20200819Comments(24).pdf

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Doris Lantz <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Date:Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:46:22 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I was an Avista customer for many years until a recent move; I still feel connected to the
company. I am asking that Avista be a leader in clean energy and support all options that canpromote clean air to breath in the most timely manner. Surely we all deserve it.
Regards,
Doris Lantz 4368 Meadow Ranch Ave
Coeur D'alene, ID 83815
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Renate John <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Date:Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:53:18 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ...we need to desperately help the
environment for our future generations. I know you have a little checkmark for an additionaldollar to support green energy, I will add that to my bill.
Regards,
Renate John 3215 E French Gulch Rd
Coeur D'alene, ID 83814
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Cheryl Ritchie <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:57:25 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ...
Regards,
Cheryl Ritchie 1322 S McClellan St
Spokane, WA 99204
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Carlie Sharpes <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:14:10 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ... environmentalism is a human
rights issue. I do not want to see any more climate refugees or extinct species.
Regards, Carlie Sharpes
1168 W Lee StBoise, ID 83702
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Kathleen Crouch <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:59:05 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because it is sustainable and renewable!
Please continue to explore clean energy options and know that there are plentiful jobopportunities in this emerging field. a
You can rest easy knowing that future generations will know we tried to combat climatechange. Thank you!
Regards,
Kathleen Crouch 433 Pinecrest Loop
Sandpoint, ID 83864
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Jeremy Heft <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Date:Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:58:40 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
Being an Avista Utilities customer and resident of Idaho, I am concerned for the future of our
energy availability and production. The science is clear that renewal forms of energy aresubstantially more economical and efficient, so why not proceed in this direction? Other
neighboring states have accomplished such agreements with Avista to ensure clean, safeenergy and Idaho should follow suit.
Clean, renewable energy sources are our society's main defense against the ongoing climatechange we are experiencing. To continue burning coal is not only unsafe for our health, but
counterproductive toward a self-sufficient society. Renewal energy is the only direction oursociety should be heading. The rest of the world understands it, and now it is time for Idaho to
realize this fact, as well. I strongly support Avista moving toward 100% renewable, clean energy for the state of Idaho.
Thank you.
Regards, Jeremy Heft
PO Box 260Winchester, ID 83555
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Lexie deFremery <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:55:02 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ...
Let’s harness clean energy from the sun!
Regards, Lexie deFremery
914 Cattail CtSandpoint, ID 83864
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Krista Eberle <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Date:Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:38:30 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because we are running out of time to
limit damages from global warming and climate change. I expect you to make the decisionsnecessary to move to clean and renewable energy much more quickly than you are currently
proposing. I understand the road to this change may be bumpy but it is urgently needed NOW.I also expect these this transition to be done in a just manner that shields people with limited
incomes from drastic price increases.
Regards, Krista Eberle
10401 Baldy Mountain RdSandpoint, ID 83864
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Denise Dyane <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:00:40 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ...
it is necessary for the future of our next seven generations.
Regards, Denise Dyane
816 N Division AveSandpoint, ID 83864
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Grahm Johnson <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 6:19:41 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I have been an Avista customer and worker as a botanical researcher for Avista and the
University of Idaho before on a joint project. I strongly support a transition to renewableenergy for our region. I encourage you all to make such a transition. Thank you.
Regards,
Grahm Johnson 1545 Cooley St
Missoula, MT 59802
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Kristen Goodman <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 7:43:43 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ...I'm very concerned for the
future of our Earth. I have been an educator for thirty years , twenty of those here in my homestate of Idaho. The science Tells Us we must change our course or things are going to go down
hill FAST ! Please heed to wishes of the people you strive for and do ALL YOU CAN TOCUT EMISSIONS NOW !
Regards,
Kristen Goodman 4581 Colburn Culver Rd
Sandpoint, ID 83864
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Jaime Schmidt <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 8:01:57 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support an accelerated shift to clean energy because our future
and that of our children and the planet depends upon it.
Regards, Jaime Schmidt
5427 W Quaking Aspen DrCoeur D'alene, ID 83814
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Susan Howard <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 8:59:25 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because I
am increasingly concerned about climate change and want you, our electric supplier here inNorth Idaho, to contribute to maintaining clean energy and slowing carbon emissions and stop
the use of coal For energy. We hope Avista will be responsible and listen to it’s customers
Regards, Susan Howard
125 E Main StHope, ID 83836
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Alison Dunbar <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 10:39:24 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am commenting on behalf of Berg, McLaughlin & Nelson, Chtd., a small business that is an
Avista customer. Clean energy is important to our company as we want to see stable rates inthe future. We also want Avista, rather than the rate payers, to absorb the actual cost of doing
business - which includes cleaning up Coalstrip, supporting its employees, and adjusting tonew energy sources. Climate change is no longer a debate, and ignoring this issue is
financially unsustainable. We support Avista's proposed transition to clean energy and hope tosee clean energy become a reality for Idaho.
Regards,
Alison Dunbar 312 S 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Terry Bostick <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Date:Wednesday, August 19, 2020 11:41:12 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ...
Regards,
Terry Bostick 2933 E Springview Dr
Coeur D'alene, ID 83814
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Daniel Sherrard <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 11:43:56 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I am deeply concerned about how our energy is produced.
Climate change is the single most important issue facing the planet and I very much supportthe transition to clean energy. There is simply no reason to continue our reliance on coal
produced energy - it's dirty to burn, it requires transportation with the attendant problems, it'sextraction is problematic - in short it is the energy source of the past, not the future.
I strongly encourage the Commission to pressure Avista to make the transition to cleanenergy.
Regards,
Daniel Sherrard 223 Mahonia Rd
Sagle, ID 83860
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Sharon Sherrard <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 12:29:30 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because Idaho is beautiful, but we are not
the only beautiful place, nor can we maintain our beauty in a "bubble." What happens inWashington or Montana or Canada effects us all, and what we do effects our neighbors as
well. If Avista believes it is possible to transition to clean energy sources for some of itscustomers in Washington, it must be possible to transition to clean energy sources for its Idaho
customers, too. The global scourge of carbon dioxide emissions must stop for the welfare of usall. Yes, we are small, but every journey is a series of small steps. Take this one on behalf of
your customers.
Regards, Sharon Sherrard
735 E Bottle Bay RdSagle, ID 83860
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Sharon Burdick <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 12:30:33 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ...dirty air affects negatively our
health and the health of all living things. Please make sure our energy is 100%clean. Thanks.
Regards, Sharon Burdick
420 Last Chance RdSandpoint, ID 83864
I acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record
under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Eric Berntsen <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Date:Wednesday, August 19, 2020 12:55:13 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support the move to clean energy and less reliance on fossil
fuels. I also support a concurrent effort of making the hydroelectric system more resilient tofuture changes in the timing, duration, frequency, magnitude and rate of change of flows.
Hydroelectric system operations need to consider future changes to the natural flow regimeand potential impacts to aquatic organisms.
Regards,
Eric Berntsen 525 Lake St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Susan Prez <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Date:Wednesday, August 19, 2020 1:27:02 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ...
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission. My name is Susan Prez and I am a mother and havebeen a school administrator and teacher for over 26 years. I am writing to address climate
change and the encourage Avista and PUD to step up and join the growing movement to cleanenergy.
As a teacher of young children, we teach as if they will be enjoying a bright future. A futurethat does not include devastating results from climate change that we know are on the horizon.
I want to Avista to be a leader in the "new 100% clean energy future" our children deserve. Iask that Avista holds the concerns of the majority of citizens in Idaho and around the world in
all aspects as you analyze and weigh the impacts of climate change (via the social cost ofcarbon) in all its studies and decisions that impact its Idaho customers;
It not only is a moral responsibility we all hold but an immediate emergency. I ask that Avistaimplement and support a responsible, but rapid, transition to 100% clean energy.
On behalf of all the children around the world, thank you for considering my plea in you
decision making process. Susan Prez
Regards, Susan Prez
Main StSandpoint, ID 83864
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Matthew Davidson <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 2:59:20 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because ...
The wildfires and other natural disasters of the last few years make it imperative that wecontinue the transition to renewable energy. I'm willing to pay more for it.
Regards,
Matthew Davidson 920 Ruth Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Courtney Cooper <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 3:59:30 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because together we can do better as a
society to reduce the impact that energy consumption has on the planet. I am a scientist andoutdoor enthusiast and want future generations to enjoy Idaho's beautiful landscapes. Clean
energy is one way to reduce the devastating impacts of climate change. Thanks for your hardwork on this important issue.
Regards,
Courtney Cooper 622 E Homestead Pl
Moscow, ID 83843
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Marilyn Robertson <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 3:54:05 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because it is important to our health to
have clean air. It is good that you have proposed a goal of phasing out the use of coal; I hopethat can be accomplished much sooner than 2045. Global climate change is real, and every
effort needs to be made to decrease our carbon releases into the environment....
Regards, Marilyn Robertson
394 Kaniksu Shores RdSandpoint, ID 83864
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Madeline Goebel <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Avista 2020 Electric IRP, Case No. AVU-E-19-01
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 4:07:28 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners:
I am an Avista customer and I support clean energy because I care about the enivronment
AND how my energy is produced! Despite social tension and the global public health crisis,climate change is still an important issue to me and many others. In fact, climate change IS a
social and public health issue. Do your part, Avista!
Regards, Madeline Goebel
115 S Main St Apt BMoscow, ID 83843
I acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record
under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.