20260320Comments_3.pdf

The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Derek Jones
Submission Time: Mar 20 2026 8:36AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 11593 N Saxon Drive
Hayden, ID 83835
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Case ID: AVU-E-26-01
Comment: "It is of my opinion and most likely shared by many other of my constituents that
it is a slap in the face by Avista to be asking a rate increase like this. It is clear that this is
the first avenue they are attempting to resolve their cost issues versus assessing other
areas of negligent overspending and waste. Only a utility company is given the leeway to
simply send the burden of their error to the public. If their competency is lacking, why are
we paying the price (literally and figuratively). Where are the internal adjustments to
reduce cost? A normal business can choose to pass the buck along to customers, but
customers have the right to take their business elsewhere. Where is our option to obtain
electrical utility from a competitor? Nonexistent (understandably it would not be feasible
with the infrastructure issue). Given that constraint, the duty falls upon them to make
changes in-house (possibly reduction in staff, reduced pay, etc). The benefit of energy
rebates should be re-assessed as to whether they really do anything more than leave
customers with a warm, fuzzy feeling and in which any rebate is eventually negated by the
oft re-occurring rate increases. Do better, Avista. A lazy solution is the sign of a lazy
corporate mindsets'
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The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Alissa Keough
Submission Time: Mar 20 2026 10:18AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 43 Treat Street
Priest River, ID 83856
Name of Utility Company: AVISTA
Case ID: AVU-E-26-01
Comment: "Greetings,
The following questions/concerns/comments are regarding: Important Notice for Idaho
Electric Customers [letter dated March 2026].
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How does the Energy Efficiency(AVU-E-26-01 align in complete compliance with:
https://Iaw.-eustia.com/codes/idaho/title-61/chapter-1/
When will all electrical companies in Idaho affected by the Energy Efficiency program be
provided a "Dual Entry Accounting in writing for each account" according to GAAP
[Generally Accepted Accounting Principles] PRIOR to the rate increase?
When will each energy corporation proposing a rate increase under the Energy Efficiency
program provide accounting documentation for each account in alignment with: Idaho
Code 67-1075—Uniform Accounting Practices and Procedures— Local Governmental
Entities What options are available for Consumers, of energy provided by Idaho energy
corporation, to disenroll in the Energy Efficiency program without negative consequences
including termination of energy services, ensuring all account services remain as is in good
standing with NOT Rate Increase?
When will options for unenrollment in the Energy Efficiency program be provided to each
and every energy consumer where the unenrollment documentation provides full
disclosure of all rights and responsibilities. "
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Name:Tammye Cameron
Submission Time: Mar 20 2026 10:21AM
Email: tam myeCa)cameronresources.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 27357 S Highway 97
Harrison, ID 83833
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Case ID: AVU-E-26-01
Comment: "I am opposed to the 7.7% rate hike requested by Avista. The request for an
increase rate for energy efficient programs doesn't seem like the most economic way to
reduce demand. Higher utility rates lead to more people unable to pay their electric bills. I
would be in favor of a smaller increase because I recognize that costs are rising over time.
Because of the explosive growth of our service area in the last few years, perhaps limiting
growth to available capacity would be a better option."
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