20100618Arkoosh Comments.pdf

Jean Jewell
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John Arkoosh (tunupajohntQmsn.com)
Friday, June 18, 2010 9:40 AM
Jean Jewell
GNR-E-09-03), and 2
Commission.
I am writing this letter in regards to case No. GNR-E-09-03. This case could change the way the avoided cost is
computed and could give the utilty the benefit of any tax credits and/or renewable Energy Credits. I am a small hydro
elecric producer, I have had a plant in operation on the Little Wood river for 2S years and am currently in the planning
and feasibilty stage of building another hydro project. First, I request intervener status in this case. Secondly, we as a
small hydro producer wish to continue with the current avoided cost modeL. Third sale of REC's and Tax credits mayor
may not be available to hydro QF's but should to the benefit of the producer not the buyer. The producer has the capital
outlay and takes the risk of developing the projects and therefore should reap the benefits of these programs, in addition
the utilty companies are guaranteed a return on investment that we do not enjoy as private producers. We may qualify
to sell REC's into California market as so called tradable renewable energy Credits or 'TRECS ". Making sure
we have a market for these RECS or TRECS, and the ability to sell them to our benefit could be the deciding
factor in the development of new projects.
Thank you
Bil Arkoosh
208-539-5443
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