20180222Comments (6).pdf

My comment on the Petition to the ldaho Public Utilities Commission for a revision of case # AVU-E-17-
11 to uphold our freedom of choice to opt-out from smart or digital meters that emit RF-EMR
To: Diane M. Hanian
Commission Secretary
208-334-0338
February 22,2OL8
Dear Commission Secretary,
I work in Sandpoint in buildings with Avista's ltron meters (also known as Smart Meters). I am posting
this comment because I am most concerned about the IPUC DENYING AN OPT-OUT PROGRAM due to
their reasoning that these Smart Meters are basically consistent with industry standards and the
standards of other wireless devices. Just because another product is available for the public, does not
necessitate that ltron Smart Meters are TRULY SAFE. The IPUC is playing with words here.
I am not finding the IPUC mentioning any specific data that has been acquired by non-industry, highly
qualified, third parties that state that Avista's meters are "safe." Why isn't the IPUC stating that Avista's
Itron meters are SAFE, and that all the electrical and wireless components involved with these ltron
meters are truly NOT biologically interfering with a human's health and safety?
By law, the UPUC is responsible to regulate utilities to ensure public safety. Please review the
dictionary's definition of SAFETY: the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk,
or injury.
The IPUC might want to take note of the former CPUC President Michael Peevey's email that he sent to
Brian K. Cherry of PG&E. Michael Peevey wrote, "One thought for the company: lf it were my decision I
would let anyone who wants to keep their old meter keep it, if they claim they suffer from EMF andlor
related electronic-related illnesses....l would institute such a policy quietly and solely on an individual
basis. There really are people who feel pain, etc., related to EMF,etc., and rather than have them
becoming hysterical, etc., I would quietly leave them alone. Kick it around. . . ."
This email first states that people's health are at risk, and that there is INJURY (pain) - mentally,
emotionally, and physically. Second, does this email sound like Mr. Peevey is deferring his lawful
responsibility to PG&E, the very industry that he and his commissioners and staff are to regulate?
Last year posted on the web: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/sd-me-
sa nonofre-crim ina l-20170202-story.htm I
Criminal probe of utilities commission may get new life. February 2,2Ot7
This article states, "A PG&E natural gas pipeline exploded in 2010, killing eight people and destroying an
entire neighborhood in San Bruno. The Northern California city sued the utility for access to emails and
other records related to the accident."
Note: lt is from these investigations I was able to acquire Peevey's email which ljust shared above
Also in this article: "Two months later, investigators convinced a judge they needed to search the Los
Angeles area home of Michael Peevey, the longtime commission president who had decided in late 2014
not to seek reappointment as the state's top utility regulator. . . .The Attorney General's Office sought
and received at least six warrants related to possible corruption at the utilities commission. For each, a
judge decided there was probable cause to believe felonies had been committed."
I am sharing this above information with you because there have been public utility commissioners in
the past who have ignored their responsibilities to the very people they are to PROTECT!
Does the IPUC stand for individual rights and the safety and comfort of individuals living in ldaho, or
does the IPUC disregard individual rights and strictly adhere to the policies of the Department of Energy
and the demands of industry?
As Secretary, many of the comments you are receiving from case number (AVU-E-17-11) are from good
citizens who are repeatedly stating that Avista's ltron Meters are NOT SAFE for them. People's health,
sanity, and livelihoods are at stake here. Therefore, deny the government's policies and industries'
standards, and make public, even though Michael Peevey wanted PG&E to make it private, and form an
"OPT-OUT" program to allow ldahoans to have analog meters on their homes, apartments, and
buildings, especially if they claim that they suffer from EMF andlor related electronic-related illnesses...
Your attention to my words is most appreciated, and your ability to help us who want an analog meter
on our buildings so that WE MAY TRULY BE SAFE is even more appreciated.
Mary Maio
Sagle
Eveline teucht
I have three smart meters on the outside wall of my kitchen and regardless of your decision in not
allowing people to opt-out on their meters, I am getting sick from them.
My symptoms include:
-it takes hours to be able to get to sleep
-my heartbeat has become irregular
-my hands and feet are always cold
-my feet stay numb
We do not have to be subject to illness because of the inhumane behavior on the part of those
corporations and government agencies that support this. They have lost their own honor and noble
hearts in selling their souls.
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Wednesday,February21,2018 7:43 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Judy Twede
Name:Judy Twede
Case Number:AVU-E-17-11
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1392 Newton Circle
Idaho Falls Id,83401
Name of Utility Company:Rocky Mountain Power
Comment:Research shows that smart meters are an invasion to our privacy and they're especially detrimental to ourhealth.Citizens should be able to decide whether or not they want one installed and if not,they shouldn't haveto pay afee.
Unique Identifier:67.60.90.240
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Wednesday,February21,2018 7:19 PMTo:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew EvansSubject:Case Comment Form:FrederickFrei
Name:Frederick Frei
Case Number:AVU-E-17-11
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:21 Irish Moss ct.
Simpsonville SC,29680
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I request the Commission to require Utility companies to provide opt-outs for their customers who do notwantRF-EMR emitting meters with no additional monthly fees or other fees.
Unique Identifier:97.81.196.233
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Thursday,February22,2018 11:57 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:ShannonWeiler
Name:Shannon Weiler
Case Number:AVU E 17 11
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1039 Cedarst
Sandpoint Id ,83864
Name of UtilityCompany:Avista
Comment:Case Number:AVU-E-17-11
Utilities:Avista
Idaho
I request the Commission to require Utility companies to provide opt-outs for their customers who do not want RF-EMR
emitting meters with no additional monthly fees or other fees.
Unique Identifier:174.222.6.186
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Thursday,February22,2018 11:16 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:John Powers
Name:John Powers
Case Number:AVU-E-17-11
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:19825 E CanaryCreek Rd
Cataldo ID,83810
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I request the Commissionto honor personal freedom and require utility companies to provide an opt-out for
their customers for RF-EMR emitting meters with no additionalmonthly fees or other charges.
Thank you...
Unique Identifier:50.37.69.42
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Thursday,February 22,2018 3:02 AMTo:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew EvansSubject:Case Comment Form:Laura Clark
Name:Laura Clark
Case Number:AVIA -6Ú~(|
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Sandpoint ID,83864
Name of Utility Company:Avista Util's.
Comment:Case Number:AVU-E-17-11
Utilities:Avista
Idaho
I request the Commission to require Utility companies to provide opt-outs for their customers who do not want RF-EMRemittingmeterswithnoadditionalmonthlyfeesorotherfees.
Clearly,Requiring Utility companies to offer an Opt Out on equipment which many of us do NOT want or need,andwhichwealsoknowisaseriousthreattocontinuinghealthformanyofus,...is simply protecting our rights andessentialneedforawaytorefusesuchathing.
Thank you for strongly considering to require Utilities to conform with this request!
Laura Clark
Mother of 3 successful adult children,all of whom I home-schooled for many years I am a low income retired senior,continuing to work part time,indefinitely,because Other wise I will not be able to continue to live on my Soc.Securityincome
Unique Identifier:104.240.24.25
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