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Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
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A Comment from James McAndrew follows:
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Case Number: All present requests by Idaho Power to increase rates and associated residential
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Name: James McAndrew
Address: 551 South University Ave.
City: Blackfoot
State: ID
Zip: 83221
Daytime Telephone: 2e8-785-6296
Contact E-Mail: ccmcandrew~hotmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company Add to Mailing List: yes
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Idaho Public Utility Commissioners:
I again find myself with the urge to write you about Idaho Power Company's latest moves to
come to the money trough of residential customers, who already pay among the highest rates,
fees, charges and costs associated with the operation of this utility.
Although, I have a difficult time citing the myriad of rate hike requests by Idaho Power that
are before the IPUC, I would like to address the followingj Fixed Cost Adjustment (FCA),
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Pension Funding, Energy Efficiency Services Charge
and Advertising.
1) Fixed Cost Adjustment (FCA) - I understand this is a pilot program that Idaho Power wants
to make permanent. I don't believe this should be allowed, as I would like to see the company
continue to justify its position regarding this issue.
2) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) - We all know that the so-called 'smart meters'
will allow Idaho Power to charge more for electricity, once the meters are in place and the
company can record real-time electricity usage. But why is Idaho Power wanting me and other
customers to pay for this? Such a system will obviously be a cost-savings move for the
company, as meter readers won't be required to make monthly visits where the meters are
present. Idaho Power should use the money saved from having fewer meter readers, plus money
from their capital improvement coffers to fund this meter system, rather than throwing it on
ratepayers' backs.
3) Pension Funding - I find it a joke that Idaho Power has asked and I need to address this
one. Idaho Power wants me to pay for contributions to their employees' pension fund? C'mon.
I'll simply leave this one for you commissioners to decide.
4) Advertising - It is really upsetting to open the newspapers and see Idaho Power
advertising on a regular basis. I can understand getting the word out, every once in a while,
on safety issues like overhead and/or underground power lines. But self-serving issues like
highlighting teachers and other mundane subjects in newspaper advertisements, simply to get
the 'Idaho Power' name out there, is sel f- centered and certainly not financially prudent.
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Idaho Power is the only game in town. It's not like they need to advertise to keep me and
others from going elsewhere for electricity!
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to address these issues. I trust you will do your
best when reaching final decisions on these matters.
Sincerely,
James McAndrew
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Thursday, May 27,20104:01 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Jesse green follows:
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Case Number: idaho power rate increase
Name: Jesse green
Address: 25e2 S. Black Cat Rd.
City: Kuna
State: Idaho
Zip: 83634
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: jesse1e42~ahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I am strongly against any rate increase for idaho power as my electric bill has went from
$91 a month in iee2 to $261 a month. I understand this is in part because they went to a
tiered rate schedule that disproportionately affect people like my self that heats with a
heat pump because natural gas is not available. I strongly feel we should not be
indescriminatly singled out to pay such high rates when we have little or no other choice.
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