20050502Comment.pdf

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iLEDApril 28, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
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Matt Malouf
1534 Bench Rd #E-
Pocatello, ID 83201
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
I am writing in regard to a recent notice I received from Idaho Power. The notice
included information about a request for a rate increase for the construction of a Bennett
Mountain Power Plant. My understanding is that the 1.84% increase would give Idaho
Power $9 600,000 per year to build a new facility that would help fill the need for greater
power demand.
I can see why this rate increase would be a benefit to Idaho power, and in turn a
benefit to its customers. However, I believe alternate ideas should be considered.
Idaho customers are funding the construction of a new facility, why not have it be a
facility owned by an Idahoan? I have been looking for a way to fund a power plant, and
would be happy to use the funds to construct a wind farm, a geothermal power plant, and
other facilities if necessary to help provide for additional power needs in Idaho.
Please send me infonnation on what I need to do to have a rate increase
implemented to construct power-generating facilities for my company. I would sell all
power produced to the Idaho public electricity provider at contract rates and benefit
customers in several ways. First, I would provide the electricity they need and depend
on. Second, I would provide jobs for those working for the power company. Lastly,
profits would return to the Idaho economy.
It is in Idaho s best interest to support new companies generating power. Please
consider awarding any rate increase to my company rather than theirs.
Sincerely,
Matt Malouf