20230713Comments_4.pdf

The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Ernest Anderson
Submission Time:Jul 12 2023 5:05PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3021 E Homedale Rd
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-23-14
Comment: "Solar installations installed before the rate changes go into effect need be grandfathered in.
Basic principle of Estoppel.
Should avoid legal challenges going forward."
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Name:Antonio DeAngelis
Submission Time:Jul 12 2023 5:43PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 214 Sunrise Dr. East
Sun Valley, ID 83353
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-23-14
Comment: "I am concerned and disheartened by Idaho Powers attempt, once again, at a power grab-
this time with their idea of changing net metering. Once again, we watch Idaho Power profess to go
renewable and yet, again,we see the Utility attempting to hurt residential users of solar power by the
hanky panky of adjusting different rates of compensation, depending on their own study of peak and
non-peak hours.They are using one study, which they generated,to implement this dumb-founded and
wrong-headed proposal. Idaho Power is not an honest broker here.They are attempting to crush the
residential industry and the people they serve... the residents of Idaho. We already know that the power
grid in Idaho is old and will need a great deal of funds for repair and updating. Idaho residents that have
a desire to fund solar panels with their own private funds are actually already helping Idaho power by
providing less strain on an already over-strained grid. Now Idaho Power shows their greedy hand by
punishing the very people that are attempting to make a positive change regarding power use in Idaho.
Once again, this Utility is behaving like a private corporation, clawing for as much money as they can,
instead of a public service utility that should be focused on providing the cleanest, most cost effective
power to all the citizens of Idaho. Shame on Idaho Power!"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Sarah R
Submission Time: Jul 13 2023 1:58PM
Email:
Telephone:
Address:
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-23-14
Comment: "Public hearings and access to public hearings are essential for all community members to
understand and impact decisions that influence our lives. We now need multiple hearings, including
providing a virtual option, and to offer language services to make sure that every Idahoan can make
their voice heard, no matter what language you speak or where you are in the state.
Thank you for listening,
Sarah"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Krystal Wallace
Submission Time:Jul 13 2023 3:12PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3721 N Camborne
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-23-14
Comment: "As a lifelong Idahoan, I am incredibly disappointed to see Idaho Power attempt to inflate
rates and simultaneously devalue the extra power generated by homeowners. It is rare that customers
of a product or service have the ability to produce that same product/service. These consumers are
willing donate excess energy earned for a simple credit on energy used.
Idaho Power is not losing money; it is fairly trading a commodity.
It is blatantly obvious,that Idaho Power seeks to increase it's revenue and cut costs by obtaining energy
generated by consumers at a discounted rate. I sincerely hope the commission will review third party
studies when deciding the value of a kilowatt.
Idaho Power has stated the following:
"That credit applies to the full retail kilowatt rate, which reflects the full cost of generating,
transmitting, and delivering reliable electric service ... the rest pays for building and maintaining the
grid, running a customer care center and other expenses that apply to all customers."
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This quote devalues the large bill solar consumers have undertaken in order to generate energy.The
average price for Solar Panels in Idaho is around $14,000. Homeowners are paying back those loans,
with interest, and a small amount are providing Idaho Power's grid with free energy.
Although this company purports to value renewable energy, it is clear that they value renewable energy
insomuch as it benefits their interests and revenue. Although only 2%of Idaho Power's customers
generate additional Kilowatts.This price change request is an attempt to devalue private solar panel
installation,thus allowing Idaho Power to work towards their renewable energy goal and maintain
profits from a strong customer base.
This case does not benefit Idahoans, it benefits Idaho Power. If we hope to avoid cautionary tales seen in
Texas and California, we need to allow and encourage consumers to diversify energy sources and
contribute to the grid,when able.
I truly hope you will consider these comments when making your decision."
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