20260324Comments_2.pdf

The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Cathy Bauer
Submission Time: Mar 24 2026 4:16PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 6455 fairfield rd
Plummer, ID 83851
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Case ID: AVU-E-26-01
Comment: "I really feel that a 7.4 rate increase is too much most people in idaho are
struggling just to get by maybe you could start out with like 2.5 and raise it for a couple
years until it has risen 7.4. It just seems like a huge increase"
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Idaho Public Utilities-
I have sent responses previous years to the Commission. All of
which were either not considered or ignored. I understand that
Avista et al have again decided to increase their billing to cover
their costs and increase the CEO's pay probably to the 7 figure
mark, am I correct?
In these times that we now live, that seems to be the trend. Lets
stick it to the customers because we have no other source of
revenue to pay for our business costs. Just like the 40 Trillion
debt we have in America.
Your proposed monthly increase in 2026 is almost as high as egg
increases, 7.4%. We all know you always seem to come in high
and settle for a smaller percentage, fulfilling your goal by screwing
the customer a little less!
As you must be aware of the economy in America today and
especially here in North Idaho, we are heading towards collapse,
a potential depression, and World War 3. All of which could
happen in the near future if not already. All you have to do is look
and listen to see that I am not a conspiracy nut job saying this.
The experts are all seeing what is happening with our poor
leadership and what the Chinese are up to....it should be clear.
Having all that in mind why would you even consider increasing
the burden of already high priced utilities on your customers.
When you are paying your CEO's etc six figure salaries. To me it
is very troubling what you are doing. I realize you are not the only
energy utility to do this. It seems the taxing districts and utilities
are practicing the "EAT CAKE OR DIE" scenario on their subjects!
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So, before you vote for ANY increase, reduce the management
staff of corporate Avista by 50% and use that money to cover your
costs! Do forget many of us here in Hayden lost power some for
as much as 12-14 hrs. I am a no vote for any increases after last
yrs 14%.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Kerwin
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