20250425Comments_52.pdf

The following complaint was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Marsha Seable
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 1:38PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1415 E. Locust St.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Contacted Utility: No
Comment: "After doing what I thought was environmentally responsible, and spending a
Large sum of money, this possible change in solar credit is very upsetting! I can see a small
drop. But not 67% of the original credit. Please reconsider."
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Amber Grover
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 3:03PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 12415 W Tahiti Ct
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "To the Executives and Decision-Makers at Idaho Power,
Your proposal to decimate the rooftop solar buyback rate by 60%, and by over 80% during
peak generation months (October to May), is an outrageous and financially devastating
attack on Idaho homeowners and the local solar industry. To slash compensation to less
than a penny per kWh while you continue to charge us eight cents or more for the same
electricity is not just unfair—it's a blatant exploitation of your captive customer base.
This isn't about grid management; it's about protecting your profits at the direct expense of
your customers' investments. Idahoans have put their hard-earned money into rooftop
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solar in good faith, contributing clean energy to your grid and reducing the strain on your
infrastructure, especially during peak demand. Now, you propose to retroactively devalue
their contribution, undermining their financial viability and deterring future investment in a
technology that benefits our entire community.
The financial impact on your customers will be severe. The reduced buyback rate will
drastically lengthen the payback period for solar investments, effectively punishing those
who have chosen a sustainable energy path. This will not only hurt individual homeowners
but also stifle the growth of local solar businesses, costing Idaho jobs and hindering
economic development in a crucial sector.
While you may feign concern for non-solar customers, the reality is that the clean energy
produced by rooftop solar reduces your overall energy costs. By compensating solar
producers fairly,you acknowledge this value. Your proposed cuts suggest a calculated
decision to maximize your revenue by undervaluing locally generated, clean power. This is a
short-sighted approach that ignores the long-term benefits of a distributed, resilient energy
system and the financial well-being of your customer base.
Furthermore, this move betrays the trust of your customers who made significant financial
decisions based on existing buyback rates. Changing the rules after the game has started is
unethical and will create a climate of uncertainty that discourages any future investment in
renewable energy within our state.
We demand that you immediately withdraw this predatory and financially damaging
proposal. We insist on a fair and transparent valuation of rooftop solar that recognizes its
benefits to the grid and the financial interests of your customers. We will not tolerate this
blatant attempt to enrich yourselves at our expense and at the expense of a sustainable
economic future for Idaho. Be warned: this will be met with strong opposition from
homeowners, the solar industry, and the broader community.
Sincerely,
Amber Grover
Idaho Power Customer for 15 years"
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Name: Scott Hadwin
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 3:26PM
Email: smhadwin59901 @gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 12009 W. Bravery Lane
Kuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Scott J. Hadwin
Case ID:
Comment: "As someone who recently invested in solar power for my house, i am very much
against you decreasing my already low compensation for power that I send to the grid. lam
already paid less for the peak energy that I send to the grid than for any non-peak power
that I take from the grid. Now you want to give me even less compensation. This would
have played heavily into my decision to add solar. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Cathie Norton
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 3:56PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 783 East Crest Ridge Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC E25-15
Comment: "We had solar when we lived in California and believe hardily in doing our part to
help our plant. When we moved here we decided to do the same. Suppling extra kilowatts
which takes the burden off the power company to supply power to those who are not wise
with assists the grid.We are rewarded by a lower rates which we receive credit by a lower
cost as were promised. The rates have been increased already and now we will be
punished with the the new policy for being responsible. Wrong. For those moving to the
area a price hike is reasonable as are the prices of the homes but those who have
contributed to the grid it is wrong. It is your place as a service to this valley to provide your
service in a costly manner. My husband and I are against taking away our benefit which
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overall adds power the company you not have to produce. Please find another way to
accomplish your goals "
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Ryan Dow
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 3:17PM
Email: dowrj�yahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 715 W Bacall St
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The Idaho PUC should be advocating for solar adoption, not moving our state
further away from it. Not only will continued solar adoption aid the environment (a big
motivator for our household installing solar power a fewyears ago) but it will drive
economic growth in Idaho and enhance our state's energy security.We were certainly
motivated by the prospect of not having an electrical bill any longer-which seemed a very
fair tradeoff with the energy we would pass to the grid compared to what our household
would consume. Idaho Power's latest Export Credit Rate proposal is an extreme case of
corporate greed with zero consideration for consumer rights—this is where the Idaho PUC
must step in. How is it equitable for Idaho Power to compensate solar generating
households only 12% of the rate Idaho Power is charging customers? (from October to May,
compensation could drop to less than 10 per kWh, while Idaho Power continues charging
customers 80 or more for the same electricity). Idaho Power's proposal severely
undervalues solar rooftop energy production and should absolutely be rejected by the
PUC. Furthermore, the PUC should take an additional look at the changes that have already
been made and reevaluate if solar-power generating Idahoans are being treated fairly—it's
already evident that the priority has been given to Idaho Power and not the residents of
Idaho, please don't repeat these same mistakes:'
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Name: Brian OBERSON
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 3:33PM
Email: talon blackclawPhotmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 464 E Great Bear St
Kuna Id, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "There shouldn't be anyfinancial gain for a power company for any personally
owned and paid for generation equipment. I paid the entire cost of installing my solar
panels, I should be the beneficiary of the power it generates.They have already reduced the
value in the past, now they intend to take more?There should be some compensation for
the equipment, if they want to keep taking the benefits from the customer."
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Name: David Wiggins
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 3:39PM
Email: d avid Lyn nwiggins gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2518 n hose gulch ave
Kuna , ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I paid several thousand dollars to have solar installed on my house to save
money on my power bill. I don't think it is right to change the rate that the power company
will pay me for the excess electricity that I produce. "
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Name: Kari Turnage
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 3:47PM
Email: Kariturnage6loutlook.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 440 Carriage Lane
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Dear Idaho Power! I don't agree with the proposed change. We made the
decision to contribute to renewable energy while still taking a hit on our pockets. We pay
$100 a month on top of our power bill to help contribute to the grid. And what would we get
in return, a high power bill while still paying for our solar panels. While I agree that Idaho
power needs to make money and make rate changes as the economy changes. But 80%?
Are you kidding me?Will you pay off our solar panels so that we can afford the power bills
that are to come? I don't think that is feasible and is outright ridiculous. Give us a break
while we were trying to do a good thing for our communities and environment.Why are we
getting punished for helping you generate power!? "
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Name: Monica Kraack-Martin
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 3:50PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 12472 W. Awbrey St.
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Please do not reduce the compensation for the excessive solar energy that is
sent back to the grid. I purchased solar energy to decrease my electric bill, not to make
money off of it. But I want to be compensating fairly for those credits. "
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Name: Maury Smith
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 3:50PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7855 E Rogue Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "Idaho Power needs to STOP putting its hands in people's pockets by raising
rates when we have invested thousands of dollars in solar equipment to lower our bills and
help the environment. Further, we in Idaho should not be paying for updates or upgrades to
their facilities in Wyoming, Oregon, or Nevada! I beg the PUC not to allow this reduction in
ERC's:'
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Name: Crystal Emery
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 3:51 PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 116 Key Hole Dr
Jerome, ID 83338
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to any further reductions in export credit rates
for Idaho Power customers who have invested in rooftop solar.
As a solar customer, I provide clean, locally generated electricity back to the grid—
especially during the summer, when demand is highest. This is the exact time when Idaho
Power needs energy the most, and solar systems like mine help meet that demand,
reducing strain on the grid and potentially avoiding the need for expensive infrastructure
upgrades or fossil fuel peaker plants.
Penalizing customers for helping during peak demand simply doesn't make sense.
A decrease in export credit rates effectively punishes those of us who have already made
significant personal investments in clean energy. We stepped up to be part of the energy
solution—relieving pressure from the grid, reducing emissions, and moving Idaho toward
greater energy independence. We are not freeloaders—we're contributors. And yet, rate
cuts treat us like a burden instead of a benefit.
These changes don't just affect new solar customers—they affect those of us who relied on
a fair compensation system when we made our investment. Constantly shifting the
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goa[posts undermines trust and discourages others from considering solar,just when we
need more clean energy on the grid, not less.
Solar customers should be fairly compensated for the real value we provide—not only the
kilowatts, but also the reduced transmission losses, improved grid stability, and long-term
cost savings for all customers.
I urge Idaho Power to reconsider this approach. Don't discourage the very people who are
stepping up to support a resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy future for Idaho.
Sincerely,
Crystal Emery
Jerome, ID
Idaho Power account#0033198885"
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Name: Josue Tello
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 3:51 PM
Email: josue.d.telloPgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1183 W Laughton Dr
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Stop nickel and dimeing with lowering solar credits. Stop lowering over
production purchase or instead let's see how to incentivize how to keep that at the home to
be used later vs send it back. "
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Name: Curtis Emery
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 3:54PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 116 Key Hole Dr
Jerome, ID 83338
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to urge you not to move forward with another reduction in export credit rates for
rooftop solar customers.
By cutting what Idaho Power pays for excess solar energy sent back to the grid, you are
essentially pushing solar customers to make a different choice—store their energy in
batteries and keep it off the grid entirely. If that happens, Idaho Power won't benefit from
the very resource that helps stabilize the system during the most critical moments—
especially in the summer, when the grid is overloaded and peak demand surges.
Right now, solar customers provide clean, local energy right when it's needed most. That
power helps prevent blackouts, reduces the need for costly infrastructure expansion, and
Lessens the environmental impact of peak generation. But if export credit rates drop too
Low, it no longer makes sense to send that power to the grid. Instead, more customers will
install batteries, and store the energy for their own use—removing that valuable excess
electricity from the system at the times when Idaho Power needs it most.
Is that really the direction we want to go?
Instead of punishing solar customers for being part of the solution, Idaho Power should be
encouraging more solar and better integration of distributed energy into the grid. That
means fair compensation for solar exports—not driving customers to go off-grid out of
necessity.
Don't lose the goodwill and grid support of thousands of Idahoans who invested in solar
with the understanding that their contributions would be valued.
Please preserve fair solar export rates—for the health of the grid, for energy security, and for
a future that works for all Idahoans.
Sincerely,
Curtis Emery
Jerome, ID
Account#0033198885"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jonothan Belknap
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 3:31 PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1938s 1500e
Gooding, ID 83330
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-27-15
Comment: "The amount of money that people have put into being more energy efficient
and applying green technologies to their homes hasn't come at a cheap price. For the
power company to continue to decrease the credit for our green electrical infrastructure
that they don't maintain or give a cash option for the energy production is absurd! It's bad
enough that we are getting less than 1 to 1 credits on our bill, but to reduce it by 60% is
virtually criminal. I appose the over stepping boundaries of the Idaho Power proposal.
Coming from being a technician in the commercial solar industry world wide, but specific
to Idaho, knowing how much they are implementing and planning to implement in the solar
and BESS industry makes this proposal seem "Gouging". Let's not let the hard working
people who paid with their own hard earned money get squashed bywhat seems to be a
bureaucracy."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: John Romero
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 4:58PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 17000 ZX Ranch Road
MURPHY, ID 83650
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-15
Comment: "Public Comment on Case IPC-E-25-15 Comment Regarding the Idaho Power
Export Credit Rate I was deeply disappointed by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission's
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(PUC) decision to approve Idaho Power's request to establish the new Export Credit Rate
and formula in 2024. The rationale behind the PUC's approval seems, at best, politically
motivated.This decision only strengthens Idaho Power's monopoly, leaving the average
consumer with limited options. Is it not the PUC's responsibility to act in the best interest of
the public?
The new rate schedule for solar power reimbursement is both burdensome and
inequitable. Three-fourths of the year is now considered OFF PEAK, which, while factually
accurate, has led to reimbursement rates that make investing in home solar energy
unaffordable for many. I have invested in a substantial solar system, capable of producing
up to 15.3 M, which should easily cover my energy needs. Yet, despite this, I still find
myself paying additional charges to Idaho Power.
Additionally, the approved ON PEAK hours, from 3 PM to 11 PM during the summer months,
are problematic. The PUC must be aware that much of this time falls after the sun has set
or when it is low in the sky, resulting in minimal power generation from solar panels.
The reimbursement rate set by the PUC cannot be justified solely by the infrastructure
Idaho Power needs to develop or maintain. These rates, along with the new rates Idaho
Power is proposing, appear to be an intentional barrier to individuals considering home
solar energy, effectively eliminating any competition to Idaho Power.There is no reasonable
justification for further reductions in the compensation for home solar power. I strongly
recommend that the rate be reverted to the original, grandfathered rate to ensure a fairer
and more equitable system that allows for healthy competition.
From a broader perspective, the PUC should be actively encouraging homeowners to invest
in solar energy, rather than further entrenching Idaho Power's dominance over the energy
market. It makes sense for solar panels to be a common feature on rooftops, generating
power for homeowners. In the near future, as Idaho Power plans to shut down power during
windstorms due to wildfire concerns, homeowners should be able to protect themselves
by providing their own energy. Unfortunately, the current and proposed rates will
discourage most homeowners from investing in solar power, leaving them vulnerable to
power outages and further solidifying Idaho Power's monopoly. Is this really the outcome
the PUC intends?
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Cody Givens
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 4:11 PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 719 w elwood
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Working towards a more sustainable power grid with multiple sources of power
that are not maintained by Idaho Power but still contribute to a cheaper energy source
seems like a good idea. Instead we are going to raise the price of electricity while
decreasing the incentive for citizens to provide power to the grid. This seems like a
backwards way of thinking and a fiscally irresponsible move:'
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Name: Quinn Stufflebeam
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 4:16PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1540 Pendlebury Ln
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I put in a sizeable solar unit on my home two years ago.This was to help lower
my power bill and help reduce my environmental impact. Idaho Power benefits from this
investment as well as society. The value of the power that IP can sell back to its customers,
because of my investment, is much higher than my current power credit. I don't understand
why they want to reduce my credit even further. Explain to me how the power I generate,
with no investment from Idaho Power, is worth less today than two years ago.
This pricing change will be a huge disincentive for potential future solar users. I don't
understand why we are disincentivizing the use of solar.The long-term need for power
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generation will continue to grow, especially in Idaho.When we have a power shortage there
won't be any infrastructure, such as solar, to fall back on. Our nation can't handle the
power needs currently, how will we deal with the future advancement of the electrification
of our transportation?"
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Name: Dianne Ball
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 4:26PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 9830 W Bighorn Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204-7222
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I do not believe Idaho Power CO's proposal is not fair compensation for solar
customers who have return power on the grid. Especially when then use that power to
other customers. They have proposed this before and it was denied because it was an
egregious power grab. "
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Name: Eric Cole
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 4:34PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 16725 Wagner Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "To whom it may concern:
The purpose of this letter is to express my dissatisfaction with both Idaho Power and the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Their actions over the last few years exemplify the fact they disregard the publics opinion
and prioritize the well-being of their company and its profit margins over the citizens of
Idaho.
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It is the American Dream to be self-sufficient and not reliant on corporations or state
institutions for survival. These choices are clearly intended to discourage people from
investing in their own source of energy production and just to settle for Idaho Power.
While I understand the fact that solar and other means of energy production greatly reduce
the inflow of money to Idaho Power, this also means they have to produce less, which
should alleviate their cost of operations, in addition to several other benefits such as:
1. Net Metering
2. Demand-Side Management
3. Reliability and Grid Stability:
I believe the scenario is simple; if Idaho Power cannot come up with a way to remain
profitable while they are RECEIVING LOW COST ADDITIONAL ENERGY TO THEIR GRID, then
the current leadership is incapable and needs to undergo change.
Thank you for your time."
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Name: Ken Draheim
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 4:42PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2818 W Kathryn st Boise
Boise, ID 83705
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "We spent over 32,000 on a solar system for our home in 2023.Our goal was to
dramatically reduce our power bill and increase our property value. In less thana year the
the value of the power we put back into the grid decreased aprox.by half. Now Idaho is
proposing to decrease the current level up 80%.This will make our investment totally
worthless.
The more Solar power homes produce the less Idaho power has to buy in the market. This
should be a good deal for both parties. But Idaho power seems to think that they can they
can steal our powerwe produce,while charging us full retail on the power we use. This is
Totally wrong and shold NEVER be allowed:'
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Name: John Ball
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 4:43PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 9830 W Bighorn Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Export Credit Rates (ECRs)would drop 60%, from an average of 6.180 to an
average of 2.460 per kWh.
From October to May, compensation could drop over 80%—to less than 10 per kWh, while
Idaho Power continues charging customers 80 or more for the same electricity.
This is ridiculous to decrease the compensation when they are selling my excess power to
other customers and don't want to give me adequate monies back to me. Seems like that
should be taken into consideration when it's actually my power they are selling. And
especially an 80% decrease in the peak months over the winter. It's just all about profits for
them. "
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Name: Eric Nitzel
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 4:45PM
Email: e.nitz.3335.1976Pgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 820 South Pawnee Avenue,
Emmett, ID 83617-3894
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The lowering of power rate benefit is unfair to all individuals supplying power
for your benefit. Please reconsider your decision to lower rates while keeping the rate
customers the same. Totally unfair and greedy practice. "
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Name:Timothy Slemp
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 4:55PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2580 E Taormina Dr
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: IdahoPower
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "We have received notification from Idaho Power that they are again petitioning
the IPUC to modify the Export Credit Rate for residential solar systems. Please, PLEASE,
stop the insanity! Either Idaho Power is incompetent or they are declaring war on
residential solar producers. Possibly both.
After a lengthy study that was used to modify the ECR for 2024, which dramatically
changed how residential solar credits were calculated decidedly in Idaho Power's favor,
they are changing it...AGAIN! By their own estimates, this decrease in the credit to a solar
generator will INCREASE our power bill expense by an average of 34%. THIRTY-FOUR PER-
CENT!!! How could their years-long study have been so wrong? ...yet it was used to
convince the IPUC that it the modification in export credit rates was absolutely necessary.
This is total incompetence and completely self-serving for Idaho Power.
I get it. They are a private power company that is serving the public but they are treating
residential solar generators like a competitor, not the citizens they are, and using their
Leverage to devalue the electricity that the solar generator puts into the grid. No, the power
company won't be bankrupted if the ECR is not quite right- instead, the residential solar
customer will be bankrupted. And, that is likely intentional. Those of us who invested in a
solar system traded away tens of thousands of dollars of our own money(not the public's
and not the power company's)to set up a system that was as close to neutral as possible
(in the aggregate). It is true that there are some inequities in the nature of solar power
generation but the fact remains that solar generation is just one part of a larger strategy to
off set the power shortfalls that hydroelectric cannot meet across the valley for a growing
Treasure Valley population. Yet, Idaho Power is allowed to continue to attack solar
generators by manipulating the ECR until it favors them and shuts down residential solar.
This is plain WRONG.
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We plead with the IPUC to inject some levity, fairness, and integrity into this ECR policy.
With the newly proposed ECR rate change, Idaho Power is effectively making residential
solar customers pay for their power twice....and then essentially they indirectly(perhaps
purposefully?) allowing our residential solar produced electricity to be sold to other Idaho
Power customers at a loss so that the solar producer cannot recapture useful credits. They
are penalizing solar generators and they are penalizing power consumers when the power
is needed the most. This is insanity.
Please stop the insanity. Nobody in Idaho is investing in solar anymore because Idaho
Power has declared war on residential solar. The roughly 4,000 existing solar customers
should stop being penalized just so Idaho Power can lock in higher profits. Who is looking
out for the interests of the residential solar producers? Who? We are being bankrupted
and robbed by Idaho Power while they sell our electricity back to their other customers for
pennies on the dollar. This is theft, and no private company should have that much
influence and power over policy when it primarily serves their self-interest. This is wrong.
IPUC- please do that the right thing and protect residential solar producers. They are
citizens too."
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Donna Laswell
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 5:27PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3605 N 3000 E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "I got solor panels to help my family of the cost of my electricity bill. My solar
palm helps me threw the winter when the bill is so high.You drop the price of klw I loose
moneyfor my bills, forfood for myfamily. It is not right."
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Name: Kevin Sheffer
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 6:07PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2745, S Simsbury Pl
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "The new export rate for customer generation is beyond unfair. I acknowledge
that the 1-1 exchange that existed when I first our based solar was also unfair. I was able to
treat the utility as a free battery.
The proposed average 2 cents a kWh for exported energy down from 6 cents a kWh is more
than just a rate hike. My cost for my solar over a 20 year term is 7 cents per kWh.
My first year with solar I paid one bill of$60 then it was just the connection fee and I racked
up—4MWh in credits. After the last change I went from paying a $5 connection fee to now
an average of$100 per bill.
These new changes cripple any spin of advantage to having solar. It's not fair that they get
to consume my solar at peak demand and devalue it so severely. "
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Name: Heidi Zunino
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 6:09PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 701 Idaho Avenue
Salmon, ID 83467
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "I need for there to be no reduction in what I am compensated for my solar
power to Idaho Power. I already have never received a check or any other monetary
compensation but to have my share reduced even further is unacceptable!
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I will not be able to attend any hearings as I live in Salmon, ID and you would not be holding
such sm event here as we are too small. I am also disabled therefore do not get out of town
for most things.
Thankyou
H Zunino "
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Name: A Feuerborn
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 9:29PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7002 W Se[way ST
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "I am appalled at news of this! I have had my solar panels for 2 years now and
have been very happy knowing I am generating"clean energy"for my children and
grandchildren. Are you truly all about the "Bottom" line and all about profit for your
shareholders? Have you no care for the future of our planet or for future generations?Why
penalize those of us who DO CARE, by making our efforts to ensure a future for generations
by not honestly crediting us for our efforts?Shame on you, Idaho Power for your"short-
sightedness" and for your lack of contribution to reversing climate change and ensuring a
future for my grandchildren! "
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Name: Justin Williams
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 9:46PM
Email: willyjc79 gmaiLcom
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 664 S Winthrop Way
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "Please stop modifying your terms with homeowners who own solar. People
purchased solar, my family included, under the premise that it would be a benefit to the
environment, community, and our personal finances. As you change terms after the fact,
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you've made solar a liability rather than a benefit. I'm not at all impressed with the changes
you've made and have been hurt financially by those changes. These changes seem
unethical and dishonest. I bought solar and still pay a signifying amount of money to Idaho
Power because of changes made AFTER my solar system was installed! That is infuriating.
Please reconsider and choose to be honest with people like myself.
Justin Williams"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kameryn Farmer
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 5:05PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 370 Lodge Road
Pocatello , ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I believe that the current credit per kwh should stay at the current rate and not
change."
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Name: Monica Crane
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 5:19PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7775 Butte Rd
Melba, ID 83641
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am horrified bythe money grab being proposed by Idaho power. I am against
the solar rate theft proposed by Idaho power."
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Name: Sean Capps
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 5:25PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4286 RIM VISTA RD
FILER, ID 83328
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "To the Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am writing to oppose Idaho Power's proposed cut to the export credit rate for customer-
generated solar energy.
This steep reduction would unfairly penalize customers like me who invested in solar with a
reasonable expectation of fair compensation for excess energy sent to the grid. Idaho
Power sells that energy to other customers,yet proposes to pay us just a fraction of its
value.
This change undermines energy independence, discourages clean energy adoption, and
breaks trust with customers who made long-term investments based on prior policies. The
Commission has rejected similar proposals before, and I urge you to do the same unless
Idaho Power can provide thorough evidence that this change is necessary and fair.
Please protect solar customers and Idaho's clean energy future."
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Name: Frank Farnsworth
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 5:53PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1660 Juniper Dr
Pocatello, ID 83204
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
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Comment: "We spent$30,000 installing solar three years ago. Part of our decision was the
support by Idaho Power to give us full kwh credit for our production. This proposed change
would change our investment recouping time from 12 year to as much as 20!
Idaho Power encouraged solar with their kwh exchange and now they are renegging on their
program. Please deny their request.
Respectfully,
Frank and Sue Farnsworth
1660 Juniper Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
208-241-3729 "
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Name: Joseph Bongiorno
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 6:13PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5144 North Cunard Way
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I purchased solar knowing it was going to be worth it for my family. If Idaho
power reduces rates then I will be back to paying for power aty previous rates. The solar
would be for naught. "
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Name: Neil Breed
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 8:15PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 849w 200s
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am writing in objection to Idaho powers proposal to the Idaho public utilities
commission to reduce compensation rates for excess solar energy sent back to the grid.
Under the proposal,
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Export Credit Rates (ECRs)would drop 60%, from an average of 6.180 to an average of
2.460 per kWh.
From October to May, compensation could drop over 80%—to less than 10 per kWh,
WHILE CHARGING CUSTOMERS 8 CENTS OR MORE FOR THE SAME ELECTRICITY!!
I made a huge investment in solar to help the environment, support Idaho, and cut down on
waste. This is a slap in the face!
Idaho power is ripping everyone that made this investment off and using their excess power
to profit.
Please vote no on this proposal.
Thankyou.
Please "
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Name: RossAnne Gibson
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 8:53PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 14165 N Ball Manor Pl
Boise, ID 83714-9711
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am deeply concerned and frustrated by the proposed Energy Credit Rate
(ECR) reduction. My family and I have invested tens of thousands of dollars in solar panel
installations on our home and rental property. These systems were installed to reduce our
energy bills and prepare for unexpected power outages.
Now, we're burdened with monthly loan payments for these solar systems and energy bills
that are higher than ever.This feels like an outrageous and unjustified attempt to
undermine individuals who have chosen to invest in clean, renewable energy. It appears to
be a blatant move by the utility company to discourage self-generation and protect its
profits.
I urge the Public Utilities Commission to reject this proposed ECR reduction. It is unfair and
short-sighted and punishes responsible energy consumers who are trying to do the right
thing:'
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Name: Scott Gibson
Submission Time: Apr 24 2025 9:07PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 14165 N Ball Manor Pl
Boise, ID 83714-9711
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I strongly oppose the proposed decrease in the Energy Credit Rate. Like many
others, we made a significant financial commitment by installing solar panels on both our
residence and rental property. This decision was driven by a desire to lower our long-term
energy costs and ensure some energy independence during increasingly frequent outages.
We're now paying off substantial loans for these solar systems, only to be hit with
skyrocketing utility bills. It's disheartening and infuriating to see what appears to be a
calculated move to penalize homeowners who have chosen sustainable solutions. This
proposal sends a clear message: the utility company is more interested in protecting its
revenue than supporting clean energy adoption.
The Public Utilities Commission must intervene and stop this. Reducing the ECR is not only
unfair, but it actively discourages the transition to renewable energy at a time when it's
more important than ever."
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Name: Lacee Clinger
Submission Time:Apr 24 2025 9:24PM
Email: clingerlaceeCcbgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1520 Kimberly Meadows Rd
Kimberly, ID 83341
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I would like to express my frustration with the solar panel electricy discrepancy
in what I will be compensated for and what my extra power will be sold for. As a consumer
and someone who understands how business works, I understand that I will not receive
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credit at the same rate it is sold for, but a 7 cent discrepancy is absolutely horrendous,
especially when my hard earned money paid for the solar panels on my house. Idaho
Power hasn't done anything to compensate me for my investment, and frankly it is insulting
to see this being negotiated. Sell the power for whatever you want, but decreasing my rate
of return is absolutely disgusting, especially when Idaho Power was pushing for residential
solar power. "
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Name: MIKE MILETO
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 6:43AM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 527 W 300 N
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Why are you charging the same when rates are dropping significantly??Aren't
you making enough money off us residences??"
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Name: Maureen Tuteur Stish
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 6:50AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 25350 Notus Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I did not spend my money on an investment (solar panels) so Idaho power
could use them for free to power Idaho and other states it sells power to. I supply you with a
product and should be compensated for it. Your rates aren't decreasing, my compensation
shouldn't decrease:'
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Matt Gealta
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 7:37AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2287 E 4195 N
Filer, ID 83328
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The proposed reduction in Export Credit Rates for homes with solar already
installed is absolutely preposterous. Several families, such as ours, never would have
considered installing solar on our homes if we knew this was a possibility. We were
negatively effected by the changes to rates in 2024, and now they want to reduce the rates
again, and by over 60%.... Not only is this unethical and immoral, it is borderline criminal.
Idaho Power has a complete monopoly on energy production in this state and they are
attempting to abuse that power at the expense of every day families like mine.
From my understanding, when they made changes previously, any system that was
installed and running prior to 2019 was grandfathered in to the the rates at the time of their
install. Why wouldn't it be the same this time?Why wouldn't homes that have been up and
running for years be allowed to maintain the rates that made sense for them to go solar in
the first place?
I understand that companies need to make money. I am a firm believer in capitalism.
However, there is right and wrong ways to increase revenue and profits, and this is just
simply the wrong way. "
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Ron Petet
Submission Time:Apr 25 2025 8:03AM
Email: goofnoff2 [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 408 N11th Street
Payette, ID 83661
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Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I believe in solar power on the roof of my buildings on my property help relieve
the power demand of my community. It helps take away how minuscule it is the demand of
the power off from the Hydro dams. I feel that the excess power I generate should be
credited to me the same amount that the power is charged to people that use the power I
feel that the big corporation power generators get a break.Why can't the little guy get a
break? It appears that Idaho Power wants the individual power generators to continue to
pay the same amount of power that folks pay for power that do not help generate Power,
without any breaks or credits at all. The reason we have solar is to help augment the
continued increasing of the cost for Idaho Power that they charge the average customer.
This state exports so much power to the surrounding states but yet we the people that live
in this state and pay Idaho Power, are getting the shaft because the power is being exported
out of the state and not giving any breaks to the folks that actually live and work here.
Because Idaho Power, is the Monopoly power provider for the state of Idaho and owns all
the hydroelectric power production and fuel production power plants, of the state they
come across as the corporation that can do whatever they want for the cost and bills for
everybody in the state. In summary, please consider not. Changing and lowering the
amount that the individual power generator is credited back to the grid for the help that
they're giving Idaho Power, and the other communities extra electricity."
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Name: Lorna Huff
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 8:39AM
Email: tornahuff094(@gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 52 Arabian Way
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "We have made a significant investment by putting solar panels on our homes,
please don't punish us for doing the right thing for society and the planet:'
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Name: Mertello Baird
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 8:40AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 277 NORTH 1100 WEST
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Name of Utility Company: Home Realty Pros
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "Block this from happening. This is so wrong. We pay the price for the
equipment and the power company gets the benifits. STOP THIS NOW!"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Susan Etter
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 10:11AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7560 S Cole Rd
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID:
Comment: "There should be no reason for Idaho power to cut solar rates. If there is one I
would like to know what it is. Could someone explain this to me?"
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Lisa Flowers Ross
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 10:02AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1466 Rimrock Ct.
Boise, ID 83712
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Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am opposed to your deep cuts to the Export Credit Rates for solar power.
Solar power is important to our future of clean energy and helping the environment. As
rooftop solar power panel owners we choose to support clean energy and relieve pressure
on the grid at peak times.Your decrease of ECR is too severe and unfair."
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Name: Loren Randolph
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 10:14AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 8075 Stillman Street
Nampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "The Idea for solar power was to help the grid why should we get pentilized for
helping we should get decent compensation for our power going back in what if we all went
off the grid then you would not have any extra power I disagree with such huge cuts"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: don campbell
Submission Time:Apr 25 2025 11:08AM
Email: doncampbeHoPgmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 11606 rio lobo st.
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am sending this comment to express my displeasure in the delta between the
price I pay for electricity and the credit I receive from that generated from solar system.
Why are these rates not comparable. I as a customer should get a credit for anything I
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generate at an equal rate to that in which you charge me to consume. At my point of
contact (my home) all rates should be equal."
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Michelle Risk
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 1:56PM
Email: michellenicolebCbyahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 8899 W Moonglade St
Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "My husband and I spent$14k on solar less than two years ago. Not only has the
increased rate for peak times negatively affected us, but now this proposal will potentially
eliminate any financial gain from our solar investment all together.We moved from
California to get away from these kind of greedy, power moves by monopolized companies.
We are a middle class family with a small business and two babies.This would deeply
affect our family if passed. Please consider who you are really impacting. It's the normal
people, the little people, who are just trying to provide a decent life for their families. Please
do not pass this. "
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Name:Todd Winters
Submission Time:Apr 25 2025 1:57PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 798 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
Name of Utility Company: Id power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I protest any attempt to blessen the payment solar panel citizens will receive
for generating power. It will harm less fortunate people and discourage Idahoans from
saving and creating their own power. I also feel the monthly hook up these for solar panel
people are outrageous and should be reduced back to$5 per month."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kevin Welsh
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 2:06PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 808 McKay St
Chubbuck, ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I disagree with Idaho Power's proposed rate changes for excess generation and
ask that the commission deny the application. Idaho Power claims to fully support solar
energy, but only on its terms. Residential solar generators supply additional power,
especially during peak summertime demand, so Idaho Power does not have to purchase as
much on the open market. We have no negotiating ability other than the IPUC. Without
residential generators, Idaho Power would be purchasing more power and passing the
costs on to all customers. IPUC needs to deny this rate change request:'
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kristine Wegrzyniak
Submission Time: Apr 25 2025 3:04PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5255 N 18th E
Mtn Home, ID 83647
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: " Dear Idaho Power Representatives,
I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction with the recently proposed reduction in
export credit rates for residential solar customers operating under the net billing program,
scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2025. As a homeowner with a solar energy system,
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including a Powerwall 3, that typically generates around 30 kWh of energy per day in spring
through summer, and as a participant in the time-of-use program, I am deeply concerned
about the significant negative impact these changes will have on the financial viability of
my investment and the future of solar energy adoption in Idaho.
In the past month, I used 30 kWh from the grid and exported 330 kWh, while my
household consumed 440 kWh. Under the current non-summer off-peak export credit rate,
the compensation for my exported energy provides a modest offset to my electricity bill.
However, the proposed reduction to 0.95400 per kWh for non-summer off-peak hours
represents a drastic decrease of approximately 80%. This change will severely diminish the
financial returns I anticipated when investing in solar, extending the payback period and
significantly reducing the long-term savings. This feels particularly unfair given that I made
this investment based on previous policies that offered a more reasonable compensation
for the clean energy I contribute to the grid.
I urge Idaho Power to reconsider this substantial reduction in export credit rates. These
changes not only negatively impact existing solar homeowners but also create a significant
disincentive for other Idaho residents to adopt clean energy, potentially hindering the
state's progress towards a more sustainable energy future. I respectfully request that you
review the methodology used to determine these new rates and consider a more equitable
approach to compensating homeowners for their solar energy exports. Thank you for your
consideration.
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Albert Vieth
Submission Time:Apr 25 2025 4:27PM
Email: Ezrhino2008(@gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4600 harvest lane
Emmett, ID 82617
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPCE2515
Comment: "So a consumer finds a way to take dependence off the power grid, freeing up
power for others and lowering the potential for brown outs, spends thousands upon
thousands of dollars for solar, mine cost me $94,000 as we are solely electric or here, and
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now idaho power wants to get their "recover dollars" by taking it from us?!?!They propose
60 to 80 percent reduction in the agreed upon power credit system. So now we are being
punished for our independence because of their greed!?What is really going on here?
Absolute greed is what's going on here. So not only do we have to pay thru the nose for
solar, we have to include large payments to idaho power because their profit margin isn't
what they want it to be?What's the point of having solar then? I urge you to see what's
really going on here and think of the consumer. This is also what happens when you have 1
power company running a state. They can get away with anything. "
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