20061207Comments.pdf

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Richard J. Hill, EdD
4190 N, 1572 E
Buhl, Idaho
208/543-4058
December 7, 2006
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W. Washington
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
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208/334-3762
Greetings:
I am responding to a recent newspaper article (Twin Falls, Idaho The Times-News, December 2,
2006). The article invites citizens to comment relative to Idaho Power Co. proposed sales
agreement with Magic Wind of Buhl, Idaho.
For the record, I am in support of the proposed transaction.
For the following reasons, Idaho s PUC should make every effort to support such a proposal:
The proposal would greatly facilitate "high-lift" farmers such as Magic Waters to lessen their
traditional means of electrical transmission and delivery.
Wind farms, such as proposed by Magic Wind, leaves a relatively small environmental
footprint," impacting to the minimum extent possible the affected and surrounding
environment.
This type of project encourages farmers and ranchers to enjoy entrepreneurial incentives to
further enhance the value of their operations.
This type of project enh~nces the local tax base, thus providing a means to reduce local
property taxes.
As the technology and availability of wind farms evolve, the potentii31 of reducing the electrical
rates to local businesses and homeowners cannot be ignored.
This technology may hold the potential for area farmers to save their farms, thus providing an
additional "crop" for the public good.
Furthermore, I have read of the critics claims' of potential inconsistencies relative to wind
availability. I see no difference between wind and water availability (re: reclamation projects).
They are both a function of natural forces, and one cannot infer that one natural force is any
more consistent or inconsistent (i.e., available) than another.
Besides, the evolution of the wind turbine s technology begs an opportunity to provide its
worthiness to society.
Thank you for any consideration you may give my correspondence.
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pattap50~yahoo.com
Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:56 PM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Patsy Banning follows:
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Case Number: Not known
Name: Patsy Banning
Address: 938 Pioneer Road
City: Hagerman
State: Idaho
Zip: 83332
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: pattap500yahoo. com
Name of U~i~ity ~ompa~. : Idaho Power
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
m in favor of wind power generation here in Idaho. Not far from my home I see seven
wind turbines standing across the Snake River. Most of the time they are being propelled.
They do not pollute the air we breathe, animals habi tate safely below them, and, if water
is available, farming can be continued around them. Wind power is a renewable source of
energy and with it in progress, we in Idaho can rest in knowing generations to come will
have an opportunitiy to live more healthily. Surely, a combination of alternative
renewable energy sources is the answer for Idaho. Let's help ' man ' harness the wind!
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc/ipuc.htmi
IP address is 12.169.171.
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Jean Jewell
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Wednesday, December 06 20064:13 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Ted and Vernita Talbott follows:
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Case Number: IPC-E-06-
Name: Ted and Vernita Talbott
Address: 917 Justice Grade
Ci t y: Hagerman
State: 10
Zip: 83332
Horne Telephone: [phone]Contact E-Mail: tvtalbott220yahoo. corn
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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We are very much in favor of wind generation for power! This kind of power does nothing
to the precious air that we breathe, is not harmful to the animals that graze under it,
and does not harm the earth with global warming. We must wake up and think of what we are
leaving for our children, grandchildren, and all future generations of the world.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc/ipuc.html
IP address is 207.200.116.203
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