20251023Comments_2.pdf

The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Micah Sandusky
Submission Time: Oct 22 2025 7:01 PM
Email: mica hsandusky5((:bgmaiLcom
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4014 S MORNINGWIND AVE
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "Power utilities are a critical backbone of our community, as is the fair
regulation of their relationship with customers. Idaho's population and business activity is
expanding, which naturally comes with increased demand on all public utilities. It is not
surprising to see that energy costs increase along with Idaho's population. What is
surprising is the scale of this latest proposed increase. A 13% increase on the heels of a
rate increase in 2024 and decreased solar reimbursements to many households in Idaho
endangers the reality that Idaho is an affordable and desirable area. Idaho Power achieved
a large increase in net revenue in 2024, while being a reliable provider and good neighbor.
They can achieve that again in 2026 and into the future, and they can do that with a modest
rate increase instead of a large price hike."
Thankyou,
Longtime Idahoan and proud neighbor,
Micah Sandusky
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: John Segar
Submission Time: Oct 23 2025 11:22AM
Email: segar.john@gmaiLcom
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3109 s crossfield way
boise, Id 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-25-16
Comment: "This proposal/case is not supported bythe evidence. If an increase in rates is
warranted, it should be applied equally amongst all classes of users, rather than being
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borne primarily by residential customers. In addition, Idaho Power has reduced
reimbursement rates to residential solar users saying it would reduce overall rates to other
users, and now they have reversed course and are claiming they need to raise rates,
primarily on residential users, to pay for the additional generating capacity. Please deny
this request."
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