20120713Comment.pdf

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Mayor:
Tammy M. Payne
City Clerk:
Helana (Lani) Race
July 11, 2012
City Council President:
Franklin Hart
City Council Members:
Marie Hipwell
Opal Ward
Donald (Bill) Mead
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P0 Box 83720
Boise, 11) 83720-0074
Dear Members of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
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 may look brighter, but
the recovery remains fragile. That's why we are 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.
We support clean energy, but Idahoans can not afford to pay premium prices for unreliable
electricity. Please consider Idaho Power's position in Case # GNR-E-11-03 and update the way we
pay for wind, solar and other alternative-energy projects. It is the right thing to do for the Idaho
businesses, Idaho families and Idaho communities.
On behalf of the City Council of Grand View, Idaho, we appreciate your consideration.
If you have any questions, please call:
City Hall office days and hours are: Monday - Wednesday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed 12:30 to 1:30 for lunch
(208) 834— 2700
Sincerely,
Tammy M. Pyfie (I
Mayor of Grand View
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