20090127Comment.pdf

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JA YO CONSTRUCTION INC.
10564 WEST BUSINESS PARK' LANE
BOISE, IDAHO 83709 [phone]
Januar 20, 2009
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
POBox 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
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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 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 ata very late date in the
process and reqnestan extension of the .14 day time line 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 inter~stedparies was severely diminished. Please do not rush such
an important application tbroughtheprocess but allow the public to be served by allowing
suffcient time for notification and response.
Second, the approval ofIdaho Powers application as proposed will create an undue hardship
upon an industry that has been strnggling for life for over a year. The removal of the $800 per
l()t 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 Jot 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 tÌmeof
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
sometime. Many of the businesses in our industry have had to layoff staffard 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 $800 increase in initial cost on a home compounds toa$lOOO
increase in the price of the home. And that in the Treasure Valley that $1 000 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
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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 havé in regards to staffng and budgetar 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 ths
application and the effects that it could have if approved.
Sincerely,
Doug as Jayo
Jayo Constrction, LLC
10564 W. Business Park Lane
Boise, ID 83709
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