20250815Comments_2.pdf

From: Nathan Frongner<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2025 9:08 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject:
Dear Taylor Thomas - PUC Administrator,
I am Nathan Frongner, residing at 10611 N. 44TH E. Idaho Falls, ID 83401. 1 am writing to
express serious concerns about Rocky Mountain Power's proposed changes to the solar
export credit rate, which could negatively impact a solar system purchased in 2023. 1
believe that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) is currently reviewing this
proposal under case number PAC-E-19-03.
In 2023, 1 made a significant investment in a rooftop solar system for future energy self-
reliance and to manage energy costs effectively.This decision was based on the then-
existing solar export credit rate, which provided reasonable compensation for the excess
energy exported back to the grid.
Rocky Mountain Power's proposal to reduce the export credit rate from the retail rate to a
time-differentiated credit of around 4 cents per kilowatt-hour, with annual adjustments,
could have a devastating impact on my financial planning. This change, along with
potential increases in overall electricity rates, could lead to a significant increase in
monthly electricity bills.
The reduction in credits and the potential for higher rates directly impact the financial
viability of the solar system, making it more challenging to offset electricity usage and meet
Loan obligations for the system.This change is likely to increase my electrical expense by
more than double or triple if I had not purchased the solar system, and that will not change
for the duration of the solar financing agreement.This will undermine the investment and
discourage future renewable energy adoption in Idaho, according to the State of Idaho
ov .
It is urged that the long-term implications of these proposed changes on solar panel
owners who invested in good faith, based on the previous structure, be considered. A
solution that ensures fair and stable compensation for distributed generation and supports
the continued growth of renewable energy in Idaho is respectfully requested. Rapid
changes to these agreed upon rates by Rocky Mountain Power to me are dishonorable and
unethical to Idaho's communities and utility customers. Phasing the change overtime (5 to
10 years)would better serve the interests of all groups rather than an abrupt change that is
planned to occur in October.
I know that I am not the only individual who is upset about the change that Rocky Mountain
Power is making to their contractual agreements with home and business owners that
purchased systems after 2020. The number of solar systems added to homes each year
after 2020 has increased as families are trying to maintain self-reliance and gain some
financial stability. I hope that you and other state representatives will take these concerns
seriously as these changes are severely undermining these efforts.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this important matter.Any support that can be
provided to address this issue and protect Idaho's people is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Nathan Frongner
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Darrell Westover
Submission Time: Aug 15 2025 12:28PM
Email: kirk.westover(@gmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 189 N 2500 E
St. Anthony, ID 83445
Name of Utility Company: Rocky Mountain Power
Case ID: PAC-E-25-02
Comment: "I wish to add another overlooked or perhaps ignored reality that favors home
solar power generation. When is highest demand for energy? Is it not when the sun shines
brightest on hot summer days?Ground mount solar arrays are intentionally sloped to
maximize power generation at this very time. RMP chooses to charge a higher rate at peak
demand times. Translation: They get top dollar for the power I send to the grid.
I am not in favor of finessing and further complicating a billing system that is already unduly
arcane, but if you grant RMPs pencil politics in any measure, please do not forget that solar
exports are of higher value to RMP than the power we draw from the grid.
Finally-This is all that I (and I suppose many others)want. Kilowatt for Kilowatt, no dollar
translation, no fees for using the poles and wires, no funny self congratulatory fees like
"efficiency services", no perpetually upward creeping"basic"fees.
Our basic fee started at$8
Basic fee for June $13.83
Basic fee for July$20.75
My pie-in-sky wish is for the State of Idaho to discontinue purchasing power from any other
state, particularly those on the West coast. We have the water. We have a great nuclear
advantage over other states. Let other states be buying from us.
Thank you for your diligent attention to protecting the investments of thousands of Idaho
citizens."
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