20180503Comments (6).pdf

ECE VEDApril30,2018
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
&
David Meyer
Avista Corp.
1411 E.Mission Ave,MSC 27
Spokane,WA 99220-3727
Ladies and Gentleman:
This is in regards to the Order #33437@5 or the 3 year
trial approval of the "Fixed Cost Adjustment,"(FCA)
Mechanism that went into effect 1/1/2016.
As I did in 2015,I am writing this as a regular ratepayer
and will restate my opposition in this matter.
As I understand it,the FCA is meant to guarantee a
certain level of income to AVISTA,(now with "HydroOne")
no matter how much or little service is provided to it's
customers.
Here is an example of what this program sounds like to
me.An employee who if work is slow for a particularperiod
of time,working less than 4o hours,that his or her
employer will still pay him as if he worked the full 40.
Another example would be a clothing store.You buy a
pair of jeans for $40,but at check out,the cashier adds an
extra $5 because business has been slow because they want
to maintain their income level.
What other business besides a monopoly like AVISTA
could get away with an FCA charge?Of course,a monopoly
such as AVISTA,who is the sole supplier of power in
northern Idaho.(Except Northern Lights and isn't available
in Sandpoint where I live.
Perhaps because of FCA,my winter power bills have
been dramatically higher than ever.My income hasn't
budged in over 3 years.
The "mechanism"which was scheduled to expire on
1/1/2019 is now proposed to go until 1/1/20.And if their
habits are followed such as with their annual rate increase
requests,they'll ask next year for another extension until
2021,and so on.This is addressed in writing on page 2 of
the notice I æceived from the IPUC which states:
"The Parties agree to an initial FCA term of 4 years,
with a review qf how the mechanisms have functioned
conducted by AVISTA,Staff and other interested parties
following the end of the third full year.AVISTA man
seek to extend the term of the mechanism mior to
it'g_egpiration."In other words,then can and likely wiß
request to extend FCA in perpetuity.
Then there is the "HydroOne"issue.Win their policy
mimic the old AVISTA one?
Bottom-line,this FCA issue is anti-capitalism.Charging
for what you don't provide in a free and open market,while
taking advantage of their monopoly.Their "decoupling
mechanism to better sync the review of the program in
Washington state should have no bearing on Idaho.
Please reject his request,at least until the HydroOne
issue is settled and defend the hard working people of
Idaho.
Sincerely:
Lawrence Fury
Sandpoint,Idaho
8 May 2018
I am writing to express my concern about the proposed
sale of AVISTA public utility to the Canadian firm
HydroOne.
This will not benefit the citizens of North Idaho and
Eastern Washington.Losing control of this utility to
Canada will affect the security of our power supply and
could affect the rates now paid by the users of this
energy supply in our state.
Canada will be free to sell AVISTA to any foreign
government and will be free to increase our rates to
cover the expenses of HydroOne as they switch to
alternative sources of energy.
Please stop the sale of AVISTA.
Robert M.Mortensen D.D.S.,Lt.Col.USAR
1036 N Government Way
Coeur d'Alene Idaho 83814-3141
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Wednesday,May 2,2018 7:08 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Don Thompson
Name:Don Thompson
case Number:avu-e-17-09
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:701 N 4th
Coeur d'Alene ID,83814
Name of Utility Company:Avista HydroOne
Comment:Please do not allow the proposed take over of Avista by the Canadianfirm Hydro One.As a customer of
Avista,knowing how difficult it is to have any affect or impact on anything they do,knowing how difficult it is to have
any affect or impact on anything the Idaho PUC does,and most importantly knowing that there is less chance of
affecting or impacting what a Canadianfirm does,Please do not allow this take over/merger to take place.
What happens when a Chinese billionare decides he wants to own Hydro One?What happens when any other foreign
country or investor decidesthey want to materially affect how Hydro One operates?What power can the Idaho PUC
exercise over any Canadiancompany?
I'd say I'll loose through increased utility rates.First because of the merger cost,then because of less accountability
from a foreign firm.It looks like Avista shareholders will benefit,but not consumers like myself.
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From:janet koca <[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday,May 2,2018 11:16 AM
To:Diane Holt
Subject:sale of Avista
I am against the sale of Avista to a company under the laws of another country.
R.Koca,Rathdrum,Idaho,Avista customer.
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Diane Holt
From:Bob Granger <[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday,May 2,2018 10:09 AM
To:Diane Holt
Subject:Avista sale
Giving control of any utilities to a foreign country is a big mistake.Rates can rise and we will have no control over the
rise or any costly changes that may be required by the foreign entity.Please do not allow this sale to go through.
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From:[e-mail]
Sent:Wednesday,May 2,2018 9:30 PM
To:Diane Holt
Subject:Avista Sale
To whom it may concern;
This is to notify you of my deep concern over the pending sale of Avista to HydroOne.
MaintainingAvista as a United States business entity is a matter of National security,and this merger should not be
allowed to take place.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this important matter.
Terrence Litchfield
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