20030918Comment.pdf

Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellWednesday, September 17 2003 4:18 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Wednesday, September 17 , 20033 : 1 8 : 2 5 Case: AVU-E-03-Name: tom andersonStreet Address: 814 Cd' A Ci ty: Coeur d' AleneState: IdZIP: 83814HomeTelephone: 208-664-6843E-Mail: tomanderson442~hotmail. comCompany: Avistamailinglist _yes _no: noCommentdescription: In the envelope I get my Avista bill in , there is included publication from Avista called "Connections In two of the last three issues Avista hasbeen promoting increased gas use. The last issue suggested swi tching from electricty gas and even promised a rebate to customers who did so. The other issue (July) promotedthe use of outdoor gas-fired fire pits and gas patio heaters.This demonstrates corporate arrogance and irresponsibili ty at this time of looming gasshortages and likely price increases. The fact that they are currently asking for anextension of the surcharge to help cover their expenses for the excessive costs of gassupplies a couple years ago just adds to their apparent lack of common sense.Until Avista can demonstrate that it is working hard to promote conservation and alsoto reduce it's own costs I believe that their request for an extension of the surcharge
should be denied. A company that promotes waste should not be rewarded by the IUPC at the
expense of it's customers.
Transaction ID: 9171518.
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