20250421Comments_26.pdf

The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Janet Calkins
Submission Time:Apr 18 2025 4:19PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 15660 Chaparral Ave
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho Power wants to decrease the ECR. We installed solar panels to our home
about 3 years ago. I believe IP lowered the ECR last year. I want to protest this. We are
helping to decrease energy demand.We should be incentivized, not penalized for this! We
are still paying for the installation of this system.We cannot afford to pay increased costs!
Thank you for considering this not only for me, but all Idahoans like me. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Naomi Brown
Submission Time:Apr 18 2025 8:38PM
Email: naom_and_morrisbrownC��ahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 25931 Boehner Rd
Wilder, ID 83676
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: 1 PCE2415
Comment: "We put solar panels on our home to help with power and I feel this is a
punishment. How many times do we hear that we all should be coming up with ideas to
help save electricity and to create electricity. I feel you giving us penalty's for having solar
and a backup generator.We are trying to be self sufficient.Your rates are through the roof
and now this increase!?We should be praised and set as great examples for our efforts."
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Shane Dittrich
Submission Time: Apr 18 2025 5:11 PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 62 Pit Ln
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "We are very concerned about the proposal."
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Name: Lauren Hill
Submission Time:Apr 18 2025 9:17PM
Email: lnkirk815Paol.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4829 E Painted Sky St
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "To the Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am submitting this letter to clearly express my concerns and objection regarding Idaho
Power's proposal to reduce the Export Credit Rate (ECR). This proposal, if approved, would
negatively impact homeowners and residents who have chosen to invest in renewable
energy solutions, which significantly contribute to Idaho's energy grid.
Idaho Power's reasoning behind the ECR reduction, supposedly tied to declining market
rates, does not align with observable market trends. Electricity prices have consistently
risen in recent months, creating a troubling contradiction: Idaho Power is simultaneously
raising charges for consumers while proposing to reduce payments to customers
generating excess electricity. This inconsistency not only lacks fairness but also raises
questions about the transparency of Idaho Power's financial motivations.
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Furthermore, homeowners who have installed renewable energy systems, such as solar
panels, play a critical role in enhancing our local grid's resilience and sustainability. These
systems reduce overall stress on the power infrastructure, especially during peak demand
periods. Penalizing these proactive individuals by reducing their earned credit would
discourage further investment in renewable technologies, undermining Idaho's long-term
energy and environmental goals.
The implications of this proposed rate decrease are significant, potentially shifting undue
financial burden onto environmentally responsible citizens. It also risks discouraging future
renewable energy investments, which are essential for sustainable energy growth in our
state.
Therefore, I strongly urge the Commission to deny Idaho Power's request to decrease the
Export Credit Rate. Such a decision would demonstrate the Commission's commitment to
fairness, transparency, and sustainable energy practices.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of these critical points.
Lauren Hill"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jessica Ramirez
Submission Time:Apr 19 2025 10:06AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 751 West 800 South Road
Burley, ID 83318
Name of Utility Company: Idahopower
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I do not agree with this potential upcoming change. This will severally effect
many Idahons. Idaho Power have been the most expensive company we have had to deal
with so far. Our energy bill was extremely high during the winter before our solar panels,that
we were thinking about placing our house on the market. When we purchased the solar
panels that were also expensive 40,000.We were at ease with our decsion because it was a
good investment. Furthermore, we should not be punished in trying to help our climate in
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producing a cleaner source of energy. Not only that but overthrowing a hardworking family
stability to end paying what energy we are producing. Please take in consideration how this
will effect not only one Idahon family but many. I propose even to possibly looking at the
possibility to grandfather those who purchased solar panels years ago:'
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Name: Steve Green
Submission Time: Apr 19 2025 10:07AM
Email: Polynwo hotmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 12766 S Arezzo Way
Nampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Hello all! I am writing to express my concern regarding the excessive decrease
in export credit for those with onsite solar panels.When I paid $35K to have my panels
installed in 2021, 1 was pleased with the mutual benefit of my solar panels feeding power
into the grid and my decreased energy bill.Then, in 2023 the Utilities Commission
approved Idaho Power's decrease in export credit with the "net billing" change. That
approval stung, as my energy bill increased despite the energy I supplied to the grid didn't
change. Now, Idaho Power is reaching for more money by decreasing my export credit to
virtually nothing(e.g. my non-summer credits will drop from the already abysmal 4.8
cents/kWh to a shockingly unethical .959 cents/kWh). I am at a loss as to how this is at all
fair or legal. Does Idaho Power plan on paying off my solar panel debt? If so, then I won't
complain at all. But I still have $20K+ in debt for the solar panels I thought would be
beneficial to all parties. However, now I see I am the only one loosing out with this
arrangement. All I ask is for a fair payment for what I am supplying to the power grid, which
as I mentioned, was already drastically cut in 2023. Please do NOT approve Idaho Power's
"money grab" by allowing this continued disrespect for owners of on-site power generation.
But I do not just want to complain, I'd also like to provide a solution: grandfather clause.
The Commission already approved the "net billing" in 2023, so grandfather in all of those
with solar panels installed up to that point (of course not including those grandfathered
under"legacy status"). Then, if the Commission approves this shockingly low new export
credit, anyone who decides to buy/install solar would know the poor rate they would be
getting in return. Thank you for your time and consideration in this vitally important matter."
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Name: Holly Peterson
Submission Time: Apr 19 2025 10:18AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1271 East Italy Street,
Meridian, ID 83642-4856
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I can't believe that Idaho power wants to lower the rate for solar power. We
help the grid during the got summer months. If we have to pay a certain amount to use their
power why aren't we getting the same amount in payment when we produce power and
give it back to them? I understand that they have to repair things, etc. but when you look at
how many customers they have compared to how many of their customers have solar
power you would think it wouldn't even make a blip on their financials:'
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Mauricio Steffen
Submission Time: Apr 19 2025 11:02AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 17323 N. Ronan Ave.
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am writing to express my concern regarding any potential reduction in the
export rate for customer-generated renewable energy in Idaho. Lowering this rate would
undermine the financial rationale for individuals and businesses to invest in clean energy
technologies like solar, effectively penalizing those who choose to contribute to a more
sustainable energy system. I respectfully request the Commission to uphold the current
export rate that reflects the value these distributed resources provide to the grid and
encourages continued investment in clean energy. I would also encourage the commission
to force Idaho Power to invest in technologies, such as storage or neighborhood clustering,
that increase the advantage of purchasing the power produced from these customers:'
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Name: Eric Cassidy
Submission Time:Apr 19 2025 11:07AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4306 N 2600 E
Filer, ID 83328
Name of Utility Company: ERIC CASSIDY, D.O. P.A.
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I would like to speak against the export credit rate proposal put forth by Idaho
Power.
This is another attempt to decrease the utilization of solar power. If anything, Idaho Power
should be forced to compensate people who have or plan to install solar power more.
Right now, Idaho has some of the worst rates in the country for people who have solar
installed. They constantly argue that importing power is expensive especially during the
draught years. Solar helps bridge that gap, in fact they install their own solar facilities.
I read their statement that during the summer peak hours between 3 P.M. and 11 P.M. they
pay 14 cents; off peak they pay 2 cents. So, for 16 hours out of the day they make a killing
off the residential customers, whose rates have risen faster than inflation.
If they are hurting for executive pay raises that bad, they could raise the rates on corporate
customers and irrigators by 0.5-1 cent and more than make up what they think they are
Losing on residential solar. The other option is instead of constantly trying to block solar,
they could lower power rates on residential consumers so it would not be financially
worthwhile to install solar. People install solar because the top rates on residential power
in this state is ridiculous, and it doesn't take much energy usage to hit that top rate."
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Name: Virginia Wade
Submission Time: Apr 19 2025 11:14AM
Email: vwade81()gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2652 W Cedar Grove St
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "We had solar panels installed on our home in 2022. At the time it seemed like
the right thing to do for the environment and the cost would be about the same per year as
we were already spending on electricity, maybe a little more since we were still paying a
monthly fee to IP to be part of the grid. With the changes put into effect in 2024, our total
electricity cost went up 40%. Now Idaho Power is proposing to increase our cost another
34%! This is highway robbery! Meanwhile, they had record profits in 2024. Idaho Power has
an effective monopoly on electricity in Idaho and western Oregon and they have bought
support to harm hardworking Idaho families who are just trying to be environmentally
conscious. Please don't allow them to continue this trend:'
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From: Ann Rathfon ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2025 7:15 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,
Ann Rathfon
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609 W HAYS ST
BOISE, ID 83702
annmrathfonPhotmail.com
[phone]
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Nathan Bingham
Submission Time:Apr 19 2025 7:26PM
Email: nbingham.miaC«@gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4165 E Barber Station Way
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I want to submit my opposition to Idaho Power's request to lower the amount
they pay for residential solar delivered to the grid. During my time as a consultant to
electric utilities across the country I had the opportunity to see the value residential solar
can add to the grid and it greatly disappoints me to see Idaho Power so stuck in the past.
You only need to look to Rocky Mountain Power to see the benefits of solar and how much
value proactive solar management can provide. "
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From:William Clark(clarkfam1 @mindspring.com) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2025 7:17 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
YES, please allow rooftop solar power generatijon in Idaho. We live in Boise and have
installed rooftop solar as away to help offset engergy we use. It sure makes sense to us to
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help releive the stress on the hydro projects in Idaho. Please be more friendly towards
rooftop solar in Idaho. William and Mary Clark, Boise.
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,
William Clark
6305 W. Kirkwood Rd
Boise, ID 83709
clarkfam1(@mindspring.com
[phone]
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Cory Bowden
Submission Time: Apr 20 2025 1:23PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 15282 Cumulus Way
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am an Idaho Power customer with rooftop solar. Our system was a large
investment, which at the time was beneficial. Last year the rates for the energy we send
back was cut, now they want to drastically cut them again. Our investment is becoming an
even larger investment as we will lose money every month due to the poor export credit rate
proposed. As a consumer they are punishing us for helping supply them with energy in a
green way. I strongly urge you to deny their request for these drastic cuts that will have a
huge negative impact on thousands of customers that made a large investment with solar
systems.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this important matter.
Cory Bowden"
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From: Shanna Jadlowski ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2025 5:42 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
The Idaho PUC needs to take a stand against this monopolyjust like Oregon. Don?t let
Idaho Power take advantage of their rooftop solar customers. Require reinstatement and
grandfather existing rooftop solar customers with a KW/KW credit for excess production.
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
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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 Rd
Caldwell, ID 83607
[e-mail]
[phone]
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From:Wendy Torrez <[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2025 7:02 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: : I PC-E-25-15
I just read an article about the reduction in credits for solar being on the table.
I strongly disagree that it should be reduced. I spent 40k getting panels in 2023 with the
understanding our credit rates would be locked in.
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If idaho power gets to increase prices, they shouldn't get a reduction on buying power from
personal households with solar. We all made investments to lessen the need for electric
for our homes.
This would end up costing all solar owners more of their hard earned money, when we were
trying to make things better.
This should in no way be passed in it's current form. If they want to compensate us for
giving less per klw, then they should compensate us for the equipment, at an extremely
reasonable amount.
Who gets to decide a "reasonable rate"for Idaho power to pay us for our energy
generation? WE don't get to decide what is reasonable to pay them for under-production
when we don't generate enough power on our own.
They are increasing what everyone pays, they should NOT pay(credit) us less!
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From: Jeff Black([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2025 9:30 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,
Jeff Black
2013N7THST
Boise, ID 83702
4effwrites(@gmail.com
[phone]
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: FIR Kline
Submission Time: Apr 20 2025 11:44PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 9930 Foothill Rd
Middelton, ID 83644
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power, Idacorp.
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am a retired life-long Idaho resident. I recently had installed a solar panel
system on my roof. The system consists of 53 modules, each with 420max. watts DC,
22.26kW DC, and 22.8 kW AC system generation. To obtain the system, we spent a
significant part of our retirement cash savings. We EXPECT a REASONABLE return on our
investment. Idaho Power's proposal, I submit, is NOT REASONABLE and contrary to
fairness or equity.
In our March Billing Statement, it shows we had excess generation of 1764. Idaho Power
says we used 1287. Service charge of$15, other adjustments of approx. $20. We received
a "credit"for our excess power of$85.32.We still had to PAY Idaho Power$62.83.
Candidly that is not a very good return on our investment.
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Idaho Power is a regulated monopoly. Per an IDACORP. newsletter 3rd Q, 2024, Net
Income Sept. 30, 2024 was $251.3 million, an increase of$8.3 million compared to 3rd Q,
2023. For the first 9 months of 2024, NET income INCREASED $21.4 million compared with
2023. Idaho Power should therefore, Pay for EXCESS SOLAR production at a more favorable
rate, not less.
I attended Idaho State University, BA Government (Planning&amp; Public Admin.)
University of Idaho, JD. I have worked private and public sectors.
Given Idaho Power has strong profitability, roof top solar producers should be paid
commensurate with our investment and expectation of a REASONABLE RETURN on our
solar INVESTMENT. That is onlyfair.
FR KLINE "
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Name:Thomas Ratchford
Submission Time: Apr 20 2025 11:59PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1427 NE Cinder Loop
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Name of Utility Company: idaho power company
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "It is unacceptable that Idaho Power Company submitted supporting
documents for this case in a non-uniform format that cannot be easily accessed by
consumers. Upon reviewing case testimony, I was unable to access all exhibits that were
referenced to be an excel document.
Therefore, the testimony is unsupported, since the supporting documents are unable to be
viewed.
Please specify a requirement that case documents be submitted in a uniform and
standardized format, i.e. PDF, so anyone can review them using IPUC web viewers. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Laurea Howell
Submission Time: Apr 21 2025 8:43AM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 25455 Jacks Rs
Parma, ID 83660
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-1
Comment: "The cost of adding solar panels that benefit Idaho Power and the environment
should not been the sole responsibility of the home owner. When excess power is sent to
the grid, if Idaho Power doesn't pay a reasonable amount for that power it is stealing from
the home owner. Idaho Power makes a large profit from the power that is generated by
private owners and their solar panels. They need to be willing to pay a reasonable price to
use that power. A one to one adjustment should be the expectation but Idaho Power
continues to charge the highest rate for power used when the grid is needed in off seasons
and wants to steal the power and increase their profits. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jay Sorensen
Submission Time: Apr 21 2025 9:08AM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 326 S 1000 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "In June 2021 1 had Solar panels installed at my house near Blackfoot, ID. At the
time, my meter was adjusted 1:1 for the excess power my panels produced. I stopped
seeing power bills, except for some small bills in the winter when my production was low.
Last year, Idaho Power was allowed to change the compensation rate for home producers.
Since that time, I have had to pay monthly power bills that are at times larger than what my
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bills were before my panels were installed. The new proposals will further reduce what I am
compensated for and my electric bills will continue to climb, especially during the winter.
Essentially, Idaho Power is currently being allowed to steal my excess power production
and will do even more so if there proposed changes are allowed to take affect.When
installed our panels, it was with the understanding(and I thought contractual agreement)
that we would receive a 1:1 compensation for the life of my power production, which
apparently is not the case. With these new rates, no Idaho Power customer in their right
mind would invest in solar or any other alternate energy production. As a public utilities
commission, it is your responsibility to product the public, not the utilities. Please stop
allowing Idaho Power to steal our excess power production. Or, at a minimum, only let their
new compensation rates apply to new systems."
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From: [e-mail]<[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, April21, 2025 12:11 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>; IQ Application <[e-mail]>;
[e-mail]
Subject: Public Comment Opposing Idaho Power's ECR Cuts-Case #IPC-E-25-15
Please read the attached document regarding the case above and respond to let me know
you have received and reviewed this important issue.
Thankyou,
Jillian
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
My name is Jillian Hettinga, a resident of Kimberly, Idaho, and I'm writing to oppose Idaho
Power's proposed Export Credit Rate (ECR) reduction in Case#IPC-E-25-15, which slashes
solar compensation by 60%from 6.18 to 2.46 cents per kWh, with off-peak rates dropping
to 0.98 cents. As a solar owner who invested $50,000 in a net-zero system, I urge you to
reject this proposal, as it devalues my investment, and threatens Idaho's solar industry. An
industry I might add is a viable business and employer in Idaho.
Key Facts and Impacts:
1. Financial Harm: The 72% ECR drop from 8.8 cents (pre-2024)to 2.46 cents makes my
system unprofitable. Exporting 5,000 kWh off-peak annually now earns $49 (at 0.98 cents)
versus $245 (at 4.91 cents), while I pay 8 cents per kWh for imports, resulting in bills
despite generating more than I use. This echoes 13,700 non-legacy solar owners, some
investing$40,000-$100,000, per PUC comments.
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2. Industry Threat:The cuts could drive Tesla-certified installers like Revolusun & Magic
Solar out of Idaho, leaving me without maintenance for my system. This risks localjobs and
solar adoption, already strained by the 2023 net billing shift.
3. Unfair Valuation: Idaho Power's 2022 VODER study claims solar is worth 2.8-4 cents per
kWh, but an independent Crossborder Energy study, cited by the Sierra Club,values it at
18.3 cents, reflecting grid and environmental benefits.The PUC's approval of this flawed
study ignores 846 public comments from 2022.
4. Rising Costs: Idaho Power's $15 monthly fixed fee (up from $5) and rising electricity
rates (4.25% revenue increase in 2024) disproportionately burden solar owners,
discouraging alternative energy despite Idaho's 2,100 MW solar potential.
5. One factor I took into consideration is the support I assumed Idaho had for rooftop solar
evidenced by the tax incentives that are offered by Idaho to help offset the solar purchase.
If there had not been a federal and state incentive, I might not have been able to justify the
purchase of my solar system.
6. Why would Idaho Power not prefer to expand and support rooftop solar vs giant solar
fields that destroy the natural beauty and wildlife habitats of our state.
Request: Deny the ECR reduction and adopt a fair rate (near 18.3 cents per kWh)to protect
solar investments,jobs, and Idaho's part in alternative energy that takes some burden off
the grid and benefits Idaho power and all Idaho power customers. Please conduct a
transparent independent solar valuation study. I'm concerned about the original study
having been done by Idaho Power and believe there should be an independent third party
with oversite to handle this study and come up with a fair and reasonable path forward. I
join with other rooftop solar customers and installers in demanding equitable policies.
Please confirm receipt and include my comment in the public record for Case#IPC-E-25-
15. 1 can be reached at 503.887.2292 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jillian Hettinga
3888 N 3550 E
Kimberly, ID 83341
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:Tim Yoder
Submission Time: Apr 21 2025 12:34PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2700 N 30th St
Boise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am quite disappointed in Idaho Power's export credit rate decrease for rooftop
solar producers. Idaho Power says this is due to lower 2024 market prices but at the same
time is asking for a rate increase when selling power back to those with solar production
and everyone else. Idaho Power benefits greatly from rooftop solar production in all the
avoided costs of generation and transmission and does not compensate producers
adequately. This newest ECR is essentially providing, in the off-peak hours, free power to
the Company as they sell it back to users and rooftop producers at an ever increasing rate.
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is tasked with providing fairness to consumers. This
proposal is far from being fair to rooftop solar producers. Please do NOT approve this
Export Credit Rate decrease.
Thank you. "
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The following complaint was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Matthew Wood
Submission Time: Apr 18 2025 4:42PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1818 W Deep Creek Way
Nampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Contacted Utility: Yes
Comment: "I understand Idaho Power is trying to decrease the amount they pay Idaho
residence with solar panels on their homes for their electricity. I just got my bill. I used 68
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kWh but I produced 350 kWh. I paid $5.28 to Idaho Power for my power bill. I own the solar
panels on my home.
Now, please look at this and tell me where the fairness is in this system. I produce 5 time
more than I use but I still pay Idaho power. That is just NOT fair.
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15"
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From: Tammy Breshears ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2025 3:12 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
What in the world is Idaho Power trying to do? This proposal of theirs is criminal! It is not
only steeling power from individuals who have spent thousands of dollars to buy solar
panels that will in the long run save them money, but it is slapping them in the face
because they are choosing clean energy as Idaho Power advocated for in the past. We
bought our panels in 2020 so are supposed to be getting back any extra power that our
panels produce, but Idaho Power is already steeling most of it from us anyway. Getting
back our credits was why we bought solar panels in the first place. Now we are stuck
paying for very expensive equipment, and still having to pay a huge bill to Idaho Power.
They should not be allowed to continue steeling from their customers. This whole
proposal of theirs is Ludacris. If it is accepted, Idaho Power should be forced to buy back
all of the solar equipment(at its original cost)from those of us who can't afford to pay
double for 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
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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,
Tammy Breshears
19313 Majestic View Place
Caldwell, ID 83607
artsyteacherOhotmail.com
[phone]
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jeremiah Robinson
Submission Time: Apr 21 2025 3:44PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 11754 Wilmington St
Caldwell, ID 83605
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Reducing the compensation consumers receive for power we generate any
further is a terrible idea. Idaho power does not need to receive power that I paid to generate
for almost nothing, they just want to get it for nothing.
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The effectiveness, longevity, usefulness, cost, etc can be explained awayto sound
beneficial or detrimental to anyone willing to craft the words to make their case. Idaho
power is just as much a for-profit company as any other, if that weren't true their C-suite
wouldn't make 7 figure salaries.
At the end of the day, I the consumer, paid for my solar panels to offset my energy demand
on the grid, and now the power company wants me to provide them with free power while I
foot the bill.
No, to reduced energy credit valuation:'
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