20250521Comments_6.pdf

The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:james schweitzer
Submission Time: May 20 2025 5:27PM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 9575 w malad st
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "My name is James Schweitzer, I am a father of 4, 1 decided to switch to solar
power to help aid in my power bill while also helping to aid in the planet for my kids. I am a
100% disabled veteran and I was recently let go from my Remote job because of the
economy going crazy. I cannot afford for my utility I am paying for them to give me less
money while they also blatantly lied to me about being able to get 20,000k back to put
towards the cost and keep it affordable. I cannot at this point afford to lose any more
money in this transaction with Blue Raven solar and idaho power. Thank you"
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Name:Tyler Jepson
Submission Time: May 21 2025 6:11AM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1009 E Buck Dr
Kuna, ID 83634-3544
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I am opposed to Idaho Power's proposal to reduce solar energy compensation
rates for customers. This is the potential to decrease the value of my home and solar
panels while increasing energy costs.
The net result of this reduced compensation could be fewer solar panels, less clean
energy, and more pollution in Idaho.
Idaho's population continues to grow, and the energy needs will continue to grow as well:'
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Name: Charles Sierra
Submission Time: May 21 2025 6:46AM
Email: anci[[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2922 S. Andros Way
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "To: Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Re: Public Comment on Case#IPC-E-25-15—Opposition to Idaho Power's Solar
Compensation Proposal
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to formally oppose Idaho Power's proposal under Case#IPC-E-25-15, which
seeks to drastically reduce compensation rates for residential solar customers through its
revised Export Credit Rate (ECR).This proposal threatens not only the economic viability of
existing rooftop solar investments but also the broader progress toward energy
independence and sustainability in Idaho.
The proposed reduction—from 6.18 cents per kilowatt-hour to as low as 2.46 cents
annually, and under 1 cent during non-summer months—represents a devaluation of
clean, locally produced energy. Meanwhile, customers are still charged 8 cents or more for
energy purchased from Idaho Power, creating an unjust imbalance that punishes those
who have chosen to invest in renewable solutions.
I must also express my concern that this proposal follows the Commission's 2023 decision
to eliminate net metering, a change made despite strong public opposition. That decision
undermined public trust, and now, this follow-up proposal appears to deepen that divide.
Once again, the voices of Idaho residents—who seek energy freedom, cost savings, and
environmental stewardship—are being ignored in favor of a utility's short-term financial
interests.
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Solar power benefits all Idahoans. It reduces grid strain, limits costly infrastructure
upgrades, cuts emissions, and increases resilience. The methodology used by Idaho Power
to justify this rate cut fails to fully account for these benefits, and the Commission should
demand a more comprehensive, transparent, and independently validated assessment.
I urge the IPUC to reject this proposal and stand with the public interest. Protect energy
choice. Protect Idaho's clean energy future.
Respectfully,
Charles Sierra"
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From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:20 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: idaho power
Im sure this will not get to the board but I just want to say my two cents. I bought solar four
years ago Idaho power had no problem taking my money for the permit and all the
requirements. now they want to cut our rates I have a loan for my solar that i pay to offset
Idaho powers charge. if this happens now I pay on a loan and pay Idaho power. If they want
to cut what they pay for our solar then they should pay off our loans for the solar so I'm only
paying for one bill not two. I will loose a lot of money if they get this.
sorry for the grammar and spelling,
thanks I hope the commissioners can get this.
Kenny
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Nancy Law
Submission Time: May 21 2025 7:30AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10635 West Gila Dr
Kuna, ID 83634
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Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-15
Comment: "I put in solar panels to help me with power expenses. I am upset with the rate
changes that idaho power has requested. I am generating enough power to cover my usage
but idaho power is not giving me a fair rate or schedule. They are crediting me at the lowest
rate during the day when my generating is the highest and then raising the rate when there
is no power being generated. I don't think another rate change is fair."
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May 20, 2015
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