20180212Comments (7).pdf

Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,February 9,2018 7:24 PM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:CRISTA FAVAZZA
Name:CRISTA FAVAZZA
Case Number:AVU-E-17-11
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:702 S LINCOLN AVE
SANDPOINT ID,83864
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:Please reconsider "no opt-out from smart meters."I want the choice to opt out due to my sensitivity to WiFi.
I have a medical condition where my heart is affected by WIFI.It is imperative to my health that WIFI be as limited to me
as possible.Furthermore young children are also affected by WIFI.I am a parent of a young child who deserves the righttogrowanddevelopinaWIFIfreezone.Thank you for your consideration.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,February9,2018 7:29 PM
To:Beverly Barker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:JOHN MAIO
Name:JOHN MAIO
Case Number:AVU-E-17-11
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:125
SAGLE IDAHO,83860
Name of UtilityCompany:northern lights
Comment:TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION:
CASE NUMBER AVU-E-17-11
With regard to the mandatory installation of "smart meters,"I am urgently requesting an OPT-OUToption for AVISTA
customers and all other public utilities customers in Idaho.
Negative biological effects have been amply observed in electromagnetic radiation (EMR)studies.To cite only tworesponsestothesestudies
05/2015 -The International EMF Appeal:190 scientists call on the UN,WHO and national governments to adoptprotectiveguidelinesinresponsetoevidenceofbiologicalchangesanddamagescausedbyEMFs(electromagnetic
frequencies).
05/2011:The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancerclassified RF from cell phones as a 'Possible HumanCarcinogen'(Class 2B).However,some scientists say the IARC classification,which only references risk for glioma,is still
not strong enough,and that RF should have been classified as a 'Probable Human Carcinogen'(Class 2A)based theexistingscience.
Idaho Code 61-302 Maintenance of adequate Service states:"Every public utility shall furnish,provide and maintain suchservice,instrumentalities,equipmentand facilities as shall promote the safety,health,comfort,and convenience of itspatrons,employees and the public,and as shall be in all respects adequate,efficient,just and reasonable."
Many carcinogens such as tobacco smoke went unrecognized for decades before public health agencies responded tothethreat.It is not at all unreasonable that thoughtful individuals are now concerned about the growing body ofevidenceregardingEMFs,a matter that is particularly sensitive with regard to EMF exposure to young children.WhyshouldAVISTAnotallowconcernedcustomersanOPTOUToptionregarding"smart meters"until such time as research
has confirmed or allayed their concerns?Until further research has been conducted,the mandatory installation of smartmetersisnotreasonable.
By not providing an opt-out option,AVISTA and other public utilities run the risk of costly lawsuits in the future,similartothoseeventuallypursuedandwonagainsttobaccocompanies.
I trust that you want to do what is right but have not yet looked.
Below are my petition requests:
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1.I request the Commission support my rights to opt-out of smart or digital meters that emit radio frequency electro-magnetic radiation (RF-EMR).A expect the Commission to uphold the American freedoms that in Idaho we hold so dear.
I am requesting the Commission to require Avista and all other Idaho Utility Companies overseen by the Commission to:
1a.allow a customer to choose not to have a smart or digital meter installed,at no additionalmonthly or other charge.
1b.allow a customer to require removal of a previously installed smart or digital meter for any reason and at an agreed-upon time and replace with an analog meter,without incurring any charge for such removal and replacement with ananalogmeter.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,February 9,2018 7:45 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Susan Beard
Name:Susan Beard pg-··Ë ~Ì T '
Case Number:
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:P.O.Box 473
Dover Idaho,83825
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:In regardsto Idaho Public Utilities Commission considering upholding Avista's policy of no opt-outfrom smart
meters being installed.I am asking you for your reconsideration in giving those who request it the choice to opt out for
those who are sensitive to WiFi.Wi-if is lethal to some of the population and they should have the right to live healthy
lives.Thank you!
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,February9,2018 9:46 PM
To:Beverly Barker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Leslie Taillon
Name:Leslie Taillon
Case Number:AVU-E-17-11
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:2434 Aspen Way
Sandpoint Idaho,83864
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:l'm shocked to learn of Avista's policy of no opt-out from smart meters.
I believe everyone and especially those who are sensitive to WiFi should have the choice to opt out.It's not as if there were no other options,when in fact fiberoptics which are faster and safer already exist.Thanks.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,February10,2018 10:21 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Carmen Poloni
Name:Carmen Poloni
Case Number:AVU-17-11
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Laclede ID,83841
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:We do not have Avista but I have a friend who's business is serviced by Avista.She is extremely sensitive to
EMF and has picture of what has happened to her.I do not want to see smart meters installed anywhere They have
horrible effects on many people.Please reconsider installing them.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,February10,2018 11:50 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Christine Denova
Name:Christine Denova
Case Number:AVU-E-17-11
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:502 N.2 nd Ave
Sandpoint ID,83860
Name of UtilityCompany:Avista
Comment:Please reconsider offering "opt-out".My place of business listed here has clients who are extremly sensitive
to EMR.
Unique Identifier:69.41.154.12
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Susan L Greene
7501 S.Greensferry Rd.
Coeur d'Alene,Idaho 83814
February 10,2018
Case number:AVU-E-17-11
TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION:
CASE NUMBER AVU-E-17-11
With regard to the mandatoryinstallation of "smart meters,"I am urgently requesting an
OPT-OUT option for AVISTA customers and all other public utilities customers in Idaho.
Negativebiological effects have been amplyobserved in electromagneticradiation
(EMR)studies.To cite only two responses to these studies
05/2015 -The International EMF Appeal:190 scientists call on the UN,WHO and
national governmentsto adoptprotectiveguidelinesin response to evidence of
biological changes and damagescaused by EMFs (electromagneticfrequencies).
05/2011:The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer classified RF from
cell phones as a 'Possible Human Carcinogen'(Class 2B).However,some scientists
say the IARC classification,which only references risk for glioma,is still not strong
enough,and that RF should have been classified as a 'Probable Human Carcinogen'
(Class 2A)based the existingscience.
Idaho Code 61-302 Maintenance of adequateService states:"Every public utility shall
furnish,provide and maintain such service,instrumentalities,equipmentand facilities as
shall promotethe safety,health,comfort,and convenience of its patrons,employees
and the public,and as shall be in all respects adequate,efficient,just and reasonable."
Many carcinogens such as tobacco smoke went unrecognized for decades before
public health agencies respondedto the threat.It is not at all unreasonable that
thoughtfulindividuals are now concerned about the growing body of evidence regarding
EMFs,a matter that is particularlysensitive with regard to EMF exposure to young
children.Why should AVISTA not allow concerned customers an OPT OUT option
regarding "smart meters"until such time as research has confirmed or allayed theirconcerns?Until further research has been conducted,the mandatoryinstallation of
smart meters is _n_ot reasonable.
By not providing an opt-outoption,AVISTA and other public utilities run the risk of costly
lawsuits in the future,similar to those eventuallypursued and won againsttobacco
companies.
I trust that you want to do what is right but have not yet looked.
Iow are my petition requests:
1.I request the Commission support my rights to opt-out of smart or digital meters that emit radio frequency
electro-magneticradiation (RF-EMR).A expect the Commission to uphold the American freedoms that in
Idaho we hold so dear.
I am requestingthe Commissionto require Avista and all other Idaho Utility Companiesoverseen by the
Commission to:
la.allow a customer to choose not to havea smart or digital meter installed,at no additional monthly or
other charge.
1b.allow a customer to require removal of a previously installed smart or digital meter for any reason and at
an agreed-upontime and replace with an analog meter,without incurring any chargefor such removal and
replacementwith an analogmeter.
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Sincerely,
Susan L.Greene