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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180625Comments (26).pdfDiane Holt From:m3bbenson@msn.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 3:43 PM To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Brenda Benson Name:Brenda Benson Case Number:AVU-E-17-09/AVU-G-17-05 Email:m3bbenson@msn.com Telephone:208-667-6767 Address:14150 s CarlinBay Road Harrison Idaho,83833 Name of Utility Company:Avista Utilities Comment:NO to merger.No foreign ownership. Unique Identifier:174.216.12.236 1 Diane Holt From:karenincda@gmail.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 3:27 PM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:karen Giddings Name:karen Giddings Case Number:AVU-G-17-05 Email:karenincda@gmail.com Telephone:208-651-4190 Address:1880 E Grandview Dr. CDA ID,83815 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:I am completely against the sale of Avista to Hydro One.Why would we want to sell out to a CanadianCo. whos country opposes more equal trade with the States.We should be very worried about foreign control. Unique Identifier:98.146.167.31 1 Diane Holt From:rdbohna@frontier.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 1:37 PMTo:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew EvansSubject:Case Comment Form:Robin Bohna Name:Robin Bohna Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 Âff//'S /7-of Email:rdbohna@frontier.com Telephone:2086645662 Address:2415 S.Wolf Lodge CreekRoad Coeur d Alene ID,83814 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:I strongly oppose this proposed merger.Our utilityinfrastructure is crucial to our sovereignty and defense.Itshouldneverfallunderforeigncontrolinanyway,shape or manner.I urge the members of the Public UtilityCommissiontorejectthismergerandmaintainAvistaasaUnitedStatescompanyundercontrolbyUnitedStatescitizens. Unique Identifier:172.76.96.117 1 Diane Holt From:teresa.richardson.1956@gmail.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 1:40 PM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Teresa Richardson Name:Teresa Richardson Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 /-6 -/7-Os ' Email:teresa.richardson.1956@gmail.com Telephone:2089641973 Address:7915 Kayak Court Rathdrum ID,83858 Name of UtilityCompany:Avista Comment:I do not believe it is in the best interest of Idaho residents to havetheir utilitycompany owned,run or be managed by a foreign entity.Please do NOT allow the purchase of Avista by Canadian HydorOne.Thank you Unique Identifier:98.146.179.88 1 Diane Holt From:moniquehut@gmail.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 12:22 PM To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Monique HUTCHINGS Name:MoniqueHUTCHINGS Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 AVV-6 U~d " Email:moniquehut@gmail.com Telephone:208-627-7969 Address:470873 Highway 95 Sagle id,83860 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:I am completely against selling our dams,utilities and water rights to foreign countries.This is not only aviolationofFederallawsbutourIdahostatelawsaswell. Unique Identifier:24.49.176.124 1 Diane Holt From:bluelake@roadrunner.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 11:41 AM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew EvansSubject:Case Comment Form:Michael Neher Name:Michael Neher Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 Email:bluelake@roadrunner.com Telephone:2087199165 Address: Dalton Gardens ID,83815 Name of Utility Company:Avista Utilities Comment:June 15,2018 Re:Case AVU-E-17-09 Case AVU-G-17-05 As an Avista natural gas and electricity customer,I am OPPOSED to the merger of Avista Utilities with Hydro OneLimited.The reasons have been well stated by others at the June 14,2018 public hearing in coeur d'Alene.In additionthosereasonsstatedbyothersfortherecord,I submit the following: 1.Hydro One's could seek to acquire Idaho Power and other Idaho utilities,further wresting control of Idaho'scommerce.Hydro One has stated publicly that Avista is just the first such acquisition.Even though Avista serves gasandpowercustomersinnorthernIdaho,there is every reason to fear that electric utilities in the rest of Idaho,includingIdahoPower,could be a future target.The accumulation of U.S.critical infrastructure by a foreign,quasi-governmentalentityismostdisturbingasittakesawaythecontrolofthismostbasicandcriticalneedawayfromthecitizensofIdaho. According to a November 21,2017 article in the Globe and Mail,"Hydro One Ltd.'s $3.4-billion (U.S.)deal to purchaseAvistaCorp.is just the beginning of a strategy that will see the Canadian utility expand into the U.S.market."...MayoSchmidt,CEO of Hydro One,stated "There are quite a number of organizations of the same size and complexity of Avistainthearenathat,as we think about over the course of the next years,there's some potential,"he said in an interview atBloomberg's Toronto office...The utility has faced criticism around high electricity prices and executive compensationsincetheOntarioLiberalgovernmentsolda13.6-per-cent stake of its shares through the initial public offering.Theprovincenowholdsabout45percentofHydroOneaftertwosubsequentsalesanddoesn't intend to go below 40 percent." 2.Hydro One,should it acquire Avista,will compromise Idaho's control of it's critical infrastructure.The mergerhasthepotentialtoputinjeopardytheState's economy becausepower resources are the foundationof commerce.The IPUC Commisioners havean unbearable personal burden in deciding this case.The pressure is huge to approve thisdealasithasclearedthescrutinyofFederalregulatoryagencies,Alaska and Montana,and received the approval ofAvistastockholders.I assume that Oregon and Washington will follow suit to further their motives of green energy.The only thing standing in the way of this merger is the IPUC.Three people,three Idaho citizens,with unprecedentedauthorityandresponsibilitytoservetheinterestsofIdahocitizens...and NOTthe power company shareholders...arenowsittinginthehotseat.It is a monumental decision that will affect the course of Idaho commerce and the well beingofitscitizensforgenerations.This merger offers no real benefitto Idaho and has the potential to do great harm in thefuture.In balance I urge the IPUC Commissionersto vote with caution and prudence for the good of Idaho. 3.VOTE NO. 1 Diane Holt From:wer2travelers@roadrunner.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 11:30 AM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Carla Skinner Name:Carla Skinner Case Number:AVU.-E-17-09 Email:wer2travelers@roadrunner.com Telephone:208 777 0783 Address:2127 Clark Fork Pkwy. Post Falls ID.,83854 Name of Utility Company:Avist Comment:I oppose the sale of Avista to Hydro One.It is taking away our ability to keep fairness in trade of goods for our country.In WW 2 we destroyed the ability for Germany to run their factory's.This inabled the free country's to continue to be free.I wonder how this is going to effect our say about the safety of the water.Canada has a history in Kettle falls causingthe fish to become unsafe to eat as well the health problem of the people who lived there.What happensto Idaho's EPA agreement.What happens to our tax dollars that supports the utilities commission.Where do we complainafterthedealiscompleteWherewillwegetpowerifCanadadecidedtonotprovidetotheU.S.A.I have heard promises before and they are never kept.The way I look at this it will make The United States a third world country. Unique Identifier:98.146.75.64 1 Diane Holt From:wer2travelers@roadrunner.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 11:30 AM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Carla Skinner Name:Carla Skinner Case Number:AVU.-E-17-09 A VV -/7 -of Email:wer2travelers@roadrunner.com Telephone:208 777 0783 Address:2127 Clark Fork Pkwy. Post Falls ID.,83854 Name of Utility Company:Avist Comment:I oppose the sale of Avista to Hydro One.It is taking away our ability to keep fairness in trade of goods for ourcountry.In WW 2 we destroyed the ability for Germany to run their factory's.This inabled the free country's to continue to be free.I wonder how this is going to effect our say about the safety of the water.Canada has a history in Kettle fallscausingthefishtobecomeunsafetoeataswellthehealthproblemofthepeoplewholivedthere.What happens toIdaho's EPA agreement.What happensto our tax dollars that supports the utilities commission.Where do we complain after the deal is complete Where will we get power if Canadadecided to not provide to the U.S.A.I have heard promisesbeforeandtheyareneverkept.The way I look at this it will make The United States a third world country. Unique Identifier:98.146.75.64 Diane Holt From:anitaaurit@gmail.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 11:08 AM To:Beverly Barker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Anita Aurit Name:Anita Aurit Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 4 Ñf 77 Email:anitaaurit@gmail.com Telephone:208.610.0626 Address:403 Louis Lane Sandpoint Idaho,83864 Name of Utility Company:Avista/Hydro One merger Comment:I am opposed to this merger.Northern Idaho does not need a foreign company and/orgovernment (one that is not healthy financially)and who promotes carbon credits and global environmentalism to dictate to us.A foreign owned corporation shouldn't be allowed to own or control critical infrastructure such as the electrical grid.That is a matter of national security. One only has to look at the agony that Hydro One is causing people in Ontario,Canada to see what ramifications there are for Avista customers. My electric bill went up $1200.00 this year with Avista and it will only get worse if this merger is approved.Many of uswillbeforcedoutofourhomesbecausewecannotaffordtokeepourselveswarminthewinter. Unique Identifier:64.234.49.106 1 Diane Holt From:john_f_ca@yahoo.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 10:44 AM To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:John Flynn Name:John Flynn Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 MA#-é -/7-0 E Email:john_f _ca@yahoo.com Telephone:5106048566 Address:3069 W.Smoke Tree Ave Athol ID,83801 Name of Utility Company:Kootenai Co-op Comment:Sirs: I obtain my electricity from Kootenai Electric Coop,which buys from Avista.I strongly urge you not to allow the purchaseof the utility by Hydro One. When I was in school,I learned that the government allowed certain monopolies such as telephone,electric and water because it served the public good. I see no public good in this deal for the current customers of Avista.The rates will have to increase.By that time,there will most likely be new commissioners who will be powerless in regulating a foreign utility. There are too many pay-offs and grants in this deal to buy the support of the involved parties. Like most things,follow the money.There is no upside for the people that you are supposed to be protecting,the people of IDAHOl Unique Identifier:208.94.83.130 1 Diane Holt From:greekgod@icehouse.net Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 9:50 AM To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:joseph miller Name:joseph miller Case Number:avu-e-17-09 Ñ/-6 -/7 -Q 5- Email:greekgod@icehouse.net Telephone:2086640961 Address:521 e.mallard coeur dalene ID,83815 Name of Utility Company:avista Comment:Sirs:I don't think it's a good idea.You haveto be kidding!To have a foreign country in charge of YOUR CUSTOMERS IS LUDICROUS!THIS IS A LOT LOT LOT BIGGER THAN IS BEING REPORTED.YOUR THE SMALL GUY COMPARED TO WHATS GOING ON,BUT A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE.THINKABOUT IT. LOVE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LOVE IDAHO THANKS TRUE AMERICAN Unique Identifier:50.120.68.162 1 Diane Holt From:bob.proctor@post.comSent:Friday,June 15,2018 10:02 AMTo:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew EvansSubject:Case Comment Form:Robert Proctor Name:Robert Proctor Case Number:avu-e-17-09 Å Áf6 Ó ~/7-03 Email:bob.proctor@post.com Telephone:2082631984 Address:566 Pine View Ln Spirit Lake ID,83869-9635 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:Sirs: I am an Idaho resident,and I do NOTagree with the sale of Avista to a foreign entity. Given the public turmoil surrounding Hydro One in Canada,I'm having a difficult time believing that we're all workingtowardsthesamegoal:the maintenance and continuing operation of Avista's infrastructure with the customer in mind. I could drone on,but let's cut to the chase:this is a REALLY bad idea. Please say NO to the export/sale of American Infrastructure.I don't believe it will end well. Let me know if you have questions. Rgds, Robert Proctor Unique Identifier:72.106.54.7 1 Diane Holt From:Kclarue@outlook.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 9:45 AM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Karen LaRue Name:Karen LaRue Case Number:AVU-G-17-05 ,#f///-F-//-A Ÿ Email:Kclarue@outlook.com Telephone:208-699-2370 Address:1608 E Northwood dr Hayden Lake Idaho,83835 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:Since Hydro one does not currently have any experience with or holdings of natural gas,what guarantee is there that they don't sell off the natural gas side of the business?As both an employee and a customer this concerns me,my neighbors and my co-workers.If Hydro one sells out it will negatively impact our safety and job security. Unique Identifier:104.240.27.66 1 Diane Holt From:jenysebby@gmail.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 9:04 AM To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Gerald Sebby Name:Gerald Sebby Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 Af G -/7 0 Email:jerrysebby@gmail.com Telephone:208-689-3527 Address:13211 S Ridgeview Loop Harrison ID,83833 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:I am opposed to the sale of Avista to a foreign entity.Avista is a well run and reliable local company.By allowing transfer of the utility to a large,remote Canadiancompany,we may in the future look on the transfer of ownership of our utilityas a big mistake.Please don't put our utilityservice at risk. Unique Identifier:69.55.216.125 1 Diane Holt From:knapp41@gmail.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 9:20 AM To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Dale and Lillian Knapp Name:Dale and Lillian Knapp Case Number:AVfG-17-0§dMt/-E -/7-o Email:knapp41@gmail.com Telephone:2086913946 Address:3314 n 6th pl Coeur d Alene ID,83815 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:We truly believe we have given away enough of the United States to foreign govts.We cannot see where this will help any of the Avista customers,only the big boys will gain anything.DO NOT!!!DO NOT !!!!approve this take over. Ontario Canada is a long way away from Idaho.Why do they want us,just our water and money. Thanks in advance The Knappfamily Unique Identifier:98.145.83.80 1 Diane Holt From:cdawill2@gmail.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 8:56 AM To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Robert Denton Name:Robert Denton Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 AN-6 -/7-0 5 Email:cdawill2@gmail.com Telephone:208-292-4110 Address:1106 N 12th St Coeur d'Alene ID,83814 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:Vote NO on the sale of Avista to a FOREIGN utility,Hydro-One.AII legal and monetary considerations aside, selling critical US infrastructure (natural resources)to a foreign business IS JUST PLAIN STUPIDITY !!!! Unique Identifier:98.146.141.144 1 Diane Holt From:sawfiler76@hotmail.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 7:03 AM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Matthew Tulleners Name:Matthew Tulleners Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 /V -g -Ü-0 5~ Email:sawfiler76@hotmail.com Telephone:208-290-1645 Address:2809 W FisherAve Post Falls Idaho,83854 Name of UtilityCompany:Avista Comment:American owned Utilities should stay American owned!Say NO to the sale of Avista to Hydro 1!!!!! Unique Identifier:76.178.188.204 1 Diane Holt From:sherry.oldfield@outlook.com Sent:Thursday,June 14,2018 5:19 PM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:.Case Comment Form:John F.Oldfield Name:John F.Oldfield Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 AfflÁ-é -//-d.5 Email:sherry.oldfield@outlook.com Telephone:2085976332 Address:1036 Park Ave Sandpoint ID,83864 Nameof Utility Company:Avista Comment:I am against the Avista merger with Hydro-One an Ontario,CanadaCompany whose majoritystock holder is aforeigngovernmentandtheresultantboardofdirectorswouldbeessentiallycontrolledbyHydro-One.It also appearsthatoneofthedrivingfactorsbehindconservationgroupsbackingofthis"merger"is the projected use of the taxmoneyssavedbythenewUStaxratesoncorporationstofuelthe10yearaccelerationintheshuttingdownofthe Coalstrip plant and town.I don't agree with the benefit of accelerating the shut down and don't believe any suchguaranteeoffuturecanbemadebyanycompanybecausethetaxlawsmaybechangedatanytime. Unique Identifier:24.75.120.62 1 Diane Holt From:dmcmaxx@gmail.com Sent:Thursday,June 14,2018 10:30 PM To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Duane McMurdie Name:Duane McMurdie Case Number:Case No.AVU-E-17-09and AVU-G-17-05 Email:dmcmaxx@gmail.com Telephone:2088615882 Address:8124 East Jacob Drive Nampa ID,83687 Name of Utility Company:Idaho power Comment:In doing a quick review of HydroOne as a lifelong resident of Idaho with many friends and relatives who have been employed by Idaho Power,PLEASE REGISTER THAT I srenuously object to HydroOne acquiring Avista Corp. Unique Identifier:173.244.44.85 1 Diane Holt From:bsellers98198@comcast.net Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 8:24 AM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Barry Sellers Name:Barry Sellers Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 4VV~~6 -//-d Email:bsellers98198@comcast.net Telephone:2082924882 Address:2050 N Main St. Coeur d'Alene ID,83814 Name of Utility Company:Avista/Hydro One Comment:As a long time Idahoan,I encourage the Commission to vote no and not allow the sale of Avista to go through.It is simply unthinkable to know that our energy company and serviceswill be provided,maintained,and regulated by a foreign country.Please be the voice of reason in this matter and say NO.If this goes through,it will be one more thing in our country we no longer own or control.Thank you Unique Identifier:71.231.27.213 1 Diane Holt From:Diane Holt Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 8:31 AM To:Diane Holt Subject:COMMENTS for Case Nos.AVU-E-17-09 and AVU-G-17-05 Michael Neher 6056 N Colfax Dalton Gardens,ID 83815-9283 (208)719-9165 bluelake@roadrunner.com Dear Governor Otter: As you know,unless the State of Idaho stops it,Avista is poised to be taken over by Hydro-One,a Canadiancorporation whose major stockholder is the government of Ontario.I am worried that the Idaho PUC has insufficient political and technical clout to completely grasp this issue and to fairly protect the Avista customers in Idaho.Therefore,I ask that you and Lt.Governor Little immediately intervene in this processto ensure that Idaho citizens are protected,not just for 5 years but permanently,by stopping this merger once and for all.For background,please review the following information: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/1a545e1d-a9ba-4c9f-9112- 762455a79dfa/downloads/1ccepbvb9 873111.pdf Delfina Krakau Constituent ServiceCoordinator Office of Governor C.L."Butch"Otter (208)334-2100 Delfina.Krakau@gov.idaho.gov 1 Diane Holt From:kathy@nezasoft.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 8:36 AM To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Katherine Hennigan Name:Katherine Hennigan Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 ft/Y/-;-/O s~ Email:kathy@nezasoft.com Telephone:2082702660 Address:3594 N Cederblom St.,Apt 216 Coeur d Alene ID,83815 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:I would like to state my opposition to the proposed sale of AVISTA to the Canadiancompany,Hydro One.I am opposed because I do not want a foreign company to own my public utility or have any controlling interest in it.I ask that you DO NOT APPROVE this sale.Thank you! Unique Identifier:52.129.39.40 1 Diane Holt From:kathy@nezasoft.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 8:40 AM To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Katherine Hennigan Name:Katherine Hennigan Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 AVÛ -4 -O -dT Email:kathy@nezasoft.com Telephone:2082702660 Address:3594 N Cederblom St.,Apt 216 Coeur d Alene Idaho,83815 Name of UtilityCompany:Avista Comment:I would like to request that you DO NOTAPPROVE of the sale of AVISTA to Hydro One,a Canadiancompany.IdonotfeelthataforeigncompanyhasanybusinessincontrollingautilitycompanyintheUnitedStates.Thank youl Unique Identifier:52.129.39.40 1 Diane Holt From:tomwhin1249@hotmail.com Sent:Friday,June 15,2018 4:45 PM To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans Subject:Case Comment Form:Tom Whin Name:Tom Whin Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 Email:tomwhin1249@hotmail.com Telephone: Address:1249 S Fairmont Loop Coeur d Alene ID,83814 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:l'd like to submit a comment in opposing the acquisition of Avista by Hydro One.My wife and I are retired and on a fixed income.Hydro One has a history of steep rate increasesand being based in Canada will not be accountable to customers in the U.S.I'd also prefer to keep Avista as an American company since China already is buying up so many companies in the U.S.I've been a Avista customer since I moved here 3 years ago and have had no problems with their customer service or billing or even what they charge for elec and gas.And their responsesto power outages in my opinion have been excellent.Please don't allow this merger to proceed.Tom Whin coeur dAlene Unique Identifier:98.145.149.7 1 Marlin D Hendrix 6848 N Government Way #125 RECEIVED Coeur d'Alene,ID 83815 ' I 5 AM 8:49208-946-4846 marlinhendrix@email.com · .esloN June 13,2018 Idaho Public Utilities Commission RE:Avista sell out I believe that none of our Public Utilities should be owned by any foreign entity,government or private company!This is ridicules to say the least. Why would a company pay $5.3 billion for another company and not expect to make somethingon their investment? Casey Fielder says "after the transaction closes,Avista will continue to operate as a stand-alone company under the same name,from the same headquarters in Spokane with the same employees."This may be true,but all of the profits will go to Canada.He also says "Avista will continue to run the business and serve customers and communities as it always has with local decision-making authority."If Hydro One Limited owns Avista, Hydro One Limited will make the final decision if they disagree with the local authority.We have all heard these lies in the past regarding this type of activity. Casey Fielder also says "customers will continue to see the same level of regulatory oversight by the utility commissions in each state.Again,this may be true.However,if the new owners can show that they need an increase to make up for their expenses,which could include the cost to purchase Avista they will get an increase. If everything is going to remain the same,why sell?If Avista is making enough profit for another company to believe they are worth $5.3 billion then why would Avista want to sell?Maybe we should follow the money.Who is really going to benefit from this sale?Maybe in the beginningthey will lower bills,but that most likely is the hook. If the two companies want to receive benefits of scale,why not form a purchasing co-op.They could include other Utility companies as well and do even better. I urge you to oppose this purchase and or merger. Sincerely Marlin Hendrix Diane Holt From:jsrudd@frontier.com Sent:Thursday,June 14,2018 10:18 AMTo:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew EvansSubject:Case Comment Form:John Rudd Name:John Rudd Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 Email:jsrudd@frontier.com Telephone:208-882-3674 Address:1292 Highlsnd Dr Moscow ID,83843 Name of Utility Company:Avista Comment:Am I the only one who is not comfortable with a company from a foreign nation purchasing a public electric /utilitycompany in the State of Idaho,United States of America? Avista is not in financial trouble,it does not need 'bailing out'or bankruptcy protection.Where is our common sense?This is a very bad takeover. s/n John W.Rudd Unique Identifier:50.37.81.8 1