20120201Comments.pdf

Jean Jewell
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sturlington(Qprinciplestrateg ic. com
Tuesday, January 31,20121:38 PM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Scott Turlington follows:
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Case Number: IPC-E-11-25
Name: Scott Turlington
Address: 802 W. Bannock Street Ste 700
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83702
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: sturlington~principlestrategic.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
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Please describe your comment briefly:
Commissioners:
I am fortunate to represent Dynamis Energy before the Idaho State Legislature and other
government offices. Over the past three years, we have worked together to build broad support
from elected officials and community leaders who recognize that this project fits our future
energy needs while being reflective of our public policy goals.
During the debate last year over al ternati ve energy tax credits , it became clear to me that
people see the Dynamis Project in a different light than they may view others. That is in
part due to the unique nature of how Dynamis and Idaho Power have worked together to
negotiate the power-purchase agreement currently before you for consideration.
This plant and the agreement are both in the public' s interest. As with any new project,
ratepayers will absorb some of the costs.
However, I am confident that Idaho Power determined a cost that ensures it will cost
ratepayers not one penny more than what they would have paid for an Idaho Power-constructed
facility with similar load.
On a personal level I have come to understand and believe in the need for our society to take
advantage of ways we can turn household waste into energy. Over time these methods can
significantly reduce the growth of our landfill and minimize impacts of burying our waste.
Dynamis wants to build a small power plant here locally, creating local jobs and creating
energy where the energy is going to be used.
It's just the kind of project Idaho wants and needs, and I hope it meets your standards for
approval.
Sincerely,
Scott Turlington
Principle Strategic
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 67.50.177.50
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Jean Jewell
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1 :30 PM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Mark Tidd follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-11-25
Name: Mark Tidd
Address: 868 E. Riverside Dr., Suite 100
City: Eagle
State: ID
Zip: 83616
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E~Mail: –mtidd~itleonecorp.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
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To Whom It May Concern:
The last 16 years as an executive in Idaho's title industry has given me a unique and
valuable perspective on growth here in the Treasure Valley.
Our communities - including Eagle, where I live - are attractive to businesses in part
because of our low energy costs, stable supply and top-notch service from regulators and
providers alike.
As a past director of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce and as a board member of the Boise
Valley Economic Partnership, I see huge potential in our state's approach to energy.
That is why I am excited by and strongly support the work of my friends at Dynamis Energy.
Al though I am not involved in the proj ect, I have been fortunate to work in the past with
people who are making it happen. They have kept me informed, and I am impressed by what I
hear.
Their technology is ahead of the curve. It is great for the environment and will help this
valley meet its energy needs well into the future. Also ahead of the curve was the
negotiation over the rate that consumers will pay. There's been a lot of debate in the news
over Renewable Energy Credits, but I am informed that this project does not have that issue
thanks to the work between Dynamis and Idaho Power.
I can also attest to the shot in the arm that this project will be for our local economy. The
jobs created, the revenue generated and the tax base built by the work between Dynamis and
Idaho Power is good for us all.
I hope you will approve the agreement and allow this project to move forward for the good of
this valley and businesses like mine.
Mark Tidd
Ti tleOne Eagle
Preisdent/Owner
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Jean Jewell
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Wednesday, February 01,20124:16 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
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A Comment from Jeff Wahl follows:
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Case Number: IPC-E-11-258
Name: Jeff Wahl
Address: 2391 W Wolf Rapids Dr.
Ci ty: Meridian
State: Id.
Zip: 83646
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: Jeff~AVSBoise.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
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I am the owner of an Idaho small business and I write to express my excitement and support
for the project proposed by Dynamis Energy.
I do not have a business interest in the project, but I am close friends with some of the
people who have put their own skin in the game to start a new Idaho business focused on
helping us meet the community' s collective energy needs. I strongly support their vision of
building a facility, building job creation and building opportunities through the
construction and ongoing operation of this project.
This is a win -win proj ect for our community. The agreement between Idaho Power and Dynamis,
combined with the agreement between Dynamis and Ada County, means we can utilize unused
resources to power Idaho homes and businesses.
All the brains of the business are here in Idaho. As new technologies are required, new
solutions are needed and new approaches are proposed, Idaho workers at an Idaho company will
be called upon to find the answers. That is exciting for our state and good for our economy.
Dynamis will find ways to make these kinds of energy projects smoother, better and more
easily able to overcome obstacles to integrating alternative energy into our current power
systems.
The Dynamis project will all serve as an incubator for similar projects around the country.
It has the potential to help this company grow beyond Idaho while keeping the jobs, economic
development and tax revenue here at home.
I know that your commission must consider only a specific set of criteria. But I know you
recognized the potential this project has for our broader discussion of energy in the western
Uni ted States. Allover our nation, communi ties are struggling with how to reduce the cost of
energy while at the same time, on a parallel course, find ways to deal with landfills
expanding exponentially due to population growth.
From small, remote communities to large military bases overseas, waste-to-power projects have
amazing potential, and we can maximize that potential right here in Idaho. This type of
project would be useful anyplace there is a concentration of people but a lack of
infrastructure.
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Finally, I want to highlight the personal integrity of the principles behind this project.
The challenging state of the economy has forced this project through many ups and downs, but
the people involved never lost sight of their vision for marrying smart business principles
with meeting the public' s energy needs and goals.
The company is run by people with enormous personal integrity and with a commitment to
keeping their word, and I hope that can be considered as you contemplate approval of this
project. Their diligence to make this project work for the long term means that it will be a
great Idaho success story once it is up and running. It will multiply on its own, with the
benefits staying right here in Idaho.
It is always hard to be the first one to step up and put something like this into play, but
Dynamis Energy is doing it right and they deserve our support.
Thank You For your consideration,
Jeff Wahl
Audio/Video Systems Owner
Meridian Idaho
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipuc1/ipuc . html
IP address is 72.24.30.81
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