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Thursday, June 21 , 2007 1 :57 PM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Kathryn Ralstin follows:
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Name: Kathryn RalstinAddress: 20691 Gem ct.
Ci ty: Greenleaf
State: Id
Zip: 83626
Home Telephone: [phone]Contact E-Mail: lkralstin~j uno. com
Name of Utili ty Comp~~daho Power
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To whom it may concern: Please do not increase my power bill again. One of the reasonsfor an increase was continued growth. How about an impact fee (example of 50.00) forevery NEW hook up. These people are also paying their power bills so there is more money
comming in. Was it really needed to buy new trucks and computers at this time? Pleasedont do this increase. Thankyou. Kathryn Ralstin
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.htmlIP address is 4.227.200.
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Friday, June 22, 2007 1 :27 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from John Hopson follows:
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Address: 305 NNE Mshburn Rd
City: Mountain Home
State: Idaho
Zip: 83647
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: hopsonj ~msn. com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
It is still amazes me how your commission continues to support every wish of Idaho Power.
They fight any type of renewable power source, they install GAS powered plants and claim
they are supporting renewable power, then you all allow 90% of every request they make forincrease pricing. I'm not a farmer, but to allow them to increase the cost by 20% is
beyond any ones imagination. But like several people say, when you contribue to the
commissions life style you get what ever you want. Which I hope is not the case, but the
appearance is sure there.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 69.76.14.
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Friday, June 22, 2007 2:39 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from Ronda Andersen follows:
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Case Number: Idaho power request for a rate hike
Name: Ronda AndersenAddress: 911 south 700 west
City: Burley
State: Idaho
Zip: 83318
Home Telephone: [phone]Contact E-Mail: waya~safelink. net
Name of Utility Compa~Idaho PowerAdd to Mailing List:
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I hope that you will deny Idaho power request for a basic hike rate. In looking at the
proposal the irrigation is taking the biggest hit of all. In the beginning Idaho power was
glad to have the irrigation; they have helped Idaho powers become who they are. Now they
want them to pay for it all. I think there is a better solution to it. Hit everyone the
same or something.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 216.57.162.157
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Friday, June 22, 2007 2:47 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from kent reynolds follows:
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Case Number: idaho power rate increase request
Name: kent reynolds
Address: 149 palomino
City: pocatello
State: idaho
Zip: 83201
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: kentr~co.bannock.id.
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
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I express my opposition to IP request for a 10.34 % rate increase. I find justification for the rate increase. I just received a letter from IP explaining why therate increase is needed. This is the same justification for the rate increase requested
and granted in 2006. Fuel and other costs are having a major impact on my disposableincome. I have property taxes which have increased and other costs of living increases
most notable gasoline increase. This affects all other areas, for example food costs. I
have not and will not receive any increase in my wages to cover the increased living costs
that i am forced to pay. I find no justification for the aditional rate increase
requested by IP and request that you deny the application.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 204.134.195.
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Saturday, June 23 , 2007 4:42 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from John Weber follows:
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Case Number: IPC-E-07-08
Name: John WeberAddress: 9535 W Cory Ln
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83704
Home Telephone: [phone]Contact E-Mail: j s weber~hotmail. com
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
Dear PUC staff and commissioners,
First off I would like to say I own no stock in any publicly traded corporation. I am notan employee of Idaho Power and work in management at a local body repair facility.
During the hearing for the 2005 Idaho Power base rate increase I testified the rate shouldbe increased 7-10 %. My reasoning was that steady increases are much easier to plan for
than spike increases. They were granted a 3.2 % increase at that time. Now we have seen a
PCA rate increase, loss of the BPA credit, and now a base rate increase all in a short
period of time. This is what I was hoping would not happen if a 7-10 % base rate increase
were to have been granted in 2005.
Increases in the rate of electricity should be handled in the base rates not the PCA. ThePCA should only be used for unforeseeable events and normally for credits. Any foreseeableevents should be considered in the base rate. For example: In Idaho Power s IRP it states
Based on recent history, Snake River streamflows are expected to continue to decline by
approximately 53 cfs per year which results in a loss of hydroelectric generation of 25-30
aMW annually." This is a foreseeable event and addressed in much detail in the IRP. Growth
in the population and inflation are other foreseeable events.
Once again, I recommend a 7-10 % increase in the base rate, so I am not opposing this rateincrease. If the pac grants this increase in full I believe it can also request
concessions from Idaho Power.
I would suggest Idaho Power should be required to allow time based metering to any
customers that would like this service. My reasoning is that this will reduce the peak
generation needed, helping keep down the cost of electricity in the future. Peak
deficiency is a huge problem according to the IRP.
My second suggestion is Idaho Power offer rebates for residential grid tied solar systems.My reasoning is according to the IRP (page 40) peak deficiency is a huge problem. Solar
power naturally produces power during the peak hours of the day and during the peak months
of the year. When solar is most available it is during a time of relative drought with
respect to hydro. Another added benefit is the shading of roofs reduces the ac load of the
buildings during the hot summer months. This is a zero pollution, zero CO2 (the IRP statesThe evaluation of CO2 emission costs is the most significant risk addressed in the 2006
IRP.), zero fuel cost, local source of electricity generation that needs no newtransmission lines. Many other utili ties nationwide offer very generous rebates. I would
suggest a very conservative rate of $1.00 per installed watt. On page 13 of the IRP itstates "Based on the capital cost estimates, each new residential customer requires about
$3,000 of capital investment for 1.5 KW of baseload generation, plus $2,500 for an
additional 5 KW of peak-hour generation for a total generation capital cost of $5,500.
Other capital cost such as transmission costs, distribution costs, and customer systems
costs are not included in the $5,500 capital generation requirement." This seems like avery cost effective way to use some of the money needed for peak generation.
Lastly I suggest some sort of tiered rate throughout the year. My reasoning it would helpto promote conservation and also keep rates affordable for the lowest users (poorerpeople). An example only, tiers to be determined by the pac staff and commissioners: 0-300KWHs per month 5 cent per KWH, 300-900 KWHs per month 7 cents per KWH, and 900 plus KWHsper month 9 cents per KWH. This has worked well in CA for example.
Thank you for your time and consideration!
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.htmlIP address is 207.69.139.133
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Saturday, June 23 200712:24 PM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from Jim Rector follows:
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Case Number:
Name: Jim Rector
Address: 2565 snowgoose way
City: Meridian
State: Idaho
Zip: 83646
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: eightaxles~peoplepc. com
Name of Utility Company: qwest, idaho power, intermountainAdd to Mailing List:
Please describe your question or comment briefly:Dear friends, Iam just writting this with a little anxiety of the rising inflation of
everything, exept of wages at work. Iam a single father of two girls and we don t have anymoney to make ends meet let alone to spare. I have recieved in the mail this week a letterfrom idaho power and from meridian water that they are going to request an increase.As, lamsure that your aware of , fuel and mortgages have skyrocketted at an astronomical amountthis last year, not to mention groceries or clothes or other living expenses. And I dostress, living expenses, not extra finances for entertainment. Please don t allow anotherincrease there must be other all ternati ves .
Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I hope this could be a helpful letter.Sincerely, Jim Rector
gas, meridian water
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.htmlIP address is 71.221.138.
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Sunday, June 24, 20076:55 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from Patricia A. Mattias follows:
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Case Number: IPC-E-07-08
Name: Patricia A. Mattias
Address: 109 S. 4th Street
Ci ty: Bellevue
State: Idaho
Zip: 83313
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: maamba~cox. net
Name Of Utility Compa~~dahoAdd to Mailing List: Power
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I am in receipt of a notice from Idaho Power that they have petitioned the PUC in the
case of IPC-E-07-08. In the written notice I received Idaho Power states that if the
increase is approved by pac then it will go into effect January 08. However, at the PUC
site in the Petition statement, the increase is set, if approved, to go into effect July,2007.
Firstly, I am against any rate increase, especially one that will further burden Idaho
residents and garner $69 Million for Idaho Power et al.
Secondly, Idaho Power has not demonstrated any justification of the need for a rateincrease.Sincerely,
Patricia A. Mattias
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 68.105.212.
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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:43 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from Bonniedee Hansen follows:
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Case Number:
Name: Bonniedee Hansen
Address: 3246 E Medgemaple Ct
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83716
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Contact E-Mail: omieonly~yahoo. comName of Utility Comp~~Idaho Power
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
To whom it may concern: I am appauled at Idaho Power and their incessant request for
continual increases in rates. I recognize it costs to run a business and I recognize it
costs to use the services supplied by a business but when the CEO at Idaho Power obtained
an income of over 12 Million. He doesn t have to worry about his bill or conservation ofpower. Those that are on fixed income, and the middle class are again being targeted bygreed. Enough is enough. Leave the rates alone for 5 years and let us catch our breath
from the inflation we feel so dramatically.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 24.116.142.255
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To: Tonya Clark; Front; Beverly Barker
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A Comment/Inquiry from Kathleen Englund follows:
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Name: Kathleen EnglundContact E-Mail:
Home Telephone: [phone]
Work/Contact Telephone:
Home/Office or Both: Home
Home Address: 424 west cherryCity: MeridianState: IdahoZipcode: 83642
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Name of Utility Company: Idaho
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Please describe your question or complaint briefly:
I am AGAIST the 10% rate INCREASE AGAIN Idaho Power is asking for
Did they receive an Increase last year?????
Do they get a rate increase EVERY YEAR???????????????????
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/cons/cons.html
IP address is 207.200.116.
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