20260409Comments_2.pdf

From: Scott Scherrer<scottascherrer(a)gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:52 PM
To:Adam Rush <adam.rushC«@puc.idaho.gov>
Subject: High importance : Requested rate increase in North Idaho for Avista at 7.4% so
that they can fund their energy efficiency programs and rebates according to the document
which I just received today which is April 2nd 2026 get the case number is avu-e-26...
Today is April 2nd 2026 and I just received a notice in the mail from Avista that they are
planning on raising our rates another 7.4%. Theyjust raised our rates and in the current
economic climate we cannot afford anymore and it should not be our job or responsibility
to pay for Energy Efficiency rebates or any of the Energy Efficiency programs. If Avista want
to have these programs they need to take that money out of their profits not continue to
squeeze more and more and more out of the public. We don't have anymore. And I require
Public Utilities Commission to deny this increase. In 2025 Avista net income was $193
Million. So if they want to find these energy efficient programs they need to take it out of
their profits not out of the consumer because they consumer is a dry hole. If this is
approved I'll be filing a complaint with all of the state Congress persons and the governor
to enact new laws and restraints against all utility increases when there is a massive net
income which would take all requested rate increases out of puc's hands and tie it to statue
and net income of the utility to keep them from taking advantage of us which is actually the
puc's job! Please deny this rate increase!
A copy of this e-mail will be sent to the governor's office ,all state representatives, and
senators. Sincerely Scott A Scherrer 13661 North Grand Canyon Street Rathdrum Idaho
83858 phone number 208-819-4721
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Alyson Gilbertrson
Submission Time: Apr 9 2026 10:59AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 308 W Montgomery PL
Post Falls, ID 83854
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Case ID: AVU-E-26-01
Comment: "With my April 23rd statement, I received a letter indicating that, on May 1 st,
only 3 weeks away, my bill was going to increase 7.7%for the Energy Efficiency(AVU-E-26-
01). 1 would like to inform the commission that this increase is not necessary to punish me
or consequencing me into joining Avista's energy efficiency program. I have updated
equipment in my home. I also don't have any more money to spend on newer, more energy-
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saving equipment. I don't have the money to pay for a 7.7% increase! This is too much to
ask anyone! Please consider stopping the increase! This is way too much! Also, there are
no alternatives in our area, so I can't switch to a different provider. They hold the monopoly,
and I feel this is an injustice and an overuse of power."
Thankyou
Alyson Gilbertson
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