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December 3 2004
Ms. Jean D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W. Washington St.
Boise, Idaho 83720-5983
RE: In the matter of the filing of Idaho Power Company s 2004 Electric Integrated
Resource plan - Case No. IPC-04-
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Sempra Energy Resources (SER) is hereby responding to the request for comments by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission (the IPUC) regarding the 2004 Integrated Resource Plan (the IRP)
as submitted by the Idaho Power Company.
The IRP presents a fair and detailed analysis of the benefits and costs of different demand side
and supply side resources, all for the purpose of providing reliable, efficient, and affordable
energy to the ratepayers. Idaho Power s proposed plan is well-balanced and consistent with
SER's long-standing support for similar programs.
SER believes that meeting the future demand for power in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest will
require a mix of varied sources of generation, including energy from renewables and traditional
fossil fuels. Renewable energy, however, needs to be complemented by reliable base load
generation that does not depend upon time of day or weather for its operation. SER believes that
a modem, efficient, and environmentally responsible coal-fired generation plant will provide an
economical and reliable solution for such base load generation.
SER is currently conducting studies to determine the feasibility of building a modem coal-fired
facility in Idaho. This facility would utilize abundant domestic supplies of stable, low-cost, and
low-sulfur coal. Such a project will bring significant tax revenues, jobs, and other economic
benefits to local communities and the state. If SER proceeds with the development of the
project, we hope that both Idaho Power and the IPUC will allow such an option to be given fair
and serious consideration.
Sempra Energy Resources is not the same company as SDG&EISoCaIGas, the utilities. Sempra Energy Resources is
not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, and you do not have to buy Sempra Energy Resources
products or services to continue to receive quality regulated service from the utilities.
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We thank you for the opportunity to comment on Idaho Power s IRP, and we look forward to
participating in future discussion on energy in Idaho.
Respectfully Submitted
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Barton L. Kline - Idaho Power Company
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Ed Howell
Monday, December 06, 2004 8:34 AM
Jean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya Clark
Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Monday, December 06, 2004
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Case: Idaho Power IRP
Name: Bill Chisholm
Street Address: 19073E Hwy 30
City: Buhl
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83316
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: chisholm3Gmindspring. com
Company: Idaho Power
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Comment description: While I think Idaho Power has moved in the right direction on energy
efficiency, conservation and renewables; I think that it has not gone far enough. Recent
studies for the Northwest Energy Coal tion show significant amounts of mega watts available
both from conservation/efficiency and renewables. I hear Seattle City Power and Light are
looking to meet their load growth through conservation and efficiency. Idaho Power needs
to invest more in efficiency and renewables before it moves into coal. A recent study out
of Nevada and backed by a similar study in Colorado, indicates a tie between increased air
pollution and diminished snow pack. I see nothing in their IRP regarding solar and I think
there needs to be more emphasis on net metering. They also need to be more agressi ve in
load shaping.
Bill Chisholm
Transaction 10: 126833.
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To Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
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Barton Kline
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707-0070
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Gregory W. Said
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707-0070
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Subject: Case No. IPC-E-04-
Order No. 29614
I'm requesting a stay on this order , No. 29614 and a request for public hearings as stated
in the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s order, Dated October 12, 2004.
I'm requesting in my written comments that a public hearing be conducted in Weiser
Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello and Salmon, Idaho, for the following reasons:
There is no way the majority of the rate payers can express their opinions without a
public hearing, which includes me.
I want a full investigation of the energy savings in the Leadore, Idaho area wind fann,
which should include an order from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to Idaho
Power Company to do this study for the great savings to the general public. (Existing
records show $46 million per year savings to the general public.
Leadore, Idaho Wmd Farm information is on the Internet web site
leadoreidahowindfann. com.,which includes information requesting Idaho Power
Company to own this wind farm with the terms which means the savings will be past to
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To Commission Secretary
Idaho PubUe Utilities Commission
O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
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Barton L. Kline
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707-0070
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Gregory W. Said
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise, Idabo 83707-0070
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Subject: Case No. JPC-04-18
Order No. 29614
I'm requesting a stay on this order , No. 29614 and a request for public hearings as stated
in the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s order, Dated October 12, 2004.
I'm requesting in my written comments that a public hearing be conducted in Weiser
Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello and Salmon, Idaho, for the following reasons:
There is no way the majority of the rate payers can express their opinions without a
public hearing, which includes me.
I want a full investigation of the energy savings in the Leadore, Idaho area wind farm,
which should include an order ftom the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to Idaho
Power Company to do this study for the great savings to the general public. (Existing
records show S46 million per year savings to the general public.
Leadore, Idaho Wmd Farm infonnation is on the Internet web site
leadoreidahowindfarm. com,which includes infonnation requesting Idaho Power
Company to own this wind farm with the terms which means the savings will be past to
the general public.
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