20250424Comments_45.pdf

The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Laurence Gebhardt
Submission Time: Apr 23 2025 3:27PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1200 Aspen Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "My wife and I are seniors on fixed income.
We oppose the proposed Idaho Power Export Credit Reduction of Case IPC-E-25-15.
We installed our residential home rooftop solar panels in October, 2024 to do our part in
increasing clean energy sources and with motivation by Federal and Idaho tax incentives
and with Idaho Power"net billing"energy export credit. Idaho Power's proposed reduction
in energy export credit feels, after only 5 months with rooftop solar, like a `bait and switch'
scam aimed at us seniors. For Idaho PUC, please deny this Idaho Power proposal.
Reduction in energy export credit would add a financial burden along with other increasing
costs of living in an uncertain era for consumers, particularly those of us on fixed incomes.
We believe that more US energy needs should be provided by renewable and clean
sources. Idaho Power has good hydro power but requires additional energy sources to meet
current resident demands and for a growing Idaho population. Clean rooftop solar power
generation is part of the Idaho power current and future mix. Our home solar investment is
part of this mix that Idaho Power did not pay for yet benefits from its generated energy. If
Idaho Power is to contribute to clean energy sustainability then it and its investors should
provide incentives for more clean and renewable energy such as fair energy export credit. "
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Name: Larry Markel
Submission Time: Apr 23 2025 3:39PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 55 McGinnis Drive
Weiser, ID 83672
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Co
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I have complained a number of times to Idaho Power about the changes to the
ECR. When I received my first bill in 2023 it was an even kilowatt to kilowatt transfer. Then
they changed last year 2024 to 50% reduction. I was charged 8.77476 cents per kilowatt
use BUT I was credited for 4.83711 (not 6 cents stated in the letter for the Idaho
Conservation League) cents per kilowatt credit when sent back to the grid. So they were
taking my electricity and selling to my neighbors for 8.77476 cents making a 50% profit on
my dime (investment). THIS IS AN ILLEGAL RE-DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH ISSUE. I also
complained that they did not disclose on the billing statement how much I was being paid
for my ECR's, not a very good disclosure of payment or fairness of charges. Loan
companies have to disclose charges and credits why are they not required the same to
disclose this information on their billing statement. Please DO NOT approved this scam for
profit electrical company another reduction of ECR credits. More-over please make a
change to an equitable credit to make it fair for customers that are trying to help with the
peak load area to help stabilize the grid.. Larry Markel"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Sunnie Big Day
Submission Time: Apr 23 2025 4:07PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 237 Cemetary Road
Pocatello, ID 83203
Name of Utility Company: None
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "Rooftop solar is very important because it helps everyday, working families
afford clean energy. "
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Name: Jacob Klimes
Submission Time: Apr 23 2025 4:57PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 628 14th ave N
Buhl, ID 83316
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am disgusted,yet not surprised that idaho power wants to lower rates on
solar owners, once again. I beg of you, please, do not approve their request.When
purchased my solar pannels, there was never any mention that Idaho Power could just
change the rules at any given time. My$27,000 investment, which was once a great source
of savings, is now worthless thanks to your actions in approving their net metering changes.
Now, after you approve this next change, not only will my$27,000 investment be worthless,
it was be a financial burden. I am outraged in your lack of consideration for the public that
you serve. I should be grandfathered into the previous set of rules, and so should all
owners. These changes should only affect those who are going to make purchases after
you allow Idaho Power to make changes.you and Idaho power are ruining all reason to go
green in Idaho.You are destroying the solar industry. You are contributing to higher utility
prices. Do NOT expect the public to sit still about this. We are already tired of Trumps Tariffs
and protests are happening. Don't doubt that we will protest your decisions too:'
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Alex Buck
Submission Time: Apr 23 2025 11:06PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7032 n casa real pl
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPCE2515
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Comment: "Please don't lower reimbursement rates for solar power given back to the grid.
It is pulling the rug out from everyone who invested in solar to help power Idaho. "
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Steve Berggren
Submission Time: Apr 23 2025 6:43PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10983 W. Treeline Ct
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am writing in strong opposition to Idaho Power's proposal to further cut solar
export credit rates. I've read all the public comment up to this point. Much of it is very well
stated; no need for me to repeat what you already(should) know. Some of it is
heartbreaking and sad, such as the financial conditions increasingly being imposed on
fixed income people who thought they were doing the right thing or a good thing by
investing in residential solar.
There should be no doubt that Idaho Power is acting in monopolistic fashion with a clear
intention to kill residential solar. As you know, the Idaho PUC's supposed charter is to
consider dually both public and utility benefit and impacts. The IPUC is the only thing
standing in the way of Idaho Power's intentions. Has the IPUC been balanced and fair up to
this point in this regard? I would argue you have already cut too far with the prior export
credit reduction approval. The benefit to Idaho Power is obvious and disproportionate, but
where is the benefit to the Public with this new proposal? Obviously it is terrible to those
who have already made an investment in solar. But it should be obvious that from a grid
resilience standpoint, having sporadic solar generators in a given neighborhood is a good
thing.
The IPUC commissioners have already taken the wrong approach on this issue, basing prior
export credit restriction decisions on a self-serving"independent" report commissioned by
Idaho Power. You should not only refuse this new proposal outright and in its ENTIRETY, but
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take this blatant power grab (pun intended) as a clear trigger signal that you should reverse
your prior stance and increase the export credit at this time.
This case decision is the Responsibility of the IPUC. But note that the ones who put you in
this position -the Governor who nominated you and the state Senators who approved of
you - are Accountable for your decisions and outcomes. It is increasingly clear that the
citizens (also known as Voters in most states, at least those with strong voter integrity
controls in place) are getting tired of being on the short end of the IPUC's decisions. This
will increasingly be a motivation for these accountable politicians to get"primaried" as a
result of the political liability of the IPUC. As a reminder here's a statement from the IPUC
website: "The Governor may remove a commissioner before his/her term has expired for
dereliction of duty, corruption or incompetence:' Suggestyou read carefullythe growing
List of public commentary on this, which is in universal opposition to this export reduction
proposal, and that you think more carefully this time...
Best regards, Steve"
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Name: Laurie Kuntz
Submission Time: Apr 23 2025 7:31 PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 516 N McCoy Bridge Rd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Changing solar energy rates isn't just about rates. It's about values.We need to
preserve traditional Idaho values and the freedom that solar gives us if we choose to install
it.
Rooftop solar reduces grid congestion, especially during hot summer afternoons when
demand spikes. It lowers transmission losses by generating power close to where it's used.
It can also delay or eliminate the need for costly grid upgrades, saving everyone money.
It creates local jobs and supports small businesses and it gives Idahoans energy freedom—
the ability to produce their own clean electricity and reduce dependence on large utility
companies.
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The current proposal by Idaho Power disregards all of these benefits and instead prioritizes
short-term profit. I urge the PUC to side with consumers rather than a large company trying
to profit off the backs of individual solar owners who have each invested tens of thousands
of dollars to save money on their electric bill:'
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Name: Christopher Hoskins
Submission Time: Apr 23 2025 9:38PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4264 W Meadowpine St
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The proposed changes for 2025 to drastically reduce the amount credited to
customers who self generate power is absurd. The changes, if approved should not impact
those who have solar installed and operating prior to the date of the change. Doing so not
only deters homeowners from putting solar on their homes but also decreases the
value/return on investment of existing systems."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jared Stein
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 7:23AM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3101 N Mountain Rd
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am writing to express concern about Idaho Power's rapidly increasing service
fees and proposed reductions to solar export credit rates.These changes discourage
rooftop solar adoption and raise electricity costs for all Idahoans. As a resident and
independent solar producer, I am frustrated by the lack of support for those investing in a
more sustainable and affordable energyfuture. Private investments in rooftop solar lower
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long-term costs and strengthen grid resilience,yet current Idaho Power policies undermine
these benefits.
Background
Idaho Power, as a regulated monopoly, is meant to operate under public oversight to
prevent predatory practices like hidden fees or excessive rate hikes. However, the rise of
distributed energy resources—like rooftop solar—has shifted the energy landscape, often
making them more efficient than centralized generation. Current regulations do not
sufficiently protect small producers from Idaho Power's market power.
Personal Experience
A review of Idaho Power bills shows the impact of these policies. For example, my neighbor
paid an effective rate of$0.148 per kWh in early 2025, including all service fees. My own
bill, despite using only 32 kWh from the grid, was $18.55—an effective rate of$0.58 per
kWh, over six times the advertised rate. I urge customers to divide their total bill by kWh
used to see the true cost of electricity.
Capital Projects and Customer Costs
Idaho Power's capital projects further increase customer costs. The proposed Bennett
Mountain Power Plant Expansion is expected to exceed $100 million for 167 MW of gas
generation, and the Boise Bench Substation Battery project is estimated at over$300
million for 200 MW/800 MWh of storage. Customers will pay for construction,
maintenance, fuel, and transmission for decades, facing fuel price volatility. If Idaho Power
supported rooftop solar owners in adding home battery systems, we could achieve
significant storage at lower cost. With about 13,800 rooftop solar installations since 2020,
encouraging each to add 20 kWh of storage would provide 276 MWh—about a third of the
planned utility-scale battery project—while reducing the need for expensive new
infrastructure.
Rooftop Solar Benefits and Barriers
Rooftop solar owners pay for equipment, installation, and maintenance at no cost to Idaho
Power or its customers. Excess power is exported locally, reducing transmission losses and
improving grid resilience. Recent export credit rate changes—paying a premium only during
Limited peak hours—have encouraged battery adoption, with about 80% of new
installations in 2024 including storage. Batteries let homeowners store excess generation
for use or export during peak demand, easing grid strain.
However, Idaho Power's policies discourage further rooftop solar adoption:
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• Service fees have risen from $5 to $15 monthly—a 200% increase—now over 30% of
many customers'total charges. This disproportionately affects those who use less power
and discourages energy conservation.
• Proposed export rates are as low as $0.01-$0.02 per kWh for off-peak solar exports,
while customers are charged about$0.148 per kWh. This disparity makes rooftop solar and
batteries less financially viable, discouraging new installations and ensuring higher future
costs for everyone.
Policy Recommendations
To create a fairer, more efficient energy system, I propose:
• Restore the monthly service fee to $5 and reflect most costs in the per-kWh rate.
• Set export credit rates for rooftop solar at 50% of the average effective billed rate
(total bill divided by kWh consumed).
• Encourage adoption of home battery storage and bi-directional EV charging to
reduce the need for costly utility-scale battery projects.
• Add an "effective cost per kWh" line to all Idaho Power bills for transparency.
• Require independent technical review of major capital projects to ensure cost-
effectiveness.
• Establish a consistent long-term strategy for all stakeholders, rather than abrupt
annual changes.
Conclusion
Idaho Power's current policies burden independent solar producers and all ratepayers
while locking customers into decades of higher costs. By reforming service fees, export
rates, and investment strategies, Idaho can support a more resilient, affordable, and
sustainable energy future for everyone.
Thank you for your consideration."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Craig Fournier
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 8:40AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1725 Southwest 2nd Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
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Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I have had roof top solar on my residence since 2021, and Idaho Power has
unfairly raised/modified how my monthly bill is calculated and how extra energy generation
is used by my solar panels. I value the idea of my home creating extra energy for the grid in
my net-metering system, but the more Idaho Power hammers resident solar users, there
may be less and less folks getting solar panels. Idaho Power should be promoting and at
Least making changes that benefit solar users-not increase their monthly bill. Three years
ago, my monthly summer power bill was around $5...now it is around $45. Very UNFAIR.
Idaho Power should do the right thing and stop increasing rates for solar users! "
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From: Jim Clark([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
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Sent:Thursday, April 24, 2025 9:22 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-25-15 Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Don?t let Idaho Power ruin the march to clean energy and hinder the fight against climate
change. IPCO offering only 1 cent per kilowatt hour is unfair when IPCO is charging 8 cents
per kilowatt hour. Five cents per kilowatt hour is fair for rooftop solar customers. IPCO
should not get a near free ride on the backs of residential solar producers! Think about the
future, more solar is needed to counter climate change.
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,
Jim Clark
2965 N Linder Rd
Kuna, ID 83634
frogz769C«bgmail.com
[phone]
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Debra Raymer
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 10:55AM
Email: dlraymerlObatt.net
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 14799 N. Power Way
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "I am not in favor of the proposal to reduce the price Idaho Power pays for Solar.
I put up Solar Panels to help support the grid. I do not support Idaho Power making money
off the power I send. I understood the previous reduction as necessary to allow Idaho
Power to maintain its infrastructure. This proposed reduction is just a money-making
scheme. I did not pay for solar panels to make money for Idaho Power."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jordan Roper
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:08PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 19528 Hartford Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID:
Comment: "The fact that Idaho Power is considering such a massive reduction in export
rates is absolutely astounding and asinine to me. They present the opportunity for their
homeowners to be able to generate power and put it back into the grid and then severely
severely severely punished them just a few years later. This is the perfect way to make
people absolutely hate Idaho Power and it is completely unfair to punish citizens
generating clean energy in such a harsh way. Please reconsider this.We are still observing
many states taking big advantage of their citizens using and generating solar energy and
rewarding them for it, so why can't Idaho Power do the same?"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Paul Poorman
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:15PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5230 N Black Cat RD
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-1
Comment: "I am writing about IPC-E-25-15 which will drastically reduce Idaho Power
reimbursements to customers with rooftop solar. Idaho Power is not taking into account
the reduction in burning of fossil fuels that customers with rooftop solar provide. We have
14kW of production on our home and observe that the peak in solar production during the
summer coincides with Idaho Power's peak usage due to air conditioners and irrigation.
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Please reject this application so that incentives for customers to install rooftop solar don't
go away."
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Shayne Seubert
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:04PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 915 lone Avenue
Middleton , ID 83644
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am opposed to the proposed rate cuts for ECRs. By taking on the cost of solar,
I am lessening the cost that Idaho Power has to pay to maintain lines and generate
electricity, and I am reducing electrical loss from long lines. Additionally, I am reducing the
strain on the electrical grid. Please do not follow through with the proposed rate cuts:'
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Name: stephen alder
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:05PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 11631 n Nelson In
Pocatello, ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "If we are growing our economy, whythen, would we reduce the buying power of
homes by reducing fair credit? Solar is cheap and clean, why is IP trying to force people out
of work and the American dream, by squashing solar? It only helps the grid:'
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Name: Stefanie Bough
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:06PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 217 E. Cusick Street
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "ID"
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Name: Angela Barnes
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:07PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 343 W Barnes Way
Jerome, ID 83338
Name of Utility Company: BARNES RANCH IDAHO
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "There are hundreds of Idahoans who have invested in solar to help reduce and
supplement the use of power in our state. Idaho power reducing the amount of
compensation for the power produced by these solar systems is only allowing them to
make more money. Many of these people are making monthly payments towards these
systems and the only reason the investment into these systems was worth it was because
it would significantly reduce their power bills. If Idaho power is allowed to reduce the
compensation for power produced by these systems the investment will no longer be worth
it and it will become more of a hardship on families in Idaho who were only trying to be
more environmentally responsible by investing in the solar generating system in the first
place. No one but Idaho power's bottom line is benefiting from their proposal. Please do
not cause more hardship to families in Idaho by passing this! "
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Name: Jason Poston
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:09PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4103E 534 N
Rigby, ID 83442-5257
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "ID
Idaho Power is ripping customers off who have solar power. They are proposing a price cut
for solar power that will ultimately make solar unaffordable for many people. This is
another example of big companies ripping off the average person. There needs to be some
help for the average Joe like me. Please fix this and treat people right."
Jason Poston
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Name: Tailor Sponcey
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:10PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2095 E 3950 N
Filer, ID 83328
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I think it's wrong to treat us with solar on our homes differently now and not
have any existing home solar systens grandfathered in to the solar program that was in
place when the system was installed. We are being robbed of what we're putting back into
the grid and producing. Not to mention the pressure we're taking of Idaho powers grid
system. Idaho power is investing in corporate solar farms all of over the state but can't
invest in the home owners who have already spent the money on a system. "
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Name: Daren Crockett
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:13PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 244 E Chubbuck Rd
Chubbuck, ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I paid over$50,000 to set my system up based off of what Idaho Power was
doing at the time. For them to change after the fact is criminal. That would essentially be
stealing from me. The country is struggling to keep up with power supply demands and for
Idaho Power to make it harder rather than easier for people to help with that issue just for
the sake of lining their own greedy pockets again is criminal and should not be considered.
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Name: Sandra Minor
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:18PM
Email: sandy.minorPoutlook.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 9739 Gloria Road
Middleton, ID 83644
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "As an Idaho Power customer for 47 years, I am usually in support of their rate
increases. However, when I bought my solar panels I was okay making the payments on
the panels, and if I didn't generate enough for my own needs, that I would owe Idaho Power
additional money. Now I generate enough power for my use if they give me like kind credit.
If I produce 1 kw of power, I expect I should be able to use 1 kw of power as I produced it.
Having them cut what I get is ridiculous in that it my power, I generated, and you are now
taking all my power and saying it isn't worth the same as what they charge. This needs to
stop now before it is impossible for us to be more energy efficient:'
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Name:Tiffany S
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:19PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3559 Somerset Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "As a concerned community member and strong advocate for green energy, I
am deeply opposed to the proposed changes to Export Credit Rates (ECRs) set to take
effect on June 1, 2025. Slashing ECRs by 60%—from an average of 6.18t to just 2.461s per
kWh—is a significant and harmful step backward for renewable energy in Idaho.
Even more troubling is the proposed drop in compensation during the October to May
period, when rates could fall by over 80%to less than 10 per kWh, while Idaho Power
continues to charge customers 80 or more for that same energy. This stark imbalance is not
just unfair—it's discouraging to current and future solar customers who are trying to do the
right thing for the planet and their communities.
These proposed cuts don't reflect the true value that local solar producers bring to the grid.
Every kilowatt generated by rooftop solar helps reduce emissions, lower system costs, and
support grid resilience. Instead of recognizing and rewarding those contributions, this
proposal effectively punishes residents who have invested in clean energy—often at
significant personal cost—under the expectation of fair compensation.
Rolling out these changes right before the peak summer production season adds another
Layer of inequity and seems designed to maximize corporate gain while minimizing returns
for individual solar producers.
We should be encouraging more people to go solar, not making it harder and less viable. If
we want to build a sustainable, energy-secure future, we need policies that support
community-generated clean power—not undermine it.
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I strongly urge Idaho Power and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to reject this
proposal and stand with the many Idahoans who believe in a cleaner, more equitable
energy future.
Sincerely;'
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Name: Benjamin Tolman
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:22PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7187 S Pear Blossom Way
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "To Whom It May Concern,
I'm writing to voice my strong opposition to Idaho Power's April 3, 2025 proposal to the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission, which would slash Export Credit Rates (ECRs) by up to
80%for customers who send solar energy back to the grid.
This proposal is not only unjust—it's offensive.
As someone who made a significant personal investment in solar, I did so under the
reasonable expectation that Idaho Power would honor a fair and balanced system of
compensation. The idea that Idaho Power would now pay me less than 1� per kilowatt hour
for clean power—power they turn around and sell to my neighbors for over 80 per kilowatt
hour—is blatant exploitation. It's corporate double-dipping, and it should be illegal.
This proposal isn't about fairness or grid equity. It's about Idaho Power padding their profits
while gutting the value of solar investments made by Idaho families, farmers, and
businesses who stepped up to do the right thing for the environment. Slashing ECRs by 60-
80% is a clear message: if you invest in clean energy, Idaho Power will make sure you regret
it.
If this passes, it will kill future solar adoption in our state, set back environmental progress,
and break trust with customers who acted in good faith. Idaho Power is using its monopoly
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status to change the rules after the fact—and that's something the Public Utilities
Commission must not allow.
Reject this proposal. Protect Idaho's energy future, and stand up for the rights of solar
customers.
Sincerely,
Ben Tolman"
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Name: Rick Robinson
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:24PM
Email: rickro96(@gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1386 Zener St
Pocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Cost me $37,000 for my solar panel set up. Why should I be providing almost
free power to Idaho power? Idaho power didn't pay anything for these panels or contribute
1 cent toward them. This means they can use my excess power for almost nothing while
charging others for Power me and others are producing. There is no benefit to purchasing
solar panels if your giving away the power excess production to Idaho power to profit on. By
Letting Idaho Power cut compensation yet again you are giving no incentive for anyone to
purchase solar panels. "
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Name: Jared Scofield
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:31 PM
Email: jaredscofield(@yahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2260 S. Ice Bear Way
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "I was present and gave testimony at the previous rate increase hearing that
Idaho Power successfully won in their favor with the IPUC. At that time, I had reviewed how
Idaho Power was "changing the rules" on solar customers who had their systems designed
and installed specifically with the 1:1 credit system. As I recall, Idaho Power even
incentivized these types of systems over the last 10 years as was the sales pitch that I
received when installing my system in early 2020. Now under net billing, effectively those
solar customers have now been marginalized in an effort by Idaho Power to secure more
money from those customers and they are stating the reasons as we are still incurring
usage, upkeep, and expansion costs to their system just like all other non solar customers
and so therefore they are entitled to charge us accordingly. Now, with the DRAMATIC
adjustment to the export credit rate, they are effectively negating our investment THAT
THEY AND IDAHO (via tax credit) ENDORSED and INCENTIVISED which feels very very bad
from our perspective as solar customers. We tried to do the right thing by investing in solar.
We tried to help lower the impact on their grid in Summer. We tried doing the right thing for
the planet. And what is our thanks? A rate increase. My personal request is that the state
would advocate for the solar customer by not allowing this increase to take place as it is
targeted and penalizing in nature. I would request that the solar customer is would gain
some kind of protection against this aggression. Because now, the $40,000 investment
which was supposed to pay for itself in about 12 years is now a complete loss 4 years later.
Put yourself in my shoes."
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Name:Tracy Lowber
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:37PM
Email: Lowber3Ccbgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4101 Glencoe Pl.
Boise, ID 83705
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "In regards to the proposal by Idaho power to drop credit rates for solar power:
It is unfair to decide, after the fact, to cut credit rates for excess solar being returned to the
grid. It is beneficial to both those selling the solar and Idaho power to continue the
exchange of kWh per kWh. This system does not cost anything to Idaho power while it does
Let them use excess solar power to sell to other customers still using the main grid. Being
able to sell excess solar power allows Idaho power to keep up with the power demand on
the grid during the hot summer months. Those who have solar, were told that the buy back
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rate would be kWh per kWh.This gives the home or business owner incentive to provide
power to Idaho power. It is unfair that Idaho power now wants to capitalize on my solar
power to make additional money off of it. Equal Share is fair."
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Name: Nina Eells
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 1:38PM
Email: ninaeellsCcbgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 504 Morning Dove Way
Marsing, ID 83639
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "With the last proposal Idaho Power i am charged night time rates during the
day and when I produce more kwatts a day I cannot bank them .What is the point of getting
solar just to benefit the Idaho Power Company. I DO NOT AGREE with this new proposal at
ALL! is Idaho power going to pay my solar loan payment??? I have a 27 year loan are they
going to pay that off? If this proposal goes through there is no point in having solar if it
doesn't benefit the customer. Do not pass this proposal. If it passes why would anyone
ever get Solar panels because it would only benefit Idaho power not the persons who have
solar."
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Name: Philip Klaerner
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:39PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1115 South Riverstone Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Why is this happening, this is going to reduce the amount of solar in our area?
Is our electricity rates going to go down by the same percentage? "
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Name:Tanya ELDER
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:43PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1554 N WillowickAve
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I would like to voice my opinion on the proposed significant compensation rate
drop for the energy that my rooftop solar panels send back to the grid. I fully support the
use of natural and sustainable energy, and the compensation credit played a factor in my
decision to have the panels installed. I feel as those the energy I generate (and send back to
you) is worth as much as the energy you sell to others. For example, if you charge folks 8
cents for a certain amount of electricity you sell, I should get paid as close to that same 8
cents for the equal amount of electricity I produce.
If you reduce the rates at which you pay for energy produced by homeowners via solar
arrays, fewer and fewer people will opt to have solar panels installed. I feel as though the
Power Companies behaving in such a for-profit manner is only going to hurt our utility
systems in the long run. "
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Name: Alan Oyama
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 1:48PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1112 Stahlridge St.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I'm very disappointed that Idaho Power is again attempting to change the way
they handle solar power export credits. If you approve of these changes,you will greatly
decrease the incentive to install solar panels. This will be the second time that Idaho
Power has changed the export credit agreement with solar panel users since I installed
solar panels a couple of years ago. What I thought was a solid investment in my home and
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renewable power for everyone, if this change is approved, will turn into a financial burden
for me. Under the original agreement, the credit for excess power would basically offset
the cost of the solar panels. So, I purchased the solar panels on credit assuming the lack
of a power bill each month would offset the cost of the loan. That turned out to be true the
first year, but not the last two years since the last agreement change. In 2024 1 paid
$348.64 and so far in 2025 I've paid $97.22 and we haven't even got to the hot months of
the summer. One reason for some the changes is when they switched to the new
agreement, they conveniently forgot about all the credits I had earned under the old
agreement, hence I didn't have any credits stored up for the hot summer months. This is in
addition to the $191.36 1 pay each month on the loan for the solar panels. At this rate, it
doesn't make sense financially to install solar panels. As the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission it would seem that it's part of your job to encourage solar panels, not penalize
individuals for install them. Having a strong solar panel addition to the power grid can only
mean good things and it requires no capital investment on your part, but you do have to
insure that it make financial sense for the home owner."
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Name: Vikki McCurdy
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:52PM
Email: vikkimccurdy@gmai!.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2709 W. San Remo Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I believe this rate decrease detrimentally impacts those of us who spent
thousands of dollars to install solar. I paid over$30k to install my solar with the
understanding that I wouldn't have a power bill and would be able to bank usage to off set
the cost of my Christmas light display as well as be an environmentally friendly approach.
However with just the last rate decrease that was passed I am now having to pay a monthy
power bill in addition to the monthly bill for my solar panels - I anticipate by the fall/winter
months my power bill will be back up to almost the same amount of a bill as I was paying
prior to installing solar and I'll still have the monthly cost of the panels themselves. Does
Idaho Power actually need additional funding or is this just a money hungry power grab to
get more and give less. Bottom line this proposal is not in the best interest of Idahoans! "
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Name: Stacey Terry
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:55PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1305 Elizabeth Boulevard
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I just got Solar in March 2025 in an effort to cut my power costs, this cost
$51,000.00 and should benefit me significantly. I have no battery or power storage, strictly
just working on credit through Idaho Power. It makes total sense that I get back from the
grid what my solar system puts into the grid. It would be unfair to impose anything other
then equal power back from Idaho Power that my solar would put back into the power grid.
I should not have to pay money for the same power my solar is putting into the grid."
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kim Rowe
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:02PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2299 Greenbrier Drive
Emmett, ID 83617
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I understand Idaho Power is proposing to significantly reduce compensation
rates for excess solar energy sent back to the grid, effective June 1, 2025. Specifically, they
want to reduce Export Credit Rates (ECRs) an average of 60%from 6.18 cents to an average
of 2.46 cents per kWh. And during the winter months the rate could drop even more, to less
than 1 cent per kWh.
Many of us were lured into purchasing solar panels based on the prospect of being able to
sell our excess solar credits back to the grid, keeping our electric bills low during times of
Low solar availability. To have these credits reduced is a bait and switch tactic that should
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not be allowed. Those of us who have invested in solar power contribute necessary power
to the grid. I've heard repeatedly that we won't have enough power due to all the new
construction in our valley.
I hope the members of the Public Utilities Commission understand there will be many
unhappy customers of solar power if this proposal is approved. And many fewer users of
solar power, as people realize they are going to lose a major benefit of such investment:'
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Name: NEIL WILSON
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:09PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4662 N Heritage Woods Pl.
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "This is so BullShit.You screwed us last year and now you are planning to do it
again this year. If I had only known this would have been the future, I would have never put
solar panels on my home. If anyone asks my opinion, it will be not only no, but hell no, don't
do it. "
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Name: John Stachowicz
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 2:17PM
Email: StachowiczJohnPyahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 526 N Elm Ave
KU NA, I D 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho Power has requested that a proposed cost-reduction compensation rate
(ECR)for excess solar energy be sent back to the grid in the future. As Idaho Power has
already received a restructured rate for solar power within the last five years, they have
achieved an overall profit everyyear.
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Inallowing this restructuring,you are, in effect, telling those people who contribute to the
energy Idaho Power distributes that they must now pay for the right to sell their power,
essentially to the lowest bidder. This undermines the efforts of individuals and families who
have invested in renewable energy systems under the assumption that they were
contributing not only to the grid but to a more sustainable and independent future.
Under the original structure, Idaho Power had created a credit system that allowed those of
us here in Idaho to offset our electricity bills through the energy we produced and shared.
This agreement fostered innovation, personal investment in clean energy, and a stronger
grid. It honored a fair exchange: energy for energy.
Now, with this proposed reduction in compensation, it feels as though the rules are being
changed mid-game. Not only would this diminish the return on individual investments in
solar power, but it would also deter future adoption of renewable energy technologies—a
move that runs counter to both environmental progress and economic fairness.
I urge you to consider the long-term implications of approving this change.We need
policies that encourage responsible energy practices, not ones that penalize them. Please
stand with Idaho residents who are contributing to a cleaner, more resilient grid and vote to
protect fair compensation for solar energy producers.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
John L. Stachowicz"
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Name:Wendy Rathbun
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:17PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1655 NW 2nd Ave
Fruitland, ID 83619
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "The fact that Idaho Power is trying to reduce ECR rates by 60%to over 80%
depending on time of year is a flex of power. PUN intended. There is no good reason for
them to do this other than to make more money. I have only had my Solar panels for a little
over .a year. My panels are financed so I already have a hefty payment for those. I chose to
do this to save electricity and money. Why should anyone be charged twice for the
electricity they are generating? I understand there may be a nominal storage fee, but this is
just bad business for them in the long run. It is sad, when people find ways to be more
energy, or self-sufficient, there are others figuring out ways to profit from it. Many people
Like myself, will find ways to use all of our energy so nothing goes to the grid. What will they
have then?"
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Name: Paul Shurtleff
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:30PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2070 Lasher ct
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Has Idaho power not recieved enough considerations in the last couple years
affecting rooftop solar owners?When will the interests of the general public be given
priority over the utility?This proposal from Idaho Power is a massive power grab and should
not be supported in any fashion. "
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Name: DAVID HYDOCK
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:34PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5705 N Eynsford Ave
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am concerned about the new proposal to reduce solar production rates for
power sent back to grid (yet again). Idaho Power should do their part to incentivize
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alternative energy production to some degree. Idaho Power is a public utility company,their
bottom line and insatiable need for profit cannot be all that matters "
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Name: David Sellers
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:41 PM
Email: [e-mail] Ida ho
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7253 W Cascade Dr
Boise , ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Idaho Power continues to deceive and steal money from it's greedy, unfair
practice of charging unreasonable, unfair, excessive rates on their monopoly of electricity.
After greedy, exorbitant rate increases, now they don't want to compensate customers who
are trying to save on power and contribute to society with extra energy. Solar panels are
installed at great expense to customers and now Idaho Power wants to discourage people
from making an investment in producing power and helping the economy. Idaho Power's
devious design is to tighten their grip on their monopoly and have society surrender to its
autocratic manipulation of electricity costs.
Sincerely,
Dave Sellers "
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Name:Tyler Free
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 2:41 PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1911 E Jade Falls St
Kuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "My comments are in regards to the proposal to cut the ECR by about 60%while
Idaho increases what they charge customers. I purchased my solar panels a few years ago
and this is extremely disheartening to see my investment potentially become worthless
within just a few years. I understand if you want to put these new rates in for customers
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moving forward, but for those that purchased panels previously, I feel this is flat out wrong
to go back and update what they receive moving forward. If this change applies to new
customers at least they will know what they are getting into prior to spending the money on
panels. I am asking not that you do not accept this proposal, and if you do have to proceed
with it, at least have it be for new solar customers and not hurt those who previously made
this investment based off the information at the time.
Thankyou,
Tyler Free"
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Name: Steven Eyer
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:46PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 422 E Sunrise Rim Rd
NAMPA, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Customer
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Why is it that we contribute to you in order to make our bills lower AND try to
make the world a better place that you continue to assault us with what amounts to a tax
increase. Are you also paying hydro power and fossil fuel power less? It would seem that
you really are in the pockets of the oligarchs. What about average Idahoans who live
paycheck to paycheck?You should be encouraging solar as a viable means to make power
available as more people move in to our state. No longer does it seem the powers that rule
over Idaho care for us but rather they kowtow to their out of state masters. SAVE OUR
SOLAR FUTURE!"
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Name: Cory Kelley
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:53PM
Email: corykeL[[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2199 Navigator St
Middleton, ID 83644
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "We just went through this a few years ago.Thousands of fellow Ida hoans like
myself bought solar and now with the sell back rate decreases we have an undue financial
burden. Idaho Power is selling power to other states, it isn't like this helps fellow Idahoans.
Please reject Idaho Power's proposed export rate credits and protect Idaho's middle class.
I realize Idaho Power probably contributes heavily to your campaigns, but put fairness and
the interest of Idaho above your own careers for once. "
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Name: Thomas Stenkamp
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:54PM
Email: stenkamptj(a)gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 12644 S Teano Ave
Nampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "ID. This new proposal from Idaho power is nothing short of highway robbery!
Idaho power is trying to get power for free from customers who bought solar under the
impression they would be getting a 1-1 credit in their solar production. The public
commission is supposed to look out for the consumer and instead you're clearly in bed
with Idaho power.
You should have grandfathered all of your customers in before allowing changes this last
time and if you allow this change it will be clear Idaho power controls the public utilities
commission.
They don't get power this cheap from any other source. They strategically let tons of people
get in solar just to turn around and screw everyone over.
If this goes through make no mistake Idaho power will be in a MASSIVE class action lawsuit.
Everyone who bought solar is already paying more than had they stayed on Idaho power
and now they will be paying almost double. How about they quit buying power from the
other sources and prioritize the solar energy first! "
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Name: Kimberly Parker
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 2:57PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1357 E Strauss Dr
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "To the Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to Idaho Power's proposal submitted on April
3, 2025, to drastically reduce the compensation rates for excess solar energy exported to
the grid. As a homeowner in Idaho who invested approximately$40,000 in a solar panel
system, I am deeply concerned about the negative impact this proposal will have on my
family's financial well-being and the future of renewable energy in our state.
The proposed reduction of 60% in Export Credit Rates (ECRs), plummeting from an average
of 6.18Q to a mere 2.46� per kWh, is unacceptable. The fact that compensation could drop
by over 80% during the crucial months of October through May, falling below 1� per kWh
while Idaho Power continues to charge customers 80 or more for the same electricity, is
particularly egregious. This disparity represents a significant devaluation of the clean
energy my system generates and unfairly benefits Idaho Power at the expense of
homeowners who have made substantial investments in renewable energy.
The timing of this proposed change is also deeply troubling. Implementing these drastic
reductions on June 1, 2025, right before the peak summer production months when solar
systems generate the most excess energy, feels particularly punitive. It suggests a
deliberate attempt to undermine the financial viability of existing solar installations.
My decision to invest in solar energy was driven by a desire to reduce my carbon footprint,
contribute to a cleaner energy future for Idaho, and achieve long-term energy cost savings.
This proposal fundamentally undermines the economic rationale for my investment and
creates a significant disincentive for other Idaho homeowners considering adopting solar
energy. The drastic reduction in ECRs will extend the payback period for my system
considerably,jeopardizing the financial benefits I anticipated.
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Furthermore, this proposal sends a discouraging message about Idaho's commitment to
renewable energy development. By devaluing the energy produced by rooftop solar, Idaho
Power is effectively hindering the growth of distributed generation, which is a crucial
component of a resilient and sustainable energy system.
I urge the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to carefully consider the detrimental impact
this proposal will have on homeowners like myself who have invested in good faith in solar
energy. I request that you reject this proposal and instead work towards fair and equitable
compensation rates that reflect the true value of the clean energy being contributed to the
grid. Maintaining a reasonable ECR is essential for supporting renewable energy adoption,
fostering energy independence, and ensuring a sustainable energy future for Idaho.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my concerns.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Parker
Meridian, Idaho"
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