that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission supports energy policies that benefit all
Idahoans, including those who have chosen to invest in clean, renewable energy. I respectfully
request that you reject this proposed ECR reduction.
Sincerely,
David M. Lentz"
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Name: Donald Hartman
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 7:51 PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address:2423 Legacy Dr
Pocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Today, I received a postcard from Idaho Power regarding the proposed rates they want
to pay me for power from my solar panels.After the last year of feeling like I have been ripped off by
this company, I am now absolutely LIVID about their new proposed rates,which make me have to
pay more to them, because what they pay me is such a pittence! Idaho Power needs to have this
recent request denied, and if anything they should be paying more per kilowatt than what I am now
receiving. They are making it totally uneconomical to use solar panels... My investment will never
be paid off at this rate."
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Name: Sharon Payne
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 8:21 PM
Email: sharon parkes hotmaiLcom
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 638 west criterion
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho Power has proposed a lowering of the export credit rates, potentially beginning
June 1, 2025. Currently, during the summer months,we receive a credit for excess generation: On-
Peak Summer, 16.99660; Off-Peak Summer, 5.65330;All Non-summer,4.83650. Idaho Power is
proposing an over 80% reduction in these export rates (On-Peak Summer, 14.05980; Off-Peak
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Summer, 1.7682�;All Non-summer, 0.95400). These new proposed credit rates are ridiculous!
Less than 1 cent per kWh?!! The off peak summer reduction is over 80%!
This is unacceptable. "
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Name: Ben Stroh
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 8:29PM
Email: Beanieben80PhotmaiL.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10709 W Annafaye Street
Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am a resident who installed rooftop solar 4 years ago. I believe the proposed changes
by Idaho Power are against the public interest. Idaho power should not be allowed to reduce their
ECR. Last year,they changed their method of handling over-generation. My power bill was
increased substantially this year as a result of it.The proposed rates are laughable and will amount
to essentially no compensation for overproduction.As proposed, all power generated is nearly free
power for the utility.They aren't paying for my panels.They don't get free energy.The ECR should be
reverted to the terms from 2 years ago. 1 to 1 credit for KWH produced.
The proposal will discourage many people from considering the responsible choice to produce their
own clean power.
-Ben Stroh
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Name:Alex Brooks
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 8:44PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10350 West Rhett Street
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I'm very concerned about Idaho Power's proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation
rates by up to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 0/kWh for the power they put onto the
grid for eight months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8 0/kWh for that
same electricity, is extremely unfair.
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Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power's changes.
Thank you.
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Name:Julie Sipes
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 8:55PM
Email:visipes - hotmaiLcom
Telephone:[phone]
Address:4415 E Lewis Lane
Nampa , ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am appalled at the thought of another decrease in the ECR.We already had a huge
decrease in January of 2024.We have 50 solar panels and only had 2 months of no bill in the
summer when our solar panels put out the most power.We previously had 6 months of no bill!This
is a huge difference. I am a school teacher. I do not make very much money and now Idaho Power is
costing me more money that I don't have.We produce 3 times more power than they give us.That is
ridiculous. I feel like they are stealing the power our panels make.This is taking advantage of
people. It is pure greed, plain and simple. Please do not allow this decrease.This is hurting working
families that have put out thousands of dollars for solar panels just to see nothing in return. "
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Name: Saurabh Keshav
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 9:23PM
Email: saurabh.keshav(�b_gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 8000 S federal way
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The continued reduction in solar credit per unit is deeply detrimental to customers who
have invested an average of$30,000-$35,000 in their solar systems. Meanwhile, Idaho Power is
steadily increasing service charges and undermining efficient energy generation, seemingly in
pursuit of short-term profits. In 2023,they exhausted customers'kWh credits through a low-cost
buyout, a move that reflects poorly on their corporate responsibility.This kind of behavior not only
discourages reputable companies from supporting residential solar initiatives, but it also creates an
environment where deceptive operators can flourish—building false portfolios and misleading well-
intentioned Idahoans"
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Name:Thomas Monk
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 9:23PM
Email:tommonl<[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address: 3501 E Woodville Dr
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I'm disgusted that the committee is turning a blind eye to the facts. Idaho power is
financially damaging thousands of homeowners that chose to own solar. Many studies have proven
the value of excess energy produced from solar.Those values have been tossed aside to allow
Idaho power to benefit financially from our solar investments.
Please stop letting them do this. Pay attention to the facts! Don't allow them the raise rates and
Lower buyback prices!This is criminal"
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Name: Luke Hooten
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 10:13PM
Email: lukehootenCa)gmail.com
Telephone:[phone]
Address: 13075 W Peachleaf Ct
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "To the Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
My wife and I installed solar in the fall of 2022(Around the end of October). Due to Idaho Power's
net-metering we were very happy with the investment and it roughly penciled out to an 11-year ROL
Due to the changes implemented in January of 2024, my ROI is now 20+years and I feel my solar
was a horrible investment. The proposed changes will punish myself and every other non-
grandfathered system even more for attempting to be efficient home owners. Idaho Power has
already taken every advantage away from residential solar customers and allowing this case to
pass is a killing blow for any private citizen to justify investing in solar."
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Name: Eric Mattingly
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 10:25PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address:3981 W. Cedar Grove Ct
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "ID Please do not approve this request to slash solar credit rates AGAIN. Our solar
panels are already nearly worthless after the last cuts. Slashing the rates hurts Idahoans, hurts the
grid, hurts growth, hurts home values, undermines promises made, and for what? Please please
reject this proposal:'
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Name:Jeremy Amar
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 11:30PM
Email:JeremySAmarCOgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:4068 West Cedar Grove Court
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "We have had solar panels on our home in Meridian for 3 years. In that time we have
generated more electricity that we have used,which is the purpose of installing solar. Initially, our
Idaho Power bill was simply the$5.00 connection fee.
When the PUC allowed Idaho Power change from net metering to net billing, even though we still
are generating more electricity than we use each month,we are paying much more on our power
bill than just the connection fee. Idaho Power purchases electricity from us at a much lower rate
than we are charged to use it. Even though we are generating our own. It doesn't make sense.
With this change, our power bill will be even higher. Idaho Power began punishing those who have
purchased solar panels with the change from net metering and is trying to make it worse now.We
will now be paying on our solar panel loan each month as well as a large utility bill from Idaho
Power.
Please do not approve this change. It would be much better to go back to net metering and
incentivize Idahoans to use solar."
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Name: Emilee Nilsson
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 6:46AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 13264 West Woodspring Court
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho has historically been a leader in clean energy,with hydroelectric and solar being
two of the most used. If this proposed ECR decrease is put into effect,this will undermine every
effort being made to be a carbon neutral city and state.This is greedy and will negatively impact the
future of our state, discouraging people and businesses from moving here. "
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Name: Erin Roland
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 6:47AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address:3373 Walker In
Payette, I D 83661
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I do not condone the change in reduction of export credit rates.We just installed solar
to help others and ourselves from overpriced electricity.To help offset the cost.
In order to help the growing population in Idaho why not incentivize the citizens who have solar by
continuing to pay the fair price back to them?This price reduction is ridiculous and unprecedented.
The Idaho power CEO and companies that own Idaho power make enough money off the little guy.
Why are they trying to pad their pockets more?Seems very greedy! "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: DALLAS KINDOPP
Submission Time:Apr 10 2025 9:59PM
Email: dall<[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 524 N Quincannon Way
Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-1
Comment: "I strongly oppose the lowering of the export credit rates that Idaho Power is proposing.
The detailed facts show,that I do not have to express in detail here again,that Idaho Power is
primarily interested in grabbing as much power as they can, at our expense, only to sell it at a
significant profit to other states. This is unreasonable and should not be allowed. They need give
their long time local customers the respect and consideration that we deserve. "
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From: Mary Hogan ([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 7:54 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mary Hogan
1320 Queen of the hills dr
Hailey,, ID 83333
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From: Gavin McClurg([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 7:56 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I installed over$50,000 in rooftop solar in 2023 on a new build, and for a limited time when Idaho
Power was doing net metering it made some sense...my investment in renewable, clean energy
would have a reasonable pay back period-whatever I gave in power to Idaho Power was credited to
me. It was fair, it made sense.When Idaho Power switched to net metering in Jan of 2004 it
essentially cratered my investment,there is no time horizon to recoup my investment.The ONLY
reason a private citizen would install roof top solar NOW, before this additional sham change would
install solar would be because they care about the Earth, because there it is impossible to recoup
your investment- EVER.This new additional proposed change is just ludicrous and clearly a
corporate monopoly power play to just reap more profits off the little guy.The PUC IGNORED public
comments on the Net Billing change last year and went with the powerful lobby and big money.
Don't do it again.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Gavin McClurg
103 Nez Perce Cir
Haney, ID 83333
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:Amy Johnson
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 7:47AM
Email:jfamily88 gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 13191 W Buttercup ct
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please don't let Idaho Power reduce rates for solar compensation.This will have a
significant negative impact on the people who have invested in solar and future investments in
solar. It is very unreasonable to purchase solar panels and not be able to know what the
compensation will be for the energy produced and sent back to the grid.The rate should stay as it is
right now and increase based on what Idaho Power charges customers"
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From: Robbie Leatham ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 8:20 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
It looks obvious that this plan incentivizes dirtier forms of energy use. As a lifelong professional
nurse, clean environmental resources including our air are essential to the health of all!
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
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Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Robbie Leatham
1726 S. Broxon Street
Boise, ID 83705
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From: Brett Shepherd ([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 8:38 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Reject Idaho Power's Skewed Solar Rate Proposal!
Idaho Power is slashing rates for the energy rooftop solar owners send to the grid. Meanwhile, non-
solar owners are being charged up to 8 times the amount for that same energy.
Solar owners and everyday customers alike are facing higher power bills while Idaho Power sits
back and pads its pockets.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
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months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Brett Shepherd
12902 Spring Valley Road
Donnelly, ID 83615
shepherd.bp@gmaiLcom
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From: Richard Kuehn (redman53_2001 @yahoo.com) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 8:49 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
GLOBAL WARMING IS REAL. GET THE U.S OFF OIL AND RESTORE A FREE FLOWING SNAKE RIVER.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
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Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Richard Kuehn
POBOX 178
Council, ID 83612
red ma [e-mail]
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From: Martha Bibb([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 8:58 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Good Morning. I am a solar roof top power generator and consumer. I believe that it is crucial to
transition to clean energy sources.We ar in the midst of a climate change crisis and a mass species
extinction caused by humans. Humans need to change their energy sources to help mitigate this
crisis. More fossil fuel is definitely not the answer. More profits for oligarchs is not the answer.
Wealthy investors are so removed from the concept that their investments in outdated energy
production that they do not make the connection between their investments and the energy crisis.
We need to move toward clean energy and toward public ownership of energy production if we are
ever able to mitigate what the fossil fuel industry has done to our health and to our planet.
Please do not allow Idaho Power to further jeopardize our hard fought gains to go cleaner by using
solar power.
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Listen to independent experts. Stop allowing IP to penalize rooftop solar power generators.This is
unfair and short
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Martha Bibb
810 CD Olena Dr
Haney, ID 83333
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From:Jerry Manning([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 9:13 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
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months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jerry Manning
427 s walnut st
Boise, ID 83712
[e-mail]
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From:Ted Stout(ted.stout1 @gmail.com)Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 9:26 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
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assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ted Stout
310 S. 1 st Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
ted.stout1 Pgmail.com
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From:John McClain (jom1 @cornell.edu)Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 9:35 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
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perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
John McClain
9935 West Westview Drive
Boise, ID 83704
jom1 cornell.edu
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From: Ruth Merrill([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 9:43 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I hope to invest in rooftop solar because of its benefits for me and the planet. Please, it is important
to incentivize solar energy as we face the impacts of climate change.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
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Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ruth Merrill
2047 S BROXON ST
BOISE, ID 83705
ruthemerri[LPgmail.com
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From: Kylie Wilson (kyliecwi[son 1 @gmail.com)Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 9:48 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar power certainly has flaws, but it is one of the cleanest energy options available. I am
concerned about Idaho Power's proposal to significantly decrease solar compensation. Long term
energy economic goals would benefit with more fair energy price distribution and compensation.
Rather than connecting with the grid, owners with solar panels are likely going to try to go off the
grid with what is being proposed.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
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perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kylie Wilson
317 Delsol Ln
Lewiston, ID 83501
kyliecwilson1 @gmail.com
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From:Janet Abromeit([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 9:56 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We have roof top solar panels and love the savings and still feel that Idaho power receives the most
benefit! Idaho Power claims that they are dedicated to clean energy by 2045 but their actions run
contrary to this critical goal.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
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Thank you.
Sincerely,
Janet Abromeit
931 CD Olena
Haney, ID 83333
6anetabro([e-mail]
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Des Hess
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 9:45AM
Email: Deshess123(())gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10454 Seville Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "This proposed reduction is extreme.What is the proof that requires this?"
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From: Sam Eurich ([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 10:43 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
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Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sam Eurich
100 Sun Valley Rd
Sun Valley, ID 83353
sameu rich Obgmaihcom
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Name:Janet Garman
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 10:27AM
Email: mrsgarmanWa>hotmaiLcom
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 13205 West Buttercup Court
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-1
Comment: "The decrease in payment from Idaho Power to those who have invested in Solar Panels
is disproportionate to the fee's they are charging. Allowing them to decrease it further for their
personal gain hurts those who have invested in Solar Energy. They took the risk of damaging their
roof in hopes of helping the environment and receiving financial kickbacks. Not only are their
houses more vulnerable for this risk,with the possibility of damage down the road,they took the
risk under the assumption they would be able to use the power they are contributing to the grid.
Don't allow Idaho Power to take advantage of them. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Cindy Wendell
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 10:05AM
Email: cwendell@elitebi(s.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1159 Blake St N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-2-15
Comment: "ID"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Gary Fazenbaker
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 10:09AM
Email: gfbaker12Pgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:31 Old Cougar Ln
GARDEN VALLEY, ID 83622
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "So Idaho Power wants to cut the amount of credit given to solar customers.As it stands
now we are compensated way less than we pay when we receive power from Idaho Power. I guess
Idaho Power thinks this imbalance is not big enough.Their profits are never enough to fill their
expanding lust for more.This is typical of large entities that don't have and don't like competition.
They want more, and more, always at the expense of the little guy.AKA it's customers.And they
wonder why the public is tired of big government. I for one am apposed to this proposed cut.
Perhaps we should have D.O.G.E. look into Idaho Power!"
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Name: Ryan Hart
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 10:18AM
Email: ryanhart2003Ca_gmaiL.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 14026 W Bunkerhill St
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "As a customer with 10kw of solar panels on my home, I am deeply concerned about the
proposed reduction in Export Credit Rates for non-legacy customers.These changes dramatically
Lower the compensation I receive for the energy I produce and share with the grid—by over 80%in
some cases—yet I have no ability to renegotiate the rate I pay Idaho Power for the energy I
consume.This imbalance feels fundamentally inequitable. If the relationship between Idaho Power
and its customers is to be a fair partnership,there should be reciprocity—ideally a one-to-one
ratio—for energy exchanged. My family invested in solar to contribute to a sustainable future and to
reduce our long-term energy costs, and this shift undermines both goals. I urge you to reconsider
this approach and advocate for a more balanced and just compensation model"
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Name:Virgil Stucker
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 10:27AM
Email:virgilstucl<[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 8815 S Ten Mile Road
Meridain, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho Power is trying to drastically lower the credit they give us for what solar we
produce and if the PUC approves this it will drastically harm the many seniors who have invested a
lot of their retirement income into solar. It will also harm the incentive for others to install solar.
The PUC should have public meetings for testimony, if needed, as I believe the reason we have the
PUC is to protect the general public from a monopoly's greed.There is no way charging us almost 9
cent a kw and then only paying us less than 2 cents a kw is fair. I am asking the PUC to please
protect us from this injustice.
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Virgil Stucker
8815 S Ten Mile Rd
Meridian, Id 83642
Home: 208-888-7089
Cell: 208-794-0999
Email:virgilstucker(amsn.com
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Name: Barry Burnell
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 10:38AM
Email: barryellen81 @yahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 301 N Yellowpine Pl
Eagle , ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please deny the IPC rate decrease request for on-site power generators. IPC needs to
keep the current on-site generation rates for home solar power systems. Changing the credit rates
is bad for the existing generators and will dis-incentivise future home solar power system
installation.
Thankyou
Barry
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Name:Jose Rincon
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 10:39AM
Email: mcrdapl�gmaii.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 524 e ave h
Jerome, ID 83338
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "For the majority of my life, I considered myself poor, struggling to make ends meet.
When i made the decision to go to college to learn about renewable energy, specifically solar
panels.All the while working full-time and being the sole provider for my my family.After earning an
associates degree, I began a career in the renewable energy field I began to see a better future
which included investing in solar panels for my home by taking out a loan of approximately$13,000
that I have have a balance of$11,000 remaining.As my first year with solar, I began seeing great
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results to my investment and have been proud that this investment would help alleviate at least one
of my my family's bills until I received noticed regarding Idaho powers unfair attempt to further
decrease the credit.This seems very unfair considering the time, energy and money I have invested
(and still am paying on)for Idaho power to make a decision to increase their profits. Is the$10
upcharge in the last 2 years not enough? Especially considering that I know in my street I am the
only one with a considerable amount of solar panels that help alleviate the strain on our grid as we
are often producing more than we use. I find it incredibly unfair, insulting, downright disrespectful
for Idaho power to decide I am not paying my fair share when they are not considering a customer
who not only has paid years for their electricity but is helping to alleviate the strain for a small part
of my neighborhood"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Scott Williams
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 11:21AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 12009 West Camas St
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please hear our voices,
This has been an ongoing issue for several years and no one at the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission nor our State Government has stepped in to do the right thing. Look at the numbers
involved in this case, if you really look at them and pay attention to what Idaho Power is gearing up
for(wide spread, long term power failures).The only conceivable reason to propose this is to raise
profits (for Idaho Power)and eliminate the competition at a cost to the consumer. Idaho Public
Utilities Commission is not following their Mission to determine fair,just, reasonable and
nondiscriminatory utility rates for Idaho's residents. If they were,they would not have refused to
consider third party studies that differ from that of Idaho Power. Someone needs to stand up for
Idaho's citizen's, look at the data and make Idaho Power, Idaho Public Utilities and Idaho State
Government stand accountable.
Please do the right thing for our community."
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Name: Mary Gilbert
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 11:37AM
Email: marymgilbert56C-_gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:7813 Rooney Ave
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please reconsider your proposal for reduction in credits for owners of installed solar
power. I installed solar, many years ago,to help the future environment and reduce my summertime
cooling costs. I am proud to have helped the environment and use what already exists in nature,the
sun,to help cool my home in the blazing Idaho summers. I understand you want to increase your
profits but you should not be penalizing those of us that want to use the power of nature to create
electricity.We are forward thinking and invested in our future. We are actually helping you obtain
energy to power other properties around us.
Please reconsider the drastic drop in credits for solar customers.Thank you. "
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Name:Andrew Bottemiller
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 11:50AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address:4875 E Musselshell Dr
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am writing to strongly oppose Idaho Power's proposed decrease in the export credit rate as
outlined in Case No. IPC-E-25-15.As a solar user who has invested significant personal capital to
achieve energy independence, I find this proposal unfair and detrimental to those of us contributing
clean energy to Idaho's grid.
In many months, my solar system generates more electricity than I consume,yet I still face
substantial bills from Idaho Power due to fixed charges and low compensation for my exported
energy.The proposed +60%cut to the ECR would worsen this burden, making it nearly impossible
to offset costs and recover my investment.This change feels like Idaho Power is profiting at the
expense of solar users who are working to become energy independent.
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By drastically reducing the ECR, Idaho Power undermines the financial viability of rooftop solar and
discourages renewable energy adoption, not to mention it DISCOURAGES the very thing that will
help alleviate pressure on our area's growing power grid and needs. I urge the Commission to reject
this proposal and maintain a fair compensation rate that reflects the value of solar energy to the
grid and respects the investments made by customers like me. Please prioritize fairness and
sustainability for all Idahoans in your decision.
Thank you for considering my concerns. I trust the Commission will make a balanced decision that
supports energy independence and environmental progress.
Sincerely,
Andrew
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From:Jenna Damron ([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 12:06 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
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Sincerely,
Jenna Damron
1210 N 10th St
Boise, ID 83702
jdamron090)gmail.com
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Ryan Blanchard
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 12:09PM
Email: rynomite(@gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:2251 W Secluded Ct
Kuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Subject: Opposition to Solar Net-Billing Rate Proposal
To Whom It May Concern,
strongly oppose Idaho Power's proposed solar net-billing rate decrease for the following reasons:
1. Unprecedented Reduction: Since December 2023, Idaho Power has proposed an 87.6%
decrease in annual average compensation for solar energy,which represents the largest decline in
the country's history, even surpassing California's 75% reduction under NEM3.This extreme
decrease would greatly undermine the financial viability of solar investments, discouraging
adoption and harming efforts to expand clean energy in Idaho.
2. Environmental Neglect: By disincentivizing solar energy, Idaho Power undermines the
environmental benefits of clean, renewable sources like solar. Solar installations enhance grid
reliability and efficiency, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and promote public health and safety.
3. Contradiction to IPUC's Mission:The Idaho Public Utilities Commission's stated goal is to ensure
"fair,just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory rates:"This proposal blatantly conflicts with these
principles and prioritizes Idaho Power's profits over the welfare of its customers.
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Idaho Power benefits significantly from distributed solar installations innumerous ways:
- Enhanced Grid Resiliency: Solar installations reduce the overall strain on the grid, especially
during peak usage hours, by generating power closer to where it is consumed.
- Lower Transmission Losses: Distributed solar minimizes energy loss during transportation, as
electricity is generated and consumed locally.
- Deferred Infrastructure Costs: By reducing demand on centralized power plants and transmission
systems, solar can delay the need for costly infrastructure upgrades.
These advantages underscore the value solar installations bring not only to individual users but
also to the entire energy network, making the proposed decrease in reimbursement rates
counterproductive and shortsighted.
I urge the IPUC to reject this latest proposal and conduct an unbiased review, incorporating public
feedback and independent studies. Solar energy is essential for Idaho's economic, environmental,
and social future.
Sincerely,
Ryan Blanchard
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Name: Lee Gilbert
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 12:22PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 877 N Aster Ave
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I've recently installed roof top solar panels on my 1400 sq ft home. Based on my
estimates and the calculations from EGT(my installer) at the current ECR we determined that a
return on investment would be around 10-11 years. With the requested decrease in the ECR by
Idaho Power, I am not sure that I would recover my investment costs prior to the panels wearing out.
My calculations based on the current ECR and the requested ECR rate decrease by between 17%
and 80%. 1 understand the current rates are adjusted annually. So, I do expect some fluctuation but
not to this degree. The calculations in the testimony are difficult to understand for the average
utility customer but if Idaho Power is stating that it is basically unable to utilize power from roof top
solar panels,that information should be communicated in a way so that customers do not continue
to add power to the grid that is not beneficial for all the customers of Idaho Power or Idaho Power
itself. My overall intent was to save on my utility bill while hoping to help with the increasing power
needs of Idaho Power without having to add more power plants and to create clean power.
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If the new rates are consistent with what is to come,then I would like Idaho Power and the PUC to
help us devise a plan for the ever-increasing power needs of Idaho. Maybe this is in place already,
but these rates will probably decrease the number of customers installing roof top solar panels.
Which maybe is not practical and the best overall approach. Maybe the cost of maintaining the grid
for these types of projects is inefficient, but the public needs to understand. Also,the difference
between the First Tier Non-Summer charged by Idaho Power and what the ECR is, seems extremely
high. I am seeing the cost per kWh is 8.7476 vice the ECR for Non-Summer would be .9540. Even
with the additional cost to Idaho Power that seems like an excessive spread.
Thankyou
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Name:Justin Tyler
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 12:36PM
Email:tylejust137(@gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:7855 S Gold Bluff Ave
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I recently received a flyer from IPCO that indicated that the ECR is going to be
drastically cut for power producers. This development seems to be in opposition of other
information from that flyer that supplied several benefits that IPCO enjoys due to distributed power
production as implemented by solar panels and just one penalty. The moral of the flyer's story
seems to indicate that greed over fairness is the path forward and it's a slap to the face by sending
out the flyer. A company should not celebrate the multiple benefits it receives by actively engaging
in policies that really penalize those who enable them. It's only the IPUC that can provide a
balanced system to the otherwise unbalanced interests in this matter."
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Name:Jan Yingst
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 12:40PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address:4135 Creekview Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "2. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has stated their Mission to be:
• Determine fair,just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory rates and utility practices for electric,gas,
telephone and water consumers.
a. This proposal is not and cannot be perceived as"fair,""just,""reasonable,"or
"nondiscriminatory."
1. "Fair"- The distribution of electricity by Idaho Power is monopolistic by definition.
a. Fairness would be allowing a homeowner the ability to provide electricity to their home by
any other means not inhibited by the utility company.The vast majority of homeowners are required
to supply electricity to their property via the electric utility company per the neighborhood CCR's.
The only alternative source of distribution, not unaffordable in comparison to the electric utility is
privately owned solar facilities, owned and maintained by the homeowner.Additionally Idaho Power
refuses to allow private individuals or companies to install community solar systems if connected
to their grid.
b. The value of the excess energy, provided by the facility is uniquely determined by the IPUC.
This type of commodity value determination by a small body of three(board appointees) is
unprecedented and effects now close to 20,000 self-generating facilities.This determination will
negatively affect the well-being of these individuals and their families whilst granting the privately
owned power company another record year of profit.
2. "Just"—The IPUC has refused to consider third party testimony or studies provided to
discredit the findings of Idaho Power and their heavily contested value determination of the ECR.
a. The Cross Border Energy study directly refuted much of the testimony provided by Idaho
Power in the prior case, leading to the decision to allow the net-billing program as we have today.
b. The method for checks and balances of Idaho Power's testimony has not been disclosed,
rather the IPUC has taken the Private utility company at their word.This is not just and the people of
this community have repeatedly clamored for a review of these findings by any third party. It is the
responsibility of the IPUC to fact check the studies provided by Idaho Power and justify the
compensation to the self-generators in Idaho and they refuse.
3. "Reasonable"—It is not reasonable to lessen the value of compensation to homeowners by
87.6%over a 1.5 year span; increasing the cost of system to comparatively offset by more than
41%.The current self-generators will take a massive hit to the affordability of electricity, setting the
industry and the advancements in technology back roughly 8-10 years in regard to price vs. cost of
utility.
a. In 2019 the IPUC suggested the change in compensation would be contingent on a third
party study, easily understood by the public and failed to hold accountable to either of these
demands when reviewing the VODER study.
4. "Nondiscriminatory"—Service charges have openly been called discriminatory as the fees
disproportionately affect low-income individuals.
a. An individual in a large home with an average usage cost of$300/month would have seen a
$10 increase in service fees from 2023 to now; a 3.33% increase in cost per month.
b. An individual living in a small home, potentially low-income,with a usage cost of$50/month
would have seen the same$10 increase in service fees; a 20% increase in monthly utility expenses.
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Next year,the$10 addition will account for a$20 increase in monthly service fees in just two years,
a 50% increase for the small homeowner.
C. If either homeowner would prefer to provide an alternative to the utility expense the cost
has risen dramatically to pay the additional fee's for service and other charges.As indicated above,
20-26 panels, a system size of 10.005kw($31,515.75) is needed to cover the cost of these fees
annually,this directly discriminates against a group of people;the solar community.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient utility services.
a. This proposal is not and cannot be determined to promote increased or even maintained
safety, reliability or efficiency.
1. "Safety"-solar energy is considered safer and more environmentally friendly than
traditional utility power sources, as it doesn't produce pollution, requires little water, and avoids the
environmental damage associated with fossil fuel extraction. Most importantly, a wildfire has never
been caused by a solar panel or solar farm in the state of Idaho Disincentivizing solar installations
in any manner, especially as dramatic as this proposal reduces the safety of
consumption/distribution.
2. "Reliability"—Solar installations directly effect the reliability of the grid in positive means. "
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Name: Lee Gilbert
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 12:47PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 877 N Aster Ave
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Lee Gilbert
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I previously submitted comments but incorrectly clicked on "No Thanks"vice"Yes, I am
Interested" on the 2 questions above. Please combined my comments with the change in the
above questions. Thank You"
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From: Sterling Lambert([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 1:08 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Greetings,
currently work for a local solar/battery contractor as an electrician, and have been a part of the
industry for 13 years. I work with great people, and great technology, and am proud of what I do.
have nothing against our utilities, especially not my fellow tradespeople who work for them, but I
cannot stand by while they are trying to make it more difficult to continue doing what I do for
Idahoans who want to have a say in their power production and storage. Actions like this that Idaho
power is proposing directly jeopardize my livelihood, and those of my friends and colleagues by
minimizing incentives for people in Idaho to adopt renewable energy. It?s hard enough out there as
it is to make a living and keep my family fed,we should be propping this industry up, not setting out
more red tape.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Sterling Lambert
10099 W Landmark St
Boise, ID 83704
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:Joseph Scott
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 1:03PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: Cady
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The Idaho Public Utility Commission has clearly and willfully sided against the general
public in prior cases, aiming to increase the profitability of Idaho Power and the parent company,
Idacorp.The IPUC has failed it's mission and primary purpose to shield the people of Idaho from
price gouging and unfair business practices by turning cheek to contradictory evidence and the
pleas of this community.The IPUC must hold a hearing in response to this proposal and consider
the will of the people most-affected by the case in front of them.This recommendation for the ECR
by Idaho Power is bias, obscene and illegitimate.We demand checks and balances and for the
IPUC to do their work as regulators should."
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Name: Patrick Kriley
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 1:15PM
Email: pwkriley(@msn.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:6684 S. Gooseberry Pl.
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The IPUC needs to justify to the public how they can in good conscience approve of
Idaho Power reducing the compensation to on-site solar generation customers by 87.6% in the last
18 months. Idaho Power was already selling the excess power our solar systems produce for
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considerably more than the credit they apply to homeowners and now with IPUC's help they want to
drastically reduce, and I assume eventually eliminate,these credits so they can post even greater
profits than they have during this time period. I think IPUC needs to explain to the public why they
believe it is appropriate for Idaho Power to continue to reduce the credit for on-site solar generation
customers who have a net negative impact on the electrical grid. This explanation needs to be in
common terms and not the smoke and mirrors verbiage that Idaho Power used to influence the
IPUC decision:'
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Name: Kenneth Wiley
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 1:17PM
Email:wileyl<[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3309 E Rivernest Lane
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "These new rate changes approved by the PUC are ridiculous. Idaho Power is buying our
solar generated power and then selling it back to us at 8x the purchase price. Ridiculous.An
efficient company would be good with 50% markup. Please stop these ridiculous rates being
proposed by Idaho Power."
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From:Thomas Wheeler([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 2:03 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am a real estate business owner in Boise with many clients utilizing solar to positively impact their
affordability of utilities and have a positive impact on the environment.This measure will
significantly impact the property values of homes with solar as this measure would make solar
obsolete.This would cost homeowners significant amounts of money due to the instant loss of
value to their investments in solar.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
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Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Thomas Wheeler
5695 W Anna Street
Boise, ID 83705
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Mark Battin
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 2:11 PM
Email: mark_battin _yahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 19 North Ridge Dr
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Home
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "ID"
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Name: Dustin Sanders
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 2:32PM
Email:welikedustybetter gmaiLcom
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1592 Spaulding Ln
Pocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "IPUC,
As a customer of Idaho Power, after extensively reviewing my power bills before and after my solar
panels were installed, I am outraged. Not only at this new proposal, but at the implementation of
the new compensation structure effective January of 2024.Since it was implemented,the service
charge on my bill has tripled.This fee is not based on power consumption and is static, and it has
gone up 300%over an 18 month period.There are other fees, but they are so small that they are not
worth mentioning.
On top of that fee,the new pricing structure removes the ability to have a kWh credit balance.To put
it another way, if you export more energy than you use,you still have a bill above and beyond the
fees. How is this justified?
How can Idaho Power charge me almost 9 cents per kWh, and only pay me LESS THAN ONE CENT
per kWh that I export to them? How is this justified?
Last month alone I exported nearly double the kWh that I used.That SHOULD result in a—$15 bill
because of the fee. Prior to 2024, it would have been a—$5 bill. I ended up paying$30,with a net
increase of 600%since 2023.This is on top of my solar loan.
Since the new compensation system started, Idaho Power stopped putting a meter reading on my
bill. Now it says"0"for"beginning readings:' Out of curiosity, I went to check my meter. It is about
200 kWh lower than it was when it was first installed in 2023.That means I have net exported more
power than I've used since it was installed.Yet I've paid Idaho Power nearly$600 in that same time.
All while paying on a loan for the panels.
Idaho Power no longer tells customers in their bill what they are paying for the exported energy. I did
the math, and in my last bill I was paid 4.8 cents per kWh. Now they want to reduce it to less than
1/5th of that. I might as well not even have the panels at that point.
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My request is that we return to a fair system. One where Idaho Power customers are paid fairly for
their energy exports.The system prior to 1/1/24 was much more fair."
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From: Frederick Johnson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 3:28 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
My wife and I live in Marsing, Idaho on 5 acres. Running a small hobby farm consumes a lot of
energy(heating lamps for animals,fans, irrigation pump motors, etc.).We really wanted to go solar
for a couple of reasons. First,we'd be reducing our carbon emissions, and second, eventually,we'd
be achieving close to zero cost with net metering.We installed 61 solar panels in our field at great
cost up-front, planning that it would pay off. Unfortunately,just after installation, Idaho Power was
given the go ahead to switch to net metering.We're hard-working people.We've made something of
our place.This has set us back considerably. Now we have a monthly solar panel bill and a power
bill.Why are we going backwards?Shouldn't we be encouraging clean energy production?Through
their actions, and those of the PUC,the incentive for solar has been completely wiped out. It's not
in any way equitable to sell my power to customers for a higher price than is reimbursed.This is
monopoly.
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
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Sincerely,
Frederick Johnson
5080 N. Edison Rd.
Marsing, ID 83639
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From:Jennifer James([e-mail])Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,April 11, 2025 3:55 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar power is the future of clean energy and something we should be making MORE accessible
and MORE affordable to users, not less!And this latest proposal is just Idaho Power attempting to
consolidate control over Idahoan's power consumption and make more money. It's blatant
corporate greed and should not be allowed!
?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates by up
to 80%. Paying rooftop solar owners less than 1 ?/kWh for the power they put onto the grid for eight
months out of the year,while then charging regular customers at least 8?/kWh for that same
electricity, is extremely unfair.
Last year's solar rate changes, coupled with the increased fixed service charges,were already
devastating for Idaho Power customers. Please do a thorough review to check the utility's math and
assumptions, listen to outside experts and customers, and don't let this monopoly utility unfairly
squeeze money out of its customers and undercut their right to generate their own power.
Also, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at
Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states)to help ensure you can hear the important
perspectives from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.Written comments
and public hearings with limited times and locations are not enough.
Thank you.
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Sincerely,
Jennifer James
215 S Jackson St
Boise, ID 83705
c14jennifer.james gmail.com
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Mark Zaleski
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 3:51 PM
Email: zaleski.mark(a)gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address:4528 E Flores Ct
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "This proposal is making an extremely large change very quickly in the credit for excess
generation. It constitutes a greater than 80%drop since December 2023 which is inordinately
affecting customers who had added capacity. Few business can afford to change process by 80%
downward in a span of less than 1 1/2 years so this seems greatly unfair to customers who added
clean and local generation capacity under a vastly different rate environment"
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elderly of this investment scam? Attachment 1 shows the effect of this investment for one
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than I would need and Idaho Power would bank the hours for winter months when there was
limited sunlight. Idaho Power does not allow me to use any of the power my solar cells produce.
Idaho Power takes all the electrical power from my solar cells and sells that power for as
much as they can get in other areas. They continue to charge my service at the regular rates.
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power bill was last year and what it has become this year. I do not get fair compensation for the
power I pay to generate. Can something be done to make power produced at my home be an
equal credit to my account? I do not agree that power produced at my home for my use is excess
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place last year, and dropping the rate to about 2 cents per kWh ` ` v
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Electric utility Idaho Power filed a proposal with the state's Public Utilities
Commission to cut net metering rates by 60%.
Net metering enables homes and businesses to credit solar output exported to
the grid against utility bills. It's an arrangement that provides emissions-free
electricity to the local grid while offering participants the possibility of
covering all electricity costs through self-consumption and exported
electricity crerlitS_
In January 2024 the rate was cut from 8.8 cents per kWh exported to 6.18
cents per kWh. Now the utility seeks a rate of only 2.46 cents Der kWh,
damaging the value of investment for rooftop solar customers.
"Unfortunately, some utilities perceive net metering policies as lost revenue
opportunities," said the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
California transitioned to an 80% cut to net metering rates in April 2023. The
California Solar and Storage Association (CAL SSA) reported that nearly
17,000 rooftop solar jobs, around 22% of the workforce, were lost in 2023 as
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inlay. If approved, the reduction in compensation rates to homeowners and
businesses would take effect on June 1, 2025.
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bills under net metering. Right after the installation, the PUC decided that
Idaho Power could switch to net billing. Now we have a solar installation bill
on top of a power bill," said Fred Johnson, a Marsing, Idaho resident. "They
have completely removed the incentive for solar power."
An independent analysis funded by Sierra Club and other environmental
groups concluded that Idaho Power is undervaluing rooftop solar's benefit to
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fee for electric bill ratepayers ails January. Tile fee applies regardless of ale
amount of electricity used. This fixed fee is up from $5 per month a few
years ago.
"We need the PUC to help enable every Idahoan's right to generate their own
clean power, not hinder it," said Nike Engle, chair of the Portneui Resource
Council. "The PUC needs to deny this request that dramatically decreases the
solar export credit rate."
The public hearing date for the proposal is not yet announced. Members of
the public can submit public comments
at ouc Idaho ov/Form/CaseComment and reference Case #IPC-E-25-15.