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From:Bill Eastlake
Sent:Wednesday,May 15,2002 10:40
To:Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:What are they thinking?
Put this in your pile.I'm curious about whether we'll hear from lots of folks who resent subsidizingthehugeusersduetothedemiseoftieredrates.We know these folks vastlyoutnumber the high
use folks we've already heard from.
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From:Gary Richardson [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent:Wednesday,May 15,2002 9:01 AM
To:Bill EastlakeSubject:What are they thinking?
Hi Bill,
So,now l get to go on subsidizing those people who made dumb decisions about where to get their energy by buyingall-electric energy-sinks.
Where do I apply for relief to help pay off the gas furnace we bought when that seemed the way to go?And,now thattheelectricutilitieswanttousegastoproduceelectricityforallthoseenergy-sinks,I get hit from both sides!
You may share this with the commissioners.(If l'd known they were gonna count votes to do away with the mostsensibleratestructuretheyeverputinplace,I would've come and testified.)
Just another whining consumer--Cheers,Gary
5/15/2002
April 10,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,Idaho 83720-0074 -.
To Whom it may concern,
When you reassess whether Idaho Power should be able to continue charging on a
tiered rate,I hope you will consider this.I am not necessarily against the tiered rate,but I
do believe the amount of Kilowatts is to low.Twentyto thirty years ago everyone was
encouraged by Idaho Power to use electricity for heating as well as cooling.As a senior
citizen,a widow,and a disabled person I feel I can speak for all those on a limited
income.In order to heat our homes in the winter,we always go over the 2000 watt limit
and are in the HIGH pay bracket.Idaho Power has also given large companies a discount
if they use a lot of electricity.I admire a lot about Micron but I will use them as an
example.They get a big discount on their electrical bill and then can turn around and pay
their CEO over a million a year.The elderly in this state are just trying to survive and if
they have to turn the heat down they will be more apt to develop more illness.I feel this
tiered payment plan they have is punishing us for having electrical heat.I also read where
Idaho Power was paying big bucks every month to a big company that quit its business so
then they turn around and reallyjab hard at the little guy.We just want to keep our homes
and remain independentfrom our children and the state.Please do not continue the tiered
rate as it is now.I recommend keepingthe first jump in rate at at least 2500 watts of
electricityso those who have electrical heating aren't being severely punished.I feel this
is only fair.I know this was a difficult year for Idaho Power,but they are picking on the
wrong class of rate payers.When the newspapers were talking about this possible tiered
rate,they onlytalked about huge users of electricity such as some big companies.They
didn't mention that it would impact those who had electrical heating.
Sincerely,
Betty dull
1756 Country Terrace Way
Meridian,Idaho 83642
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Commission of PUC
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Dear Sirs:
I am not writing this letter because of Idaho Power's rate increase,but because of the way
you chose to raise the rate.Your theory is that who uses the most electricity should pay
the most.I have a problem with this for residential customers.
Did you consider these facts when you made your decisions:
1.There are a lot of people who have electric heat,not by choice,but by
circumstances.They live in an area where that is all that is available or they
cannot afford to change to a different form of heating system in their home.
2.They are on a fixed income.
3.Because of health reasons a lot of people have to use oxygen machines and or C-
Pap machines.
4.Dependingon when your meter is read,you will have to pay higher rates if the
reading is for more than 30 days.
5.Years ago people who had an all electric house received a special rate.People
complained about this and so everyone paid the same.It is not fair now for those
who have all electric to pay more.
I would hope you would take these factors into consideration.All residential should pay
the same rate no matter how much electricity they use.Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Karen A.Ruchti
13547 W.Meadowlark Lane
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April 8,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Re:Idaho Power rated
Gentlemen:
I am writing you to let you know we think the increasedratesareunwarrantedandwewantsomeresponsibledecisionsconcerningthismattertoberesolvedbyyourcommission.The responsible decision would be to be concerned for citizensofIdahonotthelobbyingpartiestoincreasethecompaniesearnings.We paid the 10%increase in employees salaries thispastyearandthelargestdividendsissuedinIdahoPowershistevy.WHY at the publics expense????We have never beensubsidizedbyanyoneandareexpectedtopayourownexpenses.Management of Idaho Power should plan theže affairs to covertheiroperation-maybe selling Idaho power to other areasshouldbepaidinfullbythosewhouseorwantitNOTUS.
After all Idaho Power uses our resources (water,land,etc.)
Please do your homework before allowing this company to takeadvantageofIdaho's citizens.We are a poor population inthisstateforthemostpart,seniors,families all are strugglingtosurviveanditisNOTeasy.
The phone companies and banks are so expensive for theirservicesaswellasfuel,natural gas,gasoline for transportationetc.Drug companies,federal goverment all have us oppressed.Think of the general populations plight before you favor thiscompanies,this is suppose to be your function and responsibility.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerelyg
Lois Standley-Schenk
yStoneStudios
FINEARTBYGARYSTONE
[phone]l-800-743-8193Fax:[phone][e-mail]
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Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Dear commission Secretary,
Just wanted to let you know that there are people in Idaho that support a slight
rate increase to fund energy conservation and efficiency programs.Idaho Powerproposeda0.5%rate increase for these programs last year;we'd like it to be
closer to 1.5%in order to fund meaningfulenergy conservation measures.
The current "tiered"rate structure,ie rates are pretty low for the first 800 kilowatt
hours,higher for the next 1200 kilowatt hours,and really high for anything
above 2000 kWh is a great idea and I hope you will continue using it.It is apowerfulincentiveforpeopletouseenergymoreefficiently.
Thank for consideringmy interest and concerns when making you decisions.
Sincer ly,
Fran onsmeire
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Roger Wagner
2018 Rancho Vista Dr.
Twin Falls,ID 83301
Idaho Public Utility Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
April 8,2002
Gentlemen;
Attached are copies of my last three (3)Idaho Power bills
from 2002 and my three (3)power bills from 2001 for the corresponding
period of time.
In 2001 I used 27,260 kilowatt hours of electricity at a cost
of $1,389.13.
In 2002 I used 27,300 kilowatt hours of electricity at a cost
of $2,152.21.
This makes a difference of $763.08,or an increase of approximately
65%for this period of time.
When my house was built Idaho Power Co.was advertising all
electric low cost energy for homes as the way to save money.Now
they have switched the rates so that you are penal ized for having
an all electric home.
I do not believe that the present rate is a fair rate structure
under any circumstances.
Sincerely,'
Roger Wagner
NIDANO Billing Datt ]1/13/2001 Questions?Call us at ()388-2323 or [phone].
Due Date:01/30/2001 For faster service please call Tuesday through Friday,7:30 am -6:30 pm.An lòACORP company
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Service Agreement Number:9772390228 Next Read Date:02/02/2001
Service Location:2018 RANCHO VISTA DRITWIN FALLS,ID
Rate Number Pævious Curent Prior Curent Meter Billing Billing Basic
Meter Sched.*of Reading Reading Meter Meter Constant Demand Energy load
Days Date Date Readmg Reading kWh Capacity
003C95630972 101 R 32 12/02/2000 01/03/2001 5650 6123 20 0 9460 0
12/02/2000 -01/03/2001 32 daysResidential
Electric Service Customer Charge,per meter per month ........................................................$2.51
Energy Charge 9,460 kWh @ $0.050178per kWh ..................................................$474.68
Franchise Fee .........................................................................$4.77
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES -Electric Service..............................................$481.96
Monthly Budget Pay Amount ....................................................................$246.00
Average Daily This Month This Year This Month Last Year *
Days =32 Days =30 A,S,V,R =Regular Reading CR =CreditUseComparisonkWhBilled=9460 kWh Billed =8560 C =CustomerReading MN =Minimum
kWh per Day =295.6 kWh per Day =285.3 E,L,Y =Estimated Reading AV =Average
Billing Date:02/09/2001 Questions?Call us at (2us)388-2323 or [phone].
Due Date:02/27/2001 For faster service please call Tuesday through Friday,7:30 am -6:30 pm.
An IDACORP Company Page:2 of 3
Service Agreement Number:9772390228 Next Read Date:03/06/2001
Service Location:2018 RANCHO VISTA DRITWIN FALLS,ID
Rate Number Previous Current Prior Current Meter Billing Billing Basic
Meter *of Reading Reading Meter Meter Constant Demand Energy LoadSched.Days Date Date Reading Reading kWh Capacity
003C95630972 101 R 30 01/03/2001 02/02/2001 6123 6579 20 0 9120 0
.01/03/2001 -02/02/2001 30 daysResidential
Electric Service Customer Charge,per meter per month ....................................................$2.51
Energy Charge9,120 kWh @ $0.050178 per kWh ................................................$457.62
Franchise Fee ...............................................$4.60
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES -Electric Service..............................................$464.73
Monthly Budget Pay Amount ................................................................$246.00
Average Daily This Month This Year This Month Last Year *
Days =30 Days =29 A,S,V,R =Regular Reading CR =CreditUseComparisonkWhBilled=9120 kWh Billed =8000 C =Customer Reading MN =Minimum
kWh per Day =304.0 kWh per Day =275.8 E,L,Y =Estimated Reading AV =Average
Billing Date.23/08/2001 Questions?Call us at (-)388-2323 or (800)488-615l.
Due Date:03/23/2001 For faster service please call Tuesday through Friday,7:30 am -6:30 pm.An IDACORP Company
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Service Agreement Number:9772390228 Next Read Date:04/05/2001
Service Location:2018 RANCHO VISTA DRITWIN FALLS,ID
Rate Number Previous Current Prior Curent Meter Billing Billing Basic
Meter Sched.*of Reading Reading Meter Meter Constant Demand Energy had
Days Date Date Reading Reading kWh Capacity
003095630972 101 R 32 02/02/2001 03/06/2001 6579 7013 20 0 8680 0
Residential 02/02/2001 -03/06/2001 32 days
Electric Service Customer Charge,per meter per month .......................................................$2.51
Energy Charge 8,680 kWh @ $0.050178 per kWh .................................................$435.55
Franchise Fee .......................................................................$4.38
TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES -Electric Service..............................................$442.44
Monthly Budget Pay Amount .....................................................................$246.00
Average Daily This Month This Year This Month Last Year·*
Days =32 Days =32 A,S,V,R =Regular Reading CR =CreditUseComparisonkWhBilled=8680 kWh Billed =7560 C =Customer Reading MN =MinimumkWhperDay=271.2 kWh per Day =236.2 E,L,Y =Estimated Reading AV =Average
Billing Date:01/15/2002 Questions?Call us at [phone] or [phone].
---Due Date:01/31/2002 For faster service please call Tuesday through Friday,7:30 am -6:30 pm.
An IDACORP Company Page:2 of 2
Account Number:3147328105(SA 9772390228)Next Read Date:02/12/2002
Service Location:2018 RANCHO VISTA DRITWIN FALLS,ID
Rate Number Previous Cum:nt Prior Current Meter Billing Billing Basic
Meter Sched.*of Reading Reading Meter Meter Constant Demand Energy Load
Days Date Dale Reading Readmg kWh Capacity
003C95630972 101 R 30 12/12/2001 01/11/2002 8932 9378 20 0 8920 0
Residential @12/12/2001 -01/11/2002 30 days ........................................................$0.00
Electric Service Customer Charge,per meter per month ....................................................$2.51
0-800 kWh,800 @ $0.061652 per kWh .....................................................$49.32
801-2000 kWh,1,200 @ $0.069701per kWh .....................................................$83.64
Over 2000 kWh,6,920 @ $0.083889 per kWh .....................................................$580.51
FranchiseFee 1%............................................................................$7.16
Federal Columbia River Benefits Supplied by BPA ..................................................$16.29 CR
CurrentCh arges -ElectricServi ce..........................................................................$706.85
Budget Pay .................................................................................................$361.00
Average Daily This Month This Year This Month Last Year *
Days =30 Days =32 A,S,V,R =Regular Reading CR =CreditUseComparisonkWhBilled=8920 kWh Billed =9460 C =Customer Reading MN =MinimumkWhperDay=297.3 kWh per Day =295.6 E,L,Y =Estimated Reading AV =Average
Billing Date.02/14/2002 Questions?Call us at (zo8)388-2323 or (800)4884il51.
Due Date:03/04/2002 For faster service please call Tuesday through Friday,7:30 am -6:30 pm.
An IDACORP Companv Page:2 of 2
Account Number:3147328105(SA 9772390228)Next Read Date:03/14/2002
Service Location:2018 RANCHO VISTA DRITWIN FALLS,ID
Rate Number Previous Cunent Prior Cum:nt Meter Billing Billing Basic
Meter Sched.*of Reading Reading Meter Meter Constant Demand Energy Inad
Days Date Date Reading Reading kWh Capacity
003C95630972 101 R 32 01/11/2002 02/12/2002 9378 9878 20 0 10000 0
Residential @0 1/11/2002 -02/12/2002 32 days .............................................................$0.00
Electric Service Customer Charge,per meter per month ............................................................$2.51
0-800 kWh,800 @ $0.061652 per kWh ........................................................$49.32
801-2000 kWh,1,200 @ $0.069701 per kWh .......................................................$83.64
Over 2000 kWh,8,000 @ $0.083889 per kWh ......................................$671.11
Franchise Fee 1%................................................................................................$8.07
Federal Columbia River Benefits Supplied by BPA ..................................................$23.47 CR
Current Charges -Electric Service..........................................................................$791.18
Budget Pay ..........................................................................................................$361.00
AverageDaily This Month This Year This Month Iast Year *
Days =32 Days =30 A,S,V,R =Regular Reading CR =CreditUseComparisonkWhBilled=10000 kWh Billed =9120 C =Customer Reading MN =MinimumkWhperDay=312.5 kWh per Day =304.0 E,L,Y =Estimated Reading AV =Average
Billing Date.03/18/2002 Questions?Call us at 8)388-2323 or [phone].
Due Date:04/02/2002 For faster service please call Tuesday through Friday,7:30 am -6:30 pm.
An 1DACORP ompany Page:2 of 2
Account Number:3147328105(SA 9772390228)Next Read Date:04/15/2002
Service Location:2018 RANCHO VISTA DRITWIN FALLS,ID
Rate Number Previous Current Prior Current Meter Billing Billing Basic
Meter Sched.*of Reading Reading Meter Meter Constant Demand Energy l.cad
Days Date Date Reading Reading kWh Capacity
003C95630972 101 R 30 02/12/2002 03/14/2002 9878 297 20 0 8380 0
Residential @02/12/2002 -03/14/2002 30 days ..............................................................$0.00
Electric Service Customer Charge,per meter per month ...................................................................$2.51
0-800 kWh,800 @ $0.061652 per kWh ...............................................................$49.32
801-2000 kWh,1,200 @ $0.069701 per kWh ..........................................................$83.64
Over 2000 kWh,6,380 @ $0.083889 per kWh .......................................................$535.21
Franchise Fee 1%......................................................................................................$6.71
Federal Columbia River Benefits Supplied by BPA ..................................................$23.21 CR
Current Charges -Electric Service..........................................................................$654.18
Budget Pay ...........................................................................................................$361.00
Average Daily This Month This Year This Month Last Year *
Days =30 Days =32 A,S,V,R =Regular Reading CR =CreditUseComparisonkWhBilled=8380 kWh Billed =8680 C =Customer Reading MN =Minimum
kWh per Day =279.3 kWh per Day =271.2 E,LY =Estimated Reading AV =Average
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Idaho Public Utilities Comm.
472 West Washington
Boise,ID 83706
Dear Sirs:
I don't mind paying a fair share for electricity--have beenfornearly70years,but this 3 tiered rate fiasco is the
ultimate 'rip-off'.
Oh yeah,you Mr.PUC,can say:"Change to an alternatesystem."Well that old dog won't hunt.What do I change
to?There's is no natural gas for miles.Coal?Not verypractical.Oil?Not very practical either.Besides
conversioncosts would be prohibitive.
For years and years the big push was for "All-electric"
homes of which I was one.You,Mr.PUC probably didn'tdirectlyjointhepushbutcertainlyaidedandabetted'all
electric'.According to my last billing from Idaho Power I
used 34 kw this month last year and 34kw this monththis
year but the cost more thanDOUBLED.
As I see it,rural people are penalizedfor using elect-ricity to heat and cook with no practical recourse.Citypeoplebyandlargehaveachoiceandthustherateis
structured to penalizerural residences.
Furthermore,it looks to me like the need for a huge rate
structure system suddenlyevaporatedwhen all the power
brokersgot what they wanted-agigantic rate increase.If you,Mr.PUC are truly a "Public"entity,you will
reduce the rates to a reasonablefigure AND level the
playmg field so that all rate payers pay the same rate.
As it stands now,you are not doing your job!
Regardingthe Idaho Power proposalto borrow 250 million
or so to stretch out the pay-backtime I think this is no
more than a 'patch'on the real problem.If you Mr.PUC
adjust the rates AND do away with the 3-tiered system that
we,the rate payers,can strugglethroughthe present debt
without incurring another 21 million in finance charges.
Who's going to benefit from the finance charges---the
parentIDA-Corp????
You have a real public perceptionproblem to the effect
that we,the public,are being ripped off and it is time to do
somethingpositive aboutit.
Sincerelyyours,
Paul E.Watkins
1046 So Eden Road
Eden,Idaho 83325
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Idaho Power should give don'thave to show pmfit at the -next year's bonuses!Which noendoftheyear?doubt wouldbe doubled since wemoneybacktocustomerSIamextremelyupsetthatIdahoarepayingdoubleforour"elec-I would like to address this letter Power is charging so much for our tricity."You have enough moneytoIdahoPower.Ihave heard from power.We live very close to dams to survive.Stop stuffingyourareliablesourcethattheemploy-and yet we get charged extremely pockets to get ahead in this worldeesofIdahoPowerreceivedveryhighprices.Where is the end to and help us!large Christmas bonuses last year.this bitter and greedy company's You should be proud of IdahoAwomanwhojustanswerstele,campaign on rippingus off?and help Idaho's economy thrivephonesforthislargecompanyWhyarewegivingCaliforniainsteadofdeclinelikewearerightmakesanannualsalaryof$25,000,power and making the poor peo-now.We,thepeoplein Idaho,arebutlastyearreceivedaChristmaspleofIdahopayforCalifornia's paying most of our income to Ida-bonus of $30,000,so her annual power?If.Californiadoesn't pay hoPower and are notable to feedsalarywentupto$50,000 with that its bills,then shuritoff!You don't -and clothe our children.We needlargebonusiShemademorehesitateasecondtoshutofEourtostopthisunnecessarygougingmoneyinher"bonus"than she did power if we are even two days late so that we don'thave more starv-the whole year!And.the bonuses on a payment!Why should anyone ing and homeless people.went through the company -some else havespecial treatment?Your Struggling to survive in Idaho,getting$80,000 and more.I won-name is "Idaho"Power!Give BETHRIOUKderhowmuchthechiefexecutiveIdahothepowerandbringdownglissofficerpresidentandvicepresi-ourcostssotbatIdahacansurvivedentofthecompanyreceivedinandprofitasastate,notlike it isbonuses?now where the people sufferandHowcan:theyjustify rapingand the bigcompanies thriveroffthegougingusforrateincreasesand-little people.
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Dear Idaho Power,April '0.02.
This is a third letter or note to you concerningmy
Power bills from October I,2001 to April 1 2ð02 '
Yes,you have mailed to me Rate Increase information
sheets.However,you did not answer the questions I needed
answering?
I need the following questions answered by one of your
Idaho Power Representatives,in person.I've discovered
your downtown main office in Twin Falls is no longer open
to the public??
Naturally,I am concerned about the huge power bills
I've received during the six months I have not been living inmyhouseorusingappliances.I explainedmy situationinmyfirstlettertoyoufromArizonainlateJanuarywhen ImailedmypaymentfromArizona.
I was home only for a few days in November and
a few days in December totaling 11 days.I left January 7
to help elderly relatives in Arizona and did not return until
the end of February.I was home five days and went toWyomingandMontanafromMarch10thtoMarch24 .I
was home two days and then went to the Hailey area to
house sit a house until March 30*.
Also,I have a PorcelainFireplace and splug in heater
for the one used bedroonr.I used these while I was home soIwouldnothavetoturnuptheheatwhileIwashomeforonlyafewdaysatatime.I rarely used the Porcelain Fire-
place.I just wore layers of clothes knowingI wasn't going to
be here that long.I really just lived in the Master Bedroom
during those time frames.
Llwe in a 1300 sq.ft.house alone.The house has noFmmlyRoomorabasement.It was built by Devoe Brown,
so it is more than well insulated.I have only 3 bedrooms ofwhichIhavealwayselesedofftwointhewinterunlessitgotbelowfreezing.A bathroom is closed off arwen.I keep the
house cool because my TV is in the Master bedroom so I've
hung out there for years.I do not have central air condition-
ing.So hope you will not bill me this summer for that.
Neighborswho don't work say,"No Idaho Power truck
or meter reading man has checked meters in our neighbor-
hood for seeminglyyears."So how can you be totally
honest about how much heat a house truly uses or who is
away for the winter or summer months?Also,some people's
power bills are less than mine and they were here the
entire winter.
I need some strong explanationfrom you please about
my power use situation.
I need to be reimbursed for those months that F was
not living in my house.For example.The heat was not
used for the entire month of October and 1 st part of
November.
If you need verification for my being gone those
months I will do that.Registrationreceipts from Rally's
I attended,airline ticket,neighborswho took care of my
cats,mail,gas bills,a call to a local doctor for medical
help from Arizona and more if needed.
Also,I told the people caring for my cats to enter my
house if the temperature went below zero while I was
away and to turn the heat up to 72.They never had to do that.
Also,they were instructed to call me if the weather did
get below zero.I felt better knowing,so pipes would not
freeze in case they would forget to turn the heat up.
I will hope to hear from an Idaho Power Represent-
ative and be reimbursed for electricity I most certainly did
not use for a six month time frame except for a few days
in November and again in December.
Thank you for your time.
Bette Smith
Ms.Bette V.Smith '
1700 Dora Dr.S.Twm Falls,ID 83301
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3059 S 1800 E
Wendell,Idaho 83355
10 April,2002
IdahoPublic Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,Idaho8372(M)074
Dear IdahoPublic Utilities Commission:
My family and I have a small farming operation in the Wendell,Jerome area.We
have been in the farming business all our lives.We,not unlike other businesses,have had to
learn when we make a decision we must live with the benefits/consequences of that decision.
We can not pass the responsibility of a poor decision onto someone else to suffer.We have
had to learn discipline in our spending habits and when profits are down we must cut back in
order to keep our business going.
Idaho Power,on the other hand,has been able to keep their profits growing because
when times are tough or a poor decision was made,they just pass the responsibility on to the
consumer.Unlike other business they think there is no end to their economic supply.
IdahoPower has worked for a lot of years to make us totally reliant on them and their
product and therefore they see it as feasible to keep demanding more.As a farm operation we
have worked with them on several projects to help our farm become more efficient and it
seems we never see a decreaseor even maintenance in our power costs,Like wise we listened
to them in preparing our homes so as to keep costs at a minimum.Illis too,has not
maintained our power costs,not because we are not more efficient but because they just keepraisingtherates.The three-tiered rate used this winter should have really brought them the
extra money they needed,it was certainly a hardship on their customers.
It is my opinion that Idaho Power needs to be more accountable for their operation andnotmakeitsoeasyforthemjusttoaddmoretoourcosts.When things are tough foreveryoneelse,they need to feel it too.Thank you for your time and consideration in this
matter.I am counting on your help,working together will help everyone come out of this alittlebetter.
Sincerely,
Harold S.Dimond
April 10,2002
To:Idaho Power Co.
From:Richard and Joann Shotwell
Filer,Idaho
To Whom It May Concern,
I want to express my concerns about the three tiered rate structure that you are now using.
In theory,this is a good idea.But it has impacted us in a way that I didn't expect.I
believe that the concept was to encourage conservation.Since we have a total electric
home,I immediately set out to figure out ways to conserve and stay under the 2000 kwh
monthlyusage.My wife and I discussed turning out lights,limitinguse of the washer
and dishwasher,drying clothes on a clothesline,shutting down the computer when we
don't need it,and other things like this.In addition,we set the thermostat lower and
installed X-10 automation that double checks us so we don't leave outside lighting on all
night.We installed 13 watt compact fluorescent lamps where practicable and did away
with the flag light.We had a coffeepot that stayed on most all day long.We now brew
and put the coffee in a thermos bottle for storage.You get the picture.We really have
taken steps to conserve.And to conserve energy is the right thing to do.It really
shouldn't have taken an energy crisis to get us to take these steps.
Our brick house was built in 1991 using full wall insulation in 2X6 walls and a great deal
of attic insulation and used the best thermallyefficient windows available.Because of
our location in the rural area of the county,electric heat was the best choice.We
installed a high efficiencyair to air heat pump,which is routinelymaintained in the
spring and fall.
It seems that we have done a great deal to achieve a conservative approach to the use of
our electric energy.And yet,in the coldest months of the year,we still exceed the 2000
kwh usage that puts us into the highest rate.Yes,we did achieve a lower consumption of
energy but the big load in our house is the heating and we can only turn the thermostat
down so low.I think you need to re-evaluatethe three tiered structure since those of us
that bought into electric heating are being penalized for having done so.
I am sure that this is a complicated task and I trust you will do all you can to achieve
equity to all your customers.
Thank you for listening.
Richard M.Shotwell
IDAHO .blic Workshop &Hearing
Case No.IPC-E-O2-02PUBLICUTILITIESIPC-E-02-03
COMMISSION April 10,2002
Twin Falls Id
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 11:17 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,200210:17:02 AN
Case:
Name:Michele Fitzgerald
Street Address:4581 S.CosheesCity:Boise
State:Id
ZIP:83709Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:Company:Idaho Power,-¯'ymailinglistyesno:'yes '
Comment_description:nough is enough.Idaho Power is a profit origanization out to makemoney.Why am I bailing out a company or its parent company when it makes bad decisions.I am not bailing out Kmart for thier bad business choices.I pay high enough ratesalready,have no choice as to who provides power to my home and if Idaho Power or theirparentcompanymakesabadfinancialdecision,why am I paying that price.I don't seethatcompanyofferingtobailmeoutonmyownpersonalfinancialchoices.i.e.too muchcreditcarddebt,to expensive of car,living beyond my means.NO to ANY power rateincrease.sincerely,Michele Fitzgerald
Transaction ID:4161017.2
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSentTuesday,April16,20022:16PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,20021:16:04 PM
Case:E02-03
Name:kathie townsend
Street Address:4604 lincoln roadCity:caldwell
State:idahoZIP:83605Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:Company:Idaho Power
Comment description:If Idaho Power can award such great bonuses there is no need forrateincreases.They are not a struggling company and I am tired of them running over thepublic.I have been to meetings where they tell us that they cann't run undergroundlinesbecauseitissocostly.Well sure it is if they plan on all their money going tobonuses.Please stop this and keep them under control.Thank you.
Transaction ID:4161316.4
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ellen AndrewsSent:Monday,April15,20021:41 PMTo:Dan Graves
Cc:JeanJewell
Subject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Monday,April 15,2002 1:00 PMTo:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya ClarkSubject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Monday,April 15,2002
11:59:31 AM
Name:Wallace BuffiStreet_Address:2601 Sparks LaneCity:American Falls
State:Idaho
ZIP:83211
Home Telephone:[phone]WorkTelephone:RetiredE-Mail:WBuffi
Home Business:Home
Business Name:
Business Street Address:Business Phone:Complain¯_Company:Idaho PowerContactedutility:NoComplaintdescription:Tiered-rate schedule for residential users.MONTH kWh Billed Days PAYMENTJanuary2000193.43January2001501732204.40January2002376130276.33February2000169.05Feb.2001 4212 31 221.62Feb.2002 4267 33 325.14March2000159.10March2001389832207.06March2002331130245.78
As you can see even though we have used less energy we have paid a substantial amount morethanthepreviousyear.My husband is retired so we live on a fixed income.We live in aruralareaandhaveanallelectrichome.We do not have other available choices forenergyotherthanawoodburningfireplace.We use this fireplace daily to cut down ontheuseofourfurnace.We also dress with extra sweaters and sweats.I read in thenewspaperabouttheprofitsmadebyIDACORPitdoesn't take muchbrainpowertofigureouthowtheymadethe$5.8 billion dollar profit.It must becomfortingtoIdahoPowertoimmediatelyplaceat312theirfirsttimeontheFortune 500list.Angry?Yes,and for every power user that writes you there are many more who figureit's just a waste of time and effort.The powerful take care of the powerful.I guess bywritingIstillhopethatisnotthecase.I implore the Idaho Public Utility Commissiontodosomethingaboutthegraduatedratesforresidentialusersandrestorethepublicfaiththecommisiononceenjoyed.Sincerely,
Wallace Buffi
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent Monday,April15,20029:54PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Monday,April 15,20028:53:56 PM
Case:
Name:Suzanne Leon
Street Address:1024 Locust Street NorthCity:Twin Falls
State:ID
ZIP:83301
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:Company:Idaho PowerCommentdescription:I am writing in response to my electric bills this past winter.Thispastsummer,my landlord put in new windows to help with the power bills.In spite ofthiseffortmyelectricbillwashigherthispastwinterthanthewinterbefore.The heatisusuallynotturnedabove68degrees.When my family complains about how cold it is inthehouse,I ask them to put on more clothing such as a sweater or sweats.I also ask themtocoverupwithblanketswhenwatchingTVorreading.It is not very pleasant when thehouseisneverwarm.I have a 5year old and 17year old who I worry about becoming illbecauseIcan't afford to turn the heat up.My husband is on disability due to kidney failure,so we have a very limited income.Anytime the electric rate increases it leaves less for other needs.I would like to see astoptotheincreases.
Transaction ID:4152053.56Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:216.83.76.196UserHostname:216.83.76.196
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Saturday,April 13,2002 3:27 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Saturday,April 13,20022:27:10 PM
Case:
Name:Jill Lettington
Street Address:870 Marion DriveCity:Hazelton
State:Idaho
ZIP:83335Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:Company:Idaho PowerComment_description:I am responding to the increase in Idaho Power costs.I am a singleparentraisingafamily,and so far I have been able to pay my electric bill.But I knowthatmanyfamilieswithlowerincomesaren't able to afford their electric bills in thepast,and the increase only adds to the burden of making ends meet.I don't know how muchlongerIamgoingtobeabletoaffordthehigherbill.We turned off our heat a monthago,but I am still receiving a bill that is double of what I paid last year.This seemslikeanunfairmonopoly.If we had more services to chose from,I'm sure you could findanotherwaytocutyourcosts.I live from paycheck to paycheck and now your are puttingmeinapositionofeatingorkeepingwarm.The has got to be a better way for you tosolveyourexpensesthantopenalizepeoplewhocan't afford the increase.
Transaction ID:4131427.10
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Sunday,April 14,2002 3:46 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Sunday,April 14,20022:46:26 AM
Case:Idaho Power Annual Rate SettingName:Richard and Gretchen UppianoStreetAddress:929 Justice GradeCity:Hagerman
State:ID
ZIP:83332Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:GuppianoCompany:Idaho PowerComment_description:In response to your request for public input regarding IdaCorp,Idaho Power rates and rate structures:
We are long-time advocates and practitioners of energy conservation.We grew up on "Wastenot,want not"and "Turn off the lights"(before we could reach the switch!)Raisingthreeteenagersina2400sq.ft."Gold Medallion Home"only served to reinforce thatpointofview...even back when electricity was .9 of a cent per kWh.Over the 32 years wehavelivedherewehaveplantedover50treesforsummershadeandwinterwindbreaks,installed double windows and insulated and dry-walled the basement,added insulation andventilationintheattic,and replaced the old aluminum windows and sliding doors withenergyefficientwoodframedunitswitheffectiveseals.Back in the '80s,an Idaho Power"energy audit"had nothing more to suggest.
With a thirty eight-year old Gold Medallion home with radiant ceiling heat and noductwork,we are in a trap with Idaho Power.We have always dressed warmly and maintainedtheclusterofroomsweuseat65to68degrees.The remaining rooms are kept closed andunheated.The efficient Heatilator fireplace is vented and effectively heats the kitchen,living and dining rooms.Fortunately we do have a plentiful supply of firewood.
Your new "tiered"rate structure adds insult to injury.Power consumption varies withweatherconditionsandfamilyusage,not by arbitrary "Read Dates".We were away fromhomeformostofNovemberthroughmid-January.There was no water being pumped or heated,no cooking done or laundry dried,the drapes were open only on the sunny side,thefireplacedamperwasclosed,and the heat on just enough to keep pipes from freezing.Thethermometersread48degreeswhenwecamehome.Yet we were billed for well over 800 kWhallthreemonths.The Idaho Power representative tried to tell us "it takes moreelectricitywhenyouaren't cooking,heating water and doing laundry"!?!We are all infavorofpromotingconservation,but this is ridiculous!We trust you will come up with amoreequitablesolution.
To top it all off,the relationships of the various unregulated power entities makes onefeellikewe're all in on a street-corner crap game.
Yours Truly,
Mr.and Mrs.Richard Uppiano
Transaction ID:414246.26Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:152.163.205.58UserHostname:152.163.205.58
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 3:01 PMTo:JeanJewell;EdHowell;GeneFadness;TonyaClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,2002
2:00:44 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-2 and IPC-E-02-3Name:Darlene McMaster
Street Address:3625 TularaCity:Soise
State:ID
ZIP:83706
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:n_oComment_description:I oppose any kind of rate increase for Idaho Power.Any rateincreasehardlyseemsnecessarywhenIdahoPowerdonated$5000.00 for the Olympic Torchparty,is on the Fortune 500,and the executives have received huge wages and outrageousbonuses.Someone needs to be tightening their belts like the rest of us.
Transaction ID:4161400.44
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 3:28 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,20022:28:00 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-3
Name:Michael Seibert
Street Address:1665 Pocatello Creek RoadCity:Pocatello
State:IdahoZIP:83201Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yesCommentdescription:e tiered-rate structure discriminates against our citizens inrelationtowheretheylive,family size and income level.If a person's home is locatedinaareawherenaturalgasisnotavailableheisforcedtohaveanallelectrichomewhichsubstaciallyincreasespowercosts.There should be one residential rate andapplieduniformilytoallresidentialpowerusers.
If the power co wants a Conservation Program they should be willing to pay for it out oftheircorporatenetincomeandnotforceitdirectlytothecustomerpayingthepowerbill.Each individual should be able to analyze his own situation,equipment anddetermineifcostofupgradingiseconomicallyjustified.
Transaction ID:4161428.0Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:24.116.157.66UserHostname:24.116.157.66
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Jean Jewell
From:Bill Eastlake
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 1:37 PM
To:Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power-ldacorp
-----Original Message-----
From:Greg Lanting [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 12:59 PM
To:Bill Eastlake
Subject:Idaho Power-Idacorp
We get an increase and the idacorp is paying executives $2.2 million bonuses.There must be some way for the PUC to tietheIdPowerandIdacorptogetheronthesethings.
Greg Lanting
Twin Falls
4/16/2002
Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Monday,April 15,2002 4:06 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Monday,April 15,20023:06:19 PM
Case:
Name:Edwood L BullockStreetAddress:311 Siphon RdCity:Chubbuck
State:Idaho
ZIP:83202
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho PowerComment_description:I think Idaho Power should have to lower their rates,not raise themagain.As it is we are being charged for their poor business practices.Dealing in thepowermarketetc.The water they sold down stream,from American Falls Res.(during aperiodofdrought)hould have been held to generate power for the local customers.Why dowehavetopayfortheirpaybackstoAstarisforthepowertheydon't use.
I could go on but the main thing is this situation is causing a real hardship on people onfixedincomes,or just making it by.I know seeral people that went through the winterwiththeirheatturneddownsotheywouldbeabletopayteirbills.
Isn't it time we put the people first?Make them cut their rates or give me some one elsetobuypowerfrom.
Thank you
Edwood Bullock
Transaction ID:4151506.19Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:198.81.17.24UserHostname:198.81.17.24
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From:Tonya ClarkSent:Tuesday,April16,20027:22AMTo:JeanJewell
Subject:FVV:
-----Original Message-----From:JoeJanet Bejsovec [mailto:[e-mail]]Sent:Monday,April 15,2002 6:22 PMTo:Tonya ClarkSubject:
Dear Commssioners:I just saw a TV program on the Rockefellers.OldJohnD.performed the same illegal moves that Enron did-restraint oftradeandunfairbusinesspractise.Well,I'll bet Idacorp is just asguilty.Deregulation promised lower rates and a choice of electricityprovider.BS!What it did was add another layer of charges to the sameoutfitandraisemybill65%,and I'm disgusted
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Jean Jewell
From:Tonya Clark
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 7:24
To:Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:lDACORP
-----Original Message-----
From:Margaret Castle [mailto:[e-mail]]Sent:Monday,April 15,2002 7:36 PM
To:Tonya ClarkSubject:IDACORP
Following is a letter I posted to KTVB.I am so pleased they are reporting on the "Fleecing of Idaho".I have written to you inpastregardingbonusesofIDACORPanddonotagreewithyourhandlingofthisripoff.I hope that you,as ourcanhelpremedythisproblem.
So pleased to see you reporting on the bonuses of IDACORP,and hope that you will keep on top of the "fleecing of Idaho".What you neglected to report are the bonuses on the remainder of the traders.I'm not sure how many there are,but they24-7,with at least 4 on each shift.I know one of them personally,and she is not at the top of the salary.She quoted to meshegotenoughofabonusthatifshewantedto,she could take a year off and not have to work.And she is a single mom!!That is a very substantial bonus.This company buys power and sells in to Idaho Power.It is obvious that they are making the money off of US!I believeiswhytheyarehidingunder"separate"names -IDACORP vs Idaho Power.This is crazy.My mother-in-law can hardly paybillsandIdahoPowerwantshertopaymore,yet IDACORP gets the OUTRAGEOUS bonuses.
I will also be sending this to the public utilities commission.
KTVB,please keep on top of this.We,all of Idaho Power consumers,need your help.
4/16/2002
Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,April16,20029:19AA/To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,20028:19:27 AN
Case:IPC-E-02-2,IPC-E-02-3
Name:susan petersen
Street Address:4877 speas roadCity:friutland
State:id
ZIP:83619Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power/orpmailinglistyesnoyesCommentdescription:ave read the request for the sale of bonds to offset the cost ofpower.I have also heard the PUC say the consumer will be paying for the power one way oranother,now or over the next three years.I understand that,but when I heard about thebonusesthatIdaCorppaidtwoemployeesIfeelthatmaybetheconsumersareagainbeingtakenforaride.Maybe some fiscal mgmt is in order before the consumers are TOLD to paymoreforaservicewehavenocontrolover.
Transaction ID:416819.27
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 12:16 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,2002
11:15:35 AN
Case:
Name:Linda HarrisStreetAddress:45 Canyon View RdCity:Jerome
State:ID
ZIP:83338
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:IDAHO POWERmailinglistyesno:
Comment description:e are country residents living in an all electric home with a wellpump.This is not by choice.Electricity is our only option.We have a 3-bedroom homewhichwehaveclosedoffallbutonebedroom.We have kept the temp at 68 max eventurningtheheatoffcompletelyatnight.In January our power bill was $896.65,inFebruary$849.98,in March $744.81.There are only the 2 of us living here.My husbandisaserviceconnecteddisabledveteranandisnotworking.I have had medical problemsthelast2yearsandhavenotbeenabletowork.We have been using our savings to paythepowerbillandattherateitisgoingwewillhavegonethroughoursavingsinanother6monthstime.We have had a realtor out to look at our home,as we can no longeraffordtolivehere.We are opposed to the three-tiered rate structure.We have beenconservingallwecanbutthemajorityofourpowerbillischargedatthehighestratepossible.Since we have no alternative power source,we feel discriminated against.IthasalsobeenverydiscouragingtoreadaboutthebonuspaidouttoemployeeswhenpeoplelikemyhusbandandIarehavingtouseupoursavingsandmovefromourhome.
Rich &Linda Clark
45 Canyon View Rd
Jerome,ID 83338
Transaction ID:4161115.35Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:216.83.74.24
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Jean Jewell
From:Marjorie Jacobs [[e-mail]]Sent:Monday,April 15,2002 11:30 AMTo:Jean Jewell;[e-mail];[e-mail]:Idaho Powerfeedback
To Whom It May Concern,
I am concerned about energy conservation in the StateofIdaho.Idaho has the highest energy use percapitaofanystateinthenation.
Last year Idaho Power got special exemptions allowingittodryupsectionsoftheSnakeRivertoproduce
more power and got the biggest rate increase in itshistory--all because the company does not make anyrealinvestmentsinenergyconservation.The energycrisiswouldnothavehitIdahonearashardasit didifIdahoPowerhadevenminorenergyconservationprogramsinplace.
I would like to support a slight rate increase to fundenergyconservationandefficiencyprograms.IdahoPowerproposeda0.5%rate increase for these programslastyear;we'd like it to be closer to 1.5%in ordertofundmeaningfulenergyconservationmeasures.
I would also like to support the current "tiered"ratestructure(because it is a powerful incentive forpeopletouseenergymoreefficiently)ie.rates areprettylowforthefirst800kilowatthours,higherforthenext1200kilowatthours,and really high foranythingabove2000kWh.
Thank you for listening to my concerns.
Marjie Jacobs321S.Mobley LaneBoise,ID 83712
Marjie [e-mail]208.336.4411
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Sunday,April 14,2002 9:16 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Sunday,April 14,20028:16:24 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-02,IPC-E-03-03Name:Elizabeth Slifer
Street Address:3779N 2250ECity:¯iler
State:ID
ZIP:83328Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yes '
Comment description:
Conservation of energy is extremely important.In order to achieve this,people needtobeeducatedaboutthemanysmallbutsignificantwaystheycanbemoreefficientintheiruseofenergy.
Idaho Power could include such information along with the monthly bills.When peoplebegintohurtintheirpocketbooks,they will take the time to listen.I am not convinced that the 3 tiered plan is the best way to achieve energyconservation.A more effective plan might be to reward customers who reduce their usage,reward them with a lower rate.Also,alternative means of energy must be pursued more aggressively.
Transaction ID:4142016.24Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:63.165.173.111UserHostname:63.165.173.111
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From:Ed HowellSent:Sunday,April 14,2002 7:47 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Sunday,April 14,2002
6:46:51 PM
Case:IPC-E-02,03
Name:Valerie K ChisholmStreet_Address:19073E Hwy 30City:Buhl
State:ID
ZIP:83316
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:no
Comment description:ÎEese cases pose serious questions about poor energy management whichcontinuesatthestateandfederallevel,even though we have previously shown throughhistorytheoutcomesthatthislackofmanagementcauses.
Management means policy and we have had none in Idaho.And the policies that we do haveareshallowresponsestoshort-term economic gains,and not looked at as a comprehensivepackage.The profitability has taken priority instead of the responsibility to the publicandtheenvironment.
The 3-tiered system should have been introduced and incorporated more thoroughly so thatthepubliccanbeeducatedontheirdynamicroleintheeconomics.The DSM policy wouldenhancethiseducationofthepublic,and offer a solution that is sustainable,instead ofonethatcostsusmoremoney,like the bond issue.
These issues,including the power cost adjustment issue,are the responses to complexfactorsthatallpointtotheseverityofthecurrentstateofenergyasbeinghighlyvolatileandunstableresource.We must get out of this backward thinking of paying themostatpeaktimes,and develop ways to decrease demand and save on costs.
The costs to the public,the environment,and the future are too high.Offer strongconservationpoliciesandlooktolowerthedemand.
Transaction ID:4141846.51
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent Sunday,April14,20027:04PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Sunday,April 14,20026:03:37 PM
Case:
Name:Louise PerryStreetAddress:235 Big View E.City:Jerome
State:ID
ZIP:83338
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power
Comment description:I am referring to my Jan.2002 billing for the month of Dec.2001.This month this year:124.1 kWh per day $283.47Thismonthlastyear:81.9 kWh per day $121.68ThisyearIusedanadditional42.2 kWh per day and I paid $161.79 for that additionalamount.We have an all electric home.We keep our heat down to 65 in the day and 60duringthenight,I do laundry on weekends now and we have turned some light bulbs out ofthefixtureswithnumerousbulbs.We put in a pellet stove to help with the heating ofourlivingarea.Electricity was once an affordable way to maintain our home but now ithasbecomeaburden.If it is that way for those of us that have a regular paycheckcomingin,how are the fixed income people supposed to cope with this high rate increase?Also,I guess,my biggest concern is:Where is all the profit Idaho Power made when itsoldourextrapowertoCalifornia?I am sure that the company made money or they neverwouldhavemadethedeal........why do we have to pay for the short sightedness of thepeoplewhomanageIdahoPower?I consider this company to be a monopoly why isn't someonelookingintothat.Bet Bill Gates wishes that he was running an electricity businessinsteadofcomputersoftware!
Transaction ID:4141803.37Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:198.60.100.132UserHostname:198.60.100.132
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 10:44 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,20029:43:40 AF
Case:
Name:Nancy L.CyrStreetAddress:1929 W.Spanish Bay Dr.City:Eagle
State:ID
ZIP:83616
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idacorp/Idah owermailinglistyesno:yes '
Comment_description:am aphauled to learn that while asking for a rate increase theexecutivesofIdacorpandIdahoPowerarereceivingpayraisesandbonuses.When MicronwasnotmakingaprofittheCEOSteveAppletonsuspendedhissalary,the executives took a20%pay cut,all employees too a 10%pay cut and all bonuses were suspened until thecompanycouldshowaprofit.The executives at Idacorp should learn from the honorarybusinesspracticesofthosecompaniesthatcan't just expect their customers to constantpaymoreandmorewhiletheyreapthefinancialbenefits.In a way Idacorp seems verymuchlikeEnron.This is an outrage!!!!
Transaction ID:416943.40
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:63.187.129.69
User Hostname:63.187.129.69
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 10:19 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,2002
9:19:22 AM
Case:
Name:Mark Bolduc
Street Address:PO Box 117City:Hagerman
State:Idaho
ZIP:83332Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power Companymailinglistyesno:noCommentdescription:'l feel the tiered system that Idaho Power started last year isunfairtotheratepayersthatareinareasthathavenoaccesstogas.At one timeconsumerswereurgedtobuildallelectrichomesandnowarebeingpenalizedforit.IwouldliketoseeaflatrateforallresidentialcustomerswithintheIdahoPowersystem.
Transaction ID:416919.22
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:216.190.108.67UserHostname:216.190.108.67
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Jean Jewell
From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 10:38 AMTo:Daniel Klein
Cc:Dan Graves;Jean JewellSubject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 11:17 AMTo:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya ClarkSubject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,2002
10:17:04 AM
Name:Dan RyalsStreet_Address:4265 Marylebone WayCity:Boise
State:ID
ZIP:83713
Home Telephone:[phone]WorkTelephone:208-331-1100 ext 4E-Mail:[e-mail]
Home Business:HomeBusinessName:Business¯Street Address:
Business Phone:Complain¯Company:Idaho PowerContacted_utility:NoComplaint_description:I have already talked by phone to the PUC.The problem is thatIdahoPowerhasprovidedthemselvesaveryconvenientwayofchargingtheircustomersunfairlywiththetieredratestructure.This is done simply by not reading the meters ontime.Which I have seen on 2 of my bills where they have collected for 32 days.By goingover30-31 days on reading the meter allows them to collect extra money at a higher ratethantheyshouldhave.At the highest rate this can be around 3-4 dollars per customer.Estimating 100,000 customers that this could apply to means Idaho Power could collect $3-400,000 per incident.Sly but very wrong!!!I hope this is fixed.
Transaction ID:4161017.4Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/consUserAddress:209.161.7.186UserHostname:209.161.7.186
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 11:28 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,2002
10:27:50 AN
Case:IPC-E-02-2,IPC-E-02-3
Name:Pam Elliott
Street Address:4115 St.Andrews DriveCity:Boise
State:ID
ZIP:83705-4746Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yes
Comment description amazes me that Idaho Power hands out millions of dollars inbonusestoitsalreadyhighlypaidexecutivesandthenhastheaudacitytoturnaround andrequestyetanotherrateincrease.Give it a rest!I'm a state employee and don't evengetaraisethisyearletaloneamulti-million dollar bonus.I'm still trying to figureouthowtobudgetinlastyear's 100%price increase.This is starting to remind me ofthewholeEnronfiasco.
Transaction ID:4161027.50Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:164.165.252.41
User Hostname:164.165.252.41
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Jean Jevve11
From:Ed HowellSent:Tuesday,April 16,2002 10:09 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,20029:09:21 AM
Case:
Name:Byron FeslerStreet_Address:585 Phelps CircleCity:Mountain HomeState:ID
ZIP:83647
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:ncCommentdescription:I understand Idaho Power is requesting a rate hike.I understandfromtheIdahoStatesmanthattheyjustgaveoutBONUS's to their Leadership of over$2,500,000 for making a RECORD PROFIT YEAR,and now are asking for extra money from us topaytheirbills.
I beleive they should have their staff give back their bonus's and use that money to paytheirbills.
My question is whether the PUC will stop this farce,and protect us the consumer?
Transaction ID:416909.21Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:164.165.225.4UserHostname:164.165.225.4
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JeanJevvell
From:Ed HowellSent:Saturday,April 13,2002 4:34 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Saturday,April 13,20023:33:44 PM
Case:
Name:Joel Layne
Street Address:209 Bear Wallow RdCity:Cascade
State:ID
ZIP:83611
Home Telephone:
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:noCommentdescription:Re:Idaho Power hearings.I hope the Company and you don't expect usratepayerstopaythe$147 million blunder IP made with the irrigators and Asteris.If youdo,I object strongly.IP can pay for their own bad business decisions.
Transaction ID:4131533.44Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:170.215.74.99UserHostname:170.215.74.99
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Saturday,April 13,2002 12:59 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 12,2002
11:58:49 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-03Name:Dianne AndersonStreetAddress:1253 Cow Horse DriveCity:Runa
State:ID
ZIP:83634-1429
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno;yesCommentdescription:The gradated rate schedule that the PUC implemented last year isinherentlyunfairtocustomersthatmustuseelectricitytoheattheirhomesandruntheirwaterpumpsandtakecareoftheirlivestocks'water.Also,the rates that we have to payjusttorunourirrigationpumpsissohighthatwehavetoquestiongrowinghaytofeedourlivestock.You wanted people to conserve electricity but you never considered peoplelikethoseinourareawhohavetoheattheirhomeswithwoodbecauseofthehighelectricrates.This wood burning causes a great amount of air pollution but that isn't the PUC'sconcern.Idaho Power gives a tip in their electric bill that you should turn yourthermostatto68F.We keep ours at 62 F both day and night.Should we have Idaho Powercomeoutandsaythatweshouldn't keep water heaters in our barn and just let pipesfreezeandtheanimalsdrinkice?Take into account people who can't heat their homes withgasandhavetouseelectricityforeverything.I know that gas rates have gone up but dopeopleusinggaspayonagradatedscale?
Transaction ID:4122358.49Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:63.228.179.20UserHostname:63.228.179.20
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Saturday,April 13,2002 12:40 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 12,2002
11:39:37 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-02
Name:Dianne Anderson
Street Address:1253 Cow Horse DriveCity:Ëuna
State:ID
ZIP:83634-1429
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yesComment_description:Idaho Power is not honest in what it reports to its customers.Theyputoutapressreleasethatifyougoalongwiththeirbonds,your rates will go down.They also send twisted information out to their ratepayers so that they can get theirbondsaccepted.The $21 million in interest that ratepayers will be paying for threeyearsisnevermentioned.The press releases that go to the television stations are alsodeceptive,and the television stations,especially channel 7 in Boise,never questionthem.They just broadcast the poor information they are given.Don't let Idaho Powerpullthewooloverconsumers'eyes.You know the truth and are accountable to theratepayers.The PUC has made some very bad decisions in the past year.You have allowedIdahoPowertodevastatemanypeoplewiththeirhighrates.Don't continue to let themgetyoursympathy.Idacorp made the Fortune 500 in part because of the rates Idaho Powersaidtheyhadtopayfortheelectricitytheywerebuyingfromtheirparentcompany.
Transaction ID:4122339.37
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 12,2002 11:28 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 12,2002
10:27:33 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-03
Name:Norman E.Anderson
Street Address:1253 Cow Horse DriveCity:Kuna
State:ID
ZIP:83634-1429
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power /mailing list yes no:yes .
Comment description:en the PUC evaluates Idaho Power cost recovery applications todetermineitsPCA,the PUC should treat members of each customer group equally.Lastyear,the PUC did not do that by imposing a tiered or gradated rate structure forresidentialcustomerstoencourageconservation.This gradated rate schedule might havebeenfairandmighthaveencouragedconservationifallcustomerswereequalandhadaccesstothesameenergysources.However,since this scenario is only true in fairytales,the gradated schedule was very unfair to some.Many customers have all electrichomesbecauseyearsagotherewasaconsiouseffortmadetobuild"good sense"homes.Andstillothercustomersliveinareaswhereelectricityistheonlyenergysourceavailabletothem.These customers were unfairly penalized by having to pay a higher avarage rateforcircumstancesnotoftheirowndoing.Any conservation effort could hardly make adentintheirelectricbills.All residential customer should pay the same flat rate/kWh;then everyone would be treated fairly and equally for their power consumption.
Transaction ID:4122227.33Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:63.15.127.142UserHostname:63.15.127.142
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 12,2002 8:44 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 12,20027:44:14 PM
Case:none
Name:SHERI ANDREWSStreetAddress:301 6TH AVE.WESTCity:GOODINGState:IDAHO
ZIP:83330Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:IDAHO POWER COMPANYCommentdescription:I READ IN THE MAGIC VALLEY PAPER ON APRIL 11,2002.AND IT ASKED FORCOMMENTSONTHERATESOFIDAHOPOWERANDIFEELTHATINEEDTOTELLYOUMYCOMMENTS,IFEELTHEIDAHOPOWERISTHEONLYCOMPANYYOUCANUSEINIDAHOFORPOWERWECAN'T GO ELSEWHEREFORASECONDCHOICEANDYOUHAVETOPAIDWHATTHEYSAYANDWHENTHEYSAYORYOUAREWITHOUTYOURPOWER.THEY DON'T CARE BECAUSE THEY KNOW YOU CAN'T GO ANYWAY ELSE FOR YOURPOWER.HIGHER THE RATE IS NOT RIGHT FOR THE REASONS THEY ARE DOING IT FOR.IDAHO HAS LOWERWAGERSANDITISHARDTOMAKEITNOWWITHTHEPOWERASHIGHASITIS.THE POWER COMPANYSHOULDNOTBESELLINGORSHIPPINGOURPOWERTOOTHERSTATESANDMAKINGUSPAYFORIT.I AMREALLYMADOVERTHECOMMISSIONLETTINGTHISGOONANDTHEGOODPEOPLEOFIDAHOHAVINGTOPAYFORIT.DON'T WE HAVE IT HARD ENOUGH WITH LOW WAGERS AND HIGH TAXES THAT WE HAVE TOPAYFORIDAHOPOWERTODOTHISTOUSTOO.ALL I AM SAYING IS WE THE PEOPLE OF IDAHO SHOULDNOTHAVETOPAYFOROTHERSTATESPOWER.IF IDAHO POWER COMPANY WANT TO GIVE THE POWER TOOTHERSTATESLETTHEMTAKETHELOSSNOTMAKEUSPAYFORIT.WE SHOULD HAVE A SAY ON WHATWEHAVETOPAYFOR.
Transaction ID:4121944.14Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:216.222.12.107UserHostname:216.222.12.107
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 12,2002 1:06 PMTo:JeanJewell;EdHowell;GeneFadness;TonyaClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 12,2002
12:05:55 PM
Case:
Name:Francis C.Gideon
Street Address:2051E 1500SCity:Hazelton
State:ID
ZIP:83335Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yes
Comment description:This year's high rates are unnacceptable for home owners with all-electric homes.I would opt for discontinuance of the three-tiered rate structure andreturntoaflatrate.On principle,a flat rate is more fair to everyone.
I would also opt for issuing bonds to pay off the $172 million debt.
Transaction ID:4121205.55Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:67.234.149.43UserHostname:67.234.149.43
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 11,2002 11:26 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 11,200210:25:35 AM
Case:
Name:Connie LangdonStreet_Address:1950 Poplar Ave.City:Twin FallsState:Id.
ZIP:83301
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho PowerComment_description:I feel that the Idaho Power rates are way too high.The threetieredplanreallypunishestheAllElectricHome.We have a 2200 sq.ft.home that wespent10,000.00 putting on steel siding and another 5,000.00 putting in triple panewindows.We have put in additional insulation.Our electric bill more than doubled thisyear.Dec.was 334.61,Jan.411.72,Feb.428.70 &March 324.00.Wages are very poor in Idaho.MY husband &I have not had a raise in 5 years.We cannotaffordbillslikethis.Because of these high bills we had to eliminiate our healthinsurance.That is very bad.
Please don't do the three tiered plan again,it has been a very rough winter because ofIdahoPower.
Connie Langdon
Transaction ID:4111025.35Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:63.227.246.226UserHostname:63.227.246.226
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 11,2002 10:43 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 11,20029:43:05 AM
Case:
Name:Richard P.FischerStreetAddress:895 Robbins Ave.City:Twin Falls
State:ID
ZIP:83301-3676
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power Co.Comment description:I have a great concern about the way you are trying to raise ourpowerrates.I am on a fixed income,Social Security,and my wife and I are full time caregiversforherfather,who is 92 years old.We can not keep the heat down like we want tobecauseofhim,even though he still wears a jacket in the house.We were paying over $200permonththiswinterfora3bedroom,2 bath home.We would like to see a portion of theprofitsmadebyIdaCorpbeloweredtogiverelieftostrugglingfolks.Thank you forlistening.
Transaction ID:411943.5
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JeanJewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,April11,20022:17PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 11,2002
1:16:35 PM
Case:
Name:Hugh Campbell
Street Address:2741 S.1400 E.City:Wendell
State:Idaho
ZIP:83355Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:no
Comment description:Idaho Power made a bad bussiness desicion now they want us to bailthemout.We have already endured their rate increase of last year,now they want us topayinflatedratesforthenextthreeyears.I am a small farmer with a deep well and IownanallelectrichomesoIamatIP's mercy.Let Idaho Power make up for theirshortfallliketheschoolsystemhasto,staff cutbacks,and no bonuses would be a goodstart.I say tell them no all the way around,they claim to have a good supply of waterforhydrogeneration.Give us our rate reduction that was promised to us last year at thistime.
Transaction ID:4111316.35
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User Hostname:172.143.66.9
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,April 11,2002 7:26 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 11,2002
6:25:36 AM
Case:
Name:Tracey EmeryStreetAddress:867 Rose St NCity:¯win Falls
State:Idaho
ZIP:83301Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:no
Comment description:The three tiered power rate is insanity.For people,such asmyself,with an older home,a large family,and 100%electricity,I feel raped this year.
Most places reward people that buy large quantities of a product by lowering the price formoreofsomething.Power,on the other hand,is in reverse.The more I use,the more Igetraped.
There needs to be a change.I feel bankruptcy creeping up my spine,and it's my powerbillsfault!
Change the rates!
Tracey Emery
Transaction ID:411625.36
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User Hostname:192.104.186.2
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 12,2002 8:56 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 12,20027:56:09 AM
Case:
Name:GREG MOORE
Street Address:1195 BLAKE STREET NORTHCity:TWIN FALLS
State:IDZIP:83301Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:IDAHO POWERmailinglistyesno:yesComment_description:Eniugh already!!!!!!!I feel discriminated against because I haveandallelectrichome,not by choice but because of financial concerns.Last year Iupdatedallthewindowsandweatherstrippinginthehouseatgreatexpensetomyself inanefforttoconserveenergy.My power usage went down in average kwh per day even thoughtheweatherwasconsiderablycolderthisseason,but my power bill went up considerablybecauseofthethreetieredbilling.This isn't fair to us home owner with all electrichomes!!!!!!!!I can't believe that the average home in Idaho uses only 800kwh per month.This house mus consist of retired couples wintering in Arizona and traveling the USA inthesummertime.It's time you stand up to the utilities and make them pay for their ownstupidinvestments.Have some fortitude do the right thing for the underpaid working classofIdaho.DENY,DENY
Transaction ID:412756.9Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:63.228.190.93UserHostname:63.228.190.93
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Jean Jewell /
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 12,2002 9:43 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 12,20028:43:27 AN
Case:lpc-e-02-3
Name:gladys schipper
Street Address:622 twin view rdCity:jerome
State:id
ZIP:83338Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power ,mailing list yes no:yesCommentdescription:Lok you for considering the three-tiered plan as unfair to thefolkslikeuswhoaredependentonwhatIdahobraggedabout:the cheapest electricity inthenation.We are dependent on you for keeping that a reality.
Transaction ID:412843.27
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 11,2002 6:50 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 11,2002
5:50:25 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-2,IPC-E-02-3Name:Sara Baker
Street Address:8704 Ustick RdCity:Boise
State:ID
ZIP:83704Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho PowerComment_description:I don't particularly care if Idaho Power wants to sell bonds ordancenakedinthepublicsquare.I want my power rates to come down and come down ASAP -not three years from now.
I do not believe Gene Fadness when he said on the news that most people you've heard fromareagainstthebonding.Most people I speak with want their rates to come down NOW.Ifbondingistheonlywaysobeit.If you guys have a better idea,then broach it to thepublic.But,again I say,GET THE RATES DOWN AND GET THE RATES DOWN NOW!!!!!
Transaction ID:4111750.25Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:65.103.216.73UserHostname:65.103.216.73
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 11,2002 10:42 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 11,20029:42:09 PM
Case:
Name:Delores C.SmithStreetAddress:242 Willow LaneCity:Hagerman
State:ID
ZIP:83332Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:noComment_description:RE:Idaho Power proposed rate increase.
I am opposed to paying for the profits for Ida Corp.This is another accounting ploysimilartoEnron.Ida Corp lost it's gamble on continued high prices for wholesale power,when it offered the buy-back program.Why should consumers have to pay for poor businessdecisions?Since IdaCorp is the unregulated parent company of Idaho Power,why should'ntthe2000&2001 profits be utilized to pay the $147 million owed for the buy back program.Idaho Power would have realized the profits in 2000 &2001,if Ida Corp had not beencreatedtoshelterprofitsfromtheregulatedutilitycompany.
I am opposed to funding the proposed bonds &also the three-tiered rate structure.Wehavenooption,except electricity for our heating/cooling and the pump for irrigation.Our rates are very large,as even with all of our conservation efforts,each month we havetopayforpoweratthehighesttieredrate.Please hold IdaCorp-Idaho Power,and not power users,accountable for the business decisions.Delores C.Smith
Transaction ID:4112142.9
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Dan Graves
From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:Friday,April 12,2002 8:26 AMTo:Marge Maxwell
Cc:Dan GravesSubject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 12,2002 12:15 AMTo:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya ClarkSubject:Complaint acknowledgement
From the nature of the complaint,I wasn't sure how it should be responded to.It seems ageneralcomplaint,but maybe she really has a problem....I sent Dan a CC -just in case.
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 11,2002
11:15:ll PM
Name:JoEtta Abo
Street Address:1261 B West 100 SouthCity:Paul
State:Idaho
ZIP:83350Home_Telephone:[phone]Work_Telephone:[phone] ext 226E-Mail:[e-mail]
Home Business:Home
Business Name:
Business Street Address:
Business Phone:Complaint_Company:Idaho PowerContacted_utility:yesComplaint_description:Our power bill doubled.This month it was 321.00 which is as muchasacarpayment.My co-worker was over 500.00.Low and middle income family's will not beabletopaythesekindofratesformorethanafewmonthswithoutgoingbankrupt.Telephone,gas,food,postage and medical costs are all on the rise.In order to pay thiskindofpowerbillyouhavetogetthemoneybycuttingbackonotherexpensesormissingotherpayments.
I just read a article that Idacorp made the fortune 500.
We should be able to chose our own power company.Like the power companies who are nonprofit.Like United Electric Coop.I told my husband we need to build a outhouse.Buycandleswhichisahellofalotcheaper.Store water for a month at a time and start acoalitiontoboycottIdahoPower.Businesses and jobs will be dropping will bedisappearingfastduetolackoffunds.
Idaho Power has always had higher rates than all other Electric Companies I have checkedwithandtheworstcustomerservice.They are always haveing power outageous and powerbumps.
bottom line.I WANT ANOTHER POWER COMPANY.
Transaction ID:4112315.11
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User Hostname:216.83.68.144
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 12,2002 2:05 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 12,20021:04:41 AM
Case:
Name:Brenda WickhamStreetAddress:P.O.Box 482City:Ëagerman
State:Idaho
ZIP:83332Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:esComment_description:Idaho Power employees are some of the highest paid in the state.Ithinkit's absurd that the consumers in Idaho are footing the bills for Idacorp's follies.This winter my electric bill for my home went from $230 for January to $400 forFeburary....explain this?Iaskedforarereadandofcourse they had made no mistake.Idaho Power is never wrong.Ifeelthiscommissionisallowingtheconsumer's of Idaho to get finacially raped byIdacorp.I guess that's what happens when you have a monoply on a electricity...you get tolinepocketsandcalltheshots.So much for the old saying "the customer is alwaysright."I bring home $550 bi/weekly,I have two children,$400 for my electric bill meansthatIhavenomoneytobuyfood.I make too much for assistance but I am too poor to paymybillsandeat.Something is VERY wrong with this system!!
Transaction ID:412104.41Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:67.234.149.116UserHostname:67.234.149.116
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Jean Jeivell
From:Ed HowellSentLVednesday,April10,20022:52PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 10,2002
1:52:19 PM
Case:
Name:Larry Amen
Street Address:2990 Anderson LaneCity:Twin FallsState:Idaho
ZIP:83301Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:
Company:Idaho Power
Comment description:I feel the 3 tier price rate is very unfair to people who are forcedtohaveatotalelectrichomelikemyselfduetothefactweliveoutsidecitylimitsandmustuseawellandgasheatwhichisnotavailibleorIwouldchange.The fact thatlargerfamily's use more power is unfair as well,we are using less power but payingmore.I feel a flat rate is most fair due to the fact we can control our consumption,those who do not conserve will pay more.Thank-You
Transaction ID:4101352.19Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:63.228.176.218UserHostname:63.228.176.218
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JeanJevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Wednesday,April 10,2002 11:04 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 10,200210:03:46 AM
Case:
Name:Johnnie F.Barnett
Street Address:514 West Ave.ECity:Jerome
State:ID
ZIP:83338Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:noCommentdescription:Re:power bills.Jan.02 $291.59,Feb.$313.26,Mar.303.85.I livein
older mobile home,all electric.During above mos.I closed off frontandbackbedrooms,slept in LR.Blocked off places where cold air camein,kept thermostat at 64,used washer&dryer two loads a week,and mybillsarestillover$300 per mo.I am a senior citizen on fixed in-come,but make just a little too much to qualify for any assistance.Something must be done to allieviate this problem.What can you doforus?How would you like to pay 1/4 of your monthly income justforelectricity?Quit gouging the Idaho consumers!!!!Johnnie F.Barnett
Transaction ID:4101003.46
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSent\Vednesday,April10,200211:18AMTo:JeanJewell;EdHowell;GeneFadness;TonyaClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 10,200210:17:56 AM
Case:
Name:Shanyn Lowe
Street Address:327 S 750 ECity:Dietrich
State:ID
ZIP:83324
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:no
Comment description:I just wanted to comment on the tiered rates.I think it is unfairformostpeople.I rent a home and therefore have no say in the amount of insulation,etc....My Utilities this winter were almost as much as my rent.I am a single mom withthreekids,I did everything I could to reduce my usage,but my bills were still 300+that is up 75-100%from last year.The low income families are the ones that aresufferingthemost.We are barely making ends meet as it is,and we HAVE to haveelectricitytosurvive..It is a two edged sword...Got to have it,but can't afford it.Please relook at how this is affecting low income families.We are after all a majorforceinthiscommunity.
Transaction ID:4101017.56Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:63.228.247.222UserHostname:63.228.247.222
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSentLVednesday,April10,2002 1:35PWTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 10,2002
12:34:30 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-3
Name:WARREN BRAND
Street Address:6775 LITTLE LNCity:ÑEW PLYMOUTH
State:ID
ZIP:83655
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:noCommentdescription:The tiered rate structure,in my opinion,is the worst decision thePublicUtilitiesCommissionhasevermade.It completely discriminates against the countryhomewithnoaccesstonaturalgasheatingandtheaddedneedforelectricpowerforwellwater.When my house was built,Idaho Power gave me extra incentives to make the houseall-electric and now the Commission penalizes me severly for having electric heating.I'mnowretiredandthecostofconvertingmyhousetopropanewouldbeveryhigh.It is verydifficultformetopaymywinterheatingbillsevenwithsettingtempat67degandawellinsulatedhousewhenI'm paying a rate higher than industrial customers.The tieredstructureisdiscriminatoryandabsurdforasignificantnumberofhomeownersandshouldbeabolishedasdesiredbyIdahopower.
Transaction ID:4101234.30Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:216.190.38.61UserHostname:216.190.38.61
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:VVednesday,April10,2002 11:42AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 10,2002
10:42:24 AM
Case:IPC-E-02-3Name:STEVE HAILSTONE
Street Address:1131 11TH AVE.E.City:TWIN FALLSState:ID.
ZIP:83301Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:IDAHO POWER <'
mailing list yes no:iyepCommentdescription:I think last years rate increase by Idaho Power was nothing morethanalicensetosteal.My home is an older home [1950]and is total electric.I havedoneeverythingIcandotomakeitmoreenergyefficientbutforthelastfour[4]monthsmypowerbillhasaveraged$594.88 P/mounth,an increase of 59%over last year.There hastobesomewayforpeoplelikemyselfwithtotalelectrichomestogetsomekindofbreak.The three tiered system just put undo pressure on people like myself.I am a 60 year oldmanandstillhaveachildathome[11 yrs.old]so I can't just shut everything down.
Transaction ID:4101042.24Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:67.234.149.236UserHostname:67.234.149.236
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Jean Jewe11
From:Ed HowellSentLVednesday,April10,2002 1:07PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubjectCommentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 10,200212:06:31 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-3 and IPC-E-02-2
Name:kory leagueStreet_Address:110 pineCity:hansenState:idaho
ZIP:83334
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:idaho powermailinglistyesno:Comment description:omething needs to be done about the high elcetric rates.I moved toidahofromnebraskaandialmostdiedwhenigotmyfirstelectricbill.It 170 for 15daysmysecondbillwas400forthemonth.I have a three bedroom home with a fullbasement.And i ecpected the electris to be high as it is all electic but we still frozeandhadhighelectricbills.And i know im not the only one that had huge bills.We liveonafixedincomeasiamdisabledandmywifeistemporalyoffworkduetoainjurgybutbetweenoutrentandelecticewehavenothingleftforanything.I have no idea how we aregonnapayourelectircbillasitissohigh
Transaction ID:4101206.31
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Jean Jewell
From:Jan Nissl [[e-mail]]
Sent:Friday,April 12,2002 2:00 PM
To:Jean Jewell;'[e-mail]';'[e-mail]'
Subject:energy conservation funding
Please protect our river future.We can prevent the need for more dams in Idaho byimplementingrealenergyconservationmeasures.Idaho has the highest energy use per capitaofanystateinthenation.That means we have a lot of room to be more efficient in how weuseelectricitywithouthavingtosuffer.
It's important that Idaho Power have energy conservation programs inplace.Last year,there were some issues about the exemptions to dry up sections of theSnakeRivertoproducemorepower.The company also was approved for the biggest rateincreaseinitshistoryyetwedidnotseeanyrealinvestmentsinenergyconservation.
PUC needs to support a slight rate increase to fund energy
conservation and efficiency programs.Idaho Power proposed a 0.5%rateincreasefortheseprogramslastyear,but a higher level of 1.5%would help fund meaningfulenergyconservationmeasures.
Support for the current "tiered"rate structure,ie:rates are pretty low for the first 800kilowatthours,higher for the next 1200 kilowatt hours,and really high for anything above2000kWhwouldbehelpful.This would be a powerful incentive for people to use energy
more efficiently.
Please do all you can to fund energy conservation programs.I manage my own house withminimalenergyuseandsupportgreenenergyprograms.If we would all do what we can,itwouldadduv.
Thank you,
Jan Nissl
1115 E.State
Boise,Id 83712
4/12/2002
Dan Graves
From:Daniel Klein
Sent:Friday,April 12,2002 9:05 AMTo:Dan Graves
Subject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
Sincerely,
Daniel Klein
334-0300
800 432-0369
-----Original Message-----
From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:Thursday,April 11,2002 11:59 AMTo:Daniel KleinSubject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
---Original Message-----
F :Ed Howell
5 :Thursday,April 11,2002 12:31 PM
T Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya Clark
E ect:Complaint acknowledgement
W Form Submission:
Thursday,April 11,2002
30:44 AM
e:ernest gosnell
-reet Address:47no.milnerstcity:wendell
State:idaho
ZIP:83355 A ?Home_Telephone:[phone]Work_Telephone:
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Home Business:Home
Business Name:
Business Street_Address:
Business Phone:Complaini Company:idaho powerContacted_utility:yesComplaint_description:I have an all electric home and have tried in every to conservebyevenbeinguncomfortableandmybilldoubledwhenthisthreetieredregulationwent toeffect.I being a widow on a fixed income don't want every penny I have going to thosethatalreadymorethantheyknowwhattodowith.Let the stockholders pay for themistakesofthecompany.
Transaction ID:4111130.44
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User Hostname:65.167.233.7
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Wednesday,March 27,2002 8:11 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,March 27,2002
8:11:23 AM
Case:Idaho Power Bonding Issue
Name:Lois Van Hoover
Street Address:3151 LanewoodCity:Ëagle
State:Id.
ZIP:83616Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power -mailing list yes no:esComment_description:How can anyone support a utility getting all of the bond moneyupfront(taking no risk)leaving the rate payer with not only the liability of the debtbutwiththepossibilityofhigherratesaswell.
This is especially difficult to understand when Idaho Power the company makes recordmoney;handing out huge bonuses.While Idaho Power the utility is having the rate payercarrydebtforthem.
Idaho Power the company brokered power to California at huge prices,Idaho Power theutilityboughtthepowerbackfromCaliforniaatafractionofwhatCaliforniapaid IdahoPowerthecompany,not bad business.
I know that there is always "rhetoric"on the difference between Idaho Power the companyandIdahoPowertheutility,that may be true in legal definition,but it is all one inthesame.
It is equally difficult to understand,when the Middleton facility is skirting the edgeofPERPA(with Idaho Power being the mother company of Ida West),which in my opinion,is
a knowing attempt to circumvent the law with creative math percentages and word-smithing,all in the name of money.
I could not believe that there was legal authority for this "creative bond plan".With alittleinvestigationIwasnotonlyabletofindtheaforementionedinformation,but aswell,the authority for the bonding,which was found in statute from legislation createdinthe2001IdahoLegislature.
Did the PUC comment in committee on this legislation?Did the PUC support the legislation?
If so,who was representing the rate payer?
All of this is particular hard to understand when the power bill goes up each month,andIdahoPowertheutilitydoesn't even have the intestinal fortitude to place the comparisonbetweenlastyearsbillandthisyearsbillonthestatement.The place for the entry isthere,however the entry location is without the pertinent information.
No,I do not support the bond proposal especially when as a rate payer I do not have achoosefromwhomIcanbuypower.
Transaction ID:327811.23
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Jean Jewell -oz -
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,March 28,2002 9:59 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,March 28,2002
9:59:13 AM
Case:
Name:Chuck HrubyStreet_Address:2142 Sherry LaneCity:Twin Falls
State:Idaho
ZIP:83301-7030
Home_Telephone:(UNLISTED)
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yes
Comment description:'
I would like more information on the proposed bond sale by Idaho Power,before I make adecisiononwhatIthinkshouldbedone.Please add my name to your mailing list for this
case.Thank you.
Transaction ID:328959.13
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipuc
User Address:67.234.149.53
User Hostname:67.234.149.53
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Jean Jewell V 4 r
From:Ed HowellSent:Tuesday,April 02,2002 10:38 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 02,200210:38:10 AM
Case:
Name:T.Robert Talbot
Street Address:9423 W.Caribou Rd.City:Pocatello
State:ID
ZIP:83204
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglist_yes no:es '
Comment description:A mailing from Idaho Power describes how it is asking permission toissuebonds(borrow money),which will reduce consumers'cost of power by spreading theincreaseoverseveralyears.I missed something there.How can anyone borrow money toreducethecostofapurchase?Would you please allow them to borrow ten times the amounttheyhaverequested.Rather than just a 10%reduction in rates,we would have a 100%reduction,making the electricity free!And LaMont Keen writes that "the concept issimple".Explain please,because I would like to apply the same principle to my creditcardpurchases.
Transaction ID:421038.9Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:24.116.153.96UserHostname:24.116.153.96
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CoCo./Dept
WHY ARE MY ELECTRICBILLS SO HIGH?
Observations from the perspective of an Idaho Power customer
This often asked question can be answered simply by profits,pockets and a Public Utility
Commission that is totallyunresponsive and unanswerable to ratepayers.In 1998 Idaho Power
changed its name to IdaCorp,a new large corporation with a bunch of pockets.Idaho Power
became one ofIdaCorp'spockets.Other pockets included IdaCorp Energy,whichbuys and sells
power,IdaWest,which constructs power plants,IdaComm,which is into telecommunications,
IdaCorp Financial Services,which loans money,and several other little IdaPockets.By the year
2000,IdaCorp had become a master at puttingmoney into the Idaho Power and IdaCorp Energy
pockets.Idaho Power is the onlypocket regulatedby the Public Utility Commission,whose
responsibility should be to protect ratepayers from unreasonable rates.Idaho Power's
responsibility is to IdaCorp's profits and shareholders.
Prior to 1999,Idaho Power produced most ofits power from hydroelectric dams.Additional
power was produced by Idaho Power thermal plants and when this wasn't enough,they
purchased power from other power companies in the Northwest.Most months Idaho Power had
a surplus of power.Occasionally,usually in July,August,and December,Idaho Power had to
buy power to meet peak loads.It was a great system for Idaho Power customers.Sell power
when there was an excess,buy power when there was a deficit.It gave us some ofthe lowest
rates in the country.That all changed in 1999.In 2000,power was being traded on the open
market as a commodity.When Idaho Power needs to buy power,they buy it from IdaCorp
Energy.Decisions on buying power are made by something called the Risk Management
Committee at IdaCorp,which answered to IdaCorp's board of directors whose primarypurpose is
to make a profit for Idacorp and their shareholders.In December of 2000,the PUC approved anElectricSupplyandManagementServicesAgreementbetweenIdahoPowerandIdaCorpEnergy.Under this agreement IdaCorp Energy would buy and sell power for Idaho Power.Also in this
agreement,Idaho Power pays IdaCorp Energy $3,608,355.60 a year for its services.This
basically added a middleman and moved big bucks fromthe Idaho Power pocket into the IdaCorpEnergypocket.
In the Spring of2000,Idaho Power went to the Public Utilities Commission and asked for andreceivedanincreasefromratepayers..The result was the largest profit in the historyofIdaCorp.IdaCorp'sprofits increased from 91.3 million in 1999 to 139.9 million in 2000.Idaho Powerratepayerscontributed53%directly to IdaCorp's profits.IdaCorp Energy contributed 42%.
Remember,this was the first year of the recession.Companies everywherewere cuttingexpenses,laying off employees,some even declaring bankruptcy.Idaho Power gave theiremployeesa15%bonus.IdaCorp and Idaho Power's president and CEO,Jan Packwood,tookhome$1,324,750.00 in salary,bonuses and stock options.
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In the Spring of2001,Idaho Power went back to the Public Utilities Commission and
screamed poverty.The drought,the high market cost of power,they even blamed Califomia.
The Public Utilities Commission cried along with Idaho Power and granted them the largest rate
increase in the history of the state.The result this time,IdaCorp made a net profit in 2001 of 125
million with 18%coming directly from Idaho Power ratepayers.The biggest contributor to
IdaCorps profits came from IdaCorp Energy which was,by now,the middleman buying and
selling power for Idaho Power and being paid 3.6 million a year from Idaho Power ratepayers for
their services.The recession continued.Other companies were still cutting expenses,laying off
employees,even more bankruptcies.Idaho Power gave their employees a 10%bonus.
In 2001,the PUC granted Idaho Power over 217 million dollars in rate increases.It gave
Idaho Power ratepayersthe highest rate in the Northwest.Higher rates than Seattle,Spokane,
and Portland.The results were devastating.Those afected the most were people on fixed
incomes and small businesses.The massive rate increase had to come from somewhere.Everyone
did what they could to cut power usage.Those poor people living day to day on income from
Social Security or minimum wage jobs had to take money from their grocery budgets,from
money normallyspent on their kids,some even borrowed from friends just to keep the power on.
Probably the most devastated were the older people on Social Security who,for the most part,
relied on electric space heat.Both older people and families with children lowered thermostats
and used money from their food budgets to the point of being a health problem.Another big
loser was the State of Idaho.When 217 million dollars got sucked out of the economy,this
money was no longer being spent in our stores and businesses.Millions of dollars in sales tax
receipts were lost.In small businesses,the money to pay the huge power cost increase came from
laying off employees.Again,the State of Idaho lost big time,from lost income taxes,lost sales
taxes,and increased unemployment.Raising electric rates sucked $217,000,000.00 out of
Idaho'seconomy and was certainly a major contributor to the recession in Idaho.This effect
trickled up and down the economic ladder,causing hardship at every level.
Now we're into 2002 and the futurefor ratepayers looks dim.Idaho Power has alreadygotten
approval for over $244 million in what theycall "power cost adjustments".This is a confusing
system whereby Idaho Power goes to the PUC during the year and says,"Here is a list of things
we spent money on."After listening to Idaho Power explain their need for more money,the
PUC,with very little fanfare,and practically no knowledge to ratepayers,approves the "power
cost adjustments".Then in April of each year,Idaho Power comes to the PUC and says here is
the rate increase we need to cover all ofthose "power cost adjustments"that were previously
approved by the PUC.At this time,ratepayers scream,the newspapers and TV stations do
stories,but there is nothing anyone can do because it was all approved earlier in the "power cost
adjustments".
Here's the really interesting part.The "power cost adjustments"that have been approved so
far,that will lead to a rate increase,or at best a continuation of our already high rates this April is
a strange assortment of costs that are only loosely related to what it really costs to bring us
power.Keep in mind that the drought is over,power costs from other sources are at the lowest
level in five years.So why are our power rates remaining at unbelievableand devastating levelsthroughAprilof2003?A big part ofthe problemis something the wizards at Idaho Power have
come up with called buybackprograms.Here's how it works.Idaho Power produces most of
its own power from hydroelectric and thermal plants.On occasion,power demand exceeds what
Idaho Power can produce.This happens on some days and sometimes during onlyparts of a day,
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not all the time.Idaho Power came up with a program where they pay irrigators to not use power
over several months whether the power is needed or not.By November of2001,Idaho Power
had made $75 million in payments to more than 400 irrigators.Last year,in March of2001,the
PUC approved this "power cost adjustment";and the 575 million is going to be included in the
rate you pay later this year.
Here's an even better one.Also in March of2001,the PUC approved a "power cost
adjustment"to pay a company call Astaris for not using power.This one gets really complicated.
Astaris was Idaho Power's largest power user.It is located on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation
outside Pocatello.It used electricity to generate heat to melt rock to separate phosphorus which
was then used in things like laundry soap and fertilizer.Governor Kempthorne worked there,a
lifetime ago,before he got into politics.Astaris had a contract to buy power from Idaho Power.
This wasn't working due to the high power costs and an expensive problem with the
Environmental Protection Agency,so Astaris built a purified phosphoric acid plant just north of
Soda Springs that used a much more energy efficient method to separate phosphorus.In October
of2000,Astaris starting laying off employees.In February,2001,Astaris laid off another 21
employees and announced they were shutting down two of their four power hungryfumaces.
This should have been a godsend for Idaho Power who wouldn't have to supply so much cheap
power to Astaris.Idaho Power should have had this unused power for its customers during those
peak demand times.But there was a contract and lawyers involvedand it wasn't that simple.So,
in March,the big boys at IdaCorp got an idea.They would pay Astaris far more for the power
they were not using,than Astaris was paying Idaho Power for the power ifthey had used it.
Make sense?So that everyone came out with a profit except the ratepayers,Idaho Power went to
the PUC and asked for a "power cost adjustment"so that ratepayers would foot the bill.With
little fànfàre,no hearings,and practically no knowledge by ratepayers,in April,the PUC said
"Great!"and signed off on a two year contract that will cost ratepayers upward of $76 million.It
gets even better.In December the Astaris plant shut down completely,laying off 310 workers.
What happened to all that power?That power is out there somewhere?According to the poorly
written and PUC approved contracts,Astaris is paying Idaho Power for power theyare not using.But Idaho Power is paying Astaris even more for power they are not using.The ratepayers are
paying big bucks,not for power,but for wording in a contract.And it gets even deeper.As the
Astaris plant was shutting down puttinga glut of power back on the market,the Boeing Co.
announced that,for the first time in 88 years,they were no longer buying power from Puget
Sound Energy.As of July 1,2001,Puget's largest industrial customer started getting its powerfromIdaCorp,the Boise-based power marketing arm of Idaho Power.
Another "power cost adjustment"that's going to hit ratepayers in the pocketbook again thisAprilistheleasingof25temporarymobilegeneratorsfromMaythroughOctoberof2001.The
idea was that they could be used during those peak demand times,probably in August,instead ofbuyingpowerontheopenmarketandifpowerpricesonthemarketwerehighenough,Idaho
Power could sell the excess power and make a profit.Didn't work out.Problem was,only 17
units got installed at 2 sites,the neighbors complained about the odor and noise,and before theycouldberelocated,market prices dropped,a month after the generators were leased,making
them worthless.This bad decision didn't accomplish anything except become another excuse for
ratepayers to pay the big bucks to Idaho Power.
A perfect example ofIdaCorp moving millions from Idaho Power ratepayers into otherIdaCorppocketsistherecentlysignedcontractbetweenIdahoPowerandGarnetEnergy,a
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pocket offdaWest which is another pocket ofIdaCorp.The PUC is currentlyconsidering yetanotherpowercostadjustmentfortheGarnetEnergycontractwhichwillshowupasanotherincreaseinratespayedbyIdahoPowercustomers.
Just when we thoughtthe wizards at IdaCorp had run out ofideas for rate increases theycameupwithacreativewaytokeepratesinthestratosphereformorethanjustthisnextyear.They'venowappliedtothePUCtosell$178 million in revenue bonds.What this means to ratepayers isthatinsteadofeatingamassiveincreaseinjustoneyear,the ratepayers would pay back the $178millionplusanadditional$7 million in costs for the bonds over the next 3 years.Idaho Powercustomerswouldpayateenybitlessinratesintheshortrun,but a whole lot more than necessary
over the next 3 years.
Why are our power rates so high?Why are our power rates not decreasing,while the marketpriceofpoweris?The reason is Idaho Power and IdaCorp's profits and a Public Utilities
Commission that can't see the forest for the trees.Idaho Power should be generating low costpowerfromitshydroelectricandthermalplantsanddoingtheirbesttobuypowerduringthosepeakdaysinJune,July,August and December.Selling the excess power during the other
months.Selling power on the market or selling it to IdaCorp Energy,whoever offers the most.Buyback programs (something for nothing)programs don't work.They only cost ratepayers.There are power generatingplants coming on line all over the place.The crisis is over.IdahoPowershouldbeinawonderfulpositiontoplanforthefuturewithlowcostpowerforitscustomers.Supplying power in Idaho is not that difficult.IdaCorp is a large corporation that isdoingeverythingitcantomakeaprofitforitsshareholders.There's nothing wrong with that,until they use the manipulation ofIdaho Power ratepayers through the PUC,during what shouldhavebeendifficulttimes,to make the biggest profits in their history.If,at times,there's not
enough power to go around let Idaho Power's customers know about it.We are very good,aswe've proven lately,at conserving energy when we need to.Or here's another idea.Why can'tIdahoPowermakeofferstoitslargestpoweruserstobuybackpowerforadayorpartofadayduringpeakdemand.Wisconsin Electric started this program in 2000 and it has worked great.Power users get a credit on their power bills,the power company gets the power it needs andratepayersdon't have to pay for an expensive,messy,poorly written 2 year contract.
The Public Utility Commission needs to follow the power and the ratepayers money as itjumpsfrompockettopocketinthemazethat's called IdaCorp.A large portion of the millionsgeneratedfromratepayersthroughpowercostadjustmentshasnothingtodowiththerealcost ofputtingpowerintoourhomesandbusinesses.Trace the millions of dollars as it weaves its wayfrompockettopockettoIdaCorp's bottom line profits.
IdaCorp has announced to their stockholders that theyare expecting another banner year in2002.More record profits thanks to the PUC?If the Idaho Public Utility Commission regulatedthepriceofgroceries;we couldn't afford to eat.
Don CampbeIl
Idaho City,Idaho
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John ik Krug
1414 E 3900 NBuhlIdaho ¿yp83316-6104
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074 -6:4
We are a subdivision located in Kimberly,Idaho.We all have a eggnot
want the three tiered rate structure.We feel we are penalized for being all-electric.Ÿe can
certainly remedy that!
Our power bills have never been higher.No!
Ronald Cogswell
7 þ6 55 170 Brooklane North
Twin Falls,ID 83301
4/12/02
Idaho Public Utilities Comtn
PO NBox 83720
Boise,Id 83720-0074
To Whom it may Concern
We wish to protest the latest rate schedule awarded Idaho Power.We bought an all
electric home 11 years ago.Our reason for this was ease of maintainence and the fact that
we could leave for a period of time and know that the heat was ok.At that time we were
getting a break if you had an all Electric home.Then they remove the break and we
accepted that.Know they are penalizingus for using above a bare minimum of
electricity.It took almost all of one Social Security check to pay Januarys
electricity.($321.83)
We had only used 5 kh more than the year before and there was an additional person in
the home.It cost $101.40 more in 2002 than 2001,that is $20.28 per kh for the Skh more
that we used last year.I realize that the high end will go down as the weather warms up,
but that still penalizes the older people that stay at home all day.
We are in the process of reinstalling clothes lines out side.We have always closed off
rooms not in use,turned out lights,washed full loads of clothes,and when turningon the
oven make multiple use ofit.We have started cooking in the crock pot again and making
multiple meals to reheat in the Microwave oven.When taking showers we shut off the
water when soaping up,
I am 69 years old and the wife is 67 ,at this rate it takes all most all of may wifës S.S.to
pay the power bill,leaveing under $800.to live on and pay all the other bill each mouth.
This rate increase has also affected our business.
WHAT HAPPEND TO RETIREMENT ?
L Ronald T Cogswell &Patricia A Cogswell
April 15,2002
Dave and Cindy Bjorneberg
3199 N 3800 E
Hansen,ID 83334
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Dear Commissioners,
We are writing in regards to the proposedrate structure for Idaho Power residential
customers for the upcomingyear.
Our household is among the highesttier of rate payers.While we understand thephilosophythatif"you use more,you pay more,"we also realize offpeakpower is
cheaperfor Idaho Power to purchase than power at peak use times.Therefore,we
suggest that Idaho Power adopt a time of use billing policy for residential customers.
We are more than willing to run high energy use appliances,such as the dishwasher or
washingmachine,during offpeak hours,but there is no incentive for us to do that at
this time.Shifting use to offpeak hours would benefit Idaho Power more than simply
charginghigh use custoiners more.
Furthermore,Idaho Power should consider a load managementprogram for
residential customers.When we lived in South Dakota,we participatedin a load
managementprogram for our water heater.While the savings were not largefor us
personally,the reduced overall peak demand helpedthe cooperativekeep our electrical
rates lower.
In conclusion,strictly paying a higher rate does not automaticallyresult in reduced
power usage.Our home is heated entirelywith electrical heat.Even turning down the
thermostat and beingdiligent about turning off electrical appliances not in use,we were
not able to generate significantpower savings.If Idaho Power were to provide
incentives through either a time of use billing policy or load managementprogram for
residential customers,we would be able to tweak our power use to generate additional
savingsfor both Idaho Power and our pocketbook.
a k you ideration,
Dave and Cindy Bjorneberg
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Jean Jevvell
Frorn:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,April 18,2002 9:22 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 18,2002
8:22:12 AN
Case:IPC-E-02--2
Name:Tom Hemenway
Street Address:912 Bob White StCity:Fruitland
State:Idaho
ZIP:83619
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:Company:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:Comment_description:y Question is very simple,why is the PUC alowing Id Power to
recope loss that they caused do to management decisions.I do recognized that they are
regulated by the PUC,but they gave the state a lot of information about what was going to
happen to power rates.This decsion was very short lived,and IdaCorp profited from it at
the expense of rate payers.
When executives make these types of errors the stock holder should have to foot the losses
note the general purblic,in this case rate payers.
You the PUC are suppose to protect the rate payers from these types of error by related
companies.In my opinion you have not.You are once again only looking after the
executives of Idaho Power by allowing them to cover up their poor mangement decisions,and
not being helded accountable for.
AlsoI think there is a conflict of interest with Idaho Power,beign able to purchase and
sell their power only threw IdaCorp.IdaCorp takes advantage of this arangement at the
expense of rate payers.
Transaction ID:418822.12
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipuc
User Address:65.171.153.234
User Hostname:65.171.153.234
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Jean Jewell
From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:Thursday,April 18,2002 8:04 AM
To:v Dan Graves
Cc:Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Eowell
Sent:Wednesday,April 17,2002 8:58 PM
To:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya Clark
Subject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
7:57:48 PM
Name:Robert Jackson
Street Address:2441 Rock Creek Road
City:Ëansen
State:ID
ZIP:83334Home_Telephone:[phone] «,,
Work Telephone:n/a ?)E-Mail:[e-mail] -"g
Home Business:HomeBusinessName:Business¯Street Address:
Business Phone:Complaint_Company:Idaho PowerContacted_utility:NoComplaint_description:This is a letter of complaint concerning Idaho Power's rate
increase.I live in a house that has one electric wall heater for the bathroom,a water
heater,range and dryer these are used by a family of two.
My home is heated with wood,not electricity.
My electric bills have been:
12/2001 -$102.77
01/04/02-$181.1702/04/02-$169.57
03/06/02-$171.63
These amounts for a home without electric heat are outrageous.I am stating that this and
future rate increases are going to force me to learn to live with alternative power
sources,thereby deleting the need for Idaho Power altogether.
Idaho Power must reconsider what it is doing to the residents of Idaho.
Are we being forced to pay for your brokering of electric power to Enron?
Bring our rates down to compare with our wages.
Cordially,
Robert Jackson
Transaction ID:4171957.48
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/cons
User Address:64.197.240.12
User Hostname:64.197.240.12
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,April 18,2002 10:03 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 18,2002
9:03:07 AN
Case:
Name:Sharon F Jones
Street Address:170 N ChurchCity:Õakley
State:Id.
ZIP:83346Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Idaho Power
mailing list yes no:nc
Comment description:I built a duplex about 5 years ago.During the construction process
I consulted with several energy companies to assertain which would be the most economical.
During that process I was told by Idaho Power reps.that the more power I used the lower
the per kilowatt charge would be.On that information I chose to use Idaho power.Now I
realize that things have changed a great deal.However,If I under-stand Idaho power was
granted a 35%increase in its rates.My bill which came the first of January was 60%
higher than the year before.And I also reali2e that there are factors that could have
had a lot to do with that increasing but,I KNOW that it wouldn't have raised that much
under their proposed plan.This whole thing needs to have a very close look.I hope that
will be done because it is hard for people like me to pay that sort of bill.I live in
one side of my duplex and have payments on the mortgage and am a single person who has to
work to be able to eat and pay my other bills.This has put a hardship on me that should
not be since Idaho Power,I feel,has not made a REAL effort to maintain their contractual
word.
Transaction ID:418903.7
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipuc
User Address:216.83.65.67
User Hostname:216.83.65.67
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