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ICase No.IIIPC-05-
IYour name II Knight C Duerig n I
IAddress 114199 N Meridian , Box 403
ICity II King Hill
State II Idaho
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http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipuc 7/11/2005
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Case No. IPC-05-
I am writing to you on behalf of the Idaho Rural Council; a grassroots
organization of family farmers and rural residents. We would like to go on
record as opposing Idaho Power s request for suspension of the PURPA
contracts.
Our concern is two-fold: the first being that these small-scale wind projects
are a boon to the many family farms that are facing financial problems
associated with high energy costs and low water supplies. Many of these
family farms will be able to keep their farms because of their ability to
harness the wind and get paid a fair market price for their investments.
The second concern has to do with Idaho Power s position that wind power
is un-reliable. We feel that wind power is a natural marriage to hydropower.
As long as the wind farms are generating power, there is no need to be
spilling water through the turbines. This water can be held in reserve for an
indefinite period of time , as long as there is room in the reservoirs. As the
power declines from the wind farms, the hydro plant's output can be
increased , just the amount needed to meet the current demand.
One of the major drawbacks to electricity as a power source is the inability
to store large amounts of power when there is excess being generated. By
reducing the load on the hydro system , and thereby saving the water, there
is a definite 'storage' of electricity.
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available upon demand.
We urge you , the PUC , to deny Idaho Power s request at this time.
As further food for thought, I am including a press release from Sea Breeze
Power Corp on the integration of wind and hydro power.
Respectfully,
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Knight C Duerig
President
Idaho Rural Council
6/21/2005
Vancouver Island "Wind-Hydro" Integration Offers Reliable Power Solution
Sea Breeze Power Corp. is pleased to announce that installation of utility-
scale wind energy on northern Vancouver Island , combined with the
Island's existing hydroelectric storage capacity, could deliver solid reliability
to the Island by 2007.
In many regions of the world, notably in northern Europe, and more
recently in Quebec and Manitoba, the integration of wind power with the
storage capability of large hydroelectric reservoirs has been recognized as
a highly efficient use of both resources , enhancing security of the local
power supply and enabling reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from
fossil fuel plants.
Denmark , for example, presently draws approximately 290/0 of its electricity
requirements from the wind , by integrating its wind resources with the
hydroelectric dams of Norway and Sweden. Quebec and Manitoba, each in
the process of introducing approximately 1000 MW of wind power to their
respective provincial grids, also have large hydroelectric storage
capabilities comparable to British Columbia.
The flexibility of hydro reservoirs to respond quickly to fluctuations in the
hourly demand for electricity makes them an ideal complement to wind
power, which, while very predictable on an annual basis, is intermittent on a
short term basis.
Industry practice is to utilize the wind generated electricity when it is
available , during which time the hydroelectric dams' generators may be
curtailed. This permits water reserves to build up within the reservoirs until
needed , improving regional security of supply. When the wind stops
blowing, the gates of the dams can be opened more widely, and power
production through the dams' generators increased by releasing more
water.
On Vancouver Island alone , there are 458 megawatts of hydro capacity,
which could be easily integrated with on-Island wind facilities. By "marrying
wind power to hydro dams, wind is easily and inexpensively upgraded into
a "dispatchable" product, ensuring the availability of electricity "
demand"
In September 2004, Sea Breeze Power Corp.s proposed Knob HHI Wind
Farm was issued provincial environmental approvals for up to 450
megawatts - capable of generating enough electricity to power
approximately 135 000 homes. The Knob Hill Wind Farm is believed to be
the largest single onshore wind farm development in the world to receive
planning approval. (emphasis added)
On another business front, also with positive implications for Vancouver
Island , Sea Breeze Pacific Juan de Fuca Cable , LP ("Sea Breeze Pacific
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a 49.75 % owned subsidiary of Sea Breeze Power Corp.), is moving into
the Vancouver Island public consultation phase for its Juan de Fuca
Transmission Cable.
The cable , a submarine 40 kilometre, 540-megawatt "High Voltage Direct
Current" ("HVDC LightD") line between Victoria, British Columbia and Port
Angeles, Washington State, is designed to deliver power from "south to
north" as well as "north to south", providing critical reliability for Vancouver
Island and strengthening the grids on both sides of the border.
Technical studies for the Juan de Fuca Cable, being conducted by utilities
on both sides of the border, are expected to be completed Fall, 2005. The
line is scheduled to be operational by Fall , 2007.
For more information about Sea Breeze Power Corp., please visit us at
http://www. Sea BreezePower. com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul B. Manson
PAUL B. MANSON, President
For investor information please contact Mr. Remy Quinter.
Email: investor~SeaBreezePower.com Toll Free: 1-866-387-1240 ext.257
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