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Approximately a week ago I attended a workshop put on by the PUC of the state of
Idaho. Basically the workshop was to inform the public about the Idaho Power applying
for a rate increase. There was only a small number of the public present. The people
who represented the PUC informed us what was happening. I thought it was well
prepared and presented with finness. There was a question and answer period in which
two of us asked "why Idacorp?" The gentleman who answered us said
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It was the Idaho
Power stock holders who wanted Idacorp in order to branch out and do other things. This
answer does not hold water. The information that I have is, just like Montana Power and
the California Power, Idaho Power was required by the federal power commission ruling
to go through a process of dividing its property so the one who produces the kilowatts did
not transport or sell the electricity produced to the public. I do not like to be informed
incorrectly by people in the know.
As a concerned citizen, I would like to be informed correctly in what is happening. I feel
we do not want to have the same things happen here in Idaho as it has happened in other
states. 1 also would like to know in a simple and truthful fashion how much it costs per
kilowatt hour to produce, transport and provide service to the customer. Rate per
kilowatt hour should be shown for all customers.
I for one, am against any raise in rates for the Idaho Power Company. As I said in my
other letter, and I feel stronger now, a grand jury of well informed citizens should
investigate fully. If the P.u.c. is not involved in the skullduggery that I feel has
happened they will inform the governor that he should appoint such ajury.
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There are several other questions about Idacorp and Idaho Power that need to be
answered, In particular water rights, mitigation, and public relations. After all of this is
answered, I believe rates should be decreased for home owners and small business. I
would like very much to talk to the PUC and Idaho Power again. I am not against proper
rate raises if justified, but I feel at this time it is wrong. If the rate increase is given, I feel
an investigation is more important than ever. We need to know that all is well in Idaho or
otherwise.
Sincerely,
Laurence 1. Smith
543 River Rd.
Bliss, Idaho 83314
208-837-6658