20260804Comments_3.pdf

From: amy keenan <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2026 5:38 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
affordable, clean, and stable energy projects that don't pollute our air and raise our bills.
Sincerely,
amy keenan
405 W Musket ave
Post falls, ID83854
[e-mail]
[phone]
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From:Amie Orsland <[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday, August 4, 2026 10:51 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.
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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,
Amie Orsland
516 E Roosevelt Ave
Nampa, ID 83686
amie.orsland(Ebgmail.com
[phone]
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Peter Fargo
Submission Time: Aug 4 2026 1:12PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4872 E Arrow Junction Dr
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-26-04
Comment: "My family and I just returned from summer vacation and did not have time to
submit comments. Many other Idaho Power customers are in a similar situation. I
respectfully request that IPUC extend the public comment period through the end of
August."
Peter Fargo
Boise, Idaho
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