20260727Comments_11.pdf

From:James Bigelow<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2026 5:19 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As our world continues to heat from existing Greenhouse gases add more with these new
natural gas powered plants will increase the harm to us and our children and their
descendants. Retreating from your own climate goals for short term profit will increase the
harm to your existing. customers. As droughts, heat, wildfire and toxic wildfire smoke
increase each summer, it is in your and everyone's best interest to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and work toward adaptation and increasing resilience of our power
infrastructure, our community and our world
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
James Bigelow
291 West Arrowrock lane
Boise, ID 83706
jimbigelow51 @gmail.com
[phone]
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From:Jeanie Scepka <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2026 5:56 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Dear PUC,
This is not in the best interest of"We The People". We do not want more pollution or
needless increases in our power bills.
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
Jeanie Scepka
5498 W. School Ridge Rd
Boise, ID 83714
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From: Kathy Hammond <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2026 6:14 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am against Idaho Power's two proposed gas power plants. There are efficient clean energy
options. We need to stop polluting our air, land,water. There are just as cost effective clean
energy options.
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
Kathy Hammond
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3325 N Park Crossing Ave
Meridian, ID 83646
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From: Jim Bigelow<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2026 8:57 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
This is the wrong strategy for cutting our greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate
change. As each year gets hotter with all the secondary effects of drought, extreme heat,
wildfires and toxic wildfire smoke, we need to reduce emissions and work to increase our
adaptation to the extreme events and improve our resilence when they occur
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
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Sincerely,
Jim Bigelow
291 West Arrowrock lane
Boise, ID 83706
iimbigelow51 [e-mail]
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From: Lisa Miller<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2026 6:52 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Despite the fossil fuel denials that CO2 and methane emissions do not contribute to global
warming,we know it's a scientific fact that warming oceans, glacier ice melts and higher
temps cause intense weather events. Oregon is on fire, causing unhealthy air. Idaho Power
Hells Canyon campground had a rain bomb cyclone on July 23, 2026 that took out 20 large
trees.The campground was shut down. Why would Idaho Power want to build gas fired
plants when the world is moving to renewables, and it's cheaper?
Thank you. Lisa Miller
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
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Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
Lisa Miller
1748 S Gekeler Lane
Boise, ID 83706
lisaomillerCcOgmail.com
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From:Viriam Khalsa <[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:43 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
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supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
Viriam Khalsa
523 Princess Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
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From: Brad Kinney<[e-mail]>
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2026 1:00 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
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affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
Brad Kinney
5590 W Lucky Dr
Boise, ID 83703
kinneybradh@gmaiLcom
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From: ELIZABETH JEFFREY<[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2026 12:24 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
These economically and environmentally risky choices at a time when renewables and
battery storage have shown to be more economical and more easily built make no sense.
As a customer and as a citizen, I disapprove of this effort to build unnecessary and
environmentally unsound infrastructure to build more revenue for this PUBLIC utility.
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
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Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
ELIZABETH JEFFREY
201 N. 3RD AVE
HAI LEY, I D 83333
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From: Rhett Barton <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2026 8:13 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please do what is in the best interest of Idahoans, not the tech companies. Please focus on
renewable sources of energy.
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
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Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
Rhett Barton
13389 W Bellflower Dr
Boise, ID 83713
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From: Patti Raino <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2026 11:10 AM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We do not need new gas powered plants approved for Idaho, instead we need proactive
building and encouragement of residential and commercial solar and wind.We need to go
forward not move backwards. Climate warming is real and Idaho needs to be pro active.
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
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full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
Patti Raino
4905 W Outlook Ave
Boise, ID 83703
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From: Elizabeth Dix<[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2026 2:30 PM
To: secretary<[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-26-04 Gas Plants Public Comment
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please reject Idaho Power's request to construct two new gas plants in southern Idaho.
These gas plants are expensive and risky, with fluctuating and increasing fuel costs into the
future, and are simply not in the public interest.
It is not certain that Idaho Power needs to build these plants as they rely on an uncertain
forecast of energy demands in 2030.
It is unclear Idaho Power can actually operate these gas plants because the pipelines are
full and building new lines is outside of the Company's power to control the timeline or
costs.
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Battery storage is more affordable, keeps energy dollars in-state instead of importing gas
supplies, is quick to install, and does not pollute our air. Please put the onus on Big Tech to
build their own expensive energy facilities, and tell Idaho Power to focus on building
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Dix
5275 SW Chestnut Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005
elizabethcdix(cbgmail.com
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