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Re:Idaho Power Co.’s petition to modify the terms and conditions offuttite PURPA energy
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IPUC Case No.IPC-.E..15-0I
Dear Commissioners:
As the Mayor of Caldwell,I’m writing to you on behalf of our city to support Idaho Power’s request
to shorten the contract requirement with solar developers.The requirement of 20 year contract that
guarantees prices over such a long period is simply unreasonable given the frequent changes in our
energy market ptices,emerging technologies,and economic gmw’th or recession.
Regardless of ‘whether we all agree tvith all federal mandates,we are all affected.The requirement of
unreasonably long contract lengths would force utility companies to absorb rising costs over the
length of the entire contract without consiciciation of these fluctuations.Thus,the most unfairly
affected group would be utility users,to whom the fees would be chat’ged to compensate for excess
cost of buying solar energy at rates that do not equitably reflect the market.We appreciate that the
Idaho Ptiblic Utilities Commission seeks to l)rotect our mesiclents from undue burdens.1-lowever,in
this case,an undue burden to Idaho utility users w’ill result from the requirement of utility companies
to sign such lengthy contracts with solar developers.The reqttirement is dually burdensome:to the
utility company and to the user.
Idaho Power’s request to shorten conttacts from 20 to two yeats is a reasonable balance between
comnpliamice with federal mandates,plotectimig utility users,and tnaititaining stistainability for one of
our most valued Idaho businesses.Please grant their request to sltorten the contract requirement to a
two-year term.
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March 12,2015
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219 Third Street,P.O.Box 687
Wilder,Idaho $3676 2 MR 12 PH :22
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March 9,2015
Commissioners
Idaho Public Utilities
P.O.Box $3702 Boise Idaho
Dear Commissioners:
As an Idaho employer and Idaho Power user,the City of Wilder supports Idaho
Powers request to shorten the length of these contracts for solar and wind
generation projects.We believe Idaho Powers request is in the best interests of all
concerned and that of Wilder and its residents.
Having access to reliable electricity at a fair price is essential.It’s also to the
fmancial health of our residents.
We do not just work here,but live here.Our residents love and respect the clean
environment that’s essential to our way of life in Idaho.All of us want clean
energy,and we are glad to know that a majority of our electricity comes from the
regions clean,renewable hydo resources.However moving toward a clean energy
future cannot come at the expense of reliability and affordability.The City of
Wilder believes Idaho Power recognizes and understands this,and works hard to
strike a good balance.The City of Wilder recognizes the company’s efforts to
keep power costs in line with current market rates,which will benefit our city and
our residents.
We do not believe Idaho Power should be required to buy electricity it does not
need,these sources decrease the reliability of its service while pushing costs up.If
Idaho Power continues to be required to make such purchases,we agree that the
contract should be limited to two years,as the company has requested,or less,
rather than locking in prices for 20 years.
The city of Wilder supports Idaho Powers responsible and balance service and its
tradition of providing quality service at a low cost.It’s good for Wilder,it’s good
for Idaho and for all Idahoans.We ask that you grant Idaho Powers petition to
modify the terms and conditions of future PURPA energy sales agreements (TPC
E-15-Ol).
Respectfully
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‘John Bechtel,Mayor
Wilder,Idaho
Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Thursday,March 12,2015 6:55 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:ted22m@hotmailcom
Subject:Case Comment Form:Ted Miller
Name:Ted Miller
Case Number:IPC-E-15-O1
Email:teU22mhotmail.corn
Telephone:
Address:P0 Box 14
Fairfield ID,83327
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:I believe solar power is the best option for a energy efficient future.It is safer
and lower maintenance than wind.Non polluting and abundant.
Also provides power even in partial cloud cover.
It should be a primary part of our energy supply.
We should always keep out options open for the future.
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