20250414Comments_112.pdf

The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: James Marconi
Submission Time: Apr 11 2025 4:18PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2841 S Brookridge Way
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: PC-E-25-15
Comment: "The PUC's mission is to determine fair,just, reasonable and non-
discriminatory rates.By granting the 87.6% reduction in compensation to homeowners over
a year and a half, the Commission is negatively impacting homeowners who have invested
in the clean and safe power generation, while adding to the profits of a privately owned
utility.
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From: Jody mahnken ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 5:17 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho power's proposed power rates aren't accurate and are not fair! The consumer is
paying for construction costs and I pay for green energy. It appears Idaho power is raking in
the money! Idaho Power should be incentivizing solar power not squashing it! NO to Idaho
power's Proposal!
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 ?/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
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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,
Jody mahnken
4140 Oxbow Way
Boise, ID 83713
mahnkenj13 _yahoo.com
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From: Gwenaelle Daumale ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 7:07 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
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 ?/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.
Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Gwenaelle Daumale
1061 S Garden Place
Boise, ID 83705
boise1061 @gmail.com
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From: Stephen Parker([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 8:32 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I installed solar power six years ago, based on a personally developed business model that
told me I would be breaking even for 20 years, then basically having free electricity after
that. The changes that have already occurred to the reimbursement rate have screwed my
business plan. Any further changes would cost me over$200 a month. This is patently
unfair. At the very least people should be grandfathered in. The rate you had when you put
in your solar should be your rate for life.
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 ?/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.
Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Stephen Parker
1004 N 24th St
Boise, ID 83702
[e-mail]
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From: Jack Kingsley([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:20 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
So you?re just going to steal power from me and charge my neighbor more for it? For a
company that claims to care about clean energy,you sure are doing a bad job incentivizing
people to use it. Be better. The world doesn?t need more companies pulling moves like
this.You know what the right thing to do is.
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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 ?/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,
Jack Kingsley
4498 S Danridge Ave
Boise, ID 83716
[e-mail]
[phone]
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From: Hannah Schaeffer([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 10:08 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Reduce our city footprint by utilizing existing developed space and homes for solar panels.
Pay people fairly for the energy they produce.
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 ?/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,
Hannah Schaeffer
2421 Madison Ave
Boise , ID 83702
[e-mail]
[phone]
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Cliff Exley
Submission Time: Apr 11 2025 8:01 PM
Email: apachesheriff(a-)hotmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3457 HWY 52
Payette, ID 83661
Name of Utility Company: ID Power
Case ID:
Comment: "Why can't Idaho Power be fair on the solar being generated by it's customers?"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kenneth Wiley
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 6:46AM
Email: wileyken(@yahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3309 E Rivernest lane
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPCE2515
Comment: "Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission, I am writing to express my concerns
regarding Idaho Power's proposed Export Credit Rates (ECR)for the period of June 1, 2025,
through May 31, 2026, as outlined in the testimony of Mary Alice J. Taylor in Case No. IPC-E-
25-15. The proposed rates-14.0598 cents per kilowatt-hour(kWh)for summer on-peak,
1.7682 cents for summer off-peak, and 0.9540 cents for non-summer months—are
fundamentally flawed. They undervalue the contributions of rooftop solar to the grid,
impose an unfair financial burden on solar customers, and will significantly deter
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consumers from investing in solar installations. This approach undermines both individual
incentives and Idaho's broader clean energy objectives.
### 1. Unfair Compensation Compared to Retail Rates The proposed ECR creates a stark
disparity between what solar customers are paid for their exported energy and what they
are charged for electricity consumption. Idaho Power charges households approximately
24.7 cents/kWh during peak hours,yet the highest proposed ECR-14.0598 cents/kWh for
summer on-peak—is still substantially lower.The disparity grows even more pronounced
during summer off-peak(1.7682 cents/kWh) and non-summer months (0.9540
cents/kWh), where compensation drops to a fraction of the retail rate.This imbalance
means solar customers are penalized rather than rewarded for contributing excess energy
to the grid, particularly during times when their generation still provides value.
Rooftop solar often generates power during periods of high demand, such as hot summer
afternoons, reducing strain on the grid and offsetting the need for expensive peaking power
plants. Beyond peak hours, solar energy continues to offer benefits like reduced
transmission losses and deferred infrastructure upgrades. However, the proposed rates—
especially the near-negligible off-peak and non-summer rates—fail to reflect these
contributions, effectively devaluing solar energy and discouraging its adoption.
###2. Financial Disincentive for Solar Investment The financial impact of the proposed
ECR on solar customers is significant and will dissuade potential adopters. According to
Idaho Power's bill impact analysis (Exhibit Nos. 6-9), residential customers with rooftop
solar would see their average monthly bills rise from $62.35 under the current ECR to
$83.62 under the proposed rates—an increase of$21.27 per month. Small general service
customers face an even steeper hike, with bills increasing by$25.49 monthly, from $23.53
to$49.02.These rising costs erode the economic benefits of installing solar, which requires
a substantial upfront investment.
For many consumers, the decision to install rooftop solar hinges on achieving a reasonable
return on investment through savings and export credits. When compensation for excess
energy is slashed to levels as low as 0.9540 cents/kWh for eight months of the year, the
financial case for solar weakens considerably. This will likely slow the growth of rooftop
solar in Idaho, depriving the state of associated economic, environmental, and grid
reliability benefits.
###3. Failure to Reflect the Full Value of Solar While Idaho Power claims the ECR is based
on a Commission-approved methodology, this approach appears to undervalue the
multifaceted benefits of distributed solar generation. The proposed rates focus primarily on
avoided energy and capacity costs, as shown in Figure 1 of the testimony, but neglect
broader contributions such as:
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- **Peak Load Relief:**Solar production aligns with high-demand periods, yet the off-peak
and non-summer rates offer minimal compensation, ignoring solar's role in stabilizing the
grid.
- **Avoided Infrastructure Costs:** Local solar generation reduces wear on transmission
and distribution systems, potentially delaying costly upgrades. These savings are not
adequately factored into the ECR.
- **Environmental Benefits:** By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, solar cuts greenhouse
gas emissions and supports Idaho's sustainabilitygoals—benefits overlooked by the
proposed rates.
A more equitable methodology, such as a Value of Solar Tariff(VOST), could address these
shortcomings. Used successfully in other states, VOST calculates compensation based on
avoided generation, transmission, distribution, and environmental costs, offering a fairer
reflection of solar's worth. The current ECR's narrow focus risks stifling solar growth by
failing to reward its full value.
###4. Need for Alternative Rate Structures The flat, time-invariant rates for off-peak and
non-summer periods are particularly problematic, as they do not align compensation with
the time-varying value of solar energy. A better approach would be Time-of-Use (TOU)
export credits, which could:
- Pay higher rates (closer to retail) during summer on-peak hours when solar offsets
expensive peak energy.
- Offer moderate rates during off-peak and non-summer periods to reflect ongoing benefits
Like avoided energy costs"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Sheila Winther
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 5:09PM
Email: sheila.winther(?bgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7366 W Old Country Ct
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "We installed a solar system in 2024 with the plan to have the cost of
installation paid back from power generation savings within 7-9 years. With the proposed
80% reduction in compensation for excess power generation, it will take many more years
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to recoup our investment. We installed the equipment on the faith that Idaho Power would
continue to pay fair compensation.This proposal is not and cannot be perceived as fair,
just, or reasonable. "
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Name: Greg Winther
Submission Time: Apr 11 2025 5:14PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7366 W Old Country Ct
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "We installed a solar system in 2024 with the plan to have the cost of
installation paid back from power generation savings within 7-9 years. With the proposed
80% reduction in compensation for excess power generation, it will take many more years
to recoup our investment. We installed the equipment on the faith that Idaho Power would
continue to pay fair compensation. This proposal is not and cannot be perceived as fair,
just, or reasonable:'
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Name: Lukas Warren
Submission Time: Apr 11 2025 5:55PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1615 Bluff Street
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I oppose Idaho Power's filing to decrease the ECR to its customers. I would like
it to stay the same:'
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Name: Robert and Cathy Hopper
Submission Time: Apr 11 2025 7:42PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 12045 NW TouchNGo Ave
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "As a customer of Idaho Power, we feel that they are just wanting to make more
money for their shareholders on the backs of their customers that have solar. We are
efficient in our power and try not to use air conditioning at all during the summer. Their
peak hours are ridiculous as most people run their air conditioners all hours of the day and
night to keep their houses at a consistent temperature. Solar peak hours should at least be
from 12 noon to 9 pm when the outside temps here really start to cool off. Also there is no
sun much after 8 pm that produces much power. From June 21 st, which is the summer
solstice, the daylight hours start to reduce. From June 21 st to September 30th, the sunset
is 2 hours and 20 minutes less. So by September 30th, their so-called peak hours are
actually only from 3pm to 6pm again cheating their solar customers. They want to charge
us 3 times the initial cost of just having a meter. The cost went from $5.20 to $15.00. They
are making this off of every household that has their meter whether they have solar or not.
Their loss in their transmission lines and at their distribution should be something they
address rather than punish their customers who are trying to contribute to their energy. As
anyone who has owned a business knows that there are losses which a business just
absorbs. I know their shareholders don't want to hear that or even loose that money. They
sell the energy they receive from their solar customers at what rate...which probably above
what they want to pay so Idaho Power is making a profit here, also. "
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Name: Peter Scheri
Submission Time: Apr 11 2025 8:27PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2534 N Destiny Ave
Kuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please do not allow this to pass. Idaho power has already hurt the people who
installed solar enough, by changing to net power system. Those who made an investment
in their system are already struggling to make their money back on the system. If they
reduce the amounts additionally, we will never make our investment back. Less the 1 cent
fr KWH produced in non-summer months, where can anyone, pay/buy electricity at that
rate. If this proposal is approved it tells me that the PUC only cares about lining the
pockets of idaho power, and does not care about the people they are suppose to serve."
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Name: David Dean
Submission Time: Apr 11 2025 8:40PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3745 E Alta Ridge Ct
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "To Whom It May Concern:
As a homeowner with a 14.8kW solar system installed three years ago—an investment
made based on Idaho Power's original net metering policies—I strongly oppose the
proposed changes to the net billing structure.
The drastic reduction of compensation for excess solar generation—from an average of
over 6Q/kWh to just 2.45�/kWh—represents an 87.6% cut from 2023 levels.This is not just
an adjustment; it is a gutting of the value proposition that thousands of Idahoans, including
myself, relied upon when investing tens of thousands of dollars into solar energy. My
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system was sized to reasonably offset my household's electricity use under the policies in
place at the time. If this proposal is adopted, the financial assumptions that justified this
investment would be fundamentally invalidated.
This proposed change is unprecedented nationally and would place Idaho as the most
regressive state for solar compensation in the country—undermining consumer trust,
environmental progress, and grid resilience.
Solar owners provide clean energy to the grid, reduce demand during peak hours, and
enhance overall system reliability. Slashing the value of our contributions while leaving
utility rates untouched is not only unfair and discriminatory, it is economically punitive. The
proposal does not reflect a fair,just, or reasonable rate structure as mandated by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission's mission.
I urge the Commission to reject this proposal and instead pursue policies that support
energy independence, fairness for existing customers, and continued investment in clean,
distributed energy.
Sincerely,
David Dean
Owner of a 14.8kW Solar System Installed in 2022"
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Name: Ryan Karasek
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 8:56PM
Email: rkarasekCcbgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 405 E Central Rd,
Emmett, ID 83617
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Dear Commission Secretary and Commissioners, I am writing as an Idaho
Power customer and owner of a 7.4 kW rooftop solar array to express my strong opposition
to the proposed changes to the Export Credit Rate (ECR)for non-legacy on-site generation
customers, as outlined in Idaho Power's filing in Case No. IPC-E-25-15. The proposed ECR
reduction—from 16.9966�to 14.0598�for summer on-peak, 5.6533�to 1.7682�for
summer off-peak, and 4.8365�to 0.9540�for non-summer—would significantly undermine
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the value of rooftop solar for customers like me and discourage further adoption of clean
energy in Idaho. I respectfully urge the Commission to reject this proposal and maintain or
enhance the current ECR to support the many benefits that solar power provides to our
environment and Idaho Power's system.
Rooftop solar is a critical tool in addressing environmental challenges. My solar array
reduces greenhouse gas emissions by generating clean, renewable energy, helping to
combat climate change and improve air quality in our communities. According to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, a typical residential solar system offsets emissions
equivalent to avoiding the burning of thousands of pounds of coal annually. By producing
energy at my home, I am contributing to Idaho's transition to a sustainable energyfuture,
aligning with global efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Beyond its environmental advantages, rooftop solar delivers tangible benefits to Idaho
Power and its customers. My system generates electricity during peak demand hours,
particularly in the summer, when the grid is under the greatest strain. This reduces the
need for Idaho Power to purchase expensive power from external markets or invest in
costly new generation facilities. The filing itself acknowledges that customer exports
contribute to avoided energy costs, avoided generation capacity, and deferred
transmission and distribution investments (Application, Pages 8-10). For example, the
proposed ECR includes a generation capacityvalue of 11.9017� per kWh for summer on-
peak exports, reflecting the significant role solar plays in meeting peak load needs. By
Lowering the ECR, the proposed changes undervalue these contributions and disincentivize
a resource that stabilizes the grid.
Additionally, my solar array helps reduce line losses, as energy produced on-site is
consumed locally, minimizing the electricity lost during transmission over long distances.
The filing notes that avoided line losses are a component of the ECR (Application, Page 9),
yet the drastic reduction in credit rates fails to fairly compensate customers for this benefit.
Rooftop solar also enhances grid resilience by diversifying energy sources, reducing the
risk of outages during extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent due to
climate change.
The proposed ECR reduction would increase my average monthly bill by approximately
34%, from $62 to $84, according to Idaho Power's customer notice (Attachment 3). This
significant financial impact threatens the economic viability of my investment in solar,
which I made in good faith to save money and contribute to a cleaner Idaho. Discouraging
solar adoption through lower credits risks stifling innovation and limiting customer choice,
while sending a message that Idaho is not committed to renewable energy.
Rather than reducing the ECR, I encourage the Commission to recognize the full value of
rooftop solar by maintaining or increasing the current rates. Supporting solar customers
aligns with Idaho Power's own goals of modernizing its on-site generation offerings, as
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outlined in the filing's history of efforts to enhance renewable energy adoption (Application,
Pages 3-4). It also ensures fairness for all customers, as solar reduces costs that would
otherwise be borne by the broader ratepayer base through avoided infrastructure
investments.
I appreciate the Commission's role in balancing the interests of customers and utilities,
and I trust you will carefully consider the long-term implications of this proposal. I
respectfully request that you deny the proposed ECR reduction and instead adopt policies
that promote rooftop solar as a vital component of Idaho's energy landscape. Thank you for
the opportunity to comment on this matter.
Sincerely,
Ryan L. Karasek
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Name: Paul Reeve
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 9:41 PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 957 Misty Meadows Trail
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I have been a longtime proponent for renewable energy such as solar power.
Idaho power professes to want to go to more renewable energy sources, but blocks the
growth of residential solar by not providing fair compensation for excess solar generation.
The study done to recommend compensation to residential solar was severely biased and
undermined the value of community members investing our own money to help the energy
crisis and support the grid. Since we are individuals we don't have the negotiating powers
of a large company we rely on the public utilities to ensure businesses like idaho power
treat us fairly.The IPUC has not kept the publics best interest in mind. Residential solar
power is the solution to the energy crisis so should be given preference over private
businesses when looking at compensation. I believe a one to one exchange of power units
was and still is fair for those who have invested in the publics future by going to residential
solar power. Idaho is well suited to utilize residential solar so incentives and favorable
exchanges should be in favor of residential solar. The publics best interest is to not overly
rely on Idaho power, but instead have the grid strengthened by residential solar. We rely on
IPUC to represent homeowners and give us incentives when we invest in Idaho by adding
residential solar. Being fair does not mean the excess generation rates have to match what
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Idaho power is purchasing from large corporations. On site solar generation is much more
efficient and does not have the transmission losses, nor maintenance by Idaho power, the
homeowner maintains their own system.These advantages of residential solar generation
all further benefit Idaho power. I did not invest my hard earned money to let Idaho Power
reap the benefits of my residential solar investment. Please reevaluate the excess solar
compensation rates keeping residents who have invested in Idaho by adding residential
solar as a top priority."
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Name: Kevin Sloane
Submission Time: Apr 11 2025 9:43PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1817 W Dew Mist Dr
Nampa, ID 83651
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am 100% opposed to this movement Idaho Power is making for the Export
Credit Rate. I believe it was 1 year ago they made the last change which cut our production
benefits in half, though they misled their customers, saying it would only be 16 percent
increase. (That is from memory and may be slightly different). In the post card they sent out
they are saying that people will see a 34% increase in their bills, but they conveniently left
off what the current rates are, to intentionally mislead customers again. They don't want
people to know that summer off peak is going from 5.6533 cents to 1.7682 cents and non
summer going from 4.8365 cents to .954 cents. That is a 69-80% decrease in what is paid
for solar generation. They try to make it look good with on peak hours being higher
generation credit than the electricity costs even, but the truth is that most people will never
see a dime of that. I never once overproduced in peak hours and there would be no
incentive for anyone to build a system that does because it only benefits you for 4 months
of the year. With all of that being said, the fact that they claim the increase will only be
34%, is not realistic and deceptive to the customers. I know some of our benefits are not
Lost, due to the fact of using energy at the same time of generation, but the facts still stand
that we saw 50% decrease in solar generation credits the last time around and will see
another 69-80% decrease on top of that. So in 1 years time, we are seeing a 90% decrease
in value of our solar generation. This is wrong and disgusting how Idaho Power is
misleading people to make more money from the people who are helping them generate
electricity.
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Another item that is concerning is how vague they are on how off peak and on peak
generation is calculated. It says on peak is from 3-11 pm. When this only relates to solar
generation, whywould peak generation hours go to 11 pm? Even in the peak of summer,
you aren't going to really generate much at all after 7 or 8. This makes me suspicious that
they are calculating the peak hours as a whole and not giving you credit for any excess
generation. For instance, if you over produced from 3-6, but under produced from 7-11, my
opinion would be that you would not see any excess generation credit for that period
because it was wiped out by other peak hour usage. I dont know the truth in this matter,
but my assumption is they are being vague, so they can further deceive the customers and
get what they want.
I understand that costs increase, but this is ridiculous how much we are being taken
advantage of, when we actually help Idaho Power. This all leaving out the fact that they are
making solar not a reasonable solution for anyone and will put lots of people out of work
because there will be no one to buy or service solar systems. I know if mine needed repair,
I'd just shut it off. There needs to be better communication and everyone needs to be given
the facts, which has not happened because they know this would never pass if everyone
was fully aware of what they are doing."
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Name: David Stiff
Submission Time: Apr 11 2025 10:OOPM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2535 Highway 95
Midvale, ID 83645
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "WOW !! I just picked up my mail from the Post Office and read the letter. What
a bunch of baloney that Idaho Power is requesting to reduce the net metering again. But
such a dramatic rate change is pathetic. Bad enough that the PUC approved the
compensation rates for solar last December but now a request that could possibly
bankrupt many folks that were lied to by large solar installers . A friend of mine paid
$57,000 for a 12.5 k system with 25 year loan. Still has power bills. Even though the PUC
sent a directive out saying that all installers must state that rates could change. Some
contractors are not following that directive and still misleading consumers.
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Since Idaho is and has been booming, make the general contractors pay for the upgrades
for to the new construction.
I installed my 10 K system in Fall of 2021 and I'm afraid payback will never happen with this
recent request.Thought that it would be great selling point for when I sell my small ranch in
retirement soon. Probably be a liability if the PUC agrees to this request.
I totally disagree with Idaho Power's new request and wish a new study instead of their
Voder study..Their are many studies that disagree with that analysis. Please deny this
request and consider the impact to many Idaho solar homeowners that will be severely
impacted if the commission approves Idaho Power's blatantly power grab
Sincerely, David Stiff Midvale, ID"
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Name: Steven Kaehler
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 11:10PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1634 Rimview Dr
Caldwell, ID 83605
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am disappointed that Idaho Power sees so little value in the residential power
that many of us produce, except during peak, Summer hours. Most of the year, my system
will produce energy that won't make any difference in my utility bill because of the
ridiculously low rates proposed:'
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Name: Gail Rankin
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 6:20AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 675 Fox Ridge Lane
McCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The explanation for the proposed rate changes is not understandable to a lay
person such as myself. It is hard to believe that the non summer credit rate is only worth
1/5th of the current value. As a solar panel owner I understand that adjustments will be
needed over time but this seems drastic and without warning."
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Name: Sara Ellis
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 6:25AM
Email: 1 [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 9701 Utahna Rd
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The government placed great emphasis on renewable energy, so I made a hefty
investment in solar panels and equipment for my home in order to help reduce the strain
on the power grid and reduce my energy bills over the long term. I believe that the demand
for data centers is going to require a lot of energy production in the near future as well and
home producers such as myself play a role in ensuring grid stability. My$65,000
investment has been worthwhile over the past few years since I installed it, but the new
rates proposed by Idaho Power threaten to wipe out any saving I enjoy from my monthly
power bill and make solar a non-viable investment for those who may consider investing in
it in the future. The proposed export credit rates are woefully low and I urge the commission
to reconsider and reject them or at least leave export rates untouched for current power
generators and make the new rates applicable to new installs only. "
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Name: Jean Deluca
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 6:45AM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 129 Willoway, PO Box 4788
Haney, ID 83333
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "By lowering the net metering rates, PUC would enable Idaho Power to become
a monopoly and destroy solar energy in Idaho. It is important that PUC represent
consumers who are willing to invest in clean energy.
In the future, there will be a huge cost to either updating(or removing)the dams that help
create the energy the Idahoans use. We need to encourage solar energy and think about
our future energy needs.
I encourage PUC to not approve these changes now and in the future.Thankyou.
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Diane Mackie
Submission Time:Apr 11 2025 8:20PM
Email: dmackie06Pyahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 465 Adams St
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211
Name of Utility Company: ID Power
Case ID: REDUCED CRE
Comment: "We put solar on our house in Oct,24. Looking forward to a lower energy bill.
Nope. I'd Power just raised of bill$14.00 a month even when we are generating some extra
power. Now we get a notice for reduced credit on the extra we produce. To the tone of 35%
decrease. So at this point we are paying substantially more every month . As a disabled
person on limited income it will be a choice of food or power.What a complete disservice
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to the citizens of this state.Between ID Power and Solar companies not sure which one is
worse. I've been outright lied to by both. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Martin Roberts
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 7:13AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3602 N Sycamore Dr
Boise, US 83703-4140
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-
Comment: "I am opposed to this proposed change. How can you justify such a large
change in the export credit. "Idaho Power has filed an application with state regulators
asking to lower the export credit rate.They propose reducing the rate for summer on-peak
hours to 14 cents (down from 17 cents) and off-peak hours outside the summer to 0.9
cents (down from 4.8 cents). ""
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Martin Roberts
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 7:22AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3602 N Sycamore Dr
Boise, ID 83703-4140
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am opposed to this change. How can you justify such a significant change in
the export credit rate? "Idaho Power has filed an application with state regulators asking to
Lower the export credit rate. They propose reducing the rate for summer on-peak hours to
14 cents (down from 17 cents) and off-peak hours outside the summer to 0.9 cents (down
from 4.8 cents).
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Name: Steve Halvorson
Submission Time:Apr 12 2025 7:46AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10160 W Desert Duck Ave
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "ID I would like to attend any meeting or hearing about slashing my
compensation for my solar panels , please call or text me "
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Name: Janet DeVeny
Submission Time:Apr 12 2025 7:51AM
Email: int.dvn - mail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3235 Pathfinder Way
Lewiston, ID 83501
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho Power should decrease its credit rate. Solar energy is good as long as
customers install solar panels equal onlyto the amount of energy their home uses. "
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Name:Travis Michels
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 7:52AM
Email: travismichels84(@gmaiLcom
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2641 E. Scrubpine St
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "Idaho
With Idaho power being the sole vendor of electricity they get to monopolize the business.
We as homeowners with solar which generate an excess of energy everyday going to the
grid. The cost of Solar and the cost of the power bill now are making Solar a non viable
option. This is Idaho Power being corporately greedy and taking advantage of Solar
customers. The changes they have made for customers after 2019 is unfair and the public
should be made aware. "
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From: Jeffrey Watkins ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 8:16 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I finally own a home, and I have always considered investing in rooftop solar. These
changes will make me change my mind.
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 ?/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,
Jeffrey Watkins
6985 W Maxwell Ln
Boise, ID 83704
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From: Richard Rusnak([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 8:50 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho Power is giving residential rooftop solar customers the shaft. Its new proposal to the
PUC is a huge disincentive to current and future rooftop adaption. Essentially an 80%
reduction in benefits of helping the grid at peak times and keeps installation of new
systems very impractical and economically unfeasible.
ID Power customers deserve a more resilient grid, rooftop solar supports this and solar
owners deserve full compensation for their excess energy that their systems put back into
the grid. This effort is an atrociously unfair effort by a monopoly to squash customers
pocket books and future grid resilience, in a rapidly warming climate.
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 ?/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
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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,
Richard Rusnak
12373 W Brentor St
Boise, ID 83709
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Hannah Roberts
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 8:21AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3602 N Sycamore Dr
Boise, ID 83703-4140
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I strongly object to Idaho Power's proposed reduction of payment rates for
electricity generated by solar panels. The disparity between what they propose pay and
what they charge is a clear indication that they are abusing their position as a virtual
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monopoly and not acting in the interests of the community. Solar panel owners not only
provide additional electricity generated in an ecologically superior manner, but they also
reduce the need for Idaho Power to update and expand the grid and help prevent problems
during times of grid congestion. They reduce costs for Idaho Power. It is unconscionable
that Idaho Power should try to price gouge in this way. "
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Name: sal Palazzolo
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 8:35AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5558 S firethorn Pt
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am writing to oppose the changes that Idaho Power is proposing related to the
change in the export credit rate for home solar systems. We installed solar to not only
reduce our bills but to be part of the solution to providing addtional energy production to
Idaho and the country. This rate change will essentially make our solar system investment
worthless and disincentive homeowners from being part of our energy solution. Idaho
Power continues to focus their asks on singular goal of profits for themselves instead of an
overall good. I am asking you to reject this request from Idaho Power and protect the small
homeowner wh is just trying to do the right thing. "
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Name: Rachel Fischer
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 8:42AM
Email: randsfischer1 @gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3585 N Kilarney Dr
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho Powers proposed rate change would make the financial benefit of
owning solar panels completely obsolete and in fact make it a financial liability as
customers will be paying largely the same utility bill as they were prior to solar in addition to
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the cost of panels. This is especially tone deaf when the cost of living is going up, the grid is
about to have more strain on it from the new Meta data processing center, and Idaho
Powers parent company IDACORP had record breaking profits in 2024, increasing there net
income by 28 million dollars since 2023. Please do not approve this rate change, especially
on existing solar panel owners. Thank you for your time and consideration of this important
issue:'
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Name: Brian McDevitt
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 8:49AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4920 E Boise River Ln
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I write to express my strong opposition not only to the proposed Idaho Power
rate change for residential power producers but also to certain limitations the Public
Utilities Commission (PUC) has allowed Idaho Power to impose on its customers—
particularly those who generate their own renewable energy.
Idaho Power operates as a monopoly and behaves accordingly. Unlike businesses
functioning under normal competitive conditions, Idaho Power is uniquely positioned to
extract profits beyond what would be considered fair in a free market governed by supply
and demand.This disproportionate market control, especially in the energy sector,
demands more stringent oversight by regulatory bodies like the PUC to protect consumer
interests.
I intend to submit a more detailed petition to the PUC in the near future. However, I
respectfully request that the PUC consider the following points:
Reject the Proposed Rate Change
The PUC should not approve Idaho Power's proposed rate change for residential energy
producers. These changes unfairly penalize homeowners who have invested in clean
energy systems, undermining both individual and statewide progress toward energy
independence and environmental responsibility.
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Require Interest Payments on Monetary Credits
Now that Idaho Power has successfully converted the energy credit system into a
monetary credit structure, it is only fair and reasonable that those credits accrue interest.
Residential producers are effectively offering Idaho Power short-term, no-interest loans—
an arrangement that would not be acceptable in any other financial context. These
monetary credits should be subject to a market-based interest rate.
Allow Full Use of Monetary Credits
Residential energy producers should be permitted to use their accrued credits to cover all
charges issued by Idaho Power—including fixed charges such as the monthly meter fee.
Once energy contributions are monetized, restricting how those credits are applied
amounts to an arbitrary and unfair constraint.
Permit Residential Energy Co-Ops
The PUC should allow residential energy producers to form cooperatives in order to
aggregate and market their power to entities beyond Idaho Power. This would promote
competition and innovation within the renewable energy market. For example, such co-ops
could contract with generators like the Lucky Peak Hydropower Group to contribute to
broader regional energy needs, including supplying clean power to out-of-state markets
such as Seattle.
Finally, while Idaho Power's recent shift to a time-of-use (TOU) model may appear
technologically progressive, it opens the door to future manipulation. It is foreseeable that
Idaho Power will again seek to revise the rules once residential battery systems become
more effective in time-shifting power delivery to match peak rate periods. This pattern—
rewarding innovation only to penalize it once it becomes effective—undermines consumer
trust and discourages long-term investment in renewable energy solutions.
The PUC's role is critical in ensuring that monopoly utilities do not place unfair burdens on
ratepayers or stifle progress. I urge the Commission to take these concerns seriously and
adopt reforms that empower Idaho residents, protect consumer investments, and support
our transition to a more resilient and equitable energy future.
Respectfully,
Brian McDevitt
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From: Joshua Muhlenkamp ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 9:45 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As a concerned citizen in Idaho and as a rooftop solar homeowner, I firmly reject this solar
power reimbursement decrease proposed by Idaho Power.We do live in an uncertain
environment and by producing solar energy, citizens are easing reliance on fossil fuels. We
are providing energy in abundance, which will continue to happen, even at a lower
reimbursement rate.The difference will be at a negative impact to me and other solar
owners who have invested in this important part of our energy future. Idaho Powers money
grab and monopoly on energy in our state is unacceptable to me and should be
unacceptable to the Idaho public utilities commission. Please reject this proposal and
protect our alternative energy future to grow as it should.
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 ?/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,
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Joshua Muhlenkamp
2521 N Redway Rd
Boise, ID 83704
0osh.muhlen(sbgmai[.com
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Stacey Smith
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 9:24AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4882 S. Caden Creek Way
BOISE, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please do not approve the proposed solar credit export rates. They basically
negate our investment in solar panels that regularly contribute to power production. "
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Name: Mike Davis
Submission Time:Apr 12 2025 9:30AM
Email: mikedavis71849P9mail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3806 Meadow View Circle
New Meadows, ID 83654
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The Export Credit Rate change proposed by Idaho Power for rooftop solar
energy producers is totally unjustified and points out that changing from net metering to
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net billing was a mistake that is allowing Idaho Power to try and eliminate rooftop solar.
Given that Idaho Power's return to shareholders has increased steadily I.e. Dividends have
gone up everyyear since 2013 and stock prices have more than doubled duringthe same
period indicating that rooftop solar has not had a negative impact on the company's
financial performance nor its ability to meet demand for electricity. The proposed increase
is just designed to grab a legitimate revenue from rooftop solar producers and hand it to
shareholders for no justifiable reason. Please reject their money grab and support rooftop
solar producers right to be reasonably remunerated for their production. Thank you. "
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From: Bob Ladenburger([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:31 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please do not undermine my investment in solar panels for my home. Keeping current
investments viable and having proper incentives for future investment is critical to utilizing
solar power.
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 ?/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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Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Bob Ladenburger
4015 N Sandpoint Way
Boise, ID 83702
bob.laden burger gmail.com
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Bruce Childers
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 10:21AM
Email: nurscratch63Pgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 220 NE Greystone Loop
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "These are some drastic changes in the credit allocation for customers with
solar systems that provide energy for ID power to sell!! Not only have you raised my rate for
the privilege to use ID power has a conduit for my solar power; what incentive is there for
helping the environment.Who governs your actions!"
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Name: Matt Beedle
Submission Time:Apr 12 2025 10:52AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 943 North 300 West
Rupert, ID 83350
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "This new Idaho Power proposed rate change to On-site generation is ridiculous.
I spent money on my panels and inverter late 2020 early 2021 with the knowledge of what
the rate would be to sell the power back. Originally it was net zero or one for one kW. You
changed the net zero a year and a half ago, and I was ok, because we still made barely
enough power to keep up. Now you're changing again, so that my original investment will
not keep up with your proposed rate structure in place. If I ran a business like this, I would
Lose all my customers. If you proceed with this proposed rate plan, I will purchase batteries
and cut ties with Idaho Power once and for all. I hope the rest of the on-site generation
sites will do the same, and you'll be back to square one and have to generate the power
yourself.
Matt"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kimberly Wood
Submission Time:Apr 12 2025 10:10AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1836 W Deep Creek Way
Nampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please Please consider the money we put into our solar system. We deserve to
have fare compensation for the excess power we produce. Don't let Idaho Power rip us off.
To Idaho Power it is pennies but to us it is a big deal. They are discouraging people from
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putting solar panel on their home. Solar energy is the future of electrical power. Idaho
Power needs to work with its customs that are using solar energy. That means fare
compensation for the energy produced by Idaho residence with Solar on the homes. "
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Name: James Haddock
Submission Time:Apr 12 2025 10:21AM
Email: ichaddock72C�gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 17366 N Fort Laramie Way, 0
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The proposed rate cut for solar imported power to Idaho Power is beyond
belief! Please rectify this ridiculous proposal"
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From: Kenneth Brait ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:28 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Aside from the obvious environmental benefit, we all installed solar panels at our cost to
help save on electric bills and Idaho Power again wants to obliterate that benefit by
changing the reimbursement rules.The benefits that applied when we installed them
should not be unfairly taken awayjust because IP has planned poorly. That is no different
than taking out a 30 year mortgage and after 5 years have the bank notified us they are
raising the rate because they feel like it. Both are clearly unlawful.
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 ?/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.
Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Brait
PO Box 5568
Ketchum, ID 83340
ken(@kenbrait.com
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Amy Roos
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 11:11AM
Email: amyharrell 21 Pyahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2468 E 3745 N
Twin Falls, ID 83301-5780
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I installed solar last year and paid about$46,000 to do so. I understood that
Idaho Power could adjust the credit rate. However, the proposed adjustment is massive
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and will make my investment in solar pointless and actually cost me additional money. I
won't break even at these kinds of rates even if you look over time, 10 to 20 years. I
understand the need for Idaho Power to get a fair rate. However, there should be a more
moderate middle ground here that won't make the solar I worked hard for and paid money
for completely worthless. Please work towards a solution that works for all.
Thanks,
Amy"
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Name:Wade Dorrell
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 11:28AM
Email: wade(@dorre[Ls.org
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 6533 W Kangaroo Ct
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "This comment is in regard to reductions in residental solar export credit rates
and other dangerous situations allowed in Idaho. It's inevitable that Idaho will see electicity
generation shortfalls as have been seen in other states, and Idaho is growing in population
which increases risk and impact of shortfall/outage. PUC and utility-endorsed
disencentives around Idaho energy independence harm Idaho's ability to react to this
situation, kneecapping Idaho small businesses involved in solar install and maintenance.
Additionally, Idaho Power continues to disincentivize residental battery storage, an
emerging approach to reduce the need for off-peak export, by delaying approval of in-meter
switching and other technology that simplifies such installs. This is not the way the Idaho
we know prepares itself.
My recommendation to support Idaho's future is export rates be adjusted for 2025 as
follows, based roughly on Idaho Power TOU import rates from 2024:
Summer peak export: 20c (20% lower then import) Summer off-peak export: 6c (20% lower
than average of summer off-peak import to encourage on-site use/transition to battery)
Regular export: 7c (roughly equal to average TOU import to sustain installs and business)
The time periods/seasons for these are fine as defined for 2024, even though not aligned
with TOU import.
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Additionally, residental solar export rates MUST be published annually alongside regular
and TOU residental import rates on Idaho Power's main website, so that Idaho Power is
more accountable to customers for these rates, as well as in any printed material sent to
customers regarding import rates:'
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Joseph Strong
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 12:32PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2151 W Lonesome Dove St
Meridian, ID 83646-9302
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "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.
This proposal is not and cannot be perceived as"fair,""just,""reasonable,"or
"nondiscriminatory."
Power, used during any time frame, should be billed at the same rate as power produced
during that time frame. One-for-one is fair for everyone:'
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Name: Rik Halsteen
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 12:38PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 6072 N Royal Park Ave
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "three years ago we installed solar panels on our house to save money on the
electric bill and to also with the growing number of households due to new construction to
help Idaho Power from having to upgrade the existing system and also having to find other
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sources of electricity. the first couple of years we noticed a savings on our electric bill but
now with this new rate adjustment Idaho Power makes having solar panels worthless. I can
accept a rate increase as it is fair to every customer but to reduce the credit for generated
power on solar user is unfair not only to the existing solar but new solar installations. Also
what will that do to the solar industry in Idaho? I urge the PUC to deny Idaho Powers credit
decrease. Idaho Power can't push for alternative power sources offer credits for installing
and the decide to change the credit rate back to those who installed those power sources
as our cost of ownership is a fixed cost we can not do anything but pay Idaho Power more
money for our investment
Thankyou,
Rik Halsteen
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From: Kenneth Brait ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:28 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Aside from the obvious environmental benefit, we all installed solar panels at our cost to
help save on electric bills and Idaho Power again wants to obliterate that benefit by
changing the reimbursement rules. The benefits that applied when we installed them
should not be unfairly taken awayjust because IP has planned poorly. That is no different
than taking out a 30 year mortgage and after 5 years have the bank notified us they are
raising the rate because they feel like it. Both are clearly unlawful.
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 ?/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
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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,
Kenneth Brait
PO Box 5568
Ketchum, ID 83340
ken(akenbrait.com
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:Trevor Hammond
Submission Time:Apr 12 2025 1:41 PM
Email: trevor.fonhamPgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5011 dorian st
Chubbuck, ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho Power's proposal to drastically reduce the energy credit rate for solar is
such a clear case of predatory practices. Owners like me do not have an option on who to
sell our excess power to nor the option to cut power off to Idaho Power.They are taking
advantage of the fact and trying to pay extremely undervalued prices for our electricity. A
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study funded by the company itself should not be allowed as evidence for these rate cuts.
They are clearly biased, their profits continue to rise. The decision should be made by
evaluating existing independent studies or commissioning new studies with major
oversight to prevent Idaho Power's disproportionate influence. With a rate reduction this
massive in a single year, it is clear that solar will be all but worthless to customers in only a
couple years. Customers will be under government sanctioned servitude to a utility
monopoly. You will be forcing thousands to unwillingly subsidize Idaho Power profits. The
solar industry in Idaho will die overnight and in a short time frame solar owners will
decommission their systems, both on pure principal and older systems passing their
service lifetimes. Solar panels don't make for the most attractive looking homes either.
People may, as I am thinking of doing if this proposal is approved, decide to remove the
panels purely because a few bucks a month isn't worth diminishing the look of my home.
The price of my home may also immediately go down, as the panels will no longer provide
anyvalue to the home. If this passes, I willjoin many other idahoans in constantly pestering
my elected officials to change the council, as well as ask for an investigation into current
members. This would clearly show the council does not care about the people and we
should look into what incentives the council to betraythe people:'
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Name: Dale Clark
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 1:51 PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 291 Bellevue Ct
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "As the price of energy(kwh)from Idaho Power continues to go up, why is IPUC
allowing Idaho Power to lower the return amount per kwh to families that generate their
own power, in part?
It is a travesty that IPUC is putting the bottom line of Idaho Power above the ability of Idaho
natives to provide for their families and live in comfortable surroundings.
Over the past 3 years we have regretted purchasing solar panels to subsidize our electrical
energy cost, as the price we pay for power purchased from Idaho Power has gone up and
(with this proposed change)what we are being"reimbursed" by Idaho Power has/is going
down. Originally, when we started solar generation, we were paying$5/month for grid
access fee, we are now up to$15/month for grid access fee.Why?
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If this change is approved, we will be paying$5/month less than we were paying for
electricity before we installed solar panels, and I can guarantee that our usage hasn't
changed in that time. . It has been my understanding that the IPUC was to prevent the
gouging of Idahoans but any and all utilities. It is time to step up to the plate and make this
right. "
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From: Suzanne Troje ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 2:11 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
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 ?/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,
Suzanne Troje
1408 N 15TH ST
BOISE, ID 83702
cybersuzePgmail.com
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Beverly Sherman
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 2:39PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7746 W Middle Fork Street
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "For those of us who are trying to be the best custodians of our planet and have
paid for Solar on their homes out of our pockets to ease the pressure on the grid and the
Earth for others, Idaho Power acts like we are the enemy! They should leave us out of any
increases.We give them our excess energy and they keep increasing our rates. This is not a
fair transaction. If only more people who could afford to leave the bulk of the grid would do
so, maybe we could make Idaho Power irrelevant- or at least not a monopoly that keeps
increasing profits on our energies. Raise the price for corporations that drain our electricity.
Raise the rates on those who wish to use consumption of energy to mine bitcoins. Raise
the rates on consumers who use certain thresholds of higher energy usage. Please stop
raising rates on homeowners who do the right thing."
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Name: Kevin Burke
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 2:48PM
Email: kevinPkevinwburke.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1832 N.Wh itewate r Ave
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "Idaho Power with this proposal wants to have it two ways: They want
competition to hold sway on the rates they pay for solar generated power, making it sound
fair and reasonable for them, but they don't have to worry about competition in who buys
power from them, or who homeowners can sell power to. It's their way or the highway.Why
do only they get to enjoy the benefits of competition in this respect,while their monopoly-
locked customers get no such option?This appeal to fair market pricing is a lie without
sincere fair market practices in the rest of their business model. Idaho Power isn't even
Idaho owned:'
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From: Karin Lindholm ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 5:33 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
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 ?/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,
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Karin Lindholm
21 Rodeo Drive
Haney, ID 83333
Lind holmkaOcbgmail.com
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From: Derek Smith ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:08 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
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 ?/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,
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Derek Smith
6837 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
dasmith880bgmaiLcom
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: James Schweitzer
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 7:33PM
Email:james.r.schweitzer(cbgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 9575 w malad st
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPCE2515
Comment: "I am a 100% disabled veteran. I had my solar installed I believe Aug 2023. 1 was
recently let go from myjob and so I don't have extra income. I cannot take another rate hike
from you guys.
My solar company lied to me and told me Idaho gives me a credit towards paying the
system down. They said I would get the FULL amount the next year for taxes. 2023 taxes
came and I was told that because the solar was installed in 2023 that they wouldn't give me
the credit. Well 2024 taxes were done and I was told Idaho ONLY gives out 500 a year for
taxes back. I will never pay off this system. So I can't take another rate hike other wise I will
Lose my home.
Thankyou
James Schweitzer"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Joseph Stingle
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 6:44PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4318 N Maplestone Ave
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "My solar system was installed in May 2022. 1 knew of the potential for less than
a 1 kWh for 1 kWH in the future but didn't expect a drastic decrease in the credit. I was also
surprised that the increased summer credit was limited in the number of months (4) and
the late hours for the maximum credit. It starts late in the day, missing several hours of
productive solar generation and extends late into the evening 2-3 hours after there is no
solar energy being produced. Since I invested a significant amount to produce energy I
expected a reasonable return for my investment.This current proposal to reduce the credit
even further seems unreasonable to me. Thank you for your consideration of my
comments. "
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Name: Jacob Theisen
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 7:19PM
Email: theisenjPgmaiL.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 17132 N Wylie Pl
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Comment:
Idaho Power's request to drastically reduce the power buy back amount is in essence a bait
and switch scheme. Entice their customers to install expensive rooftop solar with
reasonable buy back compensation. Then once they have a pool of customers generating
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rooftop solar power they reduce the buyback amount so that they now have a convenient
cheap source of power.
Shame on Idaho Power and the folks that keep approving everything they ask for.
Jacob Theisen"
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Name: Ross Copperman
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 7:34PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 15 Penstemon Dr
Haney, ID 83333
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Lowering solar credit is straight criminal. Idaho Power has been a monopoly
for too long and these rates are proof. "
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Name:William Williams
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 8:12PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 8 S 900 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221-6064
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I already feel like Idaho Power is cheating me by applying a significantly lower
rate to the power I generate versus the power I consume. In my last service period from
mid February to mid March, my on-site system produced more energy than I consumed.
For my consumption, I was charged at the Non-Summer rate $0.087476 per Kilowatt hour.
But for the energy my system generated I was only given credit at the rate of$0.048381 per
Kilowatt hour (247/Off-Peak Non Summer). If this case is approved bythe IPUC, Idaho
Power estimates, in a notification mailed to customers just a few days after April 1st, it"will
result in the monthly bill for an average residential on-site generation customer increasing
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about 34%." I am frustrated at this unfair arrangement and angry that Idaho Power wants to
make it significantly worse beginning this coming June for me and for all others who have
invested in solar panels, windmills, etc. and are connected to the grid under their services!"
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Name: Brooke Payton
Submission Time:Apr 12 2025 9:58PM
Email: blpayton1 yahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2769 n Wendell Rd
Wendell, ID 83355
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The changes they are proposing will cripple our family. Our solar system cost
us almost$60,000 and our monthly solar payment is 327 a month. The way they have
changed the credit we already lose money monthly. The proposed change would cost us
even more. These changes are unacceptable and will cripple small family's just getting by."
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Name: David Stiff
Submission Time: Apr 12 2025 10:07PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: PO Box 162
Midvale, ID 83645
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Well I think if the PUC agrees to whatever Idaho wants than we as residential
solar owners, need to put a ballot measure in the next election and elect commissioners
that are looking out for the peoples interest. As it stands now, the governor appoints folks
for the PUC.
Demographics show that more republicans install residential solar. Probably for tax
deductions but I'm not saying residential solar shouldn't be available to anyone that
doesn't vote that way. I'm saying that solar should be available for anyone that wants to
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invest in something that helps our communities, cut down on Idaho Power's imported
energy which can change depending on the hydro dams.
Presently Idaho Power is negotiating with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission{
FERC)for a 50 year relicensing agreement.Who knows how that may effect hydro power
for the company. Maybe that is why IP is trying to ramrod these unfair compensation rates
through the PUC for residential solar generators.
If the PUC agrees to IP's request, then we should make them accountable, ballot measure
and vote them OUT...
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Name: Randy kuder
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 2:22AM
Email: rwl<[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1057 nw 11 th ave
Payette, ID 83661
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I'm against any reduction in the price Idaho power pays for solar power. With
president Trump wanting more production and Boardman to hemingway power lines near
completion and with date center that there building around Boardman Oregon which they
will be getting 2 to 3 times more for power there year round . I'm pretty sure Idaho power
will not be selling any solar power that I produce to my neighbors at a reduced price:'
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Name: Richard Feuerborn
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 6:52AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 6456 s liveoak pl
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "Please do not approve any further cuts to the compensation paid to individual
solar power providers. Individual power providers should be rewarded for helping to provide
a source of power and reduce the need to expand dam and power plant construction costs.
Idaho Power should be investing in battery storage so they can better utilize the solar and
wind sources."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Lisa Parrillo
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 8:04AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 6003 N Contour Way
Boise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "This is a significant reduction in reimbursement for solar power.We already
suffered a reduction with the initial changes. With these changes, why would anyone put
solar power on their home?The valley is growing. It behooves us to invest in alternate
energy opportunities. This is the opposite of that. I strongly encourage the IPUC to not
adopt these changes. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:Tracey Roberts
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 9:OOAM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5880 Tee Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: ICP-E-25-15
Comment: "In reference to Idaho Power's plan to reduce the amount they pay rooftop solar
owners for the extra power they generate. I invested in a Solar System three years ago in an
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effort to reduce my energy bill in preparation for retirement. I am now retired and I am
facing the second substantial change to how Idaho Power reimburses homeowner power
generators. Idaho Power pays homeowners a fraction of what they sell excess energy to
other customers. They are making money on the power I generate and are now proposing
that I get basically nothing for my investment. I have been forced to look for alternate
heating methods in an effort to keep my costs affordable. Now they want to reduce even
more. Unacceptable. If you approve this Idaho Power request, you are penalizing all
homeowner generators. In my case, I can't absorb any more costs. I'm looking at possibly
selling, with a reduction in home value due to a $65,000 solar system that is worth nothing.
Please take the homeowners into consideration and deny Idaho Power this significant rate
change. The second significant change in two years. Thank you for your consideration."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Randy Leverett
Submission Time:Apr 13 2025 9:09AM
Email: levco4Ccbhotmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1764 S Lago Way
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-35-25
Comment: "The rates to export solar power from our home solar panels should not be
dropped as we have gone to great expense to have this solar system installed which
benefits Idaho Power by lowering the demand on the infrastructure."
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From: Alan Rea ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:17 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Enough already! Stop the war on solar. Rooftop solar owners deserve fair market-based
compensation for the power they provide their neighbors. This is ridiculous and
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inexcusable. Stop this "power grab" by a monopoly that is already underpaying rooftop
solar owners for the power they provide.
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 ?/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,
Alan Rea
3571 S Coleridge PL
Boise, ID 83706
[e-mail]
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Martha Ripple
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 10:12AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1556 E Lenz Ln
Boise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I support EGT Solar's opposition to the proposed net meter compensation.
Idaho Power's proposal is not fair,just or reasonable by any standard:'
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Name: Paul Cooperrider
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 10:21AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 8690 W. Atwater Dr.
Garden City, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho Power is seeking a reduction in the Export Credit Rates (ECR)for excess
generation from renewable energy generators within its service network. For non-summer
excess hours, that reduction goes down to 0.95 cents/kWh from the current 4.83
cents/kWh (98% reduction). For summer off-peak hours, the reduction goes down to 1.77
cents/kWh from the current 5.65 cents/kWh (69% reduction). And for the summer on peak
hours, the reduction goes down to 14.06 cents/kWh from the current 16.99 cents/kWh
(17% reduction).
In 2022, Idaho Power embarked on a Value of Distributed Energy studyto analyze and
determine the true market value of distributed energy that small producers in their service
area provided as excess power back onto their network. Idaho Power had ample time,
resources and understanding of the energy marketplace to make solid and robust
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estimates of the Value of Distributed Energy. Their recommendations were incorporated
into the approved rate case IPC-E-23-14, which then went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Barely over a year later, IPC is back before the PUC requesting a DRAMATIC reduction in the
Value of Distributed Energy(VODER)from small producers. One has to ask whether, 1)
Idaho Power, with all its expertise and time, was sloppy or negligent in its initial
determination of the VODER, or 2)was disingenuous in the initial proposal under IPC-E-23-
14 for VODER, knowing that they would come back in a little over a year's time to request a
dramatic reduction in the ECR.
In either case, such a request in not in the best interest of ratepayers, especially those that
are able to invest in DER's and place excess power back onto the grid. Many studies have
demonstrated the stabilizing impact of DER's and how they make power grids more reliable
and resilient. A reduction in the ECR, as Idaho Power proposes, virtually eliminates small
producers to get a return on their DER investments, thus concentrating DER investment
only in the hands of large developers/industrial customers (who can negotiate for better
rates) or utilities themselves. In the long run, this runs contrary to the goal of providing
affordable and reliable energy to ratepayers. As a result, I urge the commission to deny
Idaho Power's request to reduce the ECR within this rate case. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Linda Somerville
Submission Time:Apr 13 2025 11:17AM
Email: lksomervillePgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3519 s minuteman way
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "I called Idaho Power because of a significant change in my power bill and the
agent was unable/unwilling to help me understand my power bill. It looks like the fees have
increased as well a the credit for power returned to the grid. I built my house in 2020-2021
and built the roof with solar roof tiles (not solar panels)that were commissioned in 2021. At
the time, I had to purchase a new transformer for the neighborhood. So I'm way over$100K
invested now on my solar system. My bill has gone from a steady$6.00 every month to
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>$600 a month for the last two months. The various fees are higher, not sure if they charge
higher fees for solar customers, and there is no longer sufficient credit for energy I send
back to the grid (which they sell to other customers!!). I think affordability has to be a
consideration for any further rate increases (I know it could go up again on June 1). Poor
customer service has impacted my willingness to give my energy back to the grid, so now I
am buying a storage system."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Britta McNish
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 12:02PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3312 S Cannon Way
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "IDAHO
We installed solar panels in 2022 and were led to believe that our panels would probably be
paid off in ten years. We would be negatively impacted if the rates paid for power are
decreased up to 80% less. I would like the year legacy customers to be moved beyond
2019, at least up to 2023 or 2024. Idahoans getting solar panels are trying to be
environmentally responsible and this excessive rate change feels prohibitive and in fact,
disciplinary. I also don't think the rates should be this drastic this quickly. Please
reconsider both the legacy years included and the % rate change. Thank you. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Cameron and Mary Houlgate
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 1:28PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 553 S Barkvine Way, former residence of Eagle Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Retired
Case ID: IPC-E-25-1
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Comment: "I am writing to complain about the change in net metering export credit rates. I
am making a monthly payment of$89.02 to pay off the cost of my solar generation system.
I installed the system because it makes sense to utilize the solar energy that otherwise just
wears down my roof shingles and heats up my attic. This system contributes no CO2 to the
atmosphere and, in a small way, reduces load demand on the community wide electric
utility. Now that my system is in place, I feel cheated by the proposed reduction in credit
rates. I ask that the PUC prevent residential providers from being robbed by the power
company.
Thank You.
Cameron Houlgate
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:Timothy Bryan
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 3:50PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 25094 Homedale Rd
Wilder, ID 83676
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-1
Comment: "In relation to the proposed ECR reduction of a reported 34% average, this new
rate wod create a financial hardship for my household. We paid approximately$82,000.00
to have a solar system installed at our residence to offset power costs as well as reduce
our impact on the energy grid. This new ECR would cost us more each month with a higher
power bill. Our original bill in 2023 was offset and then the ECR was changed so that we
now have a power bill in winter months. This would now mean that we pay over double for
energy than a household without solar including the solar loan payment and now a higher
power bill. This in my opinion is absurd, A burden to our household and unfair proposition
by Idaho power. Idaho power is in no financial hardship and there is no solid foundational
argument to increase the ECR other than to maximize profits for shareholders. Again this is
an unfair proposal and must be rejected to ensure free and fair power consumption. This
ECR increase will create a financial hardship for our household and should be rejected.
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Tim Bryan
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:Troy Heninger
Submission Time:Apr 13 2025 3:03PM
Email: heninger 5(cbmsn.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2274 S. Georgetown Way
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to strongly oppose Idaho Power's proposed 60% reduction in the Export Credit
Rate (ECR)for rooftop solar customers, slashing the average annual rate from 6.18 cents
per kWh to 2.46 cents per kWh, effective June 1, 2025. Combined with the 2024 shift from
net metering(8.8 cents/kWh)to net billing, this represents a staggering 72% cut in
compensation over two years. As a solar owner, I am outraged by Idaho Power's opaque
and predatory tactics that reveal a pattern of corporate greed enabled by insufficient
oversight.
Devastating Financial Impact on Solar Owners:
When I installed my solar system, I relied on Idaho Power's net metering structure, which
promised fair compensation at retail rates (-8.8 cents/kWh). This ensured a reasonable
ROI, with payback periods of-10-12 years for a typical 6 kW system costing-$15,000-
$20,000.The 2024 net billing change reduced my credits to 6.2 cents/kWh, increasing my
payback to-14years and cutting annual savings by-$156 (based on 500 kWh/month
exported). The proposed 2025 ECR of 2.46 cents/kWh—especially the off-peak rate of 0.9
cents/kWh—further erodes my returns, pushing payback to-18-20 years and slashing
savings by an additional-$286.90 in 2025 alone.
Over two years (2024-2025), my total credit reduction is $442.90, assuming consistent
exports. For larger systems (e.g., 10 kW, -800 kWh/month), losses exceed $700. These cuts
render solar financially unviable, turning a sound investment into a burden. Idaho Power's
claim that this reflects"market value" ignores that they resell my solar energy at retail rates
(8-10 cents/kWh), pocketing the difference.A 0.9-cent off-peak rate—less than one
penny—is an insult, far below fair compensation and out of line with independent
valuations (e.g., Crossborder Energy's 18.3 cents/kWh estimate).
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Lack of Transparency Breeds Distrust:
Idaho Power and the PUC failed to provide upfront clarity about these drastic changes.
When I invested, tariffs suggested stable credits, not annual ECR adjustments based on a
2022 internal study that undervalues solar by design.The PUC's approval of net billing in
2023, despite 700+ opposing comments, and Idaho Power's push for further cuts without
public input until now, show a shameful lack of transparency. Solar owners deserve
predictable rates to plan investments, not a bait-and-switch that traps us with systems we
can't afford to maintain. The PUC must demand Idaho Power disclose its full methodology
and open it to independent scrutiny, not rubber-stamp monopoly profits.
Discouraging Green Energy Adoption:
Idaho Power's actions systematically make solar cost-prohibitive, stifling Idaho's clean
energy future:
• The ECR cut raises break-even times beyond most owners'tenure in their homes,
deterring new installations. A$15,000 system at 2.46 cents/kWh saves only—$147/year
versus $528 at net metering rates, making solar a losing bet.
• Fixed charges, rising from $5 to $15 (2024-2025), add $120/year, hitting solar
owners hardest and negating FCA savings ($44.52).
• Contrast with Utility-Scale Solar: Idaho Power buys energyfrom solar farms like
Jackpot Solar at—3-4 cents/kWh, per industry estimates, yet offers rooftop owners as little
as 0.9 cents off-peak.They profit by controlling solar while underpaying customers,
prioritizing corporate greed over distributed energy.
These policies force reliance on Idaho Power's grid, undermining energy independence.
Solar owners reduce grid strain and carbon emissions, yet face penalties while Idaho
Power touts its"100% clean by 2045"goal—hypocrisy at its finest.
Corporate Greed and PUC Accountability:
Idaho Power's monopoly status demands PUC oversight, not acquiescence. Their 7.31%
rate hike proposed for 2025, alongside ECR cuts, boosts profits while customers struggle.
The 2022 Value of Distributed Energy Resources Study, criticized by the Sierra Club and
others for selective data, undervalues solar's grid benefits (e.g., peak load reduction,
avoided infrastructure costs). Independent studies suggest solar's worth exceeds retail
rates, yet Idaho Power offers a fraction. This isn't fairness—it's exploitation.
The PUC's role is to protect Idahoans, not enable a monopoly to crush clean energy.
Approving a 0.9-cent rate mocks solar owners'contributions and chills investment, risking
local jobs (Idaho's solar industry supports—500 workers). Other states, like Colorado,
maintain retail-rate credits, proving fair models exist. Utah's—5 cents/kWh, while lower, still
triples Idaho Power's off-peak offer.
I urge the PUC to:
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1. Reject the ECR cut and keep rates at 6.2 cents/kWh.
2. Require Idaho Power's study face independent review.
3. Cap fixed charges and ensure stable rates for 10+years.
4. Hold public hearings to hear Idahoans.
As an Idahoan, I chose solar for savings and sustainability, not to fund Idaho Power's
profits. Stop this monopoly from killing solar. Please prioritize fairness over greed."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Maurice Denner
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 4:47PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1233 W. Deer Crest Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The proposed change in billing compounds the cost of Solar Installation for
residential customers; at the same time within the service area Idacor is pursuing a power
storage project that will not contribute jobs to the service area. I respectfully request a
public hearing that allows the service provider to present a concise explanation of the need
for rate expansion."
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From: Kyle Sales ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:40 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am a Tier 3 ID Power customer w/solar panels. I understand ID Power is a business and
needs to earn a profit. On-peak ID Power charges 14.195c per kWh and the corresponding
proposed export credit rate (ECR) is 14.0598c. Makes sense. However, off-peak ID Power
appears to charge 10.6805c per kWh and is proposing an ECR less than 2c.The claim for a
Lower ECR is "lower 2024 market prices". If ECR reflects market, why are customers
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charged over 5x the ECR? If the market cost is truly near 2c per kWh, then Idaho Power
shouldn't be producing in that window, instead more buying in a secondary market. Again,
appreciate the need for a publicly traded business to make money, but a profit margin
spread even close to the off-peak proposal is egregious. The ECR for off-peak should
actually increase. I would genuinely appreciate understanding what I'm missing here.
Thankyou
Kyle Sales, CPA
CFO
https://www.idahopower.com/accounts-service/understand-your-bill/pricing/idaho-
pricing/for-your-home
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 ?/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,
Kyle Sales
1765 S LAKE CREST WAY
Eagle, ID 83616
kylesales1 C«@gmaiLcom
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From:tyrel murphy<[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:56 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: Idaho power
I want to know when the public can come voice their outrage over IPC-E-25-15
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Phillip Pickman
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 7:44PM
Email: PPickmanPix.netcom.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5542 W DURNING DR
EAGLE, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-1
Comment: "proposed decrease in allowance for excess solar power generated by my home
solar panels should not be allowed. I have the solar panels in order to be a good
environmental citizen. They were expensive to put in. The existing credit rate is already too
Low. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Dave Hockett
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 5:08PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 884 E, Sweet Pearl
Kuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25
Comment: "In doing a bit of reading, the levelized cost of solar PV is roughly$0.04/kwh
which is some of the lowest cost of any modern generation source. I expect the large Idaho
solar farms to sell to the grid at or above this rate to make a profit, and the utility to sell
power at retail roughly 2x their cost. Residential solar should be getting a similar energy
credit rate as commercial solar farms when they send excess energyto the grid during peak
sunlight hours. Offering less than 50% ($0.017/kwh) of the levelized cost in solar excess
credit while charging retail customers $0.097/kwh seems like fuzzy math to me. Every
business needs to make a profit but a 570% profit from residential excess solar seems
usury. Especially since there are no high tension transmission losses involved. The excess
power from one house is likely contributing to the needs of the house next door or the
nearby office or retail space. It is a great way to balance local community power and the
utility should get a percentage of the retail rate for managing this local power transfer. A
50/50 split between residential excess power credit and utility grid management seems far
more appropriate and consistent with the cost of generation from other sources.
Idaho is pretty unique with 60% of our generation from hydro. These turbines are highly
dispatchable and can be easily ramped up and down in minutes as needed to balance
between demand for energy and solar supply. All of our reservoirs act as giant energy
storage that can come on line as needed in morning and evening demand, ramping down
as solar PV contributes low cost energy from the temporarily available sun. The problem
with hydro is that our water supply is finite, based on the available snowpack water content
for the season. It makes no sense to run hydro turbines at high output during midday when
solar generation is plentiful. Save the finite stored water resource to ramp up demand as
the sun sets and flatten the duck curve. We should be encouraging maximum cooperation
between these complimentary sources of generation to provide a highly stable and reliable
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grid at the lowest cost to the public, while still providing a generous profit to our utility who
manages the grid.
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kevin Hussey
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 6:02PM
Email: kjhussey(3bgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 9584 W SAGEBRUSH ST
BOISE, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Dear PUC Commissioners,
I want to start by complimenting Idaho Power for being excellent. Everytime I've contacted
customer service to ask a question regarding rates or how to best use their website, they
have been patient and extremely helpful.
However, these facts have nothing to do with my strongest objections to the new ECR
(Case No. IPC-E-25-15,) proposed to start June 1, 2025, that will greatly reduce the value of
my rather expensive solar system that I purchased in 2023. As an incentive to purchase the
system, I was told, and it was true, that every kWh I generated would be credited to my
account. It was awesome! We are very energy conservative, and we only had to pay the
$10/month or so "connection fee"for over a year. Then, Idaho Power was granted the ability
to switch to "Net Metering"for its solar generating customers. I did not object to this as I
understand that there is a cost to Idaho Power to maintain the system from which I receive
very good service.
I wasn't thrilled with the fact that they were only going to pay about 50 cents on the dollar
4.84 vs. 9.94 or 49%)for most of the year, but I was fine with it. But now, they only want to
pay about 10 cents on the dollar!! (.95 vs. 9.94 or 10%)That is ridiculous. At 10 cents on
the dollar, my system will likely never pay for itself during its lifetime. I only cited the most
common usage case, but in all cases, there is a significant reduction in the value of our
solar-generated electricity. This is a huge disincentive for residential customers to
purchase solar electric systems. Had I known this, I would never have invested in Solar.
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I suggest that those of us who purchased systems before "Net Metering"was put into
practice be "grandfathered in" and not be paid less than the current rates. If the rates go
up, we should be granted the same percentage increase in credit. The same would apply if
the rates go down. New residential customers can be told what they are going to receive as
credit, and can decide whether a solar system is worth the money. When we signed up,
before net metering and even with the current credit rates, we believed it was worth the
investment.
Please do not allow Idaho Power to reduce its generation credit for small residential users. I
only have a 5.61 kWp system, but it supplies our needs at a reduced cost that makes our
investment worthwhile.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Kevin J. Hussey
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Name:Wayne Mumford
Submission Time:Apr 13 2025 6:24PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 137 Spruce St
Ashton, ID 83420
Name of Utility Company: Rocky Mountain
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I would just like to add a comment about the negative effects lower the credit
rates on solar buy back is.
I recently invested 32k in solar for my home with the idea that I could provide my own
power as well as supplement the utilities company with any extra or bank it for times when I
could not produce solar.
By reducing the rates it really makes my investment redundant and of no real benefit. I
could have bought a piece of farm equipment or a new truck instead.
I hope that you will consider what reducing rates will mean to current, especially new solar
system owners and the negative effects it will put on the them and more broadly, solar
businesses operating in Idaho.
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Thankyou.
Best regards,
Wayne Mumford"
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Name:William Owens
Submission Time:Apr 13 2025 9:01 PM
Email: willy.h.owensPgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3512 W PLANT DR
BOISE, ID 83703-5334
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I invested heavily in rooftop solar because it is something I believe is ethical.
Using wasted space to create solar power, instead of fossil fuels is something I wanted to
teach my children. We can do our part to create the power we use. Idaho Powers new rates
effectively completely devalue my system. The loan alone that I pay for my system,
combined with the 3x flat rate and only 1 cent per Kwh in the summer means my system is
almost worthless. If Idaho Power wants full control over the power grid they can pay my
Loan, and then use what they like. "
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Name:Therese Gerard
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 9:21 PM
Email: thergera gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3906 W Catalpa Dr
Boise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "It's only been a year since Idaho Power was allowed by the IPUC to end net
metering.That has been a blow to us and many others who invested in solar. Please don't
even consider approving this request to further reduce our credits. After all, we are
producing power that helps the grid during the high demand times in the summer."
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Name: John Huffman
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 6:05AM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 6225 N Pierce Park Lane
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please do not pass this bill, it is totally unjustified to penalize net-metering
customers who have invested in this technology at their expense, on their land, and provide
generation of power for others. My installation is over 4 years old, I paid all the Idaho Power
fees, and now they are, once again, trying to grossly reduced our benefit to the community.
At least consider grandfathering in all installs prior to 7/1/2025. Those like me who made
decisions are being penalized. Idaho Power needs to prove they are a true "green company
" and good neighbor. "
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From: Barb Tiede ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:39 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
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 ?/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.
Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Barb Tiede
General Delivery
Beaverton, OR 97008
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From: Scottie Christie ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:45 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I installed solar when Idaho Power?s policies were very different, and IP going back on their
policies (not even grandfathering in old solar customers to keep their previous
commitments!) is highway robbery. This is just a way for Idaho Power to rip off consumers
who have paid their own hard-earned money for solar. It?s also RIDICULOUS that we are
considering going back on incentives for private consumers to use green energy.We need
to get our shit together as a state.
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 ?/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.
Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Scottie Christie
4109 N EIGUREN PL
Boise, ID 83703
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From: Dillon Risk([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 7:48 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As one who has solar power, this isn't just a greedy snatch and grab, this is power punch
Idaho power is attempting to make.
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As the only power provider in our area, they are not only running a monopoly, they are
Looking to control what happens to everything power related. It's unfair for them to dictate
how much they get to credit back, now should it be decided.
Just as any business or individual has something for sale, they get the dictate the price, so
as a homeowner, I want to sell my over-production at 10 cents per KW. A 2 cent increase
over what is currently done.
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 ?/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,
Dillon Risk
461 N. Ripplerock Pl.
Star, ID 83669
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From: Jared Collingwood ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:23 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
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 ?/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,
Jared Collingwood
5458 s yarrow pl
Boise, ID 83716
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From: Jason Parrish ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 3:02 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Why are we disincentivizing distributed energy independence at a customer, community,
state and federal level and impeding additional sources of energy when energy demands
across the country are expanding at unprecedented rates and grids remain fragile?As a
government sponsored monopoly, Idaho Power has a duty to provide affordable service
without excess profit margins and provide for the public interest that includes
environmental sustainability and community welfare. How does drastically reducing the
ECR (again) serve the best interests of the community? Continuing actions to undermine
solar energy production with pricing that only serves the utilities financial interest is simply
monopolistic abuse. Furthermore, willfully combating solar energy production effectively
cedes US leadership in new energy technology and manufacturing to China and other
competitors. ?Further reducing the ECR is unbelievably short sighted and should be
rejected.
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 ?/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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Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Jason Parrish
205 Nez Perce Cir
Hal ley, ID 83333
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From: Jill Giese ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:54 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Why would Idaho Power disincentivize people from installing rooftop solar?! You spend all
this money and time and energy on the Cool Credit program, which wouldn?t even be
necessary if more customers had solar on their roofs and were properly compensated for
contributing their excess power to the grid. I own a house and an office building that I am
contemplating adding solar to. Those roofs have sun on them ALL YEAR not just during
summer months. Does installing expensive solar systems make financial sense to my
pocketbook? Only if you calculate with a VERY long time horizon. But to be able to
contribute to the reduction of?dirty? power production in our state aligns with myvalues of
Leaving our environment something future generations can enjoy. Being compensated fairly
is the least Idaho Power can do for my future investment in our beautiful state.
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 ?/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.
Thankyou.
Sincerely,
Jill Giese
1008 W Ridenbaugh St
Boise, ID 83702
iill giese yahoo.com
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jon Minkoff
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 7:07AM
Email: minkCabspeedyquick.net
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 11648 Eva Lane
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "This proposed decrease in the Export Credit Rate is outrageous and patently
unfair to those of us who have invested in on-site solar generation. As long as Idaho Power
pays us less than what they charge others for our energy, they're making money off of us.
The recent threefold increase in the monthly service fee further covers their infrastructure
costs. Please do the right, ethical thing and deny this proposal. "
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Name: Stephen Hill
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 7:23AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1809 N 16th St
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I strongly oppose the radical reduction in solar power buyback rates. It's
unconscionable they would be reduced 80% after fellow customers made their purchase
decisions based on current rates. Even if they conservatively factored in a possible rate
drop as non-legacy solar customers no one would reasonably predict such a drastic
change. Idaho Power talks about wanting to support renewable resources environmentally
but their consistent actual behavior is just the opposite:'
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The following complaint was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:William Miller
Submission Time: Apr 13 2025 1:40PM
Email: brown bruin(cbgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10389 N Palisades Way
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Contacted Utility: No
Comment: "I'm writing to issue my complaint for Idaho Power's unjust treatment of
residential solar owners. My home produces more powerthan I consume everyyear by a
significant degree and yet I am having to pay them for electricity. The new rate policy that
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you allowed then to push through last year is undermining my investment significantly! I
invested in the system as way to lower my energy costs and help the environment. Now
they are being allowed to take advantage of the energy I have paid for and provide to the
grid. Now I've been informed that they are requesting the ECR to decrease the credits I get
for my solar power even more! They're telling me my electricity costs will likely rise another
34%. 1 didn't buy solar to GIFT it to Idaho Power!Why are you allowing them to get away
with this injustice? Please defend the solar owners by fighting back against Idaho Powers
unjust treatment of Idaho citizens! Bill Miller"
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From: Roger Hawkins ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 8:53 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
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 ?/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,
Roger Hawkins
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2971 E WINDSONG DR
BOISE, ID 83712
westslopecuts - gmail.com
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Mike Theiring
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 8:24AM
Email: mt1t1054(d)gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1054 N Hayes
Pocatello, ID 83204
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC E 2515
Comment: "Please make roof-top solar/wind electricity production more affordable for the
individual producers.The reduced payback for energy produced is killing the incentive for
producers.
Having many generation points is so smart for this country, it reduces the need for large
plants, gives energy independence to our region, and reduces the threat from those that
would want to do us harm."
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From: Shanna Jadlowski ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 9:47 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
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The blatant disregard by Idaho Power toward it's solar customers is disgusting and
disgraceful. The reimbursement rates presented and incorporated lastyearwere laughable
and the suggested reimbursement rates proposed this year are ludicrous. In addition, rates
are being raised meaning higher power bills. Solar customers are forced to pay for two
bills, one solar and one power from a company that is a monopoly with no competition in
the state of Idaho. Please deny this request and help the solar customers of Idaho. We are
already drowning in inflation and being saddled with two bills is a detriment. The amount of
solar customers in Idaho is minimal and Idaho Power is alienating them, while still
encouraging customers to go solar on their flyers.
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 ?/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,
Shanna Jadlowski
10960 Cool Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
[e-mail]
[phone]
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Robin Cruz
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 9:20AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 15095 Greenwing St
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "My husband and I installed solar panels at great cost with the understanding
that payment for our excess electricity would be at a certain level. We should be
grandfathered into a plan that takes into account what Idaho Power said they would pay
when we made the decision to pay for the solar panels."
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Name: Diane Hockett
Submission Time:Apr 14 2025 9:28AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 884 E Sweet Pearl
Kuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "A quick reading of the latest Idaho Power proposal to reduce residential solar
excess credit to Idaho homeowners by 90% is disturbing. Their lawyers are attempting to
implement failed California energy policies here in Idaho and it needs to stop now.
California has a long history of absence of leadership, resource mismanagement, over-
regulation of energy generators, collusion with utilities (clearly demonstrated during the
meeting with PGE and the Newsom family at the French Laundrywhile the rest of the state
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was locked down under covid) regular grid disruption, power outages, and the highest
energy costs in the USA. I think we can safely tell Idaho Power"no thank you" to this latest
bait-and-switch proposal to eliminate 90% of the excess energy credit that homeowners
counted on when they followed Idaho legislature guidance and tax credit incentives to
install expensive solar panels on their home for the benefit of themselves and also their
Local community power grid. This latest proposal is a giant profit grab by Idaho Power on
the backs of the Idaho public, and represents bad faith by attempting to change the rules in
the middle of the game.
Idaho and California are very different states for many reasons, most noticeably a prudent
Legislature that is responsive to the needs of its citizens here. We are also in a fairly unique
position in that 60% of our in state generation is hydro which is highly dispatchable. This
means that generation can be easily ramped up and ramped down as needed to balance
electrical supply and demand and level out generation costs throughout the day.
This hydro power is dependent on our annual snowpack water content each year which is
finite, and our reservoirs act as a giant storage of available electrical power that can be
carefully tuned to grid demand. Residential solar is non-dispatchable, meaning we must
use it while available during sunlight hours. This presents a very good synergy between low
cost solar generation during the daylight, and reserving finite hydro power resources for
early morning and evening demand peaks when hydro is the most valuable. By ramping
hydro up to full capacity during peak summer evenings they can capture the highest value
for our limited supply of water for generation, leaving low cost solar to fill out the peak
sunlight hours when it is plentiful.
I appreciate that Idaho Power wishes to maximize their profits and agree that the original 1
to 1 exchange of excess generation credit at full retail price was flawed, however the
current proposal of a 570% profit margin on residential solar excess credit during off peak
hours seems usury. I'll suggest we throw out the current bait-and-switch proposal by Idaho
Power lawyers to implement failed California energy policies here in the Gem State.
As an alternative, I propose that the PUC authority establish an excess generation credit at
50% of Idaho Power retail rates. This is fairly consistent with the leveled cost of solar PV,
protects the investment of homeowners who participated in Idaho incentivized residential
solar program. This maximizes the value of our finite hydro generation capacity by fully
utilizing this resource during peak demand periods when hydro power can capture the
highest return on their investment. A prudent solution that protects all parties and keeps
our grid secure and reliable well into the future:'
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Margo and Dennis Proksa
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 10:51AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5192 west old Highway 91
Pocatello , ID 83204
Name of Utility Company: IDPower
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "We believe our nation was founded on the principles of freedom, fairness and
responsible stewardship. You will undermine Democracy by rewriting rules to boost your
bottom line. Greed and dishonesty cannot rule in Idaho or America. Wake up!Wise up!"
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Name: LOREN MULDER
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 10:56AM
Email: a1 [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5728 E Arrosa st
NAMPA, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Being an Idaho Power customer and a solar power generating household, it
totally offends me that Idaho Power wishes to profit off my excess power generation that I
paid hard earned dollars for the equipment to be capable of making power to support my
families needs. Idaho Power is trying to rewrite the rules to the partnership and covenant
we both entered into that allows Idaho Power to sell my excess power generated to my
neighbors and I repurchase power when I don't generate enough to supply our power
needs at any given time.The original agreement was a fair exchange rate with power
transferring in either direction. Idaho Power now even though I paid for the generating
equipment wants to become the main beneficiary of the power I generated by purchasing
it from me at a stupidly low rate and sell it to my neighbor at a huge profit, then forcing me
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to repurchase power at an extremely inflated price from what they paid me for my excess
power when my generating capabilities can't keep up with usage.
My generating capability and thousands of others like me have allowed Idaho Power to
save millions of dollars by not having to hugely increase their power generating capabilities
and now they are trying to profit from our investment. We should be the beneficiaries from
our forward thinking not some huge greedy corporation. Shame on them. Make your profit
on your own investment, not from mine!
We have laws to punish people for stealing and we should have laws to keep huge
corporations from steeling as well, Corporate greed should not be catered to but should
be punished. I hope the Utilities Commission will stand up for the people and do what is
right by telling Idaho Power to stop trying to rewrite the contract that they committed to
and just honor their promise.
Their proposed changes would make individual solar generating a totally worthless
endeavor. Solar power is a huge benefit to our nation and economy and ecology but makes
poor economic sense at Idaho Powers suggested rate changes. The changes would
devastate future solar investments by individuals and wipe out an entire section of
industry.
Make them produce their own power, not steel mine.
Respectfully; Loren Mulder
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Name: Craig Bell
Submission Time:Apr 14 2025 10:57AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 624 Brent
Pocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I know idaho power has requested to lower the export rate for solar production.
They already have lowered what the rate is over the last couple of years. They are saying
they are making it a more fair rate. I am not sure who it is fair to other than them. If it is a
fair rate then we should be able to have the same rate when we buy power from them.
Please don't approve this request for a new rate. It is not even close to fair for the
customer. They are taking advantage of us. "
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Joseph Bogart
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 11:21AM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5823 North Levenham Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Idaho Power is screwing over
homeowners with solar power generation. Their attempt to reduce the rates for the power
we are providing to the grid causes us to still pay for power despite generating nearly
double the power we use. For those of us without power storage, who chose to add solar to
reach a net zero power bill are carrying Idaho Power on our backs. They've already raised
the service charge by over 30% and now want to slash our power generation credits from 9
cents to less than 2 cents per kwh for off peak! According to their own graph, this will raise
our power bill 20-30%.
Last summer we were only credited at off peak rates even though we generate during peak
rates as well. How is this fair?
With the rise of electric vehicle usage in Treasure Valley and Idaho and with more demand
for cleaner energy, we solar power producers should be rewarded with a better rate for
summer and non-summer on-peak and off peak.
Please consider requiring Idaho Power to raise the credit for both on and off-peak power
generation and not cut it by 90%. We are helping the power grid by reducing our own
demand and increasing available energy for Idaho Power to sell. Our export credits both on
and off peak should be closer if not equal to the amount Idaho Power charges for usage.
We already pay service charges, fixed cost adjustment, franchise fee, energy services fee
and Columbia River Benefits all as add on charges.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Very Respectfully
Major Joe Bogart
U.S. Army(Retired)"
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Name: Anna Bottemiller
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 11:25AM
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: "I am writing to formally object to Idaho Power's recent proposal to decrease
the Export Credit Rate (ECR)for customers who generate and supply electricity back to the
grid.
Idaho Power claims that the ECR reduction is based on changes in market electricity rates.
However, current market trends show that electricity prices are increasing. Idaho Power is
charging customers more for electricity, yet they are proposing to pay generating
customers less.This creates an imbalance that lacks both fairness and logic.
If the value of electricity is rising, then the rate at which Idaho Power credits its generating
customers should also rise—not fall.To do otherwise is to misrepresent the market
rationale they claim justifies this change. It appears that this proposal may be an attempt
to cover up broader financial or operational issues within the utility, rather than a response
to actual market forces.
This proposed ECR reduction would penalize customers who have invested in energy
independent systems to support a more resilient and sustainable grid. These customers
help reduce strain on the system and contribute to Idaho Power's overall energy supply.
Cutting their compensation sends the wrong message and undermines energy
independence and sustainability goals.
I urge the Commission to reject Idaho Power's proposed ECR decrease. It is not justified by
the facts, it discourages renewable energy investment, and it shifts the burden of
mismanagement onto responsible energy producers:'
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Name: John Warren
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 11:47AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4143 W Farm View Dr
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "My wife and I have an installed solar system with battery backup that would be
impacted by the proposed changes. MORE IMPORTANTLY 2 these changes show complete
disregard for the future and the advantages of having multiple and diverse sources of power
generation for grid resilience.
ROOFTOP SOLAR ADVANTAGES:We believe our rooftop solar systems delivers many
advantages to both Idaho Power ratepayers and the larger of which we are all a part:
• Creates Local.jobs and supports small businesses.
• Rooftop solar reduces grid congestion, especially during hot summer afternoons
when demand spikes.
• Lowers transmission losses by generating power closer to where it's used.
• Can delay or eliminate the need for costly grid upgrades, a win for all stakeholders,
ratepayers, and customers.
• Supports Idahoan's energy freedom—the ability to produce their own clean
electricity and reduce dependence on large utility companies while improving grid
resilience.
WHY I OPPOSE THE PROPOSED CHANGES
• Unfair Compensation: The proposed rate structure significantly reduces the
compensation homeowners receive for excess solar energy sent to the grid. This
undervalues the clean energy produced and discourages solar adoption. Remember—we
will have dry years and low snow packs.When they occur, the power we generate is worth
significantly more than I would be paid. In heavy snow pack years I still generate power that
can be sold into the western grid at significant markup over what Idaho Power pays me.
• Biased Data Undermines Rooftop Solar: Idaho Power is basing its calculations on its
own internal 2022"Value of Distributed Energy Resources Study." Independent experts
reviewed this study and found that Idaho Power is significantly undervaluing rooftop solar
by cherry-picking data and using flawed methodologies.
• Seasonal Cuts Are Even Worse: From October through May, Idaho Power wants to
pay solar owners less than 1 cent per kWh—a jaw-dropping 80% decrease—even as it
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charges customers at least 8 cents per kWh for the very same electricity. That gap goes
straight to Idaho Power's bottom line. As a businessman, I want a profitable utility but not
one that refuses to pay its suppliers the value of what they sell to Idaho Power.These
proposed rates significantly undervalue what rooftop solar provides to Idaho Power and its
customers.
• Discourages Renewable Energy Investment: By cutting net metering rates, Idaho
Power disincentivizes homeowners from investing in solar panels, which goes against the
state and national trends toward clean, renewable energy.
• Grid Benefits from Distributed Solar: Rooftop solar reduces strain on the grid during
peak hours, lowers transmission losses, and can delay the need for costly infrastructure
upgrades—all of which benefit all utility customers.
• Unbalanced Cost Shifting Argument: While Idaho Power claims to be protecting
non-solar customers from cost shifts, their analysis overlooks the full value that distributed
solar provides to the grid and to ratepayers.
• Negative Economic Impact: The change threatens jobs and businesses in Idaho's
solar industry, particularly small, local installers and contractors.
• Reduces Our Energy Independence: Penalizing homeowners for producing their own
power undermines personal energy freedom and security.
• Environmental Consequences: Reducing solar incentives may slow Idaho's
transition away from fossil fuels and contribute to higher carbon emissions over time.
• Inconsistent with Public Opinion: Idahoans have repeatedly shown strong support
for clean energy. This proposal goes against what many citizens want for their energy
future.
I strongly oppose these short-sighted changes and urge the Commission to reconsider. We
can do better for our children, our grandchildren and future generations of ratepayers and
Idahoans.
Thank you for allowing me to comment. I happy to answer any questions in person or by
email.
John L.Warren
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Vicki Powers
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 12:18PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 78 S Mission Rd
Pocatello, ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "In 2021 1 moved back to Idaho from out of state and built a home. I spent an
extra $26,000.00 to have solar panels installed on my roof. I am very disappointed that
PUC approved rate changes with Idaho Power on solar power users when extra energy is
sold back to Idaho Power. I had the panels put on my house to save on my energy bills but
to most importantly have clean energy to help future generations have a cleaner
environment. Please assist clean energy users with our now increased bills by not letting
Idaho Power take our benefits of solar energy. Thank you, Vicki Powers"
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Name: Jeanette Wolfley
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 12:50PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 78 South Mission Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "I am writing to urge the PUC to vote "NO" on the Idaho Power Company's
request to lower what they pay to homeowners who have installed solar power for their
homes. I installed solar panels on my home to conserve energy that we receive from
hydropower and to save on electrical costs. PUC needs to support clean energy in ways
other than just hydropower, and support future uses and the next generations. Do not be
short sighted. The PUC should support energy conservation users, but instead has
supported the for profit company Idaho Power but allowing it lower the payments and value
of energy savings provided by homeowners, farmers and others. Idaho Power is paying us
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pennies for the savings we produce and then selling the energy for a extraordinary profit.
Idaho Power has a monopoly on energy in Idaho, and PUC should stop the gouging of
residents. Support your residents.
Vote no. Thank you:'
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Robert Nelund
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 12:51 PM
Email: robe rtnelund6agmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2460 S.W. Quicksilver Dr.
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Are you going to allow Idaho Power to wage economic war against small-scale
solar generators? The proposed rate schedule is a slap in the face to those of us that have
invested in the future of Idaho. We produce clean power with no air emissions, and no
danger to the fish population, all while doing this in absolute silence.The IPUC is charged
with protecting the public and must answer the call. If Idaho Power is permitted to operate
at current, guaranteed profit margins, should they be addressed as a monopoly rather than
a public utility? The current CEO is compensated over$7M per year and the stock has
nearly doubled over the last 10 years. All this while they have been protected by the IPUC
to ensure their success. Now is the time to step up and protect the citizens/taxpayers
rather than a corporate giant. Thankyou.
Idaho Statesman
CEOs of these Idaho companies make millions. See what they and their median workers
get By Angela Palermo Updated February 12, 2025 11:35AM Read more at:
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article299060665.htmL#storytink=cry
Lisa Grow, Idacorp Total compensation: $7,372,970 Median employee pay: $111,892 Pay
ratio: 43 Lisa Grow, CEO of Idacorp and Idaho Power. Provided by Idaho Power Idacorp, the
parent company of Idaho Power, its primary subsidiary, reported the highest median
employee earnings among the companies on this list by far. The company's median
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employee base wage in 2023 was $111,892, which already topped all the others, but
benefits included in the total compensation, like incentives, overtime, pensions and 401 k
matches, brought the total to$174,873. Publicly traded companies can include benefits in
the total annual compensation of their median employee, but are not required to. CEO Lisa
Grow's base salary was $920,000, but incentives, benefits and other awards brought her
pay well over$7 million. In 2022, Grow made $4,441,045, according to the company's
proxy statement. Idaho Power, based in Boise, is the state's largest public electric utility. It
serves more than 630,000 customers in Idaho and a portion of eastern Oregon. The
company had 2,100 employees as of December 2023. Grow, an engineer, rose through the
ranks over her three decades at Idacorp and eventually succeeded former CEO Darrel
Anderson in 2020. On Jan. 1, Idaho Power won approval from the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission to raise its base rates by 3.73%, for an annual revenue increase of$50.6
million.The rate hike comes just a year after the company got its last base-rate hike.
Idacorp trades on the NYSE under the ticker IDA.
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Melody Studer
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 1:39PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 462 N Cove Colony Way
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I made a previous comment but would like to make an additional one. I would
Like the IPUC to consider grandfathering in solar owners to the export rates they purchased
their system at. When Idaho Power changed to a net-billing system, solar owners who
purchase their systems were grandfathered in to the previous rebate structure. I ask that
the same be considered when adjusting export credit amounts. People spent a lot of time
and thought into investing into solar and if it was right for them. This included expected
export rates. I believe AT THE VERY LEAST, solar owners should be grandfathered into the
export rates they received when they purchased their system. Ripping the rug out from
people who chose to invest in clean energy this way is not right. Please make the correct
decision. "
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: David Orr
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 2:13PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4711 W Catalpa Dr
Boise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Hello
I had our solar panels installed in hopes to lower our carbon foot print, and also have a
consistent monthly payments. I feel that this is back on a deal that set at the time we
installed the panels. I don't understand why we are being penalized, be cause a customer
that has solar buys power from idaho power during peak times has to pay a much higher
rate and then at the same time we are getting less of a credit. The gap is too large. I know
that Idaho power raises their rates almost every year, so not sure why they have to lower the
purchase rate from solar providers,?All this is they are getting more profit from solar users.
I feel if they are aloud to lower their purchase rate and hike the rates we purchase from
them we will have a class action lawsuit forthcoming.
I hope this can stay the same same and all parties will be fine.
Thankyou
David Orr
208-720-4041 "
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Name: David Orr
Submission Time: Apr 14 2025 2:13PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4711 W Catalpa Dr
Boise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "Hello
I had our solar panels installed in hopes to lower our carbon foot print, and also have a
consistent monthly payments. I feel that this is back on a deal that set at the time we
installed the panels. I don't understand why we are being penalized, be cause a customer
that has solar buys power from idaho power during peak times has to pay a much higher
rate and then at the same time we are getting less of a credit. The gap is too large. I know
that Idaho power raises their rates almost every year, so not sure why they have to lower the
purchase rate from solar providers,?All this is they are getting more profit from solar users.
I feel if they are aloud to lower their purchase rate and hike the rates we purchase from
them we will have a class action lawsuit forthcoming.
I hope this can stay the same same and all parties will be fine.
Thankyou
David Orr
208-720-4041
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To IPUC,
Received the notice regarding Idaho Powers request to continue to screw those who
chose to invest in solar. I have pretty good idea of how the board on the IPUC wilt eventually
rule, based on past decisions, mainly the one where the board specifically allowed Idaho
Power to conduct their own study regarding Net-Metering, and gee what a surprise the
report favored Idaho Power, and then having the members of said board go along with it. So,
either the board is inept, or at least cannot see a conflict of interest when it stares them in
the face.
So, I personally am not going to be surprised if the board allows Idaho Power to
lower the solar credit once again screwing those who have solar. It is quite funny the same
company Idaho Power is promoting renewable energy,then cries to the IPUC for cover
because Idaho Power feels they are losing money.
I hope someone decides to investigate the board members and Idaho Power to see
what kind of shenanigans are going on.
I am opposed to this board allowing Idaho Power to continue screwing everyone
who invested in solar, under the guise somehow Idaho Power is losing money.
Sincerely yours
Jeff Iverson
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