20080425Comment.pdf

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Case Number IPC-E-08-03
Comments Regarding the Energy Efficiency Rider April 23,"2008 R~C""I\f\:D. ..c. .,)t: lit i.
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Prior to granting Idaho Power an adjustment to the Energy Efficiency Rider iv ..e~~HŠSION
following questions be asked ofIdaho Power: UT1Lrr COi'fif~i
1. Can Idaho Power substantiate cost effective electric power saviÌgs as a result of
the ratepayer based fuding being provided to the Northwest Energy Efficiency
Allance?
2. Might the funds being provided to NEEA achieve greater savings if retained to
support initiatives within Idaho Power's service area?
3. To what extent, if any, has Idaho Power incorporated energy conservation
initiatives within its operations, for example:
· Have the company's building management personnel attended the
Building Operator Certification training and becoi:e certified
· Does the company have a written energy management plan including
specific energy savings goals
· Has the company utilzed the EnVinta One-2-Five Assessment Tool to
determine internal support of energy conservation at its generating
facilities (including those in which it has a share of the capacity even
though it may not be the operating manager)
· Has the 80 plus power supply specification been incorporated into the
purchase specs for desk-top, lap-top and server computers
It should be noted that thè company has proposed each of these initiatives to
its ratepayers yet may not be incorporating these initiatives within its
operations.
I suggest that Idaho Power demonstrate to the Commission that it is practicing the energy
conservation and efficiency practices internally for which it is requesting additional fuds
to promote rate-payer initiatives that itself is unwillng to implement.
I extend my compliments to Idaho Power fòr the conservation program being
implemented with its industrial customers. On a cost-effective basis Idaho Power;sindustral initiative may be the most effective program of any nortwest utilty. Shifting
NEEA fuding back to Idaho Power for investing in its rate-base may provide greater
energy savings than what is being realized through NEEA.
Note: I have chosen not to sign these comments in that I have a business relationship
with Idaho Power and am concerned that my comments may prompt a negative reaction.
I would appreciate these issues be considered by the cornissioners as they deliberate the
rate changes proposed by Idaho Power.