20250414Comment_1.pdf

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
B O I S E MAYOR: Lauren McLean I DIRECTOR: Stephan Burgos
C 1 T V O F T R F,F.S
April 14, 2025
Monica Barrios Sanchez, Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd
Bldg 8, Ste 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
SUBJECT: Case No. IPC-E-25-09 - Proposed Modifications to Schedule 81 (Residential
Demand Response Program)
Dear Ms. Barrios Sanchez,
On behalf of the City of Boise City ("City"), we would like to express our support for
Idaho Power's Application in Case No. IPC-E-25-09 which proposes modifications to its
Residential Demand Response Program, Schedule 81, namely, the addition of a "Bring
Your Own Thermostat" option to the "AC Cool Credit" (ACCC) program.
We commend Idaho Power for taking meaningful steps to expand Demand-Side
Management (DSM) options for its residential customers through the introduction of the
Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT) initiative. This approach provides customers with
increased flexibility and access to cost-effective energy-saving technology—while also
enhancing the resilience and efficiency of the electrical grid. We would also like to
encourage Idaho Power to maintain an option for customers to still be able to
participate in the ACCC if they don't have a smart thermostat.
Energy efficiency and demand response initiatives are important components
supporting the achievement of the City's clean energy transition and carbon neutral
goals. Programs like BYOT not only reduce peak electricity demand but also help avoid
the need for added electricity generation, directly aligning with the City's climate
objectives.
We appreciate Idaho Power's continued collaboration with local stakeholders and its
willingness to innovate in pursuit of expanded options for energy efficiency. The
proposed expansion of Schedule 81 will provide significant environmental and
economic benefits to our community. For these reasons, we encourage the
Commission to approve this application.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works, City of Boise
at [phone].
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