20020413Consumer Comments.pdf

Jean Jewell /
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,April 18,2002 10:39 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 18,2002
9:38:32 AN
Case:
Name:Bart Armstrong
Street Address:9021 W Gibson JackCity:Pocatello
State:Id
ZIP:83204
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Idaho Power -mailing list yes no:yes
Comment description:e tier system you put in place is unfair,because myself and many
others have total electric homes.I cannot believe you could be so stupid to think that
this system was going to help save power for anyäne that has a total electric home.With
the buyback that we the comsumers are paying for and this tier system in place I believe
its time for new PUC heads,for you have one hell of a lousey job.IdaCorp just made the
fortune 500,but it did state that it was on the backs of its comsumers.I know many elderly
folks paying 400-500 power bills to heat their homes,and many are trailor houses.Do you
have electric heat with no other option to be able to switch to any other form of of
energy?Where is your accountability?
Transaction ID:418938.32
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User Address:12.160.224.137
User Hostname:12.160.224.137
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Jean Jewell
From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:Thursday,April 18,2002 8:06 AM
To:VDan Graves
Cc:Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,April 18,2002 8:56 AM
To:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya Clark
Subject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 18,2002
7:55:35 AM
Name:Pete Treanor
Street Address:1506 DundeeCity:Zoise
State:ID
ZIP:83706Home_Telephone:[phone]Work_Telephone:
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Eome Business:HomeBusinessName:Business¯Street Address:
Business Phone:Complaint_Company:Idaho Power/IdacorpContacted_utility:yesComplaint_description:I think the public is being RAPED by Idaho Power and Idacorp.We
have no control,they just keep raising our rates.Then to add insult to injury,their top
5 receive $3,266,000 in bonus for 2001 in addition to a 10%bonus for all employees,and
tell us how they need to raise our rates at the same time.Do you really trust any of
them?
Are they the next Enron?They Suck!
Transaction ID:418755.35
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User Address:137.201.242.130
User Hostname:137.201.242.130
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:VVednesday,April17,20022:43PW
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
1:43:16 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-3
Name:Roy Nicholson
Street Address:PO Bx 1511City:McCall
State:Idaho
ZIP:83638Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power
Comment description:PUC Members,
I am a 71 year old retired teacher and former owner and operator
of a summer float trip business.I have a couple of questions
regarding IPC-E-02-2 and 02-3.
1.If Idaho Power makes bad decisions like power buy backs
and having to purchase highpricedpowerdueto faulty forecasting why do we,the small
user,have to make up the
losses so they can show a profit?Our power rates are at an
all time high in Idaho and
those of us on fixed incomes are seeing our buying power
eroded on an almost daily
basis.
2.Is the PUC in place to protect the public or to guarantee a
profit for the utility company?
I understand the need for a utility company to turn reasonable
profit in order to stay in
business.But they are a private company responsible to
their stockholders.Like
every other business in the world they should not be immune
to absorbing losses
when they make poor decisions.Especially when their parent
company,Idah Corp,isshowingsubstantial earnings in the same field.Obviously we
cannot turn to an IPcompetitorto secure a lower price so we are forced to turn to
you.We therefore ask
that you hold Idaho Power reasonably responsible for their
losses and not ask us toindemnifythem.
Mr.&Mrs Roy L.Nicholson
P.O.Bx 1511
McCall,Id.83638
208-63-4973
Transaction ID:4171343.16
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:VVednesday,April17,20024:25PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
3:25:00 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-02
Name:Debbie Logan
Street Address:1425 Cow Horse Dr.City:Kuna
State:ID
ZIP:83634Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power Companymailinglistyesno:¿ylCommentdescription:I have seen enough rate hikes to last the rest or our lives.Our
power bill almost doubled this winter and we used the same as last year and sometimes
less.From the looks of everything we have seen published,the power company has made
money,mainly off its customers.Where would you be without us?Our neighborhood is
looking into windmills as alternatives .At this point,I wouldn't care how much the
initial cost would be if I would not have to deal with Idaho Power any longer.
Transaction ID:4171525.0
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User Address:198.26.118.37
User Hostname:198.26.118.37
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:VVednesday,April17,2002 12:58PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
11:58:15 AM
Case:ipc-e-02-2 ipc-e-02-3
Name:Linda SherblomStreet_Address:210 E.Poplar StreetCity:Oakley
State:Id
ZIP:88346Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail] ØrCompany:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:noComment_description:It probably isnot going to do any good,but I am letting you know
how I feel about The current rate structure that Idaho Power is using.I DONT LIKE ITI Ihavebeenlivinginmyhouseforfourteenyearsandhaveneverhadabillhigherthan$175.00,even when the winters ahve been really cold.So imagine my shock when I get a
bill for $275.00 in January!My bill in the winter is usually $125-$150.00,and I budgetforthisbysendingin$100.00 a month all year.So now I am on Level pay for $150.00 amonthanditsgoingtotakememostofthesummertocatchup!I havean all-electrichouse.My husband and I try to be very conservative with our usage-we don't have any
children at home-just the two of us.I trhink that this is outrageous,and I feel reallysorryforpeopleonafixedincome,or who have a low-income job.How are they supposed to
pay for bills like this.One of our friends just built a new home.They consulted with
Idaho Power on the best insuklation,windows,etc.so their home would be economical to
heat.Their first bill was $500.00!That's economical!They sre not going to be able toaffordtolivethereatthisrate!I'm sorry Idaho Power isnot making as much profit astheyusuallydo,but it isn't fair to penalize the public for their mistakes.So,now youhavemyopinion!
Transaction ID:4171158.15
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User Address:216.83.65.111
User Hostname:216.83.65.111
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:VVednesday,April17,2002 12:08 PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
11:08:25 AM
Case:IPC-E-Ol-2,IPC-E-01-3
Name:Maria Ringold
Street Address:1832 N.19thCity:Boise
State:ID
ZIP:83702Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yesComment_description:Idaho Power should not be grante a power cost adjustment in the form
of a 2 or 3 year bond,forcing rate increases for their customers.On 11-14-01,the cost
of the Astaris power sale was published as 42.2 million.Now,Idaho Power is projecting
over 100 million in losses by the time the contract with Astaris is up in March 2003.
Idaho Power's gamble should not be placed on the backs of its customers.The PUC should
revisit the power procurement cost sharing ratio of 90/10 (published on 9/28/01),requiring Idaho Power to assume a higher percentage of it's losses on the open market.
Transaction ID:4171108.25
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User Address:216.222.5.33
User Hostname:216.222.5.33
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:VVednesday,April17,2002 10:31AM
To:Dan Graves
Cc:Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Wednesday,April 17,2002 11:02 AN
To:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya Clark
Subject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
10:02:23 AN
Name:Gene B.and Joyce D.Conley
Street Addre s:130 Lake Street
City:RimberÌy
State:ID
ZIP:83341-2030Home_Telephone:[phone]
Work Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Home Business:Home
Business Name:Business¯Street Address:
Business Phone:Complaint Company:Idaho Power Company
Contacted utility:NoComplaintdescription:We are completely opposed to the 3-tier rate structure you have
man-dated for Idaho Power Co.It is discriminatory and unfair.HOUSES do not use
electricity to stay warm,clean and healthy---PEOPLE do.To charge people'wholive .in
large households more for the electricity they use,simply because they live in a large
household,is NOT RIGHT.By sharing living spaces and appliances,large households
actually use less energy per person than small households.There are many reasons for
large households,including having several children.We personally know several people
whose households enlarged because they took in aged,disabled,or temporarily unemployed
relatives or friends.Why should they have to pay higher rates for the electricity these
people use in their homes than these people paid for it when they were living separately?
No more electricity is being used;it is simply being combined on a single bill.We urge
you to either abolish the 3-tier rate structure or change it to apply per person per
house-hold,therby giving all rate payers,whether in large or small house-holds,access
to equal power at equal rates.If not,perhaps you could produce bumper stickers for Idaho
Power to pass out saying "Warning:Providing a home for your aged parents may be hazardous
to your electric bill."
Transaction ID:4171002.23
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User Address:216.83.76.138
User Hostname:216.83.76.138
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:VVednesday,April17,2002 10:52AAA
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
9:51:54 AN
Case:IPC-E-02-2 and IPC-E-02-3
Name:Jean DavidsonStreet_Address:421 WayneCity:Pocatello
State:Idaho
ZIP:83201
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:davidson [e-mail]
Company:Idaho Power
mailing list yes no:yesComment_description:family and I want to go on record as opposing this rate increase
and issuance of bonds which supposedly would lessen the amount of increase needed by Idaho
Power.We oppose a system which allows Idaho Power to separate production of power from
distribution.IdaCorp made record profits last year and is the sole owner of Idaho Power
and,as such,should not allowed to sell power out of state and make a great deal of money
then turn around and charge Idahoans.more for their operations.Please make certain these
comments are entered into the testimony record.This testimony represents the following
individuals'viewpoints:Bill Davidson,Jean Davidson,Darryn Davidson,Darryl Davidson,
Adrien Davidson,Barry Hulet,Marjanna Hulet,and Anna Abrams.All are property owners
and adults over the age of 21.Thank you.
Transaction ID:417951.54
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User Address:63.227.242.128
User Hostname:63.227.242.128
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Wednesday,April 17,2002 8:46 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
7:45:47 AM
Case:ipc-e-02-03
Name:Amy Howen
Street Address:6280 Cutting Horse Dr
City:Kuna
State:ID
ZIP:83634Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Idaho Power
mailing list yes no:no
Comment description:How can anyone support rate increases when corporate bonuses are
paid out to the tune of $2,250,000 for Richard Riazzi.On the same morning that the local
news talked about the proposed rate increases,there was a story about the bonuses given
out to executives.No matter what anyone says,IdaCorp and Idao Power are one in the same
in the eyes of the concumer.
This is a bad deal just like hte bond proposal ipc-e-02-02.
Transaction ID:417745.47
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User Address:216.190.41.42
User Hostname:216.190.41.42
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent LVednesday,April17,2002 12:16AM
To:JeanJewell;EdHowell;GeneFadness;TonyaClark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,2002
11:15:53 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-2/IPC-E-02-3
Name:LAWRENCE MITCHELL
Street Address:2800 1ST LN EASTCity:PARMA
State:ID.
ZIP:83660Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:IDAHO POWER
mailing list yes no:esComment_description:BEING A RESIDENTIAL AND IRRIGATION CUSTOMER,I FEEL THE IMPACT OF
THE
RATE INCREASES DEEPLY.I HAVE AN ALL ELECTRIC HOME AND WHEN THE THREE
TIERED RATE STRUCTURE WAS PUT INTO PLACE IT EFFECTIVELY CAUSED MY MONTHLY ELECTRIC BILLS
TO DRAMATICALLY INCREASE.WITHOUT HAVING THE
OPTION OF ANOTHER HEATING SOURCE THIS HAS PLACED ME AT THE MERCY OF THE POWER COMPANY WHEN
THEY ASK FOR ELECTRIC INCREASES.I SINCERELY HOPE THAT WHEN CONSIDERING THE POWER COMPANY
REQUESTS TO RECOOP THEIR LOSSES THAT THE IPC WILL VOTE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE
CONSUMER THAT EAS NO OTHER OPTION WHEN IT COMES TO ENERGY NEEDS.
Transaction ID:4162315.53
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User Address:65.116.191.40
User Hostname:65.116.191.40
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent Tuesday,April16,20028:16PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,2002
7:16:13 PM
Case:
Name:Gary Bonar
Street Address:1678 E 4500 N
City:Buhl
State:Id.
ZIP:83316Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Idaho PowerComment_description:How can two older people living in one household rack up a power bill
of $200-$400 a month?This is killing us!I hope you soon get some sort of competition]
You surely made enough the last four months to buy whatever it is you wanted.
Transaction ID:4161916.13
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User Address:209.240.222.132
User Hostname:209.240.222.132
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,Aprifi6,20027:04PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 16,2002
6:03:57 PM
Case:
Name:Doug Freeborg
Street Address:3411 Little Rock Rd.
City:Emmett
State:Idaho
ZIP:83617
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:mailing list yes no:ngComment_description:I would like to comment on the PCA Idaho Power has filed for.Reduce
my rates and go back to one flat rate.I don't know who came up with the idea about a
three tiered rate system but I think you should fire those individuals.I live in a rural
area of Gem County and everything I have is powered by electricity and I'm tired of being
punished by the PUC.What else can I do to conserve that I haven't already done.You live
without AC this summer in your offices and see how you like it.Get with it aren't you
people paid out of the Idaho General Fund.That means the taxpayers of this State pay your
wages so start working for us.
Transaction ID:4161803.57
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User Address:216.222.109.109
'User Hostname:216.222.109.109
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Jean Jewell
From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:Wednesday,April 17,2002 9:45 AM
To:1/Dan Graves
Cc:Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Wednesday,April 17,2002 9:45 AM
To:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya Clark
Subject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
8:44:48 AM
Name:jay castilloStreet_Address:1842 golden gateCity:pocatello
State:id
ZIP:83201Home_Telephone:[phone]WorkyTelephone:
E-Mail:
Home Business:Home
Business Name:Business¯Street Address:
Business Phone:Complain¯Company:idaho powerContacted_utility:yesComplaint_description:Rate increases have been way too much way too fast.I have an all
electric home built in the mid 1980's under the promise of an inexpensive\affordable way
to heat my home in the winters.Now You give me,the all-electric home owner,a power bill
that is hard to pay,and with that ridiculous "increase cost for increased usage"penalty
it only adds insult to injury.In my mind you should:
1.Have one(the least expensive)rate for "all-electric homes."
2.Only increase rates to cover cost of infrastructure improvements,not speculations or
profit.
3.Keep the promise made years ago when my home was built "All-electric."How long is a
promise good for?
Transaction ID:417844.48
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User Address:199.104.18.250
User Hostname:199.104.18.250
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Jean Jevvell
To:Dan GravesSubject:FW:Comment acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Wednesday,April 17,2002 3:19 PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Wednesday,April 17,2002
2:19:27 PM
Case:N/A
Name:Elaine Dawkins
Street Address:72 West 300 SouthCity:Jerome
State:ID
ZIP:83338
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:Company:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:no
Comment description:I have a small livestock farm where I have lived for many years.I
would like to complain about the Tiered Rate structure.My home and my livestock
facilities are on the same meter,and always have been,like most small farms.The tiered
rate structure is very unfair in this situation,as I obviously use more power than only a
household.Also,my home is all electric,as we were encouraged to be in the past.I
will have to have another meter if this structure continues.My power bill almost doubled
this winter and for the winter months was over $500/month.Thank you for your attention.
Transaction ID:4171419.27
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User Address:216.190.108.4
User Hostname:216.190.108.4
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March 23,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
RE:Idaho Powers proposed 172 million bond
Dear Commissioners:
I would like to respond to Idaho Power's recent request to issue 172 million in revenue bonds.
While this proposal sounds very enticing,purporting a 10%reduction in rates over three years,
there are other factors that I would like to address.
This proposal is based on the assumption that our water will return to normal flows.Although
we in Idaho have hoped and prayed that this will be the case,there is no guarantee that our water
issues have been resolved.If we find ourselves in similar circumstances a year from now,we
will most likelybe paying for another emergency rate hike plus the additional revenue bonds.
As a consumer,it would make perfect sense to spread our increases over a three year period,but
if Mother Nature works against us we will be digging a financial pit deeper than I want to enter
mto.
I feel that this revenue bond proposal has come from hind sight on the part of Idaho Power.
What is reallyat issue is the rising number of consumer complaints to Idaho Power and the PUC
concerning the three tier rate payment structure.While Idaho Power should be compensated for
buying higher rate wholesale power,the rate structure they have implemented to cover these
expenses are unfair.To penalize residential consumers for using the same or even less kilowatt
hours during this power cost adjustment period is ludicrist.
For the past ten years Idaho Power has paid through commercials to convince us in Idaho,
specifically in Magic Valley,that the cheapest and most efficient energy we could purchase
would be to have an all electric home.Manyresidents in the Magic Valley have no other
alternative for heating other than electricity.To have a three tiered rate paying structure that
penalizes the consumer for the very thingIdaho Power has encouraged us to embrace is
draconian.
I believe that we should pay off our current power cost adjustment without revenue bonds or
interest.I also believe that the PUC should step up to the plate and put an end to this three tiered
rate paymg structure.
As a consumer if I feel that I am being treated fairly concerning the power cost adjustment,I will
gladly pay my fair share,but under the three tiered rate paying structure,I feel that I am unfairly
penalizedfor using my historical amount of power.A residential rate increase should be the
same for all,rather than a graduatingusage scale using numbers arbitrarilypulled from a hat.
It is time for Idaho Power and the PUC to take the right step,provide the needed relief from
three tiered rate paying structures and create a plan that will allow Idaho Power consumers to get
back on track with fair and reasonable power rates.The sooner we start working in this
direction,the easier it will be to deal with Mother Nature as we have in the past.
Sin ly;
Randy Qufgley
Jean Jevven
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,March 22,2002 3:03 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,March 22,2002
3:02:55 PM
Case:
Name:Micheal L.Talley
Street Address:1351 7th Ave EastCity:Twin Falls
State:Idaho
ZIP:83301
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power Co.mailing list yes no:ncComment_description:I would like to express my opinon about the power company request tofinancebondsandreduceourrates.I am against this as it will be spread over 3 yearsandwehavetopaytheintrestwhereaccordingtoaratesheetIrecievedfromthepowercompanytherateswillgoupto8.8%without bonds and 7.8%increase with bonds.This isonlya1%difference in my bill going up.I would rather pay up front for one year andincurnofinancechargesthanspreadthingsoutover3years.I also think this sets adangerousprecident.Thanks.
Transaction ID:3221502.55
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User Address:67.234.149.28
User Hostname:67.234.149.28
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From:Ron Daugherty
Sent:Monday,March 25,2002 12:35 PM
To:Ron Law
Subject:Idaho Power Creativity
Please be informed that I applaud the foresight of Idaho Power and its efforts to control,decrease and manage customer
rates and costs.They seem to be the only particular utility thinking beyond its billfold and truly controllingcustomerbillingatreasonablecharges.The opposite example is Intermountain Gas presently sitting on its hands and practicing
Ostrich arrogance."It's the other guy causing problems."They allow suppliers to dictate to IGC without promoting a
little regional,collective and institutional buying power.But that is another topic.In any case,Idaho Power futures
planning is encouraging.Keep the public posted;you can understand their general skepticism considering recent
economic events.The citizenry needs some reasonable encourage right now.
-Ron Daugherty
[e-mail]
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3/25/2002
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
BOX #83720
472 W.WASHINGTON STREETBOISE,IDAHO 83720-0074
SUBJECT:IDAHO POWER BOND 25-MARCH,,.2002
Dear Sir,
When we retired back to Idaho in the mid 70's we built
our new home in Glenns Ferry and decided to make it an all
electric home.We did so for two basic reasons,one my wife
had an inherent fear of gas and second because Idaho Powerduppedusintobelievingelctricitywasthebestwaytogo.
After all,most everything else cost more here in Idaho but
electricity was something home grown and would thus be better.
Times change,of course.This past year I have had my bills
go up considerably because the PUC decided since we use a higher
amount we should be punished with a higher rate.So be it.
Idaho Power then made the decision to buy back power from all
the farmers and a large defunct firm in Pocatello.The devasting
effect of those scholarly managers was to eliminate over half
of our farm workers,not just in Glenns Ferry but in all small
farming communities across Idaho.That in turn,along with
the general economic downturn in Idaho,has had crushing effects
on nearly every business in town.
Now,Idaho Power threatens us with even higher bills unless
we agree to let them sell bonds to pay off their "Bad Decision"
debts.They don't tell us how much interest will be added to
the bill they have already run up,only that the rate is
reasonable.This is so they will look good now by cutting our
rate.Sort of looks like more bad judgement piled on top of
already bad judgement.We still have to pay the bill only now
it will be just a bit more just so they can look good and cover
up their mistakes.A couple more items of interest not
necessarilly factual.I recently had a conversation with a
friend who is quite familiar with an Idaho Power exec and whoreportedlyreceiveda1.2 Million bonus last year.Hearsay,
obviously couldn't be true?I notice that all my Idaho billing
or other correspondence comes with the logo that this is an
Idacorp company and it was noteworthy a couple months back that
Idacorp had one of their most profitable years ever and were
passing out perks and bonuses right and left.Makes you wonder
if Paul ever did pay Peter all that he owed him?
Anyway I think you know where I stand on the PUC's inverted
rate structure and also on Idaho Power's wish to charge us'even
more,while providing less,but spreading it all over a longer
period.What makes them think things will be any better this
year than last so next year they can go out for even more bonds.
Or,maybe the power crunch wasn't really a power deficit but
really a management problem all along!Thank you for your time.
EDWYNN J.CHRISTOPHERSEN
-Edwymm
P.O.Box 628
Jack &P:nnaa agel
2201 N 22nd St
Bosse.ID 8902-05
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April 20,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,Idaho 83720-0074
Re:Case #IPC ,-E-02-03
The Idaho Manufactured Housing Association would like to urge the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission to direct Idaho Power Company to
include Super Good Cents and Energy Star manufactured homes in any
future conservation incentive programs.
Currently manufactured housing accounts for nearly 75%of all new
homes sold in rural Idaho,and by far the majority of those "afforable"
homes purchased by Idaho residents.To not include financial incentives
to this group of homebuyers would be a serious mistake.
Although sales of energy efficient Super Good Cents/Energy Star
manufactured homes are up in much of Idaho,sales remain fairly low
in the Idaho Power Company service area,probably because of a lack of
consumer-based incentives.We hope you can convince Idaho Power to
correct this obvious mistake.
Sinc ely
G Mix
Executive Director
R O.Box 201,Sun Valley,Idaho 83353 [phone] FAX[phone]
April 17,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
To Whom It May Concern:
My husband and I are "senior"citizens and we own our "all electric"home
which we built in 1976.At that time Idaho Power was recommending "all
electric"because conservation of other sources of energy was the thingto
do!
We also chose to put fewer windows in our home;hoping to save energy
plus cost in the long run.
We are 72 and 73 years of age,and,although I am retired,my husband is
still workingbecause of the high rise in the cost of living.Our power bill
increased to over $300.00 per month this winterwhichleaves us wondering
if we will ever be able to "actually retire".
Our request is to please modifythe three-tiered rate structure for those who
are on a fixed income and other "seniors",who are willing to pay but
because they chose to go with Idaho Power's energy savings program in the
1970's,are being penalized.Our three-bedroom home is very modest and
we are of the era of conservatism!
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
s
Thelma &Roy W.Lee
1781 Julie Lane
Twin Falls,ID 83301
April 16,2002
The Idaho Statesman
1200 North Curtis IC
Boise,Idaho 83706 S 00MBÍSBN
To the Editor:
Iremember my first monthlypower bill for my two-room apartment -$2.89!Then I got married andboughtahouseandIrememberthefirsttimeitwentover$50 a month.Onlya couple of years ago
it went over $100 a month for the first time.Last month our power bill was $196!And we have gas
heat!
WIIAT DOES THE P.U.C.DO?
A few days ago,I see Idaho Power said they needed an immediate 11%increase in rates.That
means another$22 a month from us or almost 10 times what I paid in total permonthin the 1960's!
WHAT DOES THE P.U.C.DO?
Also a few days ago when Idaho Power announced its immediate need for more money,a localtelevisionstationreportedthatIdaCorp(Idaho Power's parent company)had just paid its "vicepresidentofsalesandmarketing"an annual bonus of $2,250,000 on top of his $300,000 annual
salary (the company's web site shows this annual salary to be $432,000)and it reportedthat the chief
executive officer got an annual bonus of $500,000 on top of his $500,000 annual salary (the
company's web site shows this annual salary to be $775,000).
WHAT DOES THE P.U.C.DO?
Last year,I recall the news reporting that IdaCorp paid out $20,000,000 in annual bonuses to its
employees.Considering IdaCorp has about 2,000 employees,that works out to $10,000 in bonuses
on average for every single employee.
WHAT DOES THE P.U.C.DO?
Answer to the previous four questions -ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
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Idaho Public Utilities Comminsion
P.O.BOX 83720Boise,Idaho 83720-007¼
Subject:Idaho Power &IDA CORPS Business Failure
IDA CORP IS IDAHORPOWEPdS UNREGULATED WAY OF MAKING MONEY AND HAS BEEN
AT THE EXPENSE OF ALL CONSUMERS TO EELP PAY FOR TEE POOR DECISIONS THE
COMPANY HAS MÆDE.TEE BUY BACK PROGRAM WAS A FALURE AND THEY HAVE EELD
RETE PAYERS EESPONSIBLE FOR TEEIR MISTAKES.
WE ARE SENIOR CITIZENS LIVING ON A DECLINING INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS.
WE BUILT AN ALL ELECTRIC HOME TWENTY YEARS AGO,ONLY TO FIND NOW WE HAVE
HAD SKY ROCKETING BULLS FOR OUR EIECTRICITY,WE HAVE DONE ALL WE CAN TO
CONSERVE TO KEEP OUR USEAGE DOWN.
MANY NEW STARTS CROP UP EVERY WEEK FOR IDAHO POWER COMPANY,THEIR BUSINESS
IS CONSTANTLY GROWING,WHILE OUR INCONE IS DECLINING.WE HAVE BEEN WITH
IDAHO POWER FOR OVER 60 YEARS.(WE ARE ASKIEG FOR FELIEF FROM IDAHO POWER &
IDA CORP)."THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO THE PEOPLE OF IDAHO "
IDA CORP HAS BEEN GIVING BIG BONUSES TO THEIR TOP EMPLOYEES IN THE AMOUNT
OF ljILLIONS.THIS IS ALL WTEE EXPENSE OF THE LOW INCOME PEOPLE AND OTHERS.
WE HAVE ALWAYS TRIED TO BE ALELE TO PAY OUR BILLS AND THEN SEE OTEERS
REALLY LIVING IT UP WITH BIG BONUSES IN IDA CORP,THIS IS IDAHO'S BIGGEST
SCAM AND SHOUID NOT BE HAPPENING...THEY ARE MONEY HUNGRY MONSTERS
DISGE$TLED IDAHOANTS,
IDDREY RAND LL
MERVIN RANDALL
April 17,2002
Edaho Public Utilities commission .RL
P.O.BOX 83720
Boise,Idaho 83720-007¼
SUBJECT:POKER BILLS RATES
IDA CORP IS IDAEO POWERS WAY OF A MA JOR SCAM OF TEE IDAHO PEOPLE ONLY TO
MAKE MONEY TO COVER TBEIR MISTAKES DOING BUSINESS OF BUY BACK PROGRAM
THAT FAILED AND A WAY FOR BIG VONUSES FOE TOP PEOPLE,(IN MY BOOK AND
MANY OTHES WHO HAVE WATCEED THIS BUSINESS...
BIGGEST FAILER OF EUSINESS EVER DONE IN OUR STATE,INJUSTICE..BIG
BONUSES TO TOP EEOPLE.
WE ARE AN ALLIELECTRIC HOME OWNER,RECOMMENDED BY IDAHO POWER WITH 3000
PLUS FEET HOME,NOT A GOOD WAY TO GO EVEN WITH A 40 PLUS R FACTOR AND A
PAYER TO IDAHO POWER FOR OVER 60 YEARS...WAS IN TBE APPLIANCE BUSINESS FOR
SOME h0 YEARS HELPING SELL EIECTRIC PRODUCTS AND REPORTING TO 1DAHO POWER
THE PROGRSS OF USING ELECTRIC,AND NOW THEY DO THIS TO TEE PEORIE????
IDAHO POWER,OR IDA CORP SHOULD NOT HAVE A,WATIO MAKE THE IDAHO PEOPLE
PAY FOR TBEIR MISTAKES IN DOING BUSINESS,WITH ALL THE GROWTH BOTH
PRIVATE AND INDUSTRY THAT HAS MADE AUTOMATIC CUSTOMERS BY USE IN THE
PRESEl\1T TIME,COMMON SENSE SAYS THIS...(WHAT HAPPENED WITH BEING
HONEST?)
I AND MANY OT lERS HOPE A MJOR SCPJUd LIKE THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE IN OUR
STATE OF LDAHO.
SIGNED BY TRUE IDAHO PEOPLE BORN AND RAISED IN THIS STATE AND HAVE BEEN
IN BUSINESS IN THIS STATE ALL OUR LIVES...AND STILL ACTIVE....
(Untitled)
4/17/2002
Public Utilities Comm.
Boise,ID
Guess what?I hear that Idaho Power??is asking for another
large raise.I'm just a bit confused..Is it Idaho Power or
is it Idacorp -incorperated?-and also Idawest th at the Consumers
have to pay large amounts of money to alot of CEOs and other
large income People.The question is,Why?When it was just Idaho
power,things went along pretty well.I and other People believe
that there is something going on behind the scene,like buying
and selling??These questions should by answered,so the Citizens
of Idaho know what is going on?
The fact of the matter is this...The older individules,including
Myself,I'm pushing 80 yrs and very limited income have a big
problem paying these large bills for all these high living people
I also believe that the "Shareholders"and individules that are
going to profit from these improvements should pay for them,not
the Consumer,that is just going to lose because of exorbitant
prices.How much is being shipped down the Coast to California?
I have called Idaho Power and complained and got an attitude like
"tough,pay or We cut You off"I conserve all I can and then some
Still the bill goes up and up.You People need to think and limit
this greed of what use to be a good and fair Company.
Very sincerely,J Turck
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From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 4:12 PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
3:12:20 PM
Case:1PC-E-02-3
Name:Mrs.Stanley Mullenax
Street Address:335 RichlandCity:Pocatello
State:Idaho
ZIP:83201Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:
Company:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yes
Comment description:Our comment is regarding the tiered rate.We are Senior's who live
in an all electric home.We understand the need for a increase,but feel we are beingundulypenalized.We have tried to conserve and use power wisely.Our electric bills
from July of last year to the present showed 200 watts more of power used,but the cost
was $319.00 more than the previous year.
Hope that maybe you will take into consideration this un-fair penalty in any future
decisions you make.
Thank you.
Transaction ID:4191512.20
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipuc
User Address:64.12.103.168
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RE:IPC-E-02-2 and IPC-E-02-3
April 18,2002
Members of the Idaho Public Utility Commission;
This year,there two key questions(among others)before the PUC that relate
directly to energy conservation:(1)Should the PUC approve a slightrate
increase to pay for new energy conservation programs?;and (2)Should the PUC
retain a "tiered"rate structure,first approvedlast year,such that customers that
use the most energy pay the highest rates?
On behalf of the Idaho Conservation League,I would like the PUC to answer
"yes"and "yes"to these questions.
The Idaho Statesman reported last year that Idaho electric customers consume
the most enèrgy per capita of any state in the nation.Our state needs to develop
a robust electricity conservation program to provide the encouragementand
resources to help people conserve power.We believe that the two issues
discussed above are critical steps towards Idaho developinga sound energy
conservation strategy.
If funding for efficiency is approved,Idaho Power (with advice from an advisory
group)will implementprograms to providefinancial help or other Ïncentivesfor
folks to improve energy efficiency in their homes and business,including through
more efficient light bulbs and appliances,better insulation,more efficient
irrigation equipment,and industrial process improvements.
However,none of these will be implementedunless the PUC authorizes ldaho
Power to collect money from ratepayers to cover program costs.It has become
standard procedure for utilities to collect conservation program costs from
ratepayers on an ongoing basis --this helps ensure that these programs can
evolve over the long term to best serve ratepayers.We urge the PUC to support
this effort.
Last year the PUC approveda tiered rate structure for residential customers.We
supportthis rate structure because it encourages savingsand sends an
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appropriate "price signal"to customers.We urge the PUC to continue its supportforthisratestructure.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely
Justin Hayes
Program Director
cc.Idaho Power
Jean Jewell /////
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Monday,April 22,2002 3:40 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Monday,April 22,2002
2:39:38 PM
Case:
Name:Mr.&Mrs.Clark HigleyStreetAddress:3536 E.3195 N.City:Kimberly
State:ID
ZIP:83341Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:
Company:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:gg;Comment description:Our comment concerns the huge rate increase by Idaho Power this year.We keep the house as cool as possible during cold weather and use every energy-savingdeviceandmethodweknowof;but the bills were still burdensome this year.We think,ifIdahoPowerneedstohavethegraduatedratesbykwh,they should make the lowest rateapplytomorekwh's --at least 1000 --so we older folks don't have to freeze during theextremelycoldpartsofwinter&bake during the hottest parts of summer,trying to keepourcostswithinourabilitytopay.
Transaction ID:4221439.38
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:198.60.216.4UserHostname:198.60.216.4
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From:Ed HowellSent:Monday,April 22,2002 12:33 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Monday,April 22,200211:32:38 AN
Case:Public Hearing April 25 about PCA
Name:David Whitehead
Street Address:22074 Duff LaneCity:Middleton
State:Idaho
ZIP:83644
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power CORP)mailing list yes no yesComment_description:I want to protest the unfair trade practices of Idacorp and thenegativeeffectonIdahoPowerconsumers.
In the news services across the west they have stories about thefallofEnronandhowenergypricesfellalmostathirdtoaround$30 a megawatt hour within weeks of the Enron bankruptcy.
They found out that Enron manipulated the energy prices,buying hugequanitiesofnaturalgasandelectricityandthenartificiallydroveupthepricestradingthembackandforththroughtheirowncompaniescreatedforthispurpose!
Enron rose from nowhere to national prominence in a few short years!Sound familiar?In a few short years our own mini Enron Ida-WestEnergyrosetooneofthetop300companiesinthecountry!
How could the following scenario be fair to Idaho Power consumers?:
1.Idaho Power says we need a new power plant for Idaho Power consumers.Does anybody darequestiontheneedforallthisadditionalpower?2.If we need the power so bad,why did Idacorp sell their newest state of the art powerplantinHermistonOregontoaCaliforniacompanyasitwascomingonlineinlate2000?3.They say we need power at the load center,smack in the middle of the Treasure Valley'sairshedbecauseoftransmissionlinecapacity.Then they admit most,about 80%will be sold out of state.Same lines out as in,how couldtheygetthepowerout?Why don't they build theplantattheloadcenter,California?Lies and misinformation can'tchangethefacts.
4.They pick one of their sibling companies to build it!Is this a fair practice?Did wegetagooddeal?
5.One of their sibling companies Ida-West Energy will sell the power from the plant.I'msureIdahoPowerconsumerswillgetagooddealjustlikewedidlastyear,when Ida-West bought power on the open market and marked it upandresoldittoIdahoPowerforhugeprofits!I wonder if Idaho Power sells it's surplus power to Ida-West at a fairmarketvaluethemonthsIdahoPowerhassurpluspowertosell.Shoudn't some of this go tooffsetthefewmonthswehavetobuypowerfromIda-West?6.Most of the power from the proposed Middleton power plant will go out of state.IfIdahoPowerlocksconsumersintolongtermcontractsforasmuchofthisexpensivepoweraspossible,it will befreetosellsomeofour lower cost hydro power to Ida-West Energy forevenmoreprofitsforIda-West Energy and losses for Idaho Power that
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all Idaho Power consumers will have to make up!
When will the consumers get a fair deal?
Transaction ID:4221132.37Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:67.250.133.35UserHostname:67.250.133.35
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From:Ed Howell
Sent:Monday,April 22,2002 10:47 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Monday,April 22,2002
9:47:10 AM
Case:
Name:Ginny Gunn
Street Address:3773N 2250ECity:Filer
State:Idaho
ZIP:83328Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho PowerComment_description:I would like to comment on the upcoming rate issue for Idaho Power.The three tiered structure that is currently being used is a disaster for those of us whohaveallelectrichomes.
In order to conserve I purchased energy star light bulbs for every room.Not one time lastyeardidIturnonmyceilingheat.We have a pellet stove in the family room and weheatedourhomebyusingonlythatsource.We closed off any rooms that were not beingusedanddidlaundrysparingly.We purchased blinds that would reflect the heat in the
summer.I did have to use a stock tank heater for my horses.Television was left off,lights were turned off,windows and doors were sealed,so you see every measure was takentoreduceconsumption.Reduce we did by 1/3 to 1/2 depending on the month.Still myelectricbillsweremuchhigherthanthepreviousyearduetothetieredsystem.It is apunishmentforthoseofuswhohaveallelectrichomes.
Over the years we have made improvements to our home such as steel siding and extrainsulationthathaveaddedinenergyconservationaswellasaddedvalue.I am very angrytoknowthatIdideverythingpossibleandmadesacrificeswhiletheemployeesenjoyedlavishbonuses.In times of crisis such as this everyone should have to do their part.Why
were rates increased so much?The company and their employees should have to makesacrificesalongwiththeratepayers.
I do not know what I will do again this summer.Up until the last two years we have beenabletoopenourwindowsatnightandenjoythecoolbreezes.This enabled us to cool thehousedown.In the morning we would close our windows and because of the trees,landscaping,and improvements we would not have to run any air conditioning until lateafternoon.However,we have been subjected to the most horrid sewer smells emitting from adairythatwehavenotbeenabletoduethat.The hydrogen sulfide levels measured twomilesfromthedairyhavebeendocumentedtobewellaboveanythingthatwouldbeconsideredhealthytobreathe.My husband has lung problems so we do not dare risk leavingthewindowsopenhopingthatthatsmellwillnotcome.So we bake.FYI I am 3 miles fromthisdairy.With the current system I cannot afford to run air conditioning twenty four 7,
nor should I have to.My property rights have been violated but that is another story.AsIexplainedwehaveceilingheatsoweuseawindowairconditionertocoolonlythree
rooms during the day.That was all we needed until this atrocious dairy odor invaded ourneighborhood.
We need a fair and balanced plan in place.Those of us who dramatically reducedconsumptionshouldberewarded,not punished.Trust me my house was not toasty warm,but
we adjusted to the cooler temperature of around 71 degrees.I hope you will consider thehardshipyouhaveplacedonallelectrichomeownerswhenyouaddressthisissueagain.
Sincerely,
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Jean Jewell
From:Ellen AndrewsSent:fonday,April 22,2002 9:40 AMTo:V Dan G;raves
Cc:Jean JewellSubject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Monday,April 22,2002 10:37 AMTo:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya ClarkSubject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Monday,April 22,2002
9:36:39 AM
Name:Steve Gregory
Street Address:2417 Bank Dr.Suite 110City:Soise
State:Id
ZIP:83705Home_Telephone:[phone]Work_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Home Business:Business
Business Name:Pioneer Properties
Business Street Address:2417 Bank Dr.Suite 110BusinessPhone:208-433-9685ComplaintCompany:Idaho Power Co.Contacted_utility:yesComplaint_description:The rates for commercial customers have doubled,and yet IdahoPowerispayingoutlandishbonusesandsalariesforemployeesinthestateofIdahofor apublicutility,which effects consumers and shareholders.I feel the commercial users arebeingunfairlycharged.My large commercial building has long term leases,and neitherthemarketnoracommercialleaseallowforlargeincreasestocompensatefortheadditionalchargesleviedbyIdahoPower.
Transaction ID:422936.39Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/consUserAddress:65.103.216.227
User Hostname:65.103.216.227
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From:Ed Howell
Sent:Monday,April 22,2002 12:18 AM
To:JeanJewell;EdHowell;GeneFadness;TonyaClark
Subject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Sunday,April 21,2002
11:18:21 PM
Case:
Name:Steve Truesdell
Street Address:19023 Hwy 95City:Wilder
State:Id
ZIP:83676Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:
Comment description:I feel it is very wrong for Idaho Power to get a rate increase.TheloopholethatletsIdacorpmakemoneyhandoverfist,and hand out millions of dollars in
bonuses while Idaho Power is crying to you that they are broke and need a rate increase is
wrong.This practice must be put to a stop.John Q.Public is getting bilked whileIdacorpemployeesandexecutivesarefeatheringtheirnests.John Q.Public is getting
sick and tired of it!
Transaction ID:4212318.21
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User Address:63.39.113.238
User Hostname:63.39.113.238
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From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:Monday,April 22,2002 8:19 AM
To:v'Dan Graves
Cc:Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 9:13 PM
To:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya ClarkSubject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
8:12:39 PM
Name:Charles H.Lehrman
Street Address:4047 N 1600 ECity:Suhl
State:Idaho
ZIP:83316Home_Telephone:[phone]Work_Telephone:
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Home Business:Home
Business Name:
Business Street Address:
Business Phone:Complaint Company:Idaho power Company
Contacted utility:yesComplaintdescription:The new three-tier rate system is devastating us.We are a total
electric,Gold Medallion home built in 1958 with ceiling cable heat.We are retired andlivingonafixedincome.Our electric rates have nearly tripled despite efforts to
conserve electricity,but what can you conserve in a home like ours?There is no way we
can stay below the 2000KWH.Idaho Power is in a bind due to poor business decisions andtheyarenowseekingtorecoverfromtheirpoorbusinessdecisionsonthebacksofthe
rate payers.I respectfully request that you reign this company in.If the parentcorporation,Ida-Corp.,can pay their executives bonuses in the amount of $250,000 they can
afford to lower the consumer rates in Idaho Power.This is a totally unfair situation.Any
scheme being considered to recoup their losses due to poor decisions is bad unless they
can find a way to get us off this three tier system.Thank You,Charles Lehrman
Transaction ID:4192012.39
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User Address:67.234.149.55
User Hostname:67.234.149.55
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Jean Jewell /
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Saturday,April 20,2002 10:43 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Saturday,April 20,2002
9:43:13 AM
Case:ipc-e-02-2
Name:Wes Worcester
Street Address:10065 westview drCity:Boise
State:Id
ZIP:83704
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:idaho powermailinglistyesno:yes;
Comment description:"¯T'cannot understand why the salaries and bonuses paid to employeesthatdealwithpower,whether for a subsidiary or parent do not effect rates.Idaho Power
has a contractual relationship with Idacorp Energy.When Idaho Power sells surplus power
or buys wholesale power on the market,Idacorp Energy acts as Idaho Power's agent.HowconvenientthatthelargestbonuswaspaidtotheVPofgenerationandmarketing......Rates go into the operating capital and salaries and bonuses are paid outofoperatingcapital......Let's look at the whole picture......We are in a recession and
alot of folks are struggling,whereas the rank and file employees received a 10%pay bonusandthenthereisIdacorpEnergy!!
Transaction ID:420943.13
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User Address:24.116.39.8
User Hostname:24.116.39.8
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 11:30 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
10:29:49 AM
Case:IPC-E-02-2 and IPC-E-02-3Name:KEN SHAKE
Street Address:367 N.EDGEWOOD LN.City:ËAGLE,
State:IDAHO
ZIP:83616Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power .mailing list yes no:
Comment description:MMENT:I wish to voice a loud protest to the rate increasesproposedbythepowerecompany.It ranks with the OBSCENE for acompanytopayoutrageousbonusestoseveraltopmanagersandstill have the nerve torequestconsumerstopayhigherpowerrates.
I am retired civil service--living on a fixed i'ncome;also a small stockholder of IDACORPstock...(whose stock is not doing well)..
Obviously I'm opposed to the proposed rate increases.
Sincerely
Ken Shake
Transaction ID:4191029.49
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User Hostname:198.81.17.41
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 10:46 AM
To:JeanJewell;EdHowell;GeneFadness;TonyaClark
Subject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
9:46:18 AM
Case:
Name:Jackie Call
Street Address:3645 Woodmont Drive
City:Meridian
State:Idaho
ZIP:83642Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Idaho Powermailing_list_yes no:yeComment_description:am so very disturbed after reading about the bonuses given to
officers in the same paper I read that Idaho Power was toing to be asking for a rate
increase.Those bonuses,I hope,will speak louder than their plea for a rate increase!
I am retired and never in my career was a given a bonus equal to or 1000 times my annual
salary.
Please,oh,please make a decision regarding their request in the interest of the citizens
of this valley.How much money does a company need to make?Thank you.
Transaction ID:419946.18
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User Address:24.116.39.8
User Hostname:24.116.39.8
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 19,2002 10:26 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
9:25:38 AN
Case:
Name:Paula Meunier
Street Address:232 West 500 SouthCity:Jerome
State:ID
ZIP:83338-5963Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power -mailing list yes no(ge )Comment_description:The following is from the 4th quarter report of Idacorp found at:http://www.idacorpinc.com/financials/earnings/er20014.htmPleaepayparticularattentiontoparagraph3...
IDAHO POWER COMPANYIdahoPower's earnings were seven cents per share for the quarter compared to 42 cents pershareinlastyear's fourth quarter.The decrease results from a combination of factors,many of which are drought related.Milder than normal early winter weather conditions andcustomerconservationresultingfromthetwopowersupplycost-related rate increases in2001helddownretaildemand.Drought impacts also reduced off-system energy sales andincreasedthermaloperationandmaintenanceexpensesinthequarterversusthefourthquarterlastyear.
For the year 2001,Idaho Power earnings were 60 cents per share,compared to $1.97 from2000.Of the $1.37 decrease from the prior period,70 cents per share is attributable toincreasesinpowersupplyexpensesabsorbedbytheCompanyand18centspershareisduetothewrite-off of amounts disallowed in the Company's 2001 power cost adjustment.Additional increases in operating expenses for thermal maintenance,depreciation,interestandcustomerexpensesdecreasedearningsfortheyearbyapproximately34centspershare.
General business revenues were up $31 million for the fourth quarter and $85 million fortheyear.The primary driver of the increase in revenues was the May 1 and October l PCArateincreasescombinedwithconsistentcustomergrowth.The revenue increases weredampenedsomewhatbyloadreductionprogramsandtheimpactofourcustomer's response tohigherretailprices.
Idaho Power added 1,017 general business customers during the fourth quarter 2001 and7,908 additional customers in 2001.As of December 31,Idaho Power had 401,739 generalbusinesscustomers.
My comments are:I bought an all electric house in 1979...it was sold at the best andleastexpensivewaytogobyIdahoPower.
We cannot get natural gas in the area I live in.I have since installed 2 propanefireplaces.We have done several things to conserve and there is nothing else we can do.I do not understand why we (the public)is responsible for Idaho Power's poor planning ofhowtohandledroughtyears!In most cases If you plan poorly in business,you go out ofbusiness.No one told their stock holders that they would always get a dividend.Theconsumerisbeingpunishedforpoorbusinesspractices.The rates need to be lowered.If the only way is to allow Idaho Power sell bonds then sobeit.
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Jean Jewell
From:Jean Jewell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 9:13 AM
To:AngaVelasquez
Subject:FW:Comment acknowledgement
Angie,another one for IPC-E-02-03 Int.Parties list.
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 10:03 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
9:03:07 AM
Case:ipc-e-02-2 and ipc-e-12-3
Name:Ron McNeley
Street Address:9863 W.Alliance Dr.City:Boise
State:Idaho
ZIP:83704Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:IPCOmailinglistyes no:eComment_description:Customers of IPCO are being held hostage while the top execs pulloffthelargebonuses.The company will continue to give their spin to the press as iftheyarethegoodguys.What is frustrating is that we have no choice in this matter.I
have cut our consumption by 30%in the last year and all else is out of my hands.If I
could change to a dfferent provider I certainÏy would.This is outrageous when one takes
in to account the bounses.Thanks for listening.
Transaction ID:419903.7
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User Address:67.250.101.22
User Hostname:67.250.101.22
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,April18,20024:08PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 18,2002
3:07:57 PM
Case:
Name:David J.West
Street Address:12089 W.Patrina DriveCity:¯oise
State:Idaho
ZIP:83713Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:IdaCorp &Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:ogg
Comment description:In regards to todays article in the Statesman;"IdaCorp Energy
bonuses,pay soar".WAKE UP!!!!We have are own little ENRON going on right here in
Boise Idaho.The funny thing is,the PUC continues to approve rate increases to thegeneralpublicwhilethesebastardslinethierpockets.I'm curious how much the PUC
officals bonuses are?It's absolutely absurd the PUC cowtails to these folks every time
they come crying about how much money there losing.Ever think maybe you shouldn't allow
them to sell OUR POWER out of state so we have to pay higher rates?As a taxpayer of this
city I am ashamed of you all.I'm sure that Jan Packwood and Richard Riazzi sleep quite
well at night knowing they are rapeing the fine people of Boise.I also know what goes
around comes around and that they will have to answer to a higher power some day.To them
I say,sleep well boys.To the PUC I say WAKE UP before I and the rest of this community
say enough and move out of this great State.That would be a sad day...
Cordially,David J.West
Transaction ID:4181507.57
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User Address:24.116.39.8
User Hostname:24.116.39.8
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,April 18,2002 3:42 PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 18,2002
2:42:29 PM
Case:IPC-E-92-2 IPC-E-92-3
Name:Robert Schwenkler
Street Address:3150 QuarterswingCity:Boise
State:ID
ZIP:83716Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:no
Comment description:It is extremely unfair and I feel disgusted that IdaCorp executives
are in line to get raises averaging more than 50%over last year,especially when our
electricity cost has gone up 25%+and gobs of $was lost to inefficient handling of power
last year...case in point is the failed electricity buyback schemes that we,the
consumer,will be liable for.
It seems that the exec's are in for a raise for getting more money out of us consumers!
Transaction ID:4181442.29
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User Address:63.227.244.145
User Hostname:63.227.244.145
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Jean Jewell
From:Jean Boyles [[e-mail]]
Sent:Thursday,April 18,2002 1:55 PM
To:Jean Jewell;[e-mail]
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Idaho Power's annual rate adjustment -funding conservation programs
I would favor a slight increase to fund energy conservation/efficiency
programs.Also,I support the current "tiered"
rate structure.We use a lot of electricity and could have many ways to
conserve.
Jean Boyles
1714 N 7th St.
Boise,Id 83702
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 5:11 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
4:10:34 AM
Case:IPC-E-02-03
Name:A.Nonymous
Street Address:City:
State:
ZIP:Home_Telephone:I will want your number
E-Mail:Company:Idacorp EnergyComment_description:You are wrong.Those bonuses come from Idacorp Energy increasing
Idaho Power's cost to serve customers.They pay six/seven figure bonuses to the people who
carry this out and cover it up.This is Enron and if you don't find it you will look very
bad when it gets out.
Transaction ID:419410.34
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipuc
User Address:207.205.167.205
User Hostname:207.205.167.205
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Jean Jevvell
From:Jean Jewell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 9:14 AMTo:Dan GravesSubject:FW:Comment acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 5:20 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
4:20:ll AM
Case:IPC-E-02-03
Name:A.NonymousStreet_Address:Who gets these comments?City:What do they do with them?
State:
ZIP:Home_Telephone:How can I reach you?
E-Mail:
Company:Idacorp EnergyComment_description:Look carefully at what FERC ordered them to do.They are doing theopposite.
Transaction ID:419420.11
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User Hostname:207.205.167.205
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 3:28 PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
2:27:49 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-03
Name:Richard and Gretchen Uppiano
Street Address:929 Justice GradeCity:¯agerman
State:ID
ZIP:83332
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yesComment_description:We believe that the current three tiered power rates are patentlyunfairforpeoplewhohavenootherenergysource.Have you considered the two-tieredsystemusedthroughoutEurope?In an effort to balance demand,conserve energy,anduser's money,rates are lower during non-peak hours,such as nights and evenings whilebothindustrialandhouseholdusesarelowest.
Having grown up in WWII Switzerland,Richard remembers frequently checking the electricmetertoreporthowfastitwasturningbeforeMamawouldturnonheriron.Today,manyfriendsandrelativesinEuropedotheirlaundryonlyatnight.Their machines typicallyhavetime-delay settings,like many of our dishwashers,to run while the family sleeps.Additionally,washers and dryers are wired directly to the system and are turned off bythepowerproviders(even in mid-cycle)from 11 AM to 2 PM weekdays.People,typically,go home for the noon meal,increasing private energy demand while industrial demandremainsconstant.
While it would be a very cold day,wherever we are,that Americans would agree to thelatter,we believe many would welcome the opportunity to save money and conserve energy bydoinglaundryandotherhighenergychoresduringnon-peak hours.
Yours to creative thinking,
Richard and Gretchen Uppiano
Transaction ID:4191427.49Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:64.12.106.54
User Hostname:64.12.106.54
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Jean Jewell
From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 11:58 AM
To:·Dan Graves
Cc:Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 12:48 PM
To:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya ClarkSubject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002
11:48:25 AM
Name:BILL BEATTY
Street Address:39 BURNETT LNCity:50ISE
State:IDAHO
ZIP:83716Home_Telephone:[phone]
Work Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:BILL [e-mail]
Home Businesi:Home
Business Name:
Business Street Address:
Business Phone:Complaint_Company:IDAHO POWERContacted_utility:yesComplaintdescription:THE DOUBLING OF THE POWER RATES AND THE GRADUATED SCALE IT
CALCULATES ON IS LUDICROUS.I WILL ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ELECTRIC HEAT FROM MY HOME AND GO
TO PROPANE SINCE IT IS 22 MILES FROM TOWN AND NO OTHER OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.OUR HOME
HEATING BILL FOR THE WINTER MONTHS WENT FROM 175/MO TO 400/MO.WE SIMPLY CANNOT AFFORD
THAT KIND OF COST.OUR IRRIGATION COST HAVE ALSO DOUBLED SO WE HAVE INCURRED THOSE
EXPENSES AS WELL.TO HEAR ALL EMPLOYEES OF IDAHO POWER HAVE RECIEVED A 10%BONUS AND ONE
VP ACTUALLY GOT 2.2 MILLION IS UNBELIEVABLE.I DON'T CARE IF IDACORP OR SOME OTHER
SUBSIDERARY PAID IT...FACT IS I'M SELLING MY HOUSE BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD THE POWER BILL.
HOW ABOUT IDACORP PAYING THE INCURRED 2000-2001 POWER FIASCO EXPENSE IF THEY HAVE THAT
MUCH MONEY.IF ALBERTSONS INCURRS A LOSS AND THEY RAISE PRICES TO RECOVER IT,WHAT DO YOU
SUPPOSE HAPPENS?EVERYONE GOES TO WINCO....PROBLEM IS IDAHO POWER HAS NO COMPETITION.
WHAT WE NEED IS A WINCO FOR THEM.
Transaction ID:4191148.25
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User Address:167.234.133.191
User Hostname:167.234.133.191
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,April 18,2002 1:58 PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 18,2002
12:57:34 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-2
Name:k.trefaller
Street Address:12535 w.freedom dr
City:boise
State:id
ZIP:83713Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:Company:ida powermailinglistyesno:SComment_description:I don,t care what you say about who is paying for the 2.5 million +
and the exorbinant salaries I am still paying!Idaho Power is a monopoly and there is no
justification for the compensation package received by Idaho Power and Ida Corp.
Using the excuse that that's what other power companies pay only illustrates how bad
things really are.
Transaction ID:4181257.34
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User Address:204.229.118.100
User Hostname:204.229.118.100
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Jean Jewell
From:Ellen Andrews
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 1:26 PM
To:Dan Graves
Cc:JeanJewell
Subject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,April 19,2002 1:33 PM
To:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya ClarkSubject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 19,2002 sk'
12:32:49 PM
Name:George M.FilesStreet_Address:174 Hope Arms LnCity:Meridian ,4'*
State:Id
ZIP:83642 4>
Home_Telephone:[phone]
Work Telephone:same i
E-Mail:qomox@hotmail
Home Business:HomeBusinessName:
Business Street Address:
Business Phone:Complaint_Company:Contacted_utility:yesComplaintdescription:The Idaho Statesman on 4-18-02 indicates that Idaho Power isseekinga$256+MILLION increase for the coming year to offsethighenergycostsfrom2001.
I am shocked to find out that the executives are receiving tremendous
bonuses.....R.Riazzia $2.25 MILLION,Packwood $500,000,L.Keen$240,000,J.Miller $168,000 and Stahman $108,000 FOR A GRAND TOTAL
THREE MILLION -TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY SIX THOUSAND
OF OUR DOLLARS $$$3,266,000
.....AND THIS IS AFTER HAVING A POOR YEAR IN 2001....
WHAT KIND OF FOOLS HAVE THE AUDACITY TO EVEN THINK ABOUT THESE
OUTRAGEOUS BONUSES !!!!!!!
When Micron went thru 2001 in tough economic times the CEO-Appleton sacrificed his entire salary and all employees took a
10%pay cut.
IDAHO POWER WANTS TO GIVE EVERYONE A 10%BONUS !!!!!!!!
.....GOD FORBID IDAHO POWER MADE A PROFIT THEN THEEXECUTIVESWOULDBERECEIVINGBILLIONSANDBILLIONSIN BONUSES.
I WONDER IF IDAHO POWER MIGHT BE IN COHORTS WITH ARTHUR
ANDERSON ACCOUNTANTS ????????
PLEASE PUT A STOP TO THIS!!!!!!!!!I AM PLANNING A RALLY FOR THE
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AFTERNOON OF YOUR HEARING AT THE IDAHO POWER HEADQUARTERS
SEE YOU SOON.....
GEORGE M.FILES
cc:Dirk Kempthorne,GovernerSimpson
Crapo
Otter
George W.Bush
Enron Public RelationsArthurAndersonPublic Relations
Transaction ID:4191232.49Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/consUserAddress:164.165.252.78UserHostname:164.165.252.78
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Jean Jevvell ,A
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 12:28 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,2002
11:27:35 AM
Case:Demand-Side Management ProgramsName:Drew McDanielStreetAddress:1447 East State StreetCity:Ëagle
State:ID
ZIP:83616
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yesComment_description:I support the implementation of the 0.5 percent rate increase forallIdahoPowercustomersasameanstofundingconservationordemand-side management.
It is my understanding that Idaho Power company is in a position where it must form anadvisorygroupforenergyconservationbyMay2,2002.The weakest area of energyconservationand,hence,a large problem for Idaho Power,is the hosues that are built insouthernIdaho.A recent study by the NW Energy Effiency Alliance showed thatSouthwestIdahoHomes,particularly those built in the Boise area (treasure valley)are the mostinefficienthosuebuiltinthe4stateregionofID,WA,OR and MT.The NWEEA concludedthat"Idaho Builders........make no pretense of meeting an energy standard.Their goalseemstobetominimizetheexpensesassociatedwithbuildingshellconstruction;consequently,they build only to the minimum levels of efficiency that can be tolerated bytheenforemcentenvironmentoftheBoisearea."
Low cost housing is one important reason people move to the Boise area.However,homeownershipcostincludesthemonthlyutilitybills.If inefficient homes (and,for thatmatter,ligh commercial office buildings)continue to be built and energy standards arenotestablishedandenforced,power demand will continue to grow unabated.
Existing homeowners can afford new compact flourescent light bulbs,etc.,but an energyefficientstructurewillsavemoremoneyin1yearthanahousefullofenergyefficientlightbulbswillintenyears.Builders ARE NOT building energy efficient homes and IdahoPowercustomersaresufferingforthis./
As a side note:I will consider being -párt of the Energy Conservation committee if youhavenotalreadyfilledtheposts.'
Sincerely,Drew McDaniel
Transaction ID:4261127.35Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:206.207.103.129UserHostname:206.207.103.129
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 10:10 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,20029:09:58 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-03
Name:Michael E Rohm
Street Address:4420 W Franklin RdCity:Meridian
State:ID
ZIP:83642
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:y"esComment_description:In reference to the above case filed I believe it is time for acompleteratecaseandabolishthePCAalltogether.The PCA was filed for at a time whenthe"Rate of Return"was high and power costs were fluctuating.11%in today's market istoohigh.Maybe there should be a RCA (Rate of Return Cost Adjustment).
My company is in the conservation business.High rates improves business for us.Eventhough,I would rather see lower rates for the people of our state.
Conservation is part of the answer,or at least I hope so.If you will look at our websiteyouwillseethatmanyofthementhatnowworkwithmewereasignificantpartoftheEnergyServicesDepartmentfromthe"Old Idaho Power".
Maybe a focus group headed by your staff with representatives from the utility and privatebusinesscouldbecreatedtosteerourcollectiveeffortstowardamoreenergyefficientfuture.Not trying to generate business for my company,but we would be willing tocoordinateaneffortofthistypeifyouareinterested.
Personally,I want Idaho Power to remain strong,but not 11%strong.
Michael E Rohm
President
EnerTech Services,Inc.www.enertechservices.com
Transaction ID:4262109.58Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:207.108.228.163UserHostname:207.108.228.163
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Saturday,April 27,2002 10:08 AMTo:JeanJewell;Ed Howell;GeneFadness;TonyaClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Saturday,April 27,20029:07:33 AM
Case:
Name:Janene AllemanStreetAddress:18303 US Hwy 20City:Bellevue
State:Idaho
ZIP:83313Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:ncCommentdescription:I just want to comment on the tiered rate structure that was adoptedbyIdahoPowerduring2001.In a nutshell,it stinks!My power rates are nearly doublewhattheywereoneyearago,and the sad thing about it is that I conserve electricity!The thermostat on my base board heaters(go ahead and cut off my right arm!)is set at 65degrees.I wear a coat or jacket in the house for nine months of the year because of thecoolhouseholdtemperatures!I think that is a bit ridiculous to have to do inside yourhome!Isn't that what we have homes for --to provide shelter from the environment?Referring back to the reduced temperatures inside my home,I managed to freeze and breakthecoldwaterlinetotheutilitysinkinmygarage,and nearly froze(it was slushy)thepumptomywasher!Both of these things have never happened before,in much coldertemperaturesthanwehadthiswinter!In the name of conservation,it managed to happenthough!
Back to the story!I turn off any lights not being used,only wash in cold water,take one shower a day,you name it,I do it in the name of conservation!However,mypowerbillscontinuedtoclimbtonearlyobsceneamounts!Granted,I live in a coldclimatearea,and my home is not the most weather efficient home in the county,but whenmypowerbillsjumpedfromtheusual$200 -250/month during the winter months to$400/month,I was very concerned and disappointed to say the least.In the summer monthswhenIamrarelyhome,my power bills jumped from a minimum of about $40/month to $60-70/month.I am just thankful that I am able to absorb the exorbitant increased cost ofelectricity,but would rather spend that extra money on myself (401K)rather than paddingthepocketsofgreedyCEO's!So,my question to you is,what is the Idaho Public Utilities Commission going to doaboutthis"out of control"situation?Let Idaho Power and its parent company IdacorpcontinuetoraiseIdaho's electicity costs until only the very wealthy can afford to haveelectricalpowerintheirhomes?Remember that your job is to provide the citizens of thestateofIdahowithaffordableandreliablepublicutilities!If that isn't your goal,jump ship,hire on with Idacorp and go for the million dollar bonuses that their CEO's andetc.received this year!Finally,I want you to know that I am tired of paying more and getting less in return.I can't conserve any further than I already am,unless I decide to use candles for lightandbegincookingallofmymealsinthefireplace!Please look for and find a way tolowertheelectricalpowerratesforthecitizensofthestateofIdaho.It is not onlyyourjob,but your ethical responsibility,plus my bank account and 401K account wouldcertainlyappreciateit!Sincerely,
Transaction ID:427907.33
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:205.188.201.143
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From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 2:52 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,20021:51:35 PM
Case:
Name:Ray Leavitt
Street Address:151 West 550 SouthCity:Jerome
State:IdahoZIP:83338
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yesCommentdescription:I have an all electric home.I would like to see the 3 tier levelforpayremovedforamorefairandlowerpowerbill.
Transaction ID:4261351.35Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:67.234.149.36UserHostname:67.234.149.36
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From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 2:39 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,20021:38:53 PM
Case:IPC-E-01-13 and IPC-E-02-3Name:Sara Eddie
Street Address:2320 N 28thCity:Ëoise
State:ID
ZIP:83703
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power Companymailinglistyesno:noCommentdescription:Dear Commissioners,
I am writing in regard to Idaho Power's request to implement apowercostadjustmentfor2002through2003andregardingtheissueofincreaseddemandsidemanagementprogramsforIdahoPower.
The Commission should continue the three tiered rate structureitimplementedlastyear.This kind of financial incentive is theonlywaypeoplewillactuallybemotivatedtosaveenergy.
A small vocal minority of people who use large amounts ofenergyhavecomplainedaboutthetieredratesystem.However,those people would still have very high rates under a single flatrate.Furthermore,I do not feel I should have to subsidize thosewhouselargeamountsofenergy.Unless everyone pitches in toconserve,Idaho Power will have to spend more money onbuyingexpensivepowerorbuildingnewpowerplantsthat willalsodestroyournaturalresources.
To soften the blow of the tiered rate structure and to give peoplethetoolswithwhichtoconserveenergy,the Commission shouldprovideforadequatefundingforenergyconservationprograms.Right now Idaho Power is proposing a very small fund to pay forenergyconservation.The Commission should require a higherfundinglevelthanjust.5%.Idaho Power's proposal would notfundenoughenergyconservationmeasurestomakeasignificantdifference.
Funding for energy conservation measures should includepublicoutreachandeducationtoinformpeopleaboutavailableconservationprograms.It will do no good to implement energyconservationprogramsifnobodyknowsthattheyareavailable.
Thank you,
Sara Eddie
Boise
Transaction ID:4261338.53
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:206.207.110.142
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From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 1:15 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,200212:14:31 PM
Case:idaho power tier planName:Beverly AxStreetAddress:6821 Leisure LaneCity:Ñampa
State:ID
ZIP:83687
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:AXOO7@AOLCompany:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:yeComment_description:kË are a retired older couple and for 23 years have lived in this allelectric1975house.Our income is social security approx.$1350.00 a month.It has beenarealstruggletopaythetieredpaymentsforourelectricitythislastwinter.Comparing the last three years bills:1999 =$1025.91;2000 =$961.96;2001 =$1428.43.Already the bill for Jan and Feb 2002 is $553.43.
We heard about the millions of dollars paid out to the executives in the company.Thoseweredollarsoffthebacksofpeoplelikeus--the little guy just trying to make endsmeet.Also we understand that the "company"made some mistakes in buying power from othercompaniesandtheexecutivesshouldmakeupforthatmistakeoutoftheirbonusesandnotthecustomerspocket.Yes the stockholders need to make some money so we agree that aprofitshouldbemade.
The lady I talked to this morning did not give me the case number so I cannot record itwiththiscomment.
Thank you for thinking about us and hope you will reconsider the tier plan.We are at yourmercy.
Sincerely,
Beverly Ax
Transaction ID:4261214.31Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:198.81.16.21UserHostname:198.81.16.21
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From:Ellen AndrewsSent:Friday,April 26,2002 10:45 AMTo:/Dan Giraves
Cc:JeanJewellSubject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 11:17 AMTo:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya ClarkSubject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,2002
10:17:05 AM
Name:Leonard G.Baxter
Street Address:6198 Brian WayCity:Boise
State:IdahoZIP:83716-8809Home_Telephone:[phone]Work_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:HomeBusinessName:
Business Street Address:
Business Phone:Complaint Company:Idaho Power Company,IDACORP Company,Contacted_utility:yesComplaint_description:Case number (IPC-E-02-2 on the bond issuance and IPC-E-02-3 on thepowercostadjustment,tiered-rate and conservation program issues)
Idaho Power Company,an IDACORP Company,sent me a large postcard last month about theirrates.The postcard indicated that last year their company (do they mean Idaho PowerCompanyorIDACORPCompany?)recovered $217 million through the annual Power CostAdjustment(PCA).They also indicated that this April they may have to ask to recover$244 million through the PCA.
If PCA includes only costs for power purchases and energy saving programs,wereIdahoPower's purchases of power and energy savings programs legitimate and real?1.I read that Idaho Power's purchases of power were through one or more of theirsubsidiariessothesubsidiaryorsubsidiariescouldincreasethepass-through price tomakemoney.Then Idaho Power would have to pay more than if Idaho Power bought powerdirectly.Subsequently,Idaho Power could ask to recover the increase cost of powerthroughthePCA,making the customers of Idaho Power pay for Idaho Power's subsidiary orsubsidiariesmakingmoremoney.Has this been investigated fully?2.What are these energy savings programs that Idaho Power has to pay for that thentheircustomershavetopayforthroughthePCA?As a customer how do I get Idaho Powertopaymeforenergysavingsandconservationofenergy?
Idaho Power indicated that the PCA has no impact on company profits or operating expenses.If the PCA has no impact on company profits or operating expenses,then they don't needthePCA.Maybe the company profits and operating expenses should be affected if the powerthatIdahoPowerbuyscostsmorethannormal.Maybe Idaho Power would become moreefficientifthepowertheybuyreducesthecompanyprofits,or increases operatingexpenses,or both.
Do not allow Idaho Power to issue $172 million in revenue bonds even if the POTENTIAL rate
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adjustments COULD result in -AVERAGE decrease of 10%from ex sting rates,WHICH AREHIGHERTHANNORMAL!How can they anticipate these revenue bonds will be paid off over athree-year period through a 0.54 cent-per-kilowatt-hour charge that would be included inthereducedratesthatwecustomerswouldpay?An increased charge included in the rateswillreducetherates?That does not calculate.
Spreading these costs over a three-year period will incur additional interest (about 10%per year for three years)which Idaho Power's customers will have to pay any way.Let'sjustbitethebulletforoneyearandpayanaverageof10%more for one year instead ofthreeyears.Paying the 10%interest per year for three years will just benefit whoeverbuystheserevenuebonds,NOT US IDAHO POWER CUSTOMERS.
Lastly,I wouldn't mind paying good money for good electricity if Idaho Power would keeptheextremelylowvoltagesandextremelyhighvoltagesoutofmyhouse.I have had toreplaceonemotorduetothelowvoltagesandthesurgeprotectorsarealwaystrippingfromthehighvoltages.I have been complaining about this to Idaho Power for five yearsandtheyindicatedtheywouldputamonitoronthepowerlinetoourhousebuttheyneverhave.
Thank you.
Transaction ID:4261017.5
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/consUserAddress:164.165.237.6UserHostname:164.165.237.6
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From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 11:17 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,200210:17:08 AM
Case:IPC-E-02-3
Name:Ron GastelecuttoStreetAddress:18401 Pride LaneCity:CaldwellState:Idaho
ZIP:83607
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho PowerCommentdescription:First,I want to apologize if this is a repeat of my comments,thissitekeepsdroppingoff.I want to state that I am totally against the tied-rate planbecauseitpenalizescustomerswhouseonlyelectricalpower.Living outside the citylimitsincanyoncountywedonothaveaccesstootherenergysourcessuchasnatural gassowearedependentonelectricity.It doesn't take long to reach the top tier even usingconservativeefforts.It wasn't too long ago Idaho Power was offer incentives to switch toallelectical,now it turns out to be a costly mistake.Being an irrigator,who also useselectricitytopowerourpump,we are getting hit twice as hard while raising a crop.It seems to me,everytime we turn around the Idaho Power is requesting a rate hikesayingitwillonlybetemporaryandtherequestisbeinggranted.Funny thing,I have yettoseethepowerratesgodown,it is a never ending spiral.Idaho Power continually wants to distance itself from the profit reaping IdaCorp,but Idon't see how that is justified since IdaCorp is their PARENT company.Since there is nocompetitiontoIdahoPower,I respectfully request that the PUC protect the IdahoconsumersfromthisenergypricegougingfromIdahoPower(IdaCorp.).
Transaction ID:4261017.8Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:206.129.0.133UserHostname:206.129.0.133
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 4:03 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,20023:02:39 PM
Case:IPC-E-02-3
Name:Rhonda TemesStreetAddress:26193 Pioneer LaneCity:Parma
State:Idaho
ZIP:83660
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power ,mailing list yes no:yesCommentdescription:I hope they don't raise the cost because we only have electric heatandthecosthasalreadyputusinafinancialcrunch.We were only paying about $150.00amonthinthewinterandthisyearithasbeen$350.00 a month.My husbands hours werecutinthewinterplushehadabadaccidentinOctoberthatcostuswages.It's not costeffectiveformetogotoworkbecauseofthelittleones.I do foster care to help out,but the added kids make the power go up even more.Puting a tiered-rate really hurtsfamilieslikeours.We live from pay check to pay check.We don't owne any new vehicles,they are all old,so we don't have car payments,credit cards ect.We went without a lotlastyearjusttomakethehighpowerpayments.I really feel for the people out therewhocan't make the power payments,living with the heat down too low causes the kids togetsick,so now people have more medical bills to pay also.It's a "no win"situationforalotofus.I beg you to please find a way to get our power bills back to areasonablerate.We are paying more for our power now than we did when we lived in LasVegas.This is insane to raise our rates over 60%to get us to cut back.We cut the heatdown,in fact it's been off for awhile,we cut back on the baths and don't plan to run theA/C at all!!!We can't afford it!!If we can find any way at all to get a differentsourceofheatfornextyear,we will.I thought moving back to my home state would begreat,don't get me wrong,I love it here,it's just that the pay is lower and now thepowerishigherthananyotherstateIlivedinwhileIwasintheArmy.This tiered-rateiscausingalotofhardshiponalotofpeople,it's got to go!!!!!!
Transaction ID:4261502.39Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:198.81.16.154UserHostname:198.81.16.154
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 25,2002 12:33 PMTo:JeanJewell;EdHowell;GeneFadness;TonyaClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 25,200211:32:39 AM
Case:IPC -E -02 -02
Name:Jim HuntStreetAddress:Lancaster DriveCity:Ëoise
State:ID
ZIP:83702
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power,mailing list yes no:yes/Comment_description:planned on attending tonight's meeting but cannot.In lieu of thatsomecommentsfollow.
1.Pardon my bias,but I do not trust any of Idaho Power's proposals.I feel they havelittleregardforthepublic's welfare,and any hints at such are motivated by self-serving interests.
2.Perhaps I missed the per ratepayer cost of financing the bond in question,but haveseennothingtoindicatethisoffsettotheirproposedten-percent decrease in rates otherthanalumpsumfigure.
3.Nothing that has been done by Idaho Power in the past,and particularly by their parentcompany,Idacorp,has benefited anyone but Idacorp.The whole deregulation approach is farafieldfromthewayapublicserviceorganizationshouldbeallowedtooperate,and I wishtheCommissionhadneverallowedthecurrentarrangmenttoexist.
4.While the PUC staff's recommendations for changes to Idaho Power's proposal appear morepractical,it still appears to continue along the same road where Idaho Power is gettingmostofwhatitwantsandnotwhatthepublicwants;i.e.,more control over utilityoperations.
Thanks for listening.
Transaction ID:4251132.39Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:205.188.192.52UserHostname:205.188.192.52
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 25,2002 3:00 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 25,20021:59:36 PM
Case:IPC-E-02 and IPC-E-02-3Name:Scott W.StangerStreetAddress:PO Box 635City:Ìdaho CityState:ID
ZIP:83631Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho PowerCommentdescription:I am opposed to Idaho Power's proposed 3 year bond sale.Inaddition,I am strongly opposed to the 3 tier system implemented last year.This 3 tiersystemwasimplementedasa"conservation"effort,believing that the high rates in theuppertierwouldencourageconservation.In my specifica case,I have live in rural BoiseCountyina4yearoldenergyefficienthome.I installed a Ground Source Heat Pumpbecausethisisthemostefficientmethodofheatingandcoolingmyhome.Four years ago,my level pay was set at $156 per month.It then rose to $204 as the result of a rateincrease,and now with the 3 tier system my highest bill is over $640 per month.It iswholyunfairtopenalizemewheninfactIhavetakeneverysteppossibletoconserveenergy.My only option to reduce my power consumption is to turn off my heat.Well overhalfofmymonthlypowerconsumptionfallswithinthe3rdtier.When the rates were lastincreased--and the 3 tiers were implemented --the rates in the highest tier increasedbymorethan70%while the lowest tier increased by about 45%.
Therefore,in addtion to opposing the bond sale,I ask that the 3 tier system be removedandasingleratebechargedtoallresidentialcustomers.
Scott Stanger
Idaho City
384-1653
Transaction ID:4251359.36Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:137.201.242.130UserHostname:137.201.242.130
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Jean Jewe11
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 10:51 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,20029:50:43 AN
Case:IPC-E-02-03Name:Jeff Caldwell
Street Address:1581 Cow Horse DrCity:Runa
State:ID
ZIP:83634Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power -
mailing list yes no:\yeCommentdescription:As a home owner of an all electric home,it is not fair to use athreetieredratestructure.I installed a higher end (price wise and effecience wise)heat pump 4 or 5 years ago with the intent of conserving energy.Gas lines are notavailablenearmyruralhomeandoilwasnotanoptionatthetimeofinstalldueto thehighcostofgasandoilatthattime.Propane was not choosen either since rates onpropaneclimbduringthewintermonthswhenasweallknow,we heat our homes.IronicthatinpastyearsIdahoPowerpushedthebenifitsofanallelectrichomeandnowwe arepenalizedwithatieredratestructurethatis62%greater in Kilowatt-hour for useageover2000kWh.Though I can very much appreciate the intent for conservation,and thereareonlyafewmonthsmybillgoesoverthat2000kWhlevel,it still unfairly penalizestheallelectrichomeowner.As a single dad,I work at conserving costs,however it'sdifficulttobesoconservitive(medium to lower 60's at thermistate)when my girlscomplain,"it's cold in here dad".Additionally,is it not true that the PUC has approved every rate case that IdahoPowerhasrequested.I find it hard to stomach when Idaho Power broke into the Fortune500listingwiththeirearningsandtheupperexecutivesmadetheunbelievablebonusesfromthislastyears.What a deal,a company never has to ulimately worry or be about alosswhenwethecustomermakesupforthedowntimes.If this last year was such adifficultandeconomicallydifficultyearforcostsandincomeforIdahoPower,how couldanexecutivelookthemselveinthemirrorandtakeanybonus?Shame on us for allowingthistohappen.Idaho Power has positioned themselves very neatly around the monopolisticoversiteofyourcommission.We all know this and their is a big stink coming from thekitchen.I might add that I'm a Idaho Power stock holder,but that will change.Thank you for your time
Jeff Caldwell
Transaction ID:426950.43Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:216.172.4.212UserHostname:216.172.4.212
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From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 10:58 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,20029:57:57 AM
Case:Idaho Power Rate ScheduleName:James L.WrightStreetAddress:3795 N.3575 EastCity:Kimberly
State:ID
ZIP:83341
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power Companymailinglist_yes_no:yeg)Comment description:My wife (LaRae)and I are strongly opposed to the present three-tiered rate schedule for electricity.We built our home in the country in 1966 when IdahoPowerofferedreducedratesforall-electric homes because they had a surplus of power inthewinter.The gas company would not provide natural gas service to use because ofdistancesoallelectricwasawiseoption.Now we are locked into electric heat.Itwouldbeamajorcostandinconveniencetoretrofitourhomeforoilorpropane.We think that an average rate increase for all residential customers would accomplish asmuchconservationofelectricityasapunitiverateforusageabove2000kwhpermonth.Some nonelectric heat homes may actually be more wasteful of electricity with the presentpricingsystemthanallelectrichomes.
Thank you for your consideration of this.I had wanted to attend the hearing in TwinFallson10Aprilbutmyworkhadmeoutoftownthatday.
Transaction ID:426957.57Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:199.133.138.43UserHostname:199.133.138.43
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From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 25,2002 4:27 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 25,2002
3:26:55 PM
Case:IPC-E-02--2Name:LARRY KINCAID
Street Address:40 MESA VISTA DR.City:BOISE
State:ID
ZIP:83705Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power -mailing list yes no:yesCommentdescription:Beár Commissioners,
The Enron bankruptcy and the implosion of Arthur Anderson havegiventhepublicarareglimpseofthewaycorporaterelationships regularly are used tofleecethepublic,both fraudulently or semi-fraudulently (i.e.,within the letter but notthespiritofthelaw).If corporations are not punished for these betrayals of publictrustandrecklessabusesofthelaw,why should they ever reform?
In the case of monopolies like Idaho Power,if losses caused by bad business decisions andchangingmarketconditionsareregularlypassedontothepublic,why should corporationscorrectthewaytheydobusiness?And why should executives not give themselves outrageousbonusprograms,use rate hikes to enrich themselves,and fabricated "losses"to justifyratehikes?
The customers of Idaho Power have no choice but to pay what is charged,and Idaho Powercanchargewhateveryouallow.If the only effective and informed defenders of thepeople's interest,the commissioners of the PUC,fail to make monopolies act with fairnessanddiscretion,who will?And how?Unfairness,even the appearance of unfairness,ifignoredwillhaveeconmic,social,and political consequences.You can count on it,however unlikely that may seem at the moment.I urge you to do what is necessary to makeIdahoPowerbearthecosts(or losses)it should bear.Do what you must do to make it anhonestandrespectedbusinessandprotectthepublicfromextortionthroughcorporatemanipulation.The integrity of free market capitalism in this case depends entirely onyou.
Sincerely;Larry Kincaid
Transaction ID:4251526.55Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:132.178.215.135UserHostname:132.178.215.135
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 25,2002 6:35 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 25,20025:34:52 PM
Case:IPC-E-02 and IPC-E-02-3.Name:Robert Watson
Street Address:1432 So.Carol St.City:Meridian,
State:Id.
ZIP:83642
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power /mailing list yes no:(yesComment_description:In respect to the above hearing:please reject the offerd bondingproposal,as you recomended.Further:Please consider reregulating Garnett,Idaho Power,Etc..
Transaction ID:4251734.52Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:24.116.39.8UserHostname:24.116.39.8
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 25,2002 9:14 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 25,2002
8:13:48 PM
Case:IPC-E-02 and IPC-E-02-3Name:Donald H.Angell
Street Address:5883 S.Schooner Pl.City:Zoise
State:ID
ZIP:83716
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power Çompanymailinglistyesno:yes /Comment_description:RKÚes should be increased to recover the IPC PCA in one year.It isnotgoodfiscalpolicytodeferthiscostinthevolitileatmosphereofelectricprices intoday's electric utility industry.With the FERC order capping Western wholesale pricesexpiringinSeptember,the reopening of a market in California,uncertainty of natural gasprices,hydro uncertainty,and the unknown impact of an RTO,all add to the uncertainty ofelectricprices.The only way customers will understand the volitility of prices is forthesepricestobepassedthroughtothemthroughrates.The PCA should therefore belimitedtoaoneyearrecovery.The IPC proposal to borrow money to pay the PCA overseveralyearswouldaddunnecessaryborrowingcoststocomsumersandnotprovidetheproperpricecostsignals.The PUC staff proposal to spread the cost over two yearseliminatesthecostofborrowingbutsendsthewrongpricesignaltocustomers.The staffproposalhasthepossibilityforrateshockifthereweretobealargePCAnextyearduetoescallatingpricescausedbyanyoftheabovementioneduncertainties.By keeping PCAcostscurrentinrates,the PUC will keep all customers aware of electric costs and keepIPCaccountabletooperateanefficientutilitywiththelowestpossibleelectricrates.Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Transaction ID:4252013.48Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:63.44.186.197UserHostname:63.44.186.197
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Subject:FW:Idaho Power Rates
-----Original Message-----
From:Idaho Packrat [mailto:[e-mail]]Sent:Thursday,April 25,2002 6:01 PMTo:Bill EastlakeSubject:Idaho Power Rates
Sir,
We as customers don't believe the bonuses received by IdaCorp leaders have nothing to do with theamountwepayforourelectricity.I understand they want to raise our rates more yet.It might be time for Idaho to again have public hangings.Starting with IdaCorp Officials and working downtoP.U.C.members if rate increases are granted.The average person keeps going further in debt just trying to keep up -please continue the good work inprotectingIdaho's citizens.
Robert Randall
460 North 7th East
Mountain Home,ID 83647
4/26/2002
Jean Jewe11 P2
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 9:53 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,2002
8:52:49 AM
Case:IPC-E-02 &IPC-E-02-3Name:Diana Drake
Street Address:8960 Colt DriveCity:Boise
State:Idaho
ZIP:83709-5842Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:Comment description:Last year when Idaho Power went to the PUC for a rate increase,they claimed that they needed the increase for many reasons.Was it brought out that one of the main reasons they needed arateincreasewassotheycouldpaytheirexecutivesixandsevenfigurebonuses?
I hope their actions have given the PUC has a clear picture of their actual agenda.Please do not let them have another rate increase...Thank you!
Transaction ID:426852.49Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:199.168.33.61UserHostname:199.168.33.61
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,April 26,2002 10:06 AMTo:JeanJewell;EdHowell;GeneFadness;TonyaClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,April 26,2002
9:06:08 AM
Case:
Name:Brian NicholasStreetAddress:603 Los Luceros DriveCity:Ëagle
State:ID
ZIP:83616
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power Co.mailing list yes no:n_c
Comment description:I heard on the news that several people offered complaints againstIdahoPower's three tiered rate structure.I did not know about the hearing and the righttocomment.Thus,I do request the Commission to consider my comments.
I also own an all electric house built in the 1970's,and and penalized by the threetieredratestructure.It becomes difficult to heat a home when the electric bills runover$300 a month.I have looked into converting my heating system into natural gas orpropane,but the costs are prohibitive.I was quoted by Intermountain Gas that I wouldhavetopay$2,500 to bring a gas line to my house and I would have to remodel so I canmovethewaterheaterfromthebasementtothemainfloor.I have the same remodel coststoconverttopropane.Many of my friends who have natural gas can keep the thermostat at70degreesandpaylessinenergycoststhanIdo,even though I keep my thermostat at 66duringthedayand60duringthenight.
I am not opposed to a tiered rate structure,but homeowners of all electric homes shouldnotbepenalized.A separate rate structure should be developed for all electric homes.
Thank you for allowing to make these comments.
Transaction ID:426906.8Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:164.165.204.2UserHostname:164.165.204.2
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Jean Jewell
From:Ellen AndrewsSent:Wednesday,April 24,2002 8:15 AMTo:27 Dan G.raves
Cc:JeanJewellSubject:FW:Complaint acknowledgement
-----Original Message-----From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,April 23,2002 8:12 PMTo:Ellen Andrews;Beverly Barker;Ed Howell;Tonya ClarkSubject:Complaint acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 23,20027:11:54 PM
Name:James McAndrewStreet_Address:551 South University Ave.City:Blackfoot
State:ID
ZIP:83221Home_Telephone:[phone]Work_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Home Business:HomeBusinessName:Business¯Street Address:
Business Phone:Complain¯Company:Idaho PowerContactedutility:yesComplaint_description:Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners,
I write seeking relief from the burdensome electric rates being charged by Idaho PowerCompany.I ask that the Commission deny the present bond issue request,move toimmediatelyreduceIdahoPowerelectricratesandeliminatethetieredelectric ratestructurethatisnowinplace..
Although I have added extra insulation to my home,did extensive weather-stripping andkeptthedaytimethermostatat66degreesandthenighttimeat55degreesthispastwinter,my normal wintertime bills of approximately $150 per month were double.
Please place heavy consideration on the fact that Idaho Power Company no longer has tosupplythehundredsofmegawattsrequiredbyAstarisofPocatello.The lack of this loadsignificantlyreducesIdahoPowerCompanyhavingtogooutonthewholesalemarketseekingexpensiveelectricityfromout-of-state.Also,prior commitments by Idaho Power to Astarisregardingpaymentfornon-electricity usage in no way should be passed on to consumers.
I further ask for the elimination of a tiered rate structure for residential users.Thishasamountedtopunishmentforhomeownerswithall-electric homes.Why should homeowners,like myself,be financially punished for how they heat their homes?I have takensignificantenergyconservationstepsandfoundmyselfpayingheavilyatallthree tiersofIdahoPowerCompanychargesthiswinter.I fail to see the reasoning behind thisbillingstructure.I ask that this be eliminated immediately.
Thank you for your consideration of my requests.May your wisdom and decisions change apunishingsituationandbringrelieftothousandsofhomeownersacrossthestate.
Respectfully,
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 25,2002 8:19 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 25,20027:19:19 AM
Case:IPC-E-02-3
Name:Michael A.WortmanStreetAddress:2222 Cribbens StreetCity:Soise
State:ID
ZIP:83713-4933
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno:noCommentdescription:I feel the company should absorb the costs.Do not put it on theconsumer.Shareholders investing in the company should be asking questions aboutmanagementandthedecesionstheymake.If profits go down,then dividends go down.Ifeeltoomuch'credit'is given to businesses and too much put on the little people.IgetafunnyfeelingabouttherelationshipbetweenIdahoPowerandIdacorp.
Transaction ID:425719.19Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:205.188.196.58UserHostname:205.188.196.58
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Jean Jewell /
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,April 25,2002 10:13 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,April 25,20029:12:41 AM
Case:IPC-E-02 and IPC-E-02-3
Name:Daren R Coon
Street Address:9 North Fairview StreetCity:Nampa
State:Idaho
ZIP:83651
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Power x,mailing list yes no:yesCommentdescription:a rate payer to Idaho Power I concur and support the decision andreccomendationofIdahoPowerStaffinthatthebondissueandrecoveryofthepastextraordinarypowercostsberecapturedfromtheratepayeroveratwoyearperiod.Thiswillcreateriskwhichismoreacceptablegiventhevolatilityofweatherpatterns/snowpack in Idaho and the electric market in general.To utilize the Idaho Powerplancreatesahugeamountofriskthatisunreasonablefortheratepayer.SincerelyDarenRCoon
Transaction ID:425912.41
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Tuesday,April 23,2002 12:23 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 23,2002
11:23:28 AN
Case:
Name:Robert and Irene KimberStreetAddress:480 WillardCity:Pocatello
State:ID
ZIP:83201Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Id PowerComment_description:We are very upset at the increase in our power bill.We changed ourhometoallelectricheatingandallin1970,and we were supposed to have a lowerelectricrateinhavinganallelectrichome.We just keep our thermostat at 65%and wehavealwaysconservedonourpowerusage.Bob is 77 years old and I am almost 72,on afixedincomeandthismethodyouhaveimplementedinchargingmorefortheeachtierofpowerusageisjustnotfairforanallelectrichome.
Transaction ID:4231123.28
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Tuesday,April23,20022:19PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,April 23,20021:18:30 PM
Case:2002-2003 PCA
Name:Laurie LoydStreet_Address:5481 S.Lapwai Pl.City:Boise
State:Idaho
ZIP:83709Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Powermailinglistyesno yesCommentdescription:e IPUC has received letters from me and has investigated my powerbillrecentlyforme.Our family is a lower middle income family of six.We live in a 3bedroomhomethatconsistsofalivingroom,small dining area,kitchen,family room,3bedroomsand1.5 baths.Not a huge home by any means,but my power bills have gone from$260-$290 to $420-$460.I am a secretary and my husband is a receiver for a mobile homemanufacturingplantinCaldwell.I make approximately $gross per month,my husband makes$8.50 per hour.As I am sure you can surmise,the mobile home industry is not booming,sowhenproductionisdown,so are his hours.We have a 16 year old,a 14 year old and twin11yearolds.Our 16 year old is involved in soccer,our 14 year old is involved inhockeyandthetwinsareinvolvedinsocceraswell.The only way we see that we aregoingtobeabletocontinuetopaythetremendousincreasewehaveseeninourpower billistocutourchildrenoutoftheseprograms.The unfortunate part is the fact that Ibelievetheseprogramshelptobuildcertaincharacterstrengthsinmychildrenthatwillhelpthemtobecomesuccessfuladultsandcontributorstooursociety.
While Idaho Power has changed its rate schedule to a 3-tier structure,neither myhusband's nor my income has changed to match those increased rates.In fact,Idaho isinfamousforitsLOWpay.It seems to be the price we pay to live in such a beautifulplace.However,I pay $800 per month for my home.My water bill runs approximatley $73perpayperiod.I spend approximately $180 per week for groceries for my family of six(and that does not mean we eat steak!!!).That is hamburger,macaroni and cheese,chili,soups,etc.I end up spending over 1/2 of what I pay for a home each month on my powerbill.
There is no one in the home Monday through Friday from the hours of 8:20 a.m.to 3:45 p.m.I kept the heat down to 66 degrees this winter,we put plastic over all of the windows,and we installed a new front door to cut down on drafts.When we had company over thiswinter,we would pull out our supply of sweatshirts and blankets and let them select whichonetheywantedtobundleupintostaywarm.
I would hate to see what my power bill would have been if there was someone in the houseMondaythroughFridayusingelectricityduringthetimesweareatschoolorwork!!
During the winter when Idaho Power couldn't shut off my power due to the fact that I haveyoungchildren,I could not pay my entire bill,but sent approximately $325 each month totrytostayontopofit.Once the moratorium period expired,they wanted their money(all of it)and they wanted it NOW!I was told by one Idaho Power employee that if I wenttothegrocerystore,I had to pay their entire bill.Big difference--I know how muchmoneyIhavetospendsoIshopaccordingly!I am not surprised by the grocery store eachmonthwithaneverincreasingbill.!!!
My husband used to work for Anderson Wood Construction,a subcontractor for Idaho Power.
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We still have a hat that was made for Idaho Power and was given to my husband by an IdahoPowersupervisorwhentheyreceivedaratehikeinyearspastthatsays"BOHICA"acrossthefrontofit.In Idaho Power terms,BOHICA stands for "Bend Over,Here It ComesAgain".Is that how the money they receive for their requested increase will be spent,making more hats for their employees?
Let's look at the reality of this.The people who can least afford this are the ones whosuffer.Maybe I should wait until the moratorium period comes up again next winter,runmyheatatthenormof70degrees,and then file bankruptcy on them,because if thiscontinues,I will be bankrupt!!
I could understand if my power bill would have went up $40 or so,but my bill doubled!!!!
Do NOT grant Idaho Power another increase.Let the gentleman who received the $2 millionplusbonusontopofhisgeneroussalaryfigureouthowtogetaroundthis.I am assumingthatiswhyhegetspaidasmuchashedoes!!!
Transaction ID:4231318.30Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:216.222.102.130UserHostname:216.222.102.130
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