20250418Comments_14.pdf

From: Paula Dorris ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:47 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,
Paula Dorris
654 W mountain Rd
Cascade, ID 83611
paulawalla22(@yahoo.com
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Vincent Colburn
Submission Time: Apr 17 2025 6:25PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 11420 w TAVITON st
Nampa, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID:
Comment: "The proposed rate reduction for paying for solar is completely predatory. It
costs the utility company less money to use excess generation from my panels to give my
neighbors rather than sending power from the plant. That's what makes it mutually
beneficial, on top of this Idaho powers tripled their monthly service fee. This is a clear
abuse of a monopoly where consumers have no choice in provider and all the power is
consolidated/abused by Idaho power. "
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Bob Brodovsky
Submission Time:Apr 17 2025 6:23PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3817 N 2538 E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Oppose IPC-E-25-15
I was shock to learn that Idaho Power is attempting to essentially steal power from
hardworking Idahoans who invested in renewable solar energy and are selling the excess
back to Idaho Power. For more than 10 years, Idaho Power bought solar generated power
back from customers at 8 cents per kWh. Then, two years ago reduced that amount to 6
cents per kWh, while selling the same energy again at 8 cent or more. Now, Idaho Power is
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proposing to reduce that amount by72% or 2.46 cents per kWh during the peak season and
over 80% during winter months to under 1 cent per kWh.
I urge the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to reject this ill-conceived proposal. Taking
energy from solar producers and reducing payments to almost nothing while selling the
very same energy back to non producers at 8 to 14 cents is wrong. Idahoans are struggling
to pay the bills and keep food on the table. This proposal is not in the public interest. In
fact, it goes against the public interest.
Thank you for your consideration,
Bob Brodovsky
Twin Falls Idaho
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Name: Nicholas Terrell
Submission Time:Apr 17 2025 9:08PM
Email: nickt123Ccbgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 8 S Randall St
Boise, ID 83705
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Greetings,
I am an Idaho Power customer. In 2023, in response to correspondence that Idaho Power
sent out explaining rate increases, my wife and I decided to purchase a on-site solar
generation system at our residence. We felt this was the right thing to do for the
environment, and for Idaho's power grid. In the first year of our system generating power
and contributing to the grid, Idaho Power increased the grid hook-up fee from $5 to $15.
Additionally in the first year, Idaho Power dropped the compensation rate on kilowatt-
hours. Now they want to drop the compensation rate again and if I understand it correctly,
they want to be able to do this on a yearly basis. I am left wondering how this is fair to
customers who are doing their part to contribute to the power grid, and to lessen their
carbon footprint. I strongly oppose this action on Idaho Power's part. Please reference the
sources I have included below and include me in any correspondence, meetings, or
updates on the topic.
Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter.
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Nick Terrell
Sources for reference:
1) Idaho Statesman:
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article303526196.htmt
2)Sierra Club: https://www.sierractub.org/press-releases/2025/04/idaho-power-proposes-
massive-decrease-rooftop-solar-compensation-rate"
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Name: Robert O'Connor
Submission Time: Apr 17 2025 11:06PM
Email: roboconnor16(a-)gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2311 Alder St.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho power- Is a crooked money hungry Corporation. And should be
monopolized. Split in several companies. I have been supplying power to my home and to
them in access. I have never used any power from them. I always had a positive balance my
they wouldn't let me get credit for all the credit I have built up now they changed their policy
without telling anybody and my bill that used to be zero and I burn wood so it's even
cheaper in the winter which was zero and I was producing more and I called him and said
why don't you ever pay anybody?Well they go ahead and sneakily pass this thing through in
January I see my bill jump up in February and I'm going what cause I watch on my phone on
in phase how much power I'm producing I watch everything and nothing had changed from
the previous two years so I called them and then they told me about their BS rule that it was
1 kW produced equal 1 kW used through their transmission lines. They don't lose any more
than that they bring through their transmission lines. I'm an electrician I know so that's a
Lie. I had all my own equipment installed for my solar to tie end of their grid I paid for it all
they paid nothing and now they're wanting to charge me for their transmission lines after I
paid for it now that's not right plus changing something after somebody's already been
using. It is a post flaw and is unconstitutional by the United States of America so I should
be grandfathered in if they wanna change it for a new customers that's fine but when I
signed up and and got it installed, it was different. I was zero power bill I spent 30 $42,000
+12,000 to get the box and everything put in and now they're screwing me over. It's not like I
can tear it off my roof and resell it. I called them last week and I'm looking for a a firm that's
taking this lawsuit.We need to sue them and I'm in on it. 100% cause I know everybody's
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getting hoes go over they tell us to go to green energy and these guys make these rules now
now I'm paying getting paid four cents per kilo a lot because it's off peak but when it's
summer it's gonna be 17 point something during peak hours which is 11 to 11 or something
12 hours and then if it's non-peak it'll Be like 1.6 cents or something figure that one out 12
hours at 17 and 12 hours at 1.6 cents that's out and out gouging people and it needs to be
reported the federal government and I'm calling congressman and everything voice my
opinion but they probably got their pockets line with Idaho Power so nothing will happen I
just wanna know what's going on how I can sue them and why I'm not grandfathered in
because I've had it since 2022 and they just up and changed their policy. They were telling
me they're gonna change their policy to make it to where it'd be better for the customers
not worse for the people that are trying to help produce Power and then they bitch and
complain about how they don't have enough all these homes coming in and using AC. They
don't have enough power so they gotta raise the rates then they pull this crap on the people
that are helping them out producing the power. They're liars out and out liars. Something
needs to be done by the government like I said they need to be monopolized where they
don't have a monopoly on on the whole state and everybody split them up in a little smaller
companies and I'll testify before a court. Whoever of how they screwed everybody over now
I gotta pay a $70 bill every week every month and I'm producing no less than I ever did
pretty angry with them anyway that's all I got to say my name is Robert Charles O'Connor
and I live at 2311 Alder St. and I would like info as soon as possible on anybody that's
fighting them. I know the Sierra club is but I don't agree with the Sierra Club in their policies
so I don't know if I wanna get involved with them I'm a conservative person, but this is BS. I
don't believe in and electric cars and all that crap. I just thought it was a good idea to help
myself out and help others out and they want it all for themselves crooks that's all they are
is crooks call ID 83605. Is mine address and I don't see how they can make a rule. That's a
post Beto rule without grandfathering people in after three years of produce and power
then they should give me their power free when it's the other way around I should get the
same rates I should get four cents per kilowatt and one cent when I use their 1.6 cents
when I use their power like at night and then I'm wondering about about the Tesla battery if I
can totally go off grid with them and put a Tesla battery in.?"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kayleigh Odonnell
Submission Time: Apr 18 2025 9:11AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4487 Moyes Drive
Murtaugh, ID 83344
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "I currently have solar on my home and these increases that we keep getting for
generating our own power is ridiculous.Why allow people to get solar in the first place if
each year we are going to be charged more and more after paying for the solar on top of
that. I loved my solar in the first few years but now it is ridiculous!"
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From: Alida Bockino (a Lida [e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent:Thursday, April 17, 2025 7:44 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
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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,
Alida Bockino
1104 Pine Crest Road
Moscow, ID 83843
a Lida bockinoP9mail.com
[phone]
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Eric Pankau
Submission Time: Apr 18 2025 12:27PM
Email: epankaulPgmaiL.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 42 Mar Vista Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "As a residential on-site, solar generator since early 2020, I am extremely
disappointed in the continued frustration of the changes to the on-site solar generation rate
I have observed since purchasing solar panels for our home.When my wife and I
purchased our solar generation system, the sales team with Big Dog Solar company
insisted that we would be grandfathered into any future changes to the existing
compensation rate. We were extremely frustrated, and still are, that we were not
grandfathered into the changes even though they occurred after our purchase. We feel
robbed and lied to, and I feel regret in the purchase. How can this commission make
retroactive changes for users that have already made purchases under an existing set of
rules?This shows that my trust in our system/institutions was not well served. My personal
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situation aside, I am far more disappointed in the prospect that on-site generation is being
de-incentivized at a state level when our need for clean, renewable energy continues to
grow exponentially. As someone who cares deeply about the environment and the realities
of climate change, I am at a loss to understand how these changes help us move in a
sustainable and resilient way within energy generation. I am not a wealthy person and I was
convinced that financing this purchase in part was a well directed investment so I could do
my part to help with climate change. These changes to the solar compensation rate for
individual producers makes it virtually impossible for my family to recoup any of our
investment. Please stop taking these overzealous actions that encourage nonrenewable
energy production and discourage residential users from making sustainable energy
choices. The cost of conservation should not be solely burdened by those individual
residents that make significant financial investments and sacrifice into improving our
environment."
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Michael Sloane
Submission Time:Apr 18 2025 1:16PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 6235 E Path Dr
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "This message is concerning Idaho Power Case No. IPC-E-25-15
I am greatly disappointed in the proposed changes regarding the ECR decrease outlined by
Idaho Power in this proposal.
I chose to personally invest in solar power generation equipment for a variety of reasons. I
fully understood that Idaho Power could change the export credit rate for Idaho Power
customers, but this latest proposal is unacceptable. I chose to become a power generating
customer not only for financial reasons, but partly because I wanted to contribute power
resources to our local grid. I did not take out a loan for my equipment, and I did not set an
expectation for any"return on investment"for my costs. I did, however, have an
expectation that Idaho Power would honor some level of financial appreciation to the
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customers who are personally contributing to Idaho Power's business. Right now, I do not
feel any appreciation. In fact, I feel that Idaho Power is explicitly taking advantage of me.
In the note card sent to solar generating customers, Idaho Power acknowledges that
"Energy from customer generators reduces the amount of energy Idaho Power needs to
produce or purchase."And "Energy from customer generators helps meet peak demand".
This latest adjustment to the ECR drastically reduces the benefit received by customers
generating power for Idaho Power, and yet Idaho Power continues to receive the same
advantages from having customer generators contributing to the local power grid.
The only relevant advantage that I will have if this proposal is accepted, is that I can utilize
power that my generation equipment produces. But there is no advantage for me to have
solar panels tied to the grid to return generated power to that grid. There is no partnership
here, and it seems that the only upside in this proposed situation is to benefit Idaho Power.
Should I shut off my solar panels when I leave my home on vacation during the summer? Is
there any reason for me, or other power generating customers to participate in this
program, when benefits are so seriously slanted in Idaho Power's favor?"
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Name: JULIA RICE
Submission Time:Apr 18 2025 1:47PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 6550 W WINTERGARD ST
Boise, ID 83714-7678
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please don't allow Idaho Power to change the ECR again. They already reduced
it so those of us with solar panels are being penalized. We spent a lot of money installing
panels with the understanding that we would receive FAIR treatment from Idaho Power for
the excess energy that we send back to them, but instead they are taking our excess
production and reducing our compensation. Investing in solar is the right thing to do for the
environment, but Idaho Power's attitude seems to be to change the rules and make our
investment pay less and less.We've had panels since 2020 and are seeing our return
gradually collapse. This is just simply not the way to treat customers who are investing in
clean energy. Please take a long range view of the importance of encouraging people to
invest in green energy, not to keep going down this path of reducing the incentives that will
drive solar companies out of business (and the jobs that provide) and discourage people
from making sensible environmental decisions:'
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From: Rachael Miller([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2025 2:05 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,
Rachael Miller
3007 N Arthur Cir
Boise, ID 83703
[e-mail]
[phone]
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Caitlinn Tanaka
Submission Time: Apr 18 2025 3:14PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3758 Oriole Dr
Pocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "As a homeowner with solar panels, I am outraged by Idaho Power's decision to
Lower the net billing rate for the excess energy I send back to the grid. This move is nothing
short of criminal and deeply unfair. I invested in solar to reduce my environmental impact
and contribute clean energy to our community, but Idaho Power is punishing me for it. By
slashing the rate they pay for my excess energy, they're profiting off the energy I generate
while undermining the value of my investment. This isn't about fairness or sustainability—
it's about their bottom line. It's wrong, unjustified, and a blatant betrayal of homeowners
who are doing their part for a greener future. Idaho Power must reverse this greedy policy
and fairly compensate solar producers for the clean energy we provide."
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Chad Gray
S C E I V E D
1959 S Toluka Way 20Z5 AP; 17 AM I f; 09
Boise, ID 83712
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P O Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Subject: Objection to Idaho Power's Proposal to Lower Export Credit Rates (Case: IPC-E-
25-15)
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to formally submit my objection to Idaho Power's proposal under case IPC-E-
25-15 to reduce the Export Credit Rates (ECRs) by over 70%from the rates in effect when I
installed my solar system. I respectfully request that the Commission reject this proposal
based on its adverse impact on consumer protection, fair competition, and the resiliency
of our distributed energy grid.
Consumer Protection and Fair Pricing
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has a critical role in safeguarding consumers from
unfair pricing practices and ensuring that utility rates are equitable and reasonable. A
drastic reduction in ECRs devalues the investment made by solar customers who
committed to renewable energy based on existing, more favorable rates. Such a significant
change in compensation would unfairly penalize those who have invested in solar,
jeopardizing the economic benefits that originally supported these investments and
undermining consumer confidence in Idaho Power's commitment to fair pricing.
Promotion of Fair Competition
Fair competition in the energy marketplace is essential for driving innovation and ensuring
that all energy producers can compete on a level playing field. Lowering ECRs by such a
substantial margin risks creating an imbalance that disadvantages distributed energy
producers.This proposal could discourage future investments in renewable energy by
eroding the financial returns that make solar installations a viable and competitive option.
Upholding equitable compensation for solar-generated electricity is crucial to maintaining
a vibrant and diverse energy market.
Enhancing Grid Resiliency with Distributed Energy

Distributed energy resources, including residential and commercial solar systems, play an
increasingly important role in enhancing the resiliency of our power grid. By encouraging
the integration of these decentralized energy sources,we can better withstand the impacts
of extreme weather events and other disruptions. Reducing the incentive for solar
investment by dramatically lowering the ECRs compromises this resiliency, risking Long-
term grid stability and reducing the overall sustainability of our energy infrastructure.
Conclusion
In light of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission's mandate to protect consumers, promote
fair competition, and support grid resiliency, I strongly urge the Commission to reject Idaho
Power's proposal to lower the Export Credit Rates by over 70%. Maintaining fair
compensation for solar-generated electricity is essential not only for the consumers who
have already invested in renewable energy but also for fostering a robust, competitive, and
resilient energy system in Idaho.
Thank you for considering my objection. I welcome any opportunity to provide further
information or clarification and look forward to your decision,which I trust will support the
broader interests of the Idaho community and renewable energy stakeholders.
Sincerely,
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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 will 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.
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