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UTILITIES COMMISSION
December 10, 2008
Idaho Public Utilties Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
Commissioner Jim D. Kempton
Dea President and Commissioners:
1 am contating you concerning ¡PUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Powe's applicaton to modify
their Rule H Tariff. The Ada County REAL TORS(l Association (ACAR) is concered abou.t the possible
impacts of the prposed modifications u.pon the housing market. Removing "subdivision Jot refunds"
and chaging th.e .'Vested Interest Refund" timefrme from 5 year to 4 yeas wil diminish
housing affordabilty at a time when the market 1S beginnng to become more affordale.
The Ada, County Association of REAL TORS~ is reuesting an extension of the i 4-day timeline for all
parties to fie petitions to intrvene. Plea do not nish such an impont application through the process
but allow the public to be SErved by allowing su'fcient time fornotification and response.
The removal of the $800 per lot reimbursement that developers recive wil pu.t into jeopardy the viabilty
ofpmjects that ha.ve already been approved. Tn the tight credit market we are seeing today, this change
can have great repercussions harming aiiy recovery in the housing market.
While the home prices have dedi,ned, the increased burden of additional fees has dramatic impact on the
cost of homes and bringing new homebuyers into the market. In the Treasure Valley a $1000 increse
leads to 293 people being prced out of purchasing the home. While it is importtthat grwth pay its
equitable share, limiting access to homeownership at a time when our economy desperately needs the
housing market to recover wil have very negative consequences-
I thank you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC peifonns. I once again ask you for a time
extension to the deadline for the peition to ìntervene. Please contact our Direr of Publìc Policy,
Miguel Legaret, with any additional questìons.
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Da.n Hernandez ~
President
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Atttion:Prsident Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marha H. Smith
Commssioner Jim D. Kempton
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POBox 83720
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I am contating you concerng IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idao Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tarff. I am very concered with the possible impac of the proposed
modifications upon the development industr as well as the timing in which they are being
brought about.
Fir the maner in which the tim and processing of the application ha proceeded is
concerg to me. I beame aware of the order for notice of intervention at a ver late date in the
process and request an extension of the i 4 day timeline for all pares to file petitions to
intervene. By publishig the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend, the tieline for
notification and action by all inteested paies was severly dished. Please do not ruh such
an imrtt aplication thoug the process but allow the public to be served by allowig
sufcient time for notification and response.
Secnd, the approval of Idao Power application as proposed will create an undue hadship
upon an industr tht has be strggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per
lot refud that developers reive will put into jeopardy the viabilty of projects that have aleady
ben approved and fiancing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refud. In the tight
credit maket we ar seeing today, ths chage can have great repecussions.
Thrd, i recogne the hadships that Idao Power facs in providig servces in a tie of
increasing power demads. However, we also ask tht it be recgnzed tht the
buildig/development industr is also a vita pa of our ecnomy that has ben stggling for
some tie. May of the businesses in our indus have ha to layoff st and fore go wage
increases to employees. And an increas in any fees at ths time is somethg that our industr
and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducte by the Natona Association of
homebuilders identified an $800 increase in intial cost on a home compounds to a $ i 000
increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $ i 000 increase leads to
293 peple being priced out of purhaing the home. I undertad the importce of growt
payig its equitale shae. However due to the effect tht the proposed Idaho Power
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modfications ha on home afordabilty I must also as has Idao Power also make the same
tough decisions as our members have in regars to stag and budgeta cutbacks?
I th you for your serce and for the duty tht the IPUC peonn. I once agai ask you for a
tie extion in regards to the petition to. inteene deadine. And stress the importce of ths
application and the effects that it could have if approved.
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R. Kent Mortensen
Mortensen Constrction, Inc.
P.O. Box 935
Mendian ID 83680-0935
P.O. Box 935 * Meridian, Idaho 83680-0935* Telephone [phone] * Fax [phone] *
ww.idahobuilder.com* Builder Registration #: RCE-312
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UTILITIES COMMISSiON
Idaho Pul:lic UtÍlities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720;.074
Attention:President Mack A; Redford
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
Commissioner Jim D. Kempton
Dear Cpmmissidners:
I am contacting you~~mcel1ing IPUCCase NumbersIPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to modifY
their RuléH Tariff I am very.concel1ed with the possible impacts of the proposed modifications upon
the development industr as well as the timing in which they are being brought about¡. . - . . .
First, the mannei in whichthe timing and processing of the application has proceeded is concernng to .
me. I became aware of the, order för notice of inteiention at a very late date in the pto,Css. By .
publishirigthe order on theday'before a4 day holiday weekend, the timeline for notificaÌion and acton
by all interested paries was severely diminished. I have personally spoken with builders and developers'
iri the last few days and none of them were aware ofthisdeeply concerning issue until I called them.
Though I know anly a few biJilder and developers directly affected by this proposed change, I wonder
how maný more are also unawar. Please do not rush such an important appliCation through the process.
but a:Ilow the public to beserved by allowing suffcient time for notification and response. Additional
time is important to allow other affected paries time to intervene. .
Second, the appr~val ofIdaho Powers appliCation as proposed would create an undue harship upon an
industry that has been strggling for its very life foJ. over a year. The removal of the $800per lotrefund
that developers receive wil put into jeopardy the viabilty of proj eets that have already been approved arid
financing sècured based upon theel(peètation of a per lot refud. In light ofthe meltdown of real estate
values and thetightcredit market we ate seeing today, this change wil have grat reperèùssions.
Thrd, màny of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff staff and take significat pay cuts to
makes ends meet. An increase in any fees atthis time is something th our industry and the maret
canot handle: I must also ask ha Idaho Power also made the same tough deCisions welÍave in regards
to staffng and bqdgetary cutbacks?
J thank you for your service anc: for the duty tht the IPüC performs. I once again ask you for a time
extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline and stress the importance of this application and
the effects thatit còuld have if approved.
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Prsident
6200Nort Meeker Place BOise, Idaho 83713
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Attention:PresldentMack A. Redford
Commissioner Masha H. Smith
ÇorimissionerJim D. Kemptòn
Dear Commissiolers:
I am contactirg Yiou concerning lPUC Case Numbers IPC..E~08-22, Idaho Power's application til modifY
their Rule H Tariff I am v~ry ConCeed with the possible impacts ofthe proposed. modifications upon
the development ~ndustry as well as the timing in which they are being brought àbout.
First, the maner! in which the timing and processing of the application has ,proceeded is concerning to
me. 1 became a~are of the orderf-or notice of interVention at a very late date in the' process. By
publishing the Oliler on the day before a 4 day ,holiday weekend, .the timeline for notification and action
by allintereste garies was séverely diminished. ' I have pers()nally spoken with dozens of builders
and developers~n the last few days and none of them were aware of this deeply concerningissue
until I calledth~m. Though I know only a few builders and developers directly affected by this
proposed changej I Wonder howmary more are alsò unaware. Please do l10t rush such an important
application th:tou~ the process but allow the public to be served by allowing sufficienttime for ,
notification and r~sponse. Additiona time is important to allow other affected paries time to intervene.. ~ . . .
Second, the apI'r~val ofIdaho Powers application as proposed would Create an undue hardship ~pon an
industr that has peen strggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per lot refud that .
developers recehl.e will- put into jeopardy the viabilty of projects that have already been approved and
financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refund. In the tight credit market we are seeing
today, this chang~ wilhave.great repercussions.
Third; many of the businesses in our industr have had to layoff sta and take significat pay cuts to
makes ends mee: An increase in any fees at this time is somethng'th our industry and the maret
canot hiidle. I lnustalso ask has Idaho Power aise made the same tough decisions we have in regards
to stafng and budgetary cutbacks?
I than you for yGur serice and for the duty that the IPUC performs; I ohce again ask you fora time,
extnsion in regards to the petition to intervene deadline and stress the importance of this application and
the effects that it ~ouid have if approved.
Sincerely, . .O#~tr~
David Yorgaso~' ,
Vice Prsident '
6200 Nort Meeker Place Boise, Idaho 83713
Offce: (208) 377~3939 Fax: [phone]
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Idao Public Utilties Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720~0074
Attention:PrsideIit Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
Commissioner Jim D. Kempton
Dear Commissioners:
I amcoritacting you concerning IPUC Case Numbers IpG~E-08-22, Idaho Power's appÜcatiort to modify
theitRule H Tariff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed modifications upon
thedevelopmertindústry as well as the timing in which they are being brought about.
First. the manner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is concerning to
me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late datein theprocess. By
publishing the order 'on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend, thetimeline foriiotification and action
by all intersted parties was severly diIninished~ Though I know only a few builder and developers
directly affected by ths proposed change, I worider howriany more are also unawar. Please do not rush
such an importt application through the process but allow the public to besèrved by ailowingsufficiènt
time tòr notificationandresponse. Àdditional time is importt to àllow òther afected paries timeto
interve1e.
Second,the approval ofldaho Powers application asprQPOsed would create an undue hardship upon art
industry that has been strggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per lot refui;d that
developers receive wil put into jeopardy the viability of projects that have already been approved and
financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refund. In the tight credit market we ar seeing
today, this change wil have great repercussions.
Third, many of the businesses in our industry have had to lay off staff and take significant pay' cuts to
makes ends meet. An increase inaty fees at this time is something that our industry and the market
carnot. nà:dle. . I must alSó ask' has rdaó Pbwer also'made- the saie tough decisions we have in regads
to staffing andbudgetai cutbacks? ' .'
I thank you foryôurseivice and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once again ask you for a time
extension inregards to the petition to intervene deadline and stress the importance of this appUcation and
the effects that it could have if approved.
6200 North Meeker Place Boise. Idaho 83713
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December 10, 2008 IDAHO PUBL1G
UTILITIES COMMISSION
Idaho Public Utilties Commission
POBox 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marha H. Smith
Commissioner Jim D, Kempton
Dear Commissioners:
I am contacting you conceing IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-OS-22, Idaho Power's application to modifY
their Rule H Tariff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed modifications upon
the development industry as well as the timing in which they are being brought about.
First, the manner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is concerning to
me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date in the process. By
publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend, the ti meline for notification and action
by all interested parties was severely diminished. Though I know only a few builders and developers
directly affected by this proposed change, I wonder how many more are also unaware. Please do not rush
such an importt application through the process but allow the public to be served by allowing suffcient
time for notification and response. Additional time is importt to allow other affected paries time to
intervene.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed would create an undue hardship upon an
industr that has been struggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per lot refund that
developers receive wil put into jeopardy the viability of project that have already been approved and
financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refund. In the tight credit market we are seeing
today, this change wil have great repercussions.
Third, many of the businesses in our industry have had to lay off staff and take significant pay cut to
makes ends meet. An increase in any fees at this time is something that our industry and the market
cannot handle. I must also ask has Idaho Power also made the same tough decisions we have in regards
to staffng and budgetary cutbacks?
I thank you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC performs. r once again ask you for a time
extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline and stress the importance of
this application and
the effects that it could have if approved.
Sincerely,~).~~
Ryan Grace
Capital Homes
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Deber 10. 2008
Idaho Public Utilities Commssion
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Attention:Prsident Mack A Redord
Commssioner Marsha H. Smith
Commssioner Jim D. Kempton
Dea Commissioners:
I am conta you concerg IPUC Case Numbe IP-E-8-22, Idao Powe~s applicaon to
mod thei Rule H Tarff. I am ver conce with th posible imts of the pr
modfications upon the development industr as well as th timing in whch thy are being
brought about.
First, the maner in wlch th ti an procssin of th aplicaon has pree is
concerng to me. (bece awa of the order for notice of intion at a ve la da in the
proces an reuest an extension of th 14 day tielie for al paes to tile petions to
intervene. By publishi the order on th day before a 4 da holida wekend, th tieline fornotication an action by al in paes wa severly dish Ple do no ru su
an importt application thug th prss bu alow th pulic to be se by alowi
sufcient tie for notification an rense.
Second. th approva ofIda Power appliæton as prpose wi cr an un hap
upon an indu th ba been st for ii for ove a ye. Th reova of the $8 pe
lot refu th deelope reeive will put into jeopay the viilty of prjeçts th have aleay
be approved and finacing secur ba upn the exptaon of a pe lot refu. In the tightcret maket we ar see to, th cI ca ha gr reOD
Third, I reognze the hadships th Idao Powe fa in providing servces in a time of
incrin power demads. Howe, we al ask th it be regnd th thbuididevelopit intr is also a vita pa of our ecy 1b ha be st for
some ti. May of th busin in ou inst hae ba to lay off st an fo wag
inre to employees. And an incr in any fee at th tie is something th ou ind
an the make cat hadle:. A July 2007 st cond by th Naton Assoiaon of
homebuiders idenfi an $&00 Ìlcr in in co on a ho coun to a $1000
ÌDçrea in the pñce of the home. An th in the Treas Valley tht $100 incr lea to
293 people be prce out of pW'hasin& the ho. I undes1 th impoe of ¡rwt
paying its equitable sh. Howev due to th ef th th prpo Idah Powe
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applicaon an th ef th it could ha if apved.
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POBox 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commssioner Marha H. Smith
Commissioner Jim D. Kempton
Dear Commissioners:
I am contacting you concering !PUC Case Number IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tarff I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed
modifications upon the development industr as well as the timing in which they are being
brought about.
First, the maner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
concerning to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date in the
process and request an extension of the i 4 day timeline for all paries to fie petitions to
intervene. By publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend, the timeline for
notification and action by all interested pares was severely dimiished. Please do not rush such
an importt application through the process but allow the public to be served by allowing
suffcient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idao Powers application as proposed wil create an undue hardship
upon an industr that has been strggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per
lot refund that developers receive will put into jeopardy the viability ofprojects that have aleady
been approved and ficing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refud. In the tight
credit market we are seeing today, this change can have great repercussions.
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Third, I recognize the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing servces in a time of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask that it be recognized that the
building/development industr is also a vital par of our economy that has been strggling for
some time. Many of the businesses in our industr have had to layoff staff and fore go wage
increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at this time is something that our industry
and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National Association of
homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds to a $1000
increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1000 increase leads to
293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understad the importance of growth
paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed Idaho Power
modifications has on home affordability I must also ask has Idao Power also made the same
tough decisions as our member have in regards to staffng and budgetary cutbacks?
I thank you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once again ask you for a
time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the importce of
this
application and the effects that it could have if approved.
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I am contacting you concerng IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tarff I am very concerned with the possible impacts ofthe proposed
modifications upon the development industr as well as the timing in which they are being
brought about.
First, the manner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
concerning to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date in the
process and request an extension of the 14 day timeline for all paries to file petitions to
intervene. By publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend, the timeline for
notification and action by all interested paries was severely diminished. Please do not rush such
an important application though the process but allow the public to be sered by allowing
sufficient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed wil create an undue hardship
upon an industry that has been strggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per
lot refund that developers receive will put into jeopardy the viability of projects that have already
been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refund. In the tight
credit market we are seeing today, this change can have great repercussions.
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Third, I recognze the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing serices in a time of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask that it be recognzed that the
building/development industr is also a vital part of our economy that has been strggling for
some time. Many ofthe businesses in our industr have had to layoff staff and fore go wage
increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at this time is something tht our industry
and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National Association of
homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds to a $ i 000
increase in the price ofthe home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $ 1000 increase leads to
293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the importance of growth
paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed Idaho Power
modifications has on home affordability I must also ask has Idaho Power also made the same
tough decisions as our members have in regards to staffng and budgetary cutbacks?
I tha you for your serjce and for the duty that the !PUC pedorms. I once again ask you for a
time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the importance of
this
application and the effects that it could have if approved.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commssion
POBox 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
Commssioner Jim D. Kempton
Dea Commssioners:
I am contacting you concernng IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tariff. I am very concered with the possible impacts of the proposedmodications upon the development industr as well as the timing in wluch they are being
brought about.
First, the maer in wluch the timing and processing of the application ha proceeded is
concerng to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date in the
process and request an extension of the 14 day timeline for all pares to fie petitions to
intervene. By publishig the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend, the tieline for
notification and action by all interested pares was severely dimnished. Please do not ru such
an important application though the process but allow the public to be served by alowig
suffcient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed wil create an tudue hardslup
upon an industr that has been strggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per
lot refud that developers receive wil put into jeopardy the viabilty of projects that have already
ben approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refud. In the tight
credit market we are seeing today, ths change can have great repercussions.
Thd, I recognze the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing services in a tie of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask tht it be recognized that the
buildig/development industry is also a vita part of our economy that has been stgglin for
some time. Many of the businesses in our industr have had to layoff sta and fore go wage
increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at ths time is something that our industr
and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National Association of
homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds to a $1000
increase in the price of the home. And tht in the Treasure Valley that $1000 increase leads to
293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the importance of growt
paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed Idaho Power
12-11 -08; 10: 32AM;; Sky line Compan i es # 3/ 9
modifications ha on home affordabilty I must also ask has Idaho Power also made the same
tough decisions as our members have in regards to stafng and budgeta cutbacks?
I than you for your service and for the duty tht the IPUC performs. I once agai ask you for a
time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the importce of th
application and the effects that it could have if approved.
Sincerly,~/J
Edward A. Johnon
5330 Farow St.
Boise, Idaho 83713
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December 10. 2008
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
POBox 83720
Boise.ID 83720-0074
Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
Commssioner Jim D. Kempton
Dear Commssioners:
I am contacting you concernng IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to
modif their Rule H Tariff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed
modications upon the development industry as well as the timing in which they are being
brought about.
First, the maner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
concernig to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a ver late date in the
process and request an extension of the 14 day timelie for all paries to file petitions to
intervene. By publishig the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend. the timeline for
notification and action by all interested pares was severely diminshed. Please do not rush such
an important application tlough the process but allow the public to be served by allowing
sufcient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed will create an undue hardsp
upon an industr tht has been strggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per
lot refud that developers receive wil put into jeopardy the viabilty of projects that have already
been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refud. In the tight
credit market we ar seeing today, this chage can have great repercussions.
Thid, I recogne the hadships that Idaho Power faces in providing services in a time of
increasing power demads. However, we also ask that it be recognized tht the
buildig/development industry is also a vita par of our economy that has been strggling for
some tie. Many of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff staff and fore go wage
increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at this time is somethng that our indust
and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the Nationa Association of
homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds to a $ i 000
increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $ i 000 increase leads to
293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the importance of growt
payig its equitable shar. However due to the effect that the proposed Idaho Power
12~11-08;10:32AM;; Sky line Compan i es # 5/ 9
modifications has on home afordabilty I must also ask has Idaho Power also made the same
toug decisions as our members have in regards to staffing and budgetay cutbacks?
I than you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once agai ask you for a
time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the importce of ths
application and the effects that it could have if approved.
Sincerely,~ß~
Samuel Johnson
5572 N. Mendelson
Meridian, Idaho 83646
12-11-08; 10:32AM;;Skyl ine Companies # 6/ 9
December 10,2008
Idao Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, il 83720-0074
Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commssioner Marsha H. Smith
Commssioner Jim D. Kempton
Dea Commssioners:
I am contacting you concerng IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idao Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tarff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposedmodifications upon the development industr as well as the timing in which they ar being
brought about.
First, the maner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeed is
concerning to me. I becae aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date in the
process and request an extension of the 14 day tieline for all pares to file pettions to
intervene. By publishig the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend, the timeline for
notification and action by all interested paries was severely diminished. Please do not ru such
an important application though the process but allow the public to be served by allowig
sufcient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval ofIdaho Powers application as proposed wil create an undue hardship
upon an industry that has been strggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per
lot refud tht developers receive will put into jeopardy the viabilty of projects that have alreay
been approved and fincing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refud. In the tight
credit market we are seeing today, ths change can have grat repercussions.
Third, I recogne the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing serces in a tie of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask that it be recognzed tht the
building/development industry is also a vita part of our economy tht has been strggling for
some time. Many of the businesses in our industr have had to layoff staff and fore go wage
increaes to employees. And an increase in any fees at this time is somethg that our industy
and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the NationalAssociatioii of
homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds to a $1000
increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1000 incree leads to
293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understad the impoiiance of growt
paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed Idaho Power
12-11-0S;10:32AM;;Skyl ine Companies # 7/ 9
modifications has on home afordabilty I must also ask has Idaho Power also made the same
tough decisions as our members have in regards to stafg and budgetar cutbacks?
I than you for your service and for the duty tht the IPUC performs. I once agai ask you for a
time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the importance of ths
application and the effects that it could have if approved.
Sincerely,
Tucke . Johnson
12828 W. laSalle St., Ste 100
Boise, Idaho 83713
12~11-08;10;32AM;;Skyl ine Companies # 8/ 9
December 10, 2008
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
POBox 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
Commssioner Jim D. Kempton
Dear Commssioners:
I am contactg you concerning IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tarff I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed
modifications upon the development indust as well as the tiing in which they are being
brought about.
First, the maner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
conceg to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date in the
process and request an extension of the 14 day timeline for all paries to file petitions to
intervene. By publishig the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend, the timeline for
notification and action by all interested pares was severely diminished. Please do not ru such
an importt application though the process but allow the public to be served by alowig
suffcient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval ofIdaho Powers application as proposed will create an undue hadshp
upon an industr that has been strggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 perlot refud that developers receive wil put into jeopardy the viabilty of projects that have alrey
been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot refud. In the tight
credit market we are seeing today, this change can have great repercussions.
Thd, I recognze the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing services in a time of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask that it be recognized tht the
building/development industry is also a vital par of our economy that has been strggling for
some time. Many of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff sta and fore go wage
increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at ths tie is somethig tht our industr
and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National Association of
homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds to a $1000
increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1000 increase leads to
293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the importance of growt
paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed Idaho Power
12-11-08; 10:32AM;; Sky ¡ j ne Compan j es # 9/ 9
modifications has on home afordabilty I must also ask has Idaho Power also made the same
tough decisions as our members have in regards to stafng and budgetar cutbacks?
I th you for your servce and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once aga as you for a
tie extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the importance of ths
application and the effects that it could have if approved.
Sincerely,~
Tyler Johnson
10764 W. Dason Ct.
Boise, Idaho 83713
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:58 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Mike Harris follows:
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Case Number:
Name: Mike Harris
Address: 2364 S TITANIUM PL
City: MERIDIAN
State: ID
Zip: 83642
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: mike~lndpro.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Add to Mailing List: .!!
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Commissioners:
I am contacting you concerning IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tariff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed
modifications upon the development industry as well as the timing in which they are being
brought about.
First, the manner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
concerning to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date
in the process and request an extension of the 14 day timeline for all parties to file
petitions to intervene. By publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend,
the timeline for notification and action by all interested parties was severely diminished.
Please do not rush such an important application through the process but allow the public to
be served by allowing sufficient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed will create an undue hardship
upon an industry that has been struggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800
per lot refund that developers receive will put into jeopardy the viability of projects that
have already been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot
refund. In the tight credit market we are seeing today, this change can have great
repercussions.
Third, I recognize the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing services in a time of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask that it be recognized that the
building/development industry is also a vi tal part of our economy that has been struggling
for some time. Many of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff staff and fore go
wage increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at this time is something that our
industry and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National
Association of homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds
to a $1000 increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1000
increase leads to 293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the
importance of growth paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed
Idaho Power modifications has on home affordability I must also ask has Idaho Power also made
the same tough decisions as our members have in regards to staffing and budgetary cutbacks?
i
I thank you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once again ask you
for a time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the
importance of this application and the effects that it could have if approved.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 209.161.26.198
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hearland~cableone.net
Wednesday, December 10,20089:57 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from John Laude follows:
Case Number:
Name: John Laude
Address: 2364 S TITANIUM PL
City: MERIDIAN
State: ID
Zip: 83642
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: hearland~cableone.net
Name o~ Utility Company: Idaho Power
Add to Mailing List: ~
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Commissioners:
I am contacting you concerning IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22~ Idaho Power~s application to
modify their Rule H Tariff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed
modifications upon the development industry as well as the timing in which they are being
brought i:bout.
First~ the manner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
concerning to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date
in the process and request an extension of the 14 day timeline for all parties to file
petitions to intervene. By publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend~
the timeline for notification and action by all interested parties was severely diminished.
Please do not rush such an important application through the process but allow the public to
be served by allowing sufficient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed will create an undue hardship
upon an industry that has been struggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800
per lot refund that developers receive will put into jeopardy the viability of projects that
have already been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot
refund. In the tight credit market we are seeing today ~ this change can have great
repercussions.
Third, I recognize the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing services in a time of
increasing power demands. However ~ we also ask that it be recognized that the
building/development industry is also a vital part of our economy that has been struggling
for some time. Many of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff staff and fore go
wage increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at this time is something that our
industry and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National
Association of homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds
to a $1000 increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1000
increase leads to 293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the
importance of growth paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed
Idaho Power modifications has on home affordabili ty I must also ask has Idaho Power also made
the same tough decisions as our members have in regards to staffing and budgetary cutbacks?
1
I thank you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once again ask you
for a time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the
importance of this application and the effects that it could have if approved.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
IP address is 209.161.26.198
2
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Subject:
kevincælndpro.com
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:57 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Kevin Amar follows:
Case Number:
Name: Kevin Amar
Address: 2364 S TITANIUM PL
City: MERIDIAN
State: ID
Zip: 83642
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: kevin~lndpro.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Add to Mailing List: no-
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Commissioners:
I am contacting you concerning IPUC Case Numbèrs IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tariff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed
modifications upon the development industry as well as the timing in which they are being
brought about.
First, the manner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
concerning to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date
in the process and request an extension of the 14 day timeline for all parties to file
petitions to intervene. By publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend,
the timeline for notification and action by all interested parties was severely diminished.
Please do not rush such an important application through the process but allow the public to
be served by allowing sufficient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed will create an undue hardship
upon an industry that has been struggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800
per lot refund that developers receive will put into jeopardy the viability of projects that
have already been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot
refund. In the tight credit market we are seeing today, this change can have great
repercussions.
Third, I recognize the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing services in a time of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask that it be recognized that the
building/development industry is also a vi tal part of our economy that has been struggling
for some time. Many of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff staff and fore go
wage increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at this time is something that our
industry and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National
Association of homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds
to a $1000 increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1000
increase leads to 293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the
importance of growth paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed
Idaho Power modifications has on home affordabili ty I must also ask has Idaho Power also made
the same tough decisions as our members have in regards to staffing and budgetary cutbacks?
i
I thank you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once again ask you
for a time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the
importance of this application and the effects that it could have if approved.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 2e9 .161. 26 .198
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Wednesday, December 10, 20089:57 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Shawn Brownlee follows:
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Case Number:
Name: Shawn Brownlee
Address: 2364 S TITANIUM PL
City: MERIDIAN
State: ID
Zip: 83642
Daytime Telephone: 2Ø8 895 8858
Contact E-Mail: shawn~lndpro.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Add to Mailing List: ~
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Commissioners:
I am contacting you concerning IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-Ø8-22, Idaho Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tariff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed
modifications upon the development industry as well as the timing in which they are being
brought about.
First, the manner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
concerning to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date
in the process and request an extension of the 14 day timeline for all parties to file
petitions to intervene. By publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend,
the timeline for notification and action by all interested parties was severely diminished.
Please do not rush such an important application through the process but allow the public to
be served by allowing sufficient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed will create an undue hardship
upon an industry that has been struggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $8ØØ
per lot refund that developers receive will put into jeopardy the viability of projects that
have already been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot
refund. In the tight credit market we are seeing today, this change can have great
repercussions.
Third, I recognize the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing services in a time of
increasing power demands . However, we also ask that it be recognized that the
building/ development industry is also a vital part of our economy that has been struggling
for some time. Many of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff staff and fore go
wage increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at this time is something that our
industry and the market can not handle. A July 2ØØi study conducted by the National
Association of homebuilders identified an $8ØØ increase in initial cost on a home compounds
to a $1ØØØ increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1ØØØ
increase leads to 293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the
importånce of growth paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed
Idaho Power modifications has on home affordability I must also ask has Idaho Power .also made
the same tough decisions as our members have in regards to staffing and budgetary cutbacks?
1
I thank you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once again ask you
for a time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the
importance of this application and the effects that it could have if approved.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 209.161.26.198
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Wednesday, December 10, 20089:56 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Ashley Clark follows:
Case Number:
Name: Ashley Clark
Address: 2364 S TITANIUM PL
City: MERIDIAN
State: ID
Zip: 83642
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: ashle~lndpro.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Add to Mailing List: no--
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Commissioners:
I am contacting you concerning IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tariff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed
modifications upon the development industry as well as the timing in which they are being
brought about.
First, the manner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
concerning to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date
in the process and request an extension of the 14 day timeline for all parties to file
petitions to intervene. By publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend,
the timeline for notification and action by all interested parties was severely diminished.
Please do not rush such an important application through the process but allow the public to
be served by allowing sufficient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed will create an undue hardship
upon an industry that has been struggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800
per lot refund that developers receive will put into jeopardy the viability of projects that
have already been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot
refund. In the tight credit market we are seeing today, this change can have great
repercussions.
Third, I recognize the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing services in a time of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask that it be recognized that the
building/development industry is also a vi tal part of our economy that has been struggling
for some time. Many of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff staff and fore go
wage increases to employees. And an increase in any fees at this time is something that our
industry and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National
Association of homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds
to a $1000 increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1000
increase leads to 293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the
importance of growth paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed
Idaho Power modifications has on home affordabili ty I must also ask has Idaho Power also made
the same tough decisions as our members have in regards to staffing and budgetary cutbacks?
1
I thank you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once again ask you
for a time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the
importance of this application and the effects that it could have if approved.
The form submitted on http://www . PUC. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 209.161.26.198
2
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Wednesday, December 10, 20089:56 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from David LaBrie follows:
Case Number:
Name: David LaBrie
Address: 2364 S TITANIUM PL
City: MERIDIAN
State: ID
Zip: 83642
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: dave~lndpro.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Add to Mailing List: no
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Commissioners:
I am contacting you concerning IPUC Case Numbers IPC-E-08-22, Idaho Power's application to
modify their Rule H Tariff. I am very concerned with the possible impacts of the proposed
modifications upon the development industry as well as the timing in which they are being
brought about.
First, the manner in which the timing and processing of the application has proceeded is
concerning to me. I became aware of the order for notice of intervention at a very late date
in the process and request an extension of the 14 day timeline for all parties to file
petitions to intervene. By publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend,
the timeline for notification and action by all interested parties was severely diminished.
Please do not rush such an important application through the process but allow the public to
be served by allowing sufficient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho Powers application as proposed will create an undue hardship
upon an industry that has been struggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800
per lot refund that developers receive will put into jeopardy the viability of projects that
have already been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation of a per lot
refund. In the tight credit market we are seeing today, this change can have great
repercussions.
Third, I recognize the hardships that Idaho Power faces in providing serviçes in a time of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask that it be recognized that the
building/development industry is also a vi tal part of our economy that has been struggling
for some time. Many of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff staff and fore go
wage increases to employees. And an increase ~n any fees at this time is something that our
industry and the market can not handle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National
Association of homebuilders identified an $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds
to a $1000 increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1000
increase leads to 293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the
importance of growth paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed
Idaho Power modifications has on home affordabili ty I must also ask has Idaho Power also made
the same tough decisions as our members have in regards to staffing and budgetary cutbacks?
1
I thank you for your service and for the duty that the IPUC performs. I once again ask you
for a time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the
importance of this application and the effects that it could have if approved.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 209.161.26.198
2