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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Marlin D Hendrix
6848 N Government Way #125 RECEIVED
Coeur d'Alene,ID 83815 '
I 5 AM 8:49208-946-4846
marlinhendrix@email.com ·
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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
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