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FW: Consumer CommenUComplaint Form
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From: amybob~roadrunner. com (mail to: amybob~roadrunner. com)
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 5: 52 AM
To: Tonya Clark; Front; Beverly Barker
Subject: Consumer Comment/Complaint Form
A Comment/Inquiry from Bob Struckmeyer follows:
Name: Bob Struckmeyer
Contact E-Mail: amybob~roadrunner.com
Home Telephone: [phone]
Work/Contact Telephone:
Home/Office or Both: Home
Home Address: 2731 Nettleton Gulch Rd.
City: Coeur d AleneState: Id.
Zipcode: 83815
Business Name:
Business Address:
Business Phone:
Name of utility Company: Avista
If Telephone/Local Provider:
Have you contacted the utility regarding your concern?: No
Please describe your question or complaint briefly:
lam asking you to consider the hardship on Avistas customers here in Idaho if the rate
increase they are asking for is approved. We are in a recession, gas nearing 4dollars a
gallon, schools and law enforcement also want money from us citizens to fund their pet
projects. If we got cost of living increases to offset these increases we would not be
complaining. But hourly wages are NOT going up, so do you want to be resopnsible for illness
due lowering thermostats to offset the Avista increases. Its time you think of the citizens
and make the utilities stay on a budget like us, and not make us pay and pay for their
irresponsible waste of the money we already pay them. Please, please, consider this and any
other complaints you might receive about this possible rate increase. Give us the customers
of Avista a break in denying their rate increase. .
Thank you, Amy and Bob Struckmeyer
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/cons/cons.html
IP address is 76.182.141.181
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008 4:27 PM
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FW: Consumer CommenUComplaint Form AVU-E-08-01
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From: kardoI1295~ahoo.com (mail to: kardoI1295~yahoo. com)
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 1: 25 AM
To: Tonya Clark; Front; Beverly Barker
Subject: Consumer Comment/Complaint Form
A Comment/Inquiry from Karol Stoddard follows:
Name: Karol Stoddard
Contact E-Mail: kardoI1295~ahoo.com
Home Telephone: [phone]
Work/Contact Telephone: [phone]
Home/Office or Both: Home
Home Address: 3606 Hillcrest Dr.
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: ID
Zipcode: 83815
Business Name:
Business Address:
Business Phone:
Name of Utility Company: Avista
If Telephone/ Local Provider:
Have you contacted the utility regarding your concern?: No
Please describe your question or complaint briefly:
I read in the paper, Avista is requesting an increase in fees from it's customers, for both
electric and gas. I strongly oppose this increase, especially given the state of the economy
now. I am a 59 yo woman who is working 3 jobs, one full time and 2 part time, to be able to
support myself and family. I am a Registered Nurse, I deliver life saving care to clients
daily, yet I make less than $60,000 per year.lt is time for Avista to tighten their 'belt'
and work smarter. The CEO needs to be satisfied with his salary!
The form submited on http://ww.puc.idaho.gov/forms/cons/cons.html
IP address is 76.178.142.90
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onmyown32607~yahoo.com
Monday, April 07, 2008 8:49 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Judy House follows:
Case Number: AVU-E-08-01
Name: Judy House
Address: P.O. Box 1433
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: ID
Zip: 83816-1433
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: onmyown32607~yahoo.com
Name of Utili ty compa~AvistaAdd to Mailing List: ~
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I am totally against this increase in rates. Once the higher ups lower their wages to be
comparable to most Idahoans, they shouldn't get any increast.
The form submi ted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
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bookworm4eternity~hotmail.com
Monday, April 07,20085:14 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Jane Elmer follows:
Case Number:/wu-£-ot-o/
Name: Jane Elmer
Address: 947 Hedberg Dr.
City: Coeur d Alene
State: ID
Zip: 83814
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: bookworm4eternit~hotmail.com Name of Utility Company: Avista Add to Mailing
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ANOTHER INCREASE TO AVISTA! I have owned this home for seven years now and
have seen our rates skyrocket to the point that it is now utili ties or food. In the same week
in our local paper there were two articles about avista. The first was how poor Mr. Ely is
down $1mil in his bonus pay - the second is that avista is asking for almos 16% increase -
this is after 11% last year. Please just this once consider the consumer whose income goes
down here while utilities keep going up.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
IP address is 76.182.157.65
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idhoe(§hughes.net
Sunday, April 06, 20087:48 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Roger Hollibaugh follows:
Case Number: AVU-E-08-01
Name: Roger Hollibaugh
Address: 3500 Greer RD
City: Orofino
State: ID
Zip: 83544
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: idhoe~hughes.net
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Add to Mailing List: no-
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I wish to strongly urge the PUC to deny the outrageous rate increase for Idaho customers as
proposed by Avista. The timing for such increases when so many people are being hurt by high
oil and gas prices, energy bills, high and rising food costs, job lay-offs, etc. is hurting a
large number of people. Avista should adj ust their plans and operating costs for the times
we are in and I strongly urge the commission to deny Avista ANY rate increases. We had a
record snow pack this past winter , with all the hydro-electric to be produced from that,
where is all that money going to? Again, many people are having a extemely difficult time
right now keeping their heads above water and this kind of rate increase is too extreme and
the timing is wrong. Avista needs to tighten their belts and operate within their current
means during these trying times. Thank you for your consideration.
The form submi ted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
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cherihowell(§roadrunner. com
Saturday, April 05, 2008 11 :31 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Cheri Howell follows:
Case Number: AVU-E-08-01
Name: Cheri Howell
Address: 1711 E. Jenny Lynn Lane
City: Coeur d' Alene
State: ID
Zip: 83815
Home Telephone: [phone]
contac~ail: cherihowell~roadrunner. com Name of Utility Company: Avista Add to MailingList: c!
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I am opposed to the huge rate increase requested by Avista. I think a more appropriate
increase would be the typical increase of 3%.
The form submi ted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 76.182.140.85
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Saturday, April 05, 2008 7:03 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Sue Madsen follows:
Case Number: ~VU~ß~ dt~oi
Name: Sue Madsen
Address: 1620 Tall Timber Loop
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
Zip: 83854
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: jerryandsuemadsen~verizon.net Name of utility Company: Avista Add to MailingList:~
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I have a great concern of Avista wanting to raise the gas & electric rates again. I have
several clients, listening to them they simply can not afford a rate hike. My elderly clints
now are freezing, and having to put on more clothing to stay warm in their homes. They are on
a fixed income and just can't pay it. Even myself and my family have to keep the heat turned
down because it's so expensive now, even though my Husband & I both work full time and alot
of over time. Whens enough a enough, there are so many struggling people losing their homes
(foreclosures in this area) and having to pay way to much at the gas pumps. PLEASE, DO NOT
LET AVISTA RAISE THE RATES! Their CEO's already make millions and have nice warm homes.
Sincerely,
Sue Madsen
The form submited on http://ww.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 70.110.36.199
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Saturday, April 05,20086:10 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Robert Conquergood follows:
Case Number: AVU-E-08-01
Name: Robert Conquergood
Address: 9401 N Clarkview Place
City: Hayden Lake
State: Idaho
Zip: 83835
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: bcngrgd~roadrunner.com
Name. of Utility Company: Avista
Add to Mailing List:~
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
Avista should cut back on their executive pay instead or imposing this huge rate increase on
users.
The form submi ted on
IP address is 69.76.5.214
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henry~lakeviewfuneral.com
Saturday, April 05, 2008 5:50 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Henry D. Johnston follows:
Case Number: AVU-E-08-01
Name: Henry D. Johnston
Address: 729 Brent Drive
City: Moscow
State: Idaho
Zip: 83843
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: henr lakeviewfuneral. com Name of Utility Company: Avista Utilities Add to
Mailing Li~t: yes
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I wish to lodge my objection to Avista' s requested rate increase of 6.5% - We already pay
enough for power to our home and if the winters continue into future years as bad as winter
was this year we won't be able to afford to heat our home.
Cities and counties can only increase taxes on their citizens by 3% per year - you should
hold Avista to this same standard.
The form submi ted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 76.178.161.26
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gvjames(§gmail.com
Saturday, April 05,20083:34 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Gary James follows:
Case Number: Avt( -e-ot,ol
Name: Gary James
Address: 3429 10th St
City: Lewiston
State: ID
Zip: 83501
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: Rviames~Rmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Add to Mailing List: no-
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I heard that Avista is seeking rate increases for Idaho residential customers of 15.9 percent
on electricity and 6.5 percent on gas. It seems every year or two Avista is asking for
exorbinate increases of either electric or gas. My dad retired over 15 years ago and only
estimated the normal rates of inflation in his future monthly bills. It has been hard for him
on a fixed income. I have tried to help all I can, but these rate increases that Avista are
continually asking for are outlandish! Avista is a utility! They are for profit, but are
suppose to be for the public good. They have acted like a Wall Street or S & P 500 firm
wanting shareholder profits ahead of the public good! Please consider all of their previous
increases in your discussions of the rate increases or at least cap the increases at a
nominal rate. Thank you.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 71.213.245.58
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baby~wildblue.net
Friday, April 04, 2008 11 :37 PM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from William Albert follows:
Case Number: AVU-E-08-01
Name: William Albert
Address: N 19441 Rustic Ridge Trail
City: Rathdrum
State: ID
Zip: 83858
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: babv~wildblue.net
Name of Utili ty co.mpa~Add to Mailing List: ~
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
Regarding this Avista Rate increase request. 15.9% is unreasonable far in access of
inflation. This will be yet another unreasonable burden on the people of Idaho. Please
grant them no more than a five percent increase. They can cut costs like the rest of
society. As well they are paying far to much to the CEO. Please stand up for the average
person.
The form submited on http://www . puc. idaho. gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 12.213.224.39
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Friday, April 04, 2008 11 :37 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Shane Greenfield follows:
Case Number: AVU-E-08-01
Name: Shane Greenfield
Address: 1220 E Adeline Ave
City: Coeur d' Alene
State: Idaho
Zip: 83814
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail; shane. greenfield~gmail. com Name of Utility Company: Avista Add to Mailing
List: no~
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
Avista every year ask's for rate increase's and gets them, but I am sorry, I don't make more
money every year, I don't get a 15% raise this year, or any year, so why should they? This
monopoly they have going on is rediculas, and should be stopped.
The form submi ted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 66.45.178.113
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dave_asher72~hotmail. com
Friday, April 04, 2008 8:02 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from DAVID ASHER follows:
Case Number: AVU-E-08-01
Name: DAVID ASHER
Address: 9053 DRAWBRIDGE CT.
City: HAYDEN
State: IDAHO
Zip: 83835
Home Telephone: [phone]
~ct E-Mail: dave asher72~hotmail. com Name of Utility Company: Avista Add to Mailing List:C!
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I would like to formally voice my opposition to Avista' s latest rate increase for Idaho. It
would seem as though the Idaho PUC has had a rubber stamp policy for these increases in the
past and doesn' t hesitate to approve them. Nevertheless, I can't imagine how the commission
could approve this current rate lncrease given the current state of the economy and rising
inflation/prices. More importantly, I don't understand how Avista can request an increase
given their recent disclosure on executive compensation, which was disturbing to say the
least . Utility companies need to learn to manage their costs better and not tap in to an
, automatic' rate increase each time they need to balance their budgets. More importantly, the
PUC needs to adopt a better policy of denying these continuous rate increases and force the
utilities to cap spending, just like their customers have to.
David R. Asher
The form submi ted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 205.158.189.146
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frogybottom~msn.com
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 4:09 AM
Tonya Ciark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Larry Easterly follows:
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Case Number: AVll'£,o'I-OI
Name: Larry Easterly
Address: 309 E 13th
City: Post Falls
State: ID
Zip: 83854-7627
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: frogybottomêmsn.com
Name of Utility compa~. . AVISTA UTILITIESAdd to Mailing List: ~
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
AVISTA is going to ask you for a 10% increase for natural gas and electricty. We
shouldn't allow this to happen, we never get a 10% increase with our Social Securty
checks, or any other type of income! The president and other officer in that company are
paid over a million dollars a year, some are over 3 million dollars a year. The secteray
get close to $700,000 a year! We can't afford this to happen, I make less than $40,000 ~
year that's with my wife also. This is outrages if it is allowed to transpire. Please.
don't let it happen. thanks Larry Easterly
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
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