20120618Comment.pdf

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110 East 2nd Avenue - P. 0. Box 910- Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
208-366-7418 - fax [phone]
MAYOR
JoAnne Lanham
CITY COUNCIL
Chris A. Bryant, President
Billie L. Dillon, Vice-President
Alan Crane
Traci Stewart
June l2,2012
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720 m
Boise, ID 83720-0074
208-334-0300
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Dear Members of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission COC co
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We all recognize that electricity is an indispensable part of our lives, and reliable,
fair-priced energy is vital to the economic health of our communities. Idaho's
economy is beginning to show signs of emerging from the recession, but the
recovery remains fragile. That's why I am writing to support Idaho Power's
efforts to protect customers from absorbing additional financial burdens placed
on them by costly alternative-energy developments.
Idaho's position among states with the lowest residential and commercial
electricity rates is an important factor in attracting new business investment. If
business owners foresee big electric rate increases as a result of Idaho's rapidly
expanding wind industry, they may be reluctant to locate or expand here. Sharp
increases in residential rates squeeze family budgets that are already tight. I
support clean energy, but Idahoans can't afford to pay premium prices for
unreliable electricity.
Please consider Idaho Power's position in Case #GNR-E-1 1-03 and update the
way we pay for wind, solar and other alternative-energy projects. It's the right
thing to do for Idaho businesses, Idaho families and Idaho communities. Our
community appreciates your consideration.
Sincerely
JoAnne LanhamLanham
Mayor
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