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IDAHO
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December 11, 2008
Idaho Public Utilties Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
Commssioner Jim D. Kempton
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 maner in which the timing and. processing of the application has proceeded is
concerning to me. I became aware ofthe order for notice of intervention at a very late date in the
process and request an extension of the 14 day time line for all parties 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 paries 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 refud that developers receive wil put into jeopardy the viability of projects that have already
been approved and financing secured based upon the expectation ofaper 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 leadsto
293 people being priced out of purchasing the home. I understand the importce of growth
paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed Idaho Power
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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 than 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.
Sincerely,/\LfJim D. Conger
President
Conger Management Group
405 S 8th Street, Suite 290
Boise, Idaho 83702
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Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
Commissioner Jim D. Kempton
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 ofthe 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 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 ofthe $800 per
lot refud 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 refud. 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/developmentindustr is also a vital part of our economy that has been struggling 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 understand the importce of growth
paying its equitable share. However due to the effect that the proposed Idaho Power
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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 budgeta 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 importance of this
application and the effects that it could have if approved.
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Red Bam Real Estate LLC
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Attention:President Mack A. Redford
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
Commissioner Jim D. Kempton
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, thenianer in which the timing and'processing of the application hasptoceeded'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 14daytimeline for all parties to fie petitions to
intervene. By publishing the order on the day before a 4 day holiday weekend, the timelinefor
notification and action by all interested paries 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 refud 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 par 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
increasestoemp19yees. ,And an increase inany fees at this time is something that our industry
and themarketcan nothandle. A July 2007 study conducted by the National Association of
homebuilders identified an $800increase in initiàl 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
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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 than 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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IDAHO PUBUC
UTILITiES COMMISSION
December 11, 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
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 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 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 parties was severely diminished. Please do not rush such
an important application through the process but allow the public to be sered by allowing
suffcient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval of Idaho 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 refud 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 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 services in a time of
increasing power demands. However, we also ask that it be recognized that the
building/development industr is also a vital part 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 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
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tough decisions as our members have in regards to staffng and budgetary cutbacks?
I thank you for your serice and for the duty that the IPUC pedorms. I once again ask you for a
time extension in regards to the petition to intervene deadline. And stress the importnce of this
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Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Sallie Palleria follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-08-22
Name: Sallie Palleria
Address: 1605 S Kimball Ave, Suite 101
City: Caldwell
State: Idaho
Zip: 83605
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: palleria~cableone.net
Name of Utili ty comp~daho PowerAdd to Mailing List: ~
Please describe your comment briefly:
This is wrong and unacceptable.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 96.18.89.60
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