20250620Comments_14.pdf

The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: James Bostock
Submission Time: Jun 19 2025 3:32AM
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 440 Polk Street
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID:
Comment: "I am adamantly opposed to the recent request by Idaho power to increase
rates by 13%. This used to be a public company and then was put into private hands with
the promise to keep rates down, however, Idaho power has continued to increase rates and
export power generated here in Idaho to California and other municipalities. If Idaho power
wants to generate more income to offset increase costs, then they should increase the
rates of their exported product rather than squeeze Idaho residents. I know that In
California 1/3 of the people do not pay for their power bill... And I just don't understand why
Idaho citizens are expected to pickup the tab. I don't feel like it's our responsibility to pay
for power that California consumes and its citizens refuse to pay for. When Idaho power
was put into private business hands, the promise was to keep rates low for Idaho citizens
and yet that has not been the case. It's time to pass off these costs to those municipalities
out of state that receive power from Idaho and let them pay for increased costs that Idaho
power has expressed a need to cover financially."
Respectfully,
James Bostock
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Beth Ritch
Submission Time: Jun 18 2025 6:28PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 46 Pine Cone Ln
Cascade, ID 83611
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Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "I am very opposed to Idaho Power's requested rate increase. I recently became
disabled & am barely making ends meet now& I know I am in better shape
financially than many folks.
I find it very troubling that the requested increase is so much higher for individuals, small
businesses & agriculture than for corporations & manufacturing, it should be the
other way around."
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Name: Curt Starz
Submission Time: Jun 18 2025 8:01 PM
Email: cstarman41 @yahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10484 W Otter Rock Dr
Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "I am writing in strong opposition to Idaho Power's proposed 17.3% general rate
increase and the outrageous $10 hike to the monthly service charge. Raising the fixed
monthly fee from $15 to $25—a 66% increase, punishes low-usage customers and
undermines energy conservation. It's a regressive hit that affects retirees, working families,
and anyone trying to keep their bills under control.
Costs are already up across the board. Idaho Power's timing here is tone-deaf and
unjustified, especially when executive compensation and shareholder profits remain
untouched.Where's the sacrifice on their end?
The Commission's job is to protect the public interest, not rubber-stamp monopoly rate
grabs. I urge you to reject or significantly reduce this request, and require Idaho Power to
demonstrate cost discipline before burdening Idaho families further.
Thank you for your consideration."
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Name: Diane Towne
Submission Time: Jun 18 2025 8:43PM
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "I understand Idaho Power is requesting to increase rates by 13.09%which will
increase the average rate by$21.66 per month, approx$260 per year. I've just become
aware that the service charge may also be increasing, around $120 per year.An additional
cost of$380 per year is significant. I can only hope PUC is looking very closely at the
justification for this rate hike and at the ALL available options.As a retired individual and
sole homeowner, this increase will be a challenge on a limited income. I'm concerned this
is just a taste of things to come. I'd love to know if all the developers and businesses (e.g.
Micron, Meta, etc.)will be paying their fair share with the ongoing development in Ada
County. "
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Robert Dodd
Submission Time: Jun 18 2025 9:59PM
Email: robertdodd71 @gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4851 W Eagle Landing Ct
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "I believe this rate hike is excessive. Especially based on the current inflation.As
a public utility company we are forced to just accept gouging and this serves to only hurt
the marginalized and in a time of distress economically."
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Name: Christine Hunwardsen
Submission Time: Jun 18 2025 10:18PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10532 Royal Fern Ct
Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "Please do not raise the electricity rates and the monthly service rate. We are in
our 70s and my husband still has to work full time just to make ends meet."
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Name: Lori Ogden
Submission Time: Jun 19 2025 2:11AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10153 W Twisted Vine Drive
Stsr, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "The rate increase proposed by Idaho Power is excessive and lacks sufficient
justification, particularly at a time when families and small businesses are already
grappling with rising costs across the board. A hike of this magnitude is simply
unreasonable and would place an undue burden on ratepayers. Before shifting more costs
onto consumers, I believe that Idaho Power needs to demonstrate a clear and compelling
need for the increase, as well as show that all internal cost-saving measures have been
fully explored. I strongly urge regulators to reconsider and significantly scale back this
proposal, taking into account the real financial strain it would impose on Idahoans.
Thank you for your time,
Lori Ogden
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Name: Charmaine Rausch
Submission Time: Jun 19 2025 6:53AM
Email: Litcrausch0261yahoo.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 550 S Star Road
Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: IPC
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "IPC is asking for a significant rate increase-while I understand the need for
regular rate increases I am not understanding why it is such a dramatic increase of 17.3%?
This has a huge financial impact for my family and those around me. Please consider a a
significantly lower increase.
Thank you for considering the public in this.
Respectfully,
Charmaine Rausch
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Alan Zambonin
Submission Time: Jun 18 2025 9:24PM
Email: azmotors2528Ca)gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 26440 Pheasant landing road
Middleton, ID 83644
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-26
Comment: "I requesting that the 17.5% increase for power completely be dissolved. This is
exactly what California has done, which is why so many people are leaving the state and
coming to Idaho. This seems like complete money grab. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name:Traci Phipps
Submission Time: Jun 18 2025 9:09PM
Email: lyndafrmnv(a)aol.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 10697 W Bell Fountain Dr
Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: IPUC
Case ID: IPC-E-35-16
Comment: "Please do not raise rates, we are on a fixed income"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Leigh Rollag
Submission Time: Jun 19 2025 7:03AM
Email: leighannesuder(,aaol.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 24723 falcon lane
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "A 17.3% increase would make electric bills impossible to pay.We left ca 7
years ago because it was impossible to be able to afford to live and unfortunately it seems
as if Idaho is becoming that. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: KimberlyTrotta
Submission Time: Jun 19 2025 3:37PM
Email: trottakimberlya(cbgmaiLcom
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2260 N Finsbury way
Star, ID 83669
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Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "Hello from Star. I object to the request of a 17% hike on our electricity.
understand that the price of business is going up but this is just too much. On a fixed
income, it is already difficult. Every time I turn around, another price hike. Insurance,
prescriptions, food, taxes. No relief in sight. Give the economy some time to improve and
give us some breathing room first. So please consider the people that are here just trying to
make it. We are your neighbors, your family. Thank you for your help in this situation."
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Robert Carpenter
Submission Time: Jun 19 2025 4:29PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 134 S. Barkvine Way
Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "I am against the proposed rate and service fee hikes. Idaho Power just raised
the service fee from $10 to$15 in January, a 50% increase and now they want to raise it to
$25, an additional 66% increase for a total of 150%!!!!? No thank you. I am also against the
17.3% rate hike. That is a huge increase, especially for people on a fixed income. Please do
not allow them to hike the service fees again or increase the rates that much. "
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: tressa smith
Submission Time: Jun 20 2025 10:42AM
Email: tressa1964Ccbmsn.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 312 n orchard hts way
nampa, ID 83651
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Name of Utility Company: idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-1
Comment: "I don't agree for a service charge increase and I don't believe they should be
able to increase the energy billed by 17.3 %They as a company need to trim the fat off their
budget if they need to increase each household by$10 a month:'
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