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Februar 8, 2011
Erwin Fars, Inc.
29712 State Hwy. 51
Bruneau Idao 83604
RE: Idaho Power Co. Irgaton Pea Rewards Progr
To: Idaho Public Utities Commssion
Erwin Fars, Inc. has used the Idaho Power Company's Irgation Pea Rewar Prgram since
it was adopted and has been very pleaed with the reult. The curnt progr has compensated
the irgators for the interrption and made the cost of pumping water more economical for our
operation.
The proposed chRIge in fied credit would have a major impact on the value of the progr to
Erin Far, Inc. and could lead to our not parcipatig in futue years. A fied credit of 75%
of tle program credit would be more liely to guarantee futue parcipation in the program.
Er Far, Inc. is a believer in conservation and hopes that the Pea Rewar Prgr ca be
retaed in a form which is viable for al pares involved.
Than you for the opportnity to comment.
Sincerely,
Sidney Erin
Erin Fans, Inc.
Jean Jewell
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Idaho Power Peak Rewards Program
Dear Commission:
We have a farming operation in South Eastern Idaho and purchase power from both Idaho Power
and Rocky Mountain Power. I am concerned with Idaho Power i s proposal to change their
program to a $12.78 fixed payment with an opportunity for the farmer to receive more payment
if IPC elects to interrupt power more than one time. We have spent a considerable amount of
money updating and changing our systems to allow us to work with the program. I question
whether entering the program for around $12 is worth the trouble of hiring more people to
operate our systems in the case of interruption. I can understand the reasoning of IPC to
desire a~fixed variable system. Sometimes they don i t need the resource that pumpers have to
offer. To support the fixedJ variable idea I think the fixed portion should be closer to
85% fixed and 15% variable. The peak rewards program is a good program for the company as
well as for the farmer the way it now stands. I hope that the commission will persuade IPC
to keep the program as it now J to help achieve a greener and more economical power source
for Idaho.
Thank You
Mark A Mickelsen
Mickelsen Farms
PO Box 438
Rigby J Idaho 83442
313-1295
mickfarms~ida. net
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 69.20.173.59
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Jean Jewell
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Tuesday, February 08, 2011 7: 15 AM
Barb Barrows; Jean Jewell
FW: Irrigator Power Incentive Reduction Proposal
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Mike Siegersma
8332 star pass ridge
nampa J ID 83686-7076
February 8J 2011
Public Utilities Commissioners
PO Box 83720
BoiseJ ID 83720-0074
Dear Public Utilities Commissioners:
Dear Commissioners J
Regarding case# IPC-E-10-46 concerning the Idaho Power Peak Rewards Program.
Last year we made a commitment to work with Idaho power to reduce demand during the peak
electrical demand periods. This commitment involved setting up methods of managing the
planned shutdown of' pumps and again restarting the process when power was restored. Even with
the extra effort required to participate in the program it has been worthwhile in that it
helped offset the ever increasing cost of irrigation pumping.
We have invested in this program anticipating it i S continuation.
I am concerned that a reduction in the incentive will make it difficult to continue to
participate.
To see this program lost would result in higher rates for every power user.
Please retain this program by keeping the incentives paid to farmers at current levels.
SincerelYJ
Mike Siegersma
208-573-4710
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Jean Jewell
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Monday, February 07, 2011 5:50 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
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A Comment from Paul Thompson follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-10-46
Name: Paul Thompson
Address: 57 South 800 West
City: Blackfoot
State: Idaho
Zip: 83221
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: paulaurieØiuno.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I don't agree with the current application by Idaho Power to change the current incentive
program for the following reasons:
1. I spent over $50J000 making my systems more efficient inorder to compl~ with the program.
2. My farm has all its wells tied together J so it is a management nightmare being there to
regulate the pressures when wells go off and when power is restored. Please don't extend the
shut-off times. It will be very difficult in the dark to manage water pressures.
3. I just recieved an invitation from Idaho Power to sign - up for a similar program for my
home to shut-off the air conditioner unit for a couple hours a day. I can imagine the cost
to install timers on each house and the minimal savings over-all. Wouldn' t it be more cost
advantageous in power saved to stick with the current agricultural program and forget
residential houses?
4. I take risks with the weather every year. They get into a program that turns out to not
be in their favor one year and then they want to get out?
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 174.126.30.1Ø8
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Jean Jewell
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Monday, February 07,2011 4:17 AM
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A Comment from Dale Hooley follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-10-46
Name: Dale Hooley
Address: 26796 Indian Cove Ln.
City: Hammett
State: Idaho
Zip: 83627
Daytime Telephone: 208- 36~- 2510
Contact E-Mail: hooleyd241Øyahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I would like to comment on the Peak Rewards ProgramJ Case # IPC-E-10-46.
I have participated in the Peak Rewards Program for two years. So far J the reduction in
electrical costs have been adequate to offset the the burden of restarting irrigation systems
and the risk of reduced crop production.
I support leaving the current incentive program as it is. I am not certain I would continue
participating should the rates and rules be significantly altered.
Thank you for your consideration.
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IP address is 66.82.9.25
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Sunday, February 06, 2011 11 :53 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
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A Comment from Dean Stevenson follows:
Case Number: Idaho Power Peak Rewards -Yc. -ç -10 - '1("
Name: Dean Stevenson
Address: 575 W 600 N
City: Paul
State: Idaho
Zip: 83347
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: desteveøpmt. org
Name of utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I am an irrigator on the Idaho Power system and have participated in the peak rewards
program for several years. I would like the program to stay in the current form. I have
changed crop rotations to fit this program and the increased costs of turning off a system
and starting them up at late evening hours. I would encourage IPUC to support leaving the
program as is
Dean Stevenson
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IP address is 72.22.232.166
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Jean Jewell
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Barb Barrows; Jean Jewell
FW: Idaho Power Savings (Peak Reward)
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Sent: Saturday J February 05 J 2011 8: 47: 58 AM
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Subject: Idaho Power Savings (Peak Reward) Auto forwarded by a Rule
Randy Gillette
754C- N 750W
PauIJ ID 83347-8611
February 5 J 2011
Public Utilities Commissioners
PO Box 83720
BoiseJ ID 83720-0074
Dear Public Utilities Commissioners:
I would like to comment on the Idaho Power Irrigation Peak Rewards ProgramJ case number IPC-
E-10-46.
Although I have had to make significant adjustments to the management of my farming
operationJ this program has been a benefit by helping to offset the increasing costs of
irrigation pumping.
Please help this cost effective program continue by keeping the incentives paid to farmers at
the current levels.
This has been a great program for my farming operation for the pass years.
I have used it every year since it has been offered and has beed a big savings to my
operation and has worked will with my watering needs. Power savings this program offers is a
WIN WIN Progarm both for the grower and the company. Keep it up. Sin. Randy Gillette, Rocky
Ridge Farms
SincerelYJ
Randy Gillette
431-1245
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