20100618Faulkner Brothers Hydro Comments.pdf

Jean Jewell
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Mitch Arkoosh (markoosh~magiclink.comJ
Friday, June 18, 2010 9:39 AM
Jean Jewell
GNR-E-09-03
Commission,
I would like to have intervener status in this case. I offer the following comments
1. Does the present SAR methodology for published avoided cost rates need to be modified or augmented? NO.
I own and operate a small hydro plant that sell power in Idaho to PacifiCorp and Idaho power as a QF
I believe the current surrogate avoided Resource model should continue as is for hydro's
Tax Credits and qualification for REC sale is not by any means a sure thing for hydro. Qualification, if any, is site specific
and not generic. Whatever benefit is derived should stay with producer not the buyer.
The original contract I signed in the mid eighties wil be completed in approximately 11 years. I would like the current SAR
model to continue as is for hydro .
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
John L. Faulkner
President
Faulkner Brothers Hydro
1989 South 1875 East
Gooding, Idaho 83330
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