20130129Comments (100 Total).pdf

Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 8:25 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Darin Letzring follows:
Case Number: Case No. IPC-E-12-27
Name: Darin Letzring
Address:
City: Pocatello
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: darin.letzring®gmail.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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I am a current net-metering customer of Idaho Power. I installed my solar panel system in
October 2010 to eliminate my power bill over the expected 25 year life of the panels.
Please read all the way to the end, as I provide logical solutions to the problem at the end.
If this proposal is meant to enhance and expand the net-metering program, then all logic is
FAILING. This proposal will kill net-metering. I have been quoted by Idaho Power that my
expected annual electric expense in 2014 with a 5.4kw solar panel system will be approx $420.
If I didn't have a solar panel system, the expected annual bill would be $409. That is NOT a
typo. . .my bill is expected to be HIGHER WITH THE SOLAR panel system. That is not logical and
is in direct conflict with the stated purpose of this proposal because nobody will be dumb
enough to install solar panels if it will increase their electricity expenses. I find it
interesting that Idaho Power attends environmental fairs to push the idea of solar panels and
then wants to change the rules a few years into the game.
In the big picture, I think Idaho Power is looking anywhere and everywhere for ways to
decrease their costs because of the changing federal regulations. When only 350 customers
have net-metering, it should be easy to bully them out of the deal that was setup when they
initiated the net-metering contract.
There is a definite need for grandfathering net-metering customers if there is a significant
change in the net-metering contract. Most of these systems cost well over $10,000 and are not
easily converted to some other sort of investment. Grandfathering these net-metering customer
contracts effective prior to Oct 2013 should be seen as the honorable and RIGHT THING TO DO.
I did not install my solar panels to make money. After analyzing three years of bills and
adjusting expected usage to allot for a growing family, I installed 5.4kws to ensure I would
have enough generation. As it is, I average a return of $150 per year for 2010 - 2012. That
is hardly making money from solar panels. In December 2012, I had a balance of $300 that I
requested and received a check for $250, leaving the balance to pay for the December bill
that I knew would have a negative balance. I took no other disbursements from the net
metering contract.
I understand that the program requires some overhead on the part of Idaho Power. I don't have
access to all the costs analyses, but I can't see how the program costs net-metering
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customers an extra $17 per month. With 350 net-metering customers at $17/month, that equals
nearly $6,000/month to run the program that is almost completely automated. That's $72,000
per year. Please ask Idaho Power to provide a cost breakdown on this to prove it costs
$72,000 per year because I simply don't believe that number, even when including phone
centers, on-call folks and such. Every time I call Idaho Power, the problem is not related at
all to my solar panel system, but I'll bet the cost of that call gets added to "net-metering
costs" because it is associated to an address that is enrolled in net-metering.
Idaho Power told me that the cost of the smart meters is part of the cost increases. Aren't
all Idaho Power customers slated to get smart meters? I don't think that net-metering
customers should be paying the bill for everyone's smart meters. I will agree that the net-
metering costs money, and I will agree that a $5/month increase is acceptable.
How is it that net-metering customers will be charged based on a peak demand during the
month? Will all customers be charged in the same manner? Do not all customers have power
spikes from 7am-8am and 5pm-7pm? What makes net-metering customers different? Please bill
net-metering customers the same way as non-net-metering customers.
So, being a good, active, productive citizen who understands economics and desires fair
deals, I would like to propose what I think is a logical solution to Idaho Power's financial
issues concerning net-metering in a manner that will continue to enhance and expand the net-
metering program.
1.Increase net-metering fixed costs to $10/month.
2.Charge a proven, logical amount for the setup of the net-metering customer at the time of
installation. This should include staff time and a five-year program cost fee (updated each
year basedo n current costs).
3.Provide non-expiring credit to all net-metering customers in order to cover winter time
requirements. Net-metering customers provide Idaho Power additional power during high-use
summer months. It is a logical win-win situation to provide these non-expiring credits.
Finally, the non-expiring credits are not transferrable to other people but would transfer
upon the sale of the house (assuming the solar panels remain with the house).
4.Do not begin the peak demand charging system. Bill residential net-meter customers the
same as residential non-net-meter customers, and that is based on overall usage over the
billing period.
5.Net-metering customers are provided the same sales price as other generators, even if that
is a lower rate.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 164.165.193.111
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Jean Jewell
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Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 7:43 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Betty Slifer follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Betty Slifer
Address:
City: Filer
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: sliferfilertel . corn
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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It just seems backward thinking to cause users of renewable energy sources to pay more. You
should be encouraging individuals -and companies and public institutions - to use renewables.
What is the goal here: to make more money for Idaho Power or to be more responsible citizens
in this, our only planet??
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IP address is 208.98.149.178
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Jean Jewell
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Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:16 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Mark Lewis follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Mark Lewis
Address:
City: McCall
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: newpotato(frontiernet.net Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Dear Sirs,
I recently learned that Idaho Power charges higher 'service charges' for those who use their
own solar power. I think this is not only wrong, but totally backwards. If someone will
invest in solar, they are saving natural resouces. Please don't let big utilities like Idaho
Power stomp out small renewable energy generators through excessive fees and poor
compensation.
I appreciate your consideration,
Mark Lewis
McCall, ID
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IP address is 63.230.11.21
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Jean Jewell
From: aIIseasonsgardennctv.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:17 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from John Hastings -Follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27.
Name: John Hastings
Address: 2002 Aspen Lane
City: Sandpoint
State: Id.
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: allseasonsgarden(nctv.com Name of Utility Company: Avista
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Please describe your comment briefly:
We should be providing incentives to more people to get small scale energy producers
attached to the grid, not raising rates that would eliminate incentive.
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IP address is 96.5.144.103
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:30 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Larry Siglin follows:
Case Number:
Name: Larry Siglin
Address: 1988 E. Gunther Avenue
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: Idaho
Zip: 83815-9435
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: larrysiglinearthlink.net Name of Utility Company: Kootenai Electric
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Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power needs to encourage solar, not disable it through exhorbitant monthly charges and
useless credits.
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IP address is 98.145.86.206
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Jean Jewell
From: marjorie.stuart©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:28 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Marjorie Stuart follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Marjorie Stuart
Address: 26160 SW Nicole Drive
City: Corvallis
State: OR
Zip: 97333
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: mariorie.stuartgmail.com Name of Utility Company: Consumers Power Inc.
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Please describe your comment briefly:
Yes, folks, it's time for Idaho to join the 21st century! Time to encourage--not discourage-
-people to use solar panels for electricity, use for heat, etc.
It's my understanding, per Sierra Club, that an Idahoan named Reed Burkholder wanted to take
advantage of Idaho's abundant sunshine and installed solar panels to the roof of his home.
Now Idaho Power wants to quadruple his monthly service charges and take his power without
compensating fairly through their net metering program.
This is not encouraging solar power!
As a former Idahoan who is currently seriously considering moving back to Idaho, I suggest
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission revise its policies regarding solar panels, to reflect
the serious energy and environmental challenges the US faces today. As I do have choices, the
current policy that is allowing Mr. Burkholder to be charged at a ridiculously high amount
for solar panels as well as unfairly compensating when taking his power would seriously deter
me--- and other folks who care about the environment--from moving back to Idaho (along with my
tax base, buying power, etc....)
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IP address is 75.170.79.28
Jean Jewell
From: rdeanhoIlandgmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:27 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Ron Holland follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Ron Holland
Address: 8025 W Gillis St
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83714
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I support small renewable energy generators ! !You should be ashamed of your actions Idaho
Power.
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IP address is 184.76.89.169
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:19 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Stephen Oberle follows:
Case Number: IPC E 12 27
Name: Stephen Oberle
Address: p 0 Box 2131
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83701
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: soberle45(@hotmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Retired
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Please describe your comment briefly:
We support solar power. Please stop Idaho Powers exorbitant monthly charges.
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IP address is 174.27.57.39
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Jean Jewell
From: pam©nivoinnovations.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:19 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Pam Harrington follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Pam Harrington
Address: P.O. Box 2083
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83701
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: paLn @nivoinnovations.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
With great concern, I hope that the information
use, Mr. Reed Burkholder, is incorrect. I would
policy and regulations regarding the purchase of
panels or discounted rates provided for such. A
Idaho Power has for wind generators. I hope that
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I received about residential solar panel
like to receive a copy of Idaho Power's
solar power generated from residential solar
ditionally, any policies, regulations that
Idaho Power supports such alternatives.
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IP address is 71.20.52.240
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Jean Jewell
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:21 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from follows:
Case Number:
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Address:
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Please describe your comment briefly:
case # IPC-E-12-27
Please encourage and support solar and wind energy development, especially for individual
home and business owners.
Thanks for listening.
Jonathan Selkowitz
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IP address is 207.183.160.55
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:21 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Lisa Doyon follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Lisa Doyon
Address:
City: Eagle
State: ID
Zip: 83616
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: lisadoyonmsn.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
It's unfair to up utilities rates if you install solar. You should be rewarded, and people
should be fairly compensated for any excess power that is produced and sold back to the power
companies.
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ipuc.html
IP address is 97.121.48.5
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Jean Jewell
From: inkslingerl q.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:22 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Aaron follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Aaron
Address: 2655 Camden Ave.
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83704
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: inkslinger1(g.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
The citizens of Idaho need to be free to use the new emerging technologies in wind and solar
power to power their homes and businesses. They should not be extorted into avoiding these
technologies because Idaho Power, who has a monopoly in this state for power supply, does not
wish it. Individual homes and businesses supplimenting, or providing fully, their own power
needs through wind and solar is the future of the entire nation. Please donut stand in the
way of that progress, and cave into big business.
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IP address is 65.129.52.155
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:23 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Edwina Allen follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Edwina Allen
Address: 2114 Ridgecrest Drive
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83712
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: edwinaallen(cableone.net Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
Please don't let Idaho Power increase fees (to four times what they are paying now!) to
people and businesses who are generating solar power on their rooftops. They are providing
electricity to the grid on hot summer afternoons, when demand is highest. This electricity
is used in the neighborhood. It is not using transmission lines. Also, net metering credits
should not be canceled at the end of the year. We in Idaho need to do all we can to
encourage the solar industry in our state. These are good local jobs. People should be free
to generate solar power. Government regulations should not be allowed to stop this free
enterprise.
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IP address is 24.117.147.99
Jean Jewell
From: janele.chaconyahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:35 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Janelle Chacon follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Janelle Chacon
Address:
City: Post Falls
State: ID
Zip: 83854
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: janele.chacon @yahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Avista
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I would like to send a note of encouragment to Idaho Power to use the Reed Burkholder case to
do the right thing. Help set a standard and say no to increasing monthly service fees and
additional fees on small renewable energy generators. We are living in a time where
renewable energy should be supported. For you to choose otherwise is a direct assult on the
enviroment and the people of this state.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 216.231.159.16
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Jean Jewell
From: jvance©boisestate.edu
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:33 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from John Vance follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: John Vance
Address:
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: jvanceboisestate.edu
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
The state of Idaho needs to encourage the purchase of solar power and other types of
renewable energy. If we do not do this we will will be left behind as this nation works to
reverse climate change and seek energy independence.Idaho Power needs to work with and
support small producers and encourage them. The cost of generating our electrical power using
coal will continue to rise with the exportation to Asia keeping prices up.So we will need to
look at where our power will come from in the next decade.
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IP address is 132.178.2.65
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:26 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Dustin Coyle follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Dustin Coyle
Address:
City: Pocatello
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: coyledustinvahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I believe in freedom. When hearing that Idaho power quadrupled a man's bill after e
installed solar panels, and then took his excess energy without fair compensation I was
outraged. This is not in the spirit of the great state of Idaho, a place where we live to
enjoy our freedoms, not be monopolized by energy companies.
Most sincerely,
Dustin Coyle
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IP address is 71.220.180.9
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:16 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Juli Draney follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Juli Draney
Address: 708 S Beach St
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83705
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: iidra(vahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I encourage Idaho Power to move into the twenty-first century by creating incentives for
solar, rather than penalizing fees. I believe that Idaho Power should partner with
innovative clean energy leaders to create a more clean energy future for Idaho. It would be
well worth the investment.
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IP address is 96.25.85.164
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:15 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Bryan Brasher follows:
Case Number:
Name: Bryan Brasher
Address:
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: Bryanbrasheryahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I am writing this letter in reference to IPC-E-12-27. It is beyond important to invest in
renewable energy sources such as solar and to properly compensate those who operate small
solar generators.
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IP address is 184.76.125.185
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:18 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment From Dale Turnipseed follows:
Case Number:
Name: Dale Turnipseed
Address: 2231 Settlers Lane
City: Twin Falls
State: Idaho
Zip: 83301
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: tseed(@cableone.net
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
We are OBVIOUSLY on this planet together. Your children and my children will suffer the
consequences of how we address climate change. AS YOU KNOW WE HAVE JUST EXPERIENCED
HISTORICAL HURRICANE,DROUGHTS AND TORNADOES. We must recognize that we are responsible for
our part that creates the violent changes for those global weather patterns which are
increasing ocean acidification and are melting our Arctic and Antarctic ice packs. It is
critical that we address these issues for which we CAN and MUST do to HELP maintain livable
and sustainable conditions for the future. Without intervention, these ACCELERATING
conditions will ultimately adversely affect our ECONOMY AND YOUR SHAREHOLDERS if left to
progress as they are now. THEREFORE YOU SHOULD NOT BE PUNISHING INDIVIDUALS FOR DEVELOPING
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES WITH YOUR EXORBITANT FEE CHARGES.
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IP address is 69.92.104.188
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Jean Jewell
From: jka888gmaiI.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:01 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Jeffrey Allen follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Jeffrey Allen
Address: P 0 Box155
City: Arco
State: Idaho
Zip: 83213
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: ika888gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power must put their quest for profits behind this nations quest for clean sustainable
energy rather than carbon producing coal. They (and the IPUC) need to encourage and support
solar power rather than make too expensive to produce.
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ipuci/€€ipuc.html
IP address is 50.21.203.6
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:14 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from kellee adams follows:
Case Number:
Name: kellee adams
Address:
City: boise
State: ID
Zip: 83712
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: idaho power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power needs to be supportive of
small residential solar projects. They
should not hinder the use of renewable
energy by homeowners by charging
ridiculous fees. We are lucky to live
somewhere that we can take advantage
of all the sunshine.
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IP address is 184.76.23.151
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Jean Jewell
From: freeskil 057©gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:13 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Todd Davis follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Todd Davis
Address:
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83714
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: freeskiIO57(@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
I support individuals use of solar energy in Idaho and oppose Idaho Power's request to
quadruple monthly service charges and take power without compensating fairly through the net
metering program. Solar energy is an important part of meeting our energy needs, is clean,
abundant, and does not contribute to climate change. In addition, in a small but significant
way, it balances the monopolistic imbalance of Idaho Power.
Thanks for considering my comments.
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IP address is 66.232.79.225
Jean Jewell
From: kelleejones©hotmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:12 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from kellee adams follows:
Case Number:
Name: kellee adams
Address:
City: boise
State: ID
Zip: 83712
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: kelleeiones(@hotmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
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Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power needs to be supportive of
small residential solar projects. They
should not hinder the use of renewable
energy by homeowners by charging
ridiculous fees. We are lucky to live
somewhere that we can take advantage
of all the sunshine.
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IP address is 184.76.23.151
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Jean Jewell
From: charlieotto©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:34 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Charlie Otto follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Charlie Otto
Address:
City: Victor
State: ID
Zip: 83455
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: charlieott2 @gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Fall River Electric
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please help solar and wind power with favorable rate incentives. We need to encourage the
growth of renewable power to and move away from fossil fuels, nuclear, and hydro.
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IP address is 69.20.183.227
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Jean Jewell
From: singnsoar©aol.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 4:28 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Kristine Ciesinski follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Kristine Ciesinski
Address: po box 655
City: Victor
State: Idaho
Zip: 83455
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: singnsoar(aol.com
Name of Utility Company: Fall River Rural Electric
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Please describe your comment briefly:
Solar power should be encouraged and those who use that technology should be FAIRLY
compensated. No one should be illegally and unfairly penalized for using Solar Power.
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IP address is 207.183.183.79
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Jean Jewell
From: kaisersteven©yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 3:11 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from steve kaiser follows:
Case Number:
Name: steve kaiser
Address: po 2594
City: ketchum
State: Id
Zip: 83340
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: kaisersteven(@Yahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: idaho power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Lets incourage solar use,
sincerely, Steven kaiser
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/`ipuc.html
IP address is 67.42.163.36
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Jean Jewell
From: banders [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 3:11 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Dc Anderson follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Dc Anderson
Address: 2110 kootenai
City: boise
State: idaho
Zip: 83705
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: banders9995(msn.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Acknowledge:
Please describe your comment briefly:
Why are we not encouraging solar power and why do u think its okay to tell someone what they
can use (energy wise) on their own property?
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 96.18.223.97
3
Jean Jewell
From: jenharris09©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:58 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Jennifer Harris follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Jennifer Harris
Address: 11440 W Blake Dr
City: Star
State: Idaho
Zip: 83669
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: jenharris09 (@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please allow customers of Idaho Power to be able to use their own power and not be charged
any additional fees by our loan source of power in this state.
The form submitted on httD://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 166.137.119.17
4
Jean Jewell
From: happydogs©frontier.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:56 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Paula Johnson follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Paula Johnson
Address:
City: Ponderay
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: happydogs(@frontier.com
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I would like to see Idaho Power companies use more solar and wind power and other renewable,
clean sources of power. I am very concerned about the warming of our planet and the
pollution caused by fossil fuels. I support solar power in Idaho and around the world.
Please allow more solar and wind energy in our great state.
# IPC-E-12-27
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€ipuci/
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ipuc.html
IP address is 50.120.89.123
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:38 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Steve follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Steve
Address:
City: McCall
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: zorgon(@frontiernet.net
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Fm assuming that Idaho's public energy policies will promote the US's energy independence.
User produced power (wind, solar, et al) is a part of creating that independence. Requiring
smaller producers to 'donate' their annual credits jeopardizes this aim.
The form submitted on httP://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 74.36.43.129
1
Jean Jewell
From: hutchthegreatgmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:35 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Chase Hutchinson follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Chase Hutchinson
Address: P.O. Box 2216
City: Ketchum
State: ID
Zip: 83340
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Solar
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power needs to encourage solar power, not disable it through exhorbitant monthly
charges and useless credits. Please tell Idaho's PUC to harness our sunny days and make
Idaho's future one full of renewable energy! The people of Idaho won't let big utilities like
Idaho Power stomp out small renewable energy generators through excessive fees and poor
compensation.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 68.105.212.168
2
Jean Jewell
From: giraffelover1629hotmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:25 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Carissa Maier follows:
Case Number:
Name: Carissa Maier
Address:
City: Idaho Falls
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: giraffeloverl629hotmail.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Public Utilities
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
As a teenager in this community, I feel it is my responsibility to make decisions that will
make a difference for my future. I believe using solar power will impact our carbon footprint
greatly; therefore helping our society. Thank you.
The form submitted on http://www.Duc.idaho.gov/forms/jpucl/jpuc.html
IP address is 174.126.73.138
3
Jean Jewell
From: loriIejeunegmaiI.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:12 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Lori LeJeune follows:
Case Number:
Name: Lori LeJeune
Address:
City: Preston
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: lorilejeune(@gmail.com
Name of UtilityCompany: Rocky Mountain
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
The use of solar energy should be encouraged, not discouraged.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 208.98.182.203
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:07 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Lynn and Vince Murray follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Lynn and Vince Murray
Address: 717 East First Street
City: Moscow
State: Idaho
Zip: 83843
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: lynnandvince (@vahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Instead of taking advantage of small alternative power generators with excessive fees and
service charges, we should demand that Public Utilities encourage alternative energy
production, especially in a state like Idaho, a state with abundant sunshine. Solar engery
makes sense in our state, and Idaho Power should encourage local citizens to produce such
power and feed it into the overall power grid, thereby helping all Idaho citizens access
clean energy. We engourage you to support people like Reed Burkholder by demanding that our
PUBLIC UTILITIES treat him fairly.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/jpucl/j.puc.html
IP address is 189.130.62.199
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Jean Jewell
From: t-omefn.org
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:07 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Thomas Seaman follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Thomas Seaman
Address:
City: Moscow
State: Idaho
Zip: 83843
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: t-on8efn.org
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power, an investor-owned utility - which has been fighting with renewable-energy
developers for the past two years to not have to purchase what it says is expensive, hard-to-
integrate wind power - wants to stop writing checks to solar customers. It also wants to
increase the rate solar users pay for the power they get from Idaho Power and quadruple the
fees they pay to hook up to the grid.
Idaho Power officials say the added charges are needed to ensure that its other customers
aren't subsidizing the solar-generating customers.
But! Who is really subsidizing whom?
It seems to me that solar electricity producing customers are the ones being asked to
subsidize other Idaho Power customers, and in actuallity, subsidizing Idaho Power itself.
Idaho power does not pay any up-keep on the solar power generation and does not need to
expand there own generating capacity and is not paying interest on the held credits of the
people who grid-tie their photovoltaic system... Really, who is really subsidizing whom
here!?!
Solar power generators earn credits from Idaho Power. But under the new proposal, instead of
getting checks when they produce more power than they use, they'd lose their credits at the
end of the calendar year. These credits "would essentially be donated to the system to
benefit all our customers."
People who spent thousands of dollars to install solar panels on their Boise homes, sees it
differently, and I tend to agree with them that Idaho Power is aiming to abuse their monopoly
on the grid-lines.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/€€€ipuc.html
IP address is 216.98.229.242
6
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:00 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Jamie Wilson follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Jamie Wilson
Address: 9710 W Twin Lakes Rd
City: Rathdrum
State: ID
Zip: 83858
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: 1wnia(msn.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power and KEC
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
We have property in Ketchum serviced by Idaho Power. We strongly support SOLAR POWER.
Please do not allow power companies to increase fees and take power without fairly
compensating for it. Solar Power needs to be encouraged. It is the best renewable energy
ever created. completely clean with no 'side effects'
Jamie Wilson
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 72.171.192.61
7
Jean Jewell
From: paulhart1077gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:59 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Paul Harti follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Paul Harti
Address: P0 Box 6481
City: Ketchum
State: ID
Zip: 83340
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: paulhartlO77 (@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please refuse Idaho Power's request to change the rules of the game when it comes to solar
and other renewable power buy-back. Big fee hikes and 'credits' that are designed to be
difficult to use are obvious attempts to destroy the small producer's chance to succeed. We
need encouragement and development for renewable energy sources in Idaho. Idaho Power's
recent initiatives do just the opposite and should be denied.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 184.183.126.198
8
Jean Jewell
From: stephen.goolsby©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:54 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Stephen Goolsby follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Stephen Goolsby
Address: 5565 N Anne St
City: Coeur d Alene
State: ID
Zip: 83815
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: stephen.goolsbygmail.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Power companies should not be allowed to discourage the development of renewable energy
sources through the use of punitive overcharges and unfair, useless credits.
These tactics are not only unfair to the consumer, they fly in the face of an intelligent
energy policy, slowing progress toward a sustainable future.
The form submitted on http: //www. puc . Idaho. gov/forms/Iuc1/Ipuc . html
IP address is 98.145.83.61
9
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:50 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Marcia Kent follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Marcia Kent
Address:
City: Halley
State: ID
Zip: 83333
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: mkenttw(cox.net
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I support the development of solar power in Idaho and think that Idaho Power should help,
not hinder individuals who are using it. Tactics such as exhorbitant monthly charges should
be against the law.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/`€"
ipuci/i puc.html
IP address is 68.105.221.194
10
Jean Jewell
From: casey.ctaireOl ©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:37 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Claire Casey follows:
Case Number:
Name: Claire Casey
Address: P.O. Box2112
City: Hailey
State: Idaho
Zip: 83333
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: casey.claireOl(&gmail.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Why is the Regulatory commission even listening to Idaho Power. We are trying to save
energy and they are opposing it. They just want more money to create their form of energy to
pollute our environment. I am a big fan of the Sun as a form of energy production and at
every turn Idaho Power is doing something to halt the production of Solar Energy. WHY???
Ask them and let the public know. You should make them pay more for direct metering!!!!!!!
You should make them give more rebates to people who want to save energy. There are no
rebates available for people who do not use electric energy for heating their homes.
WHY????? These people are also paying for the energy for appliances, lighting and their
electric toys. Why should they not have a rebate for an energy saving action that they
take????? Let us be fair to the people and NOT the big business
The form submitted on httl://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/jpucl/jpuc.html
IP address is 216.182.104.102
1
Jean Jewell
From: mnitk©q.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:36 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Tamara King follows:
Case Number:
Name: Tamara King
Address:
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83705
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: mnitk(q.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power, Intermountain Gas
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please support solar power in Idaho, and actually all forms of renewable energy. The sun is
something that we see a lot of during the summer, and we should harness its energy.
The form submitted on httD://www.Duc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 184.99.93.74
Jean Jewell
From: cartbyparise.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:36 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from parise whitley follows:
Case Number: ipc-e-12-27
Name: parise whitley
Address:
City: sandpoint
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: c(artbyparise.com
Name of Utility Company: avista
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
are you really going to charge this person 4 times his monthly service charge? if so, why?
are you really not going to compensate him fairly through your net metering program? in so,
why not? we should be doing everything we can to encourage the development and use of solar
power, not hamper it.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 24.223.94.113
3
Jean Jewell
From: SSmith625gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:35 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Stephanie Smith follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Stephanie Smith
Address:
City: Carmen
State: Idaho
Zip: 83462
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: SSmith625(@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
We are facing a power crisis in our future......both for power and clean power. Please do
not allow Idaho Power to increase fees on solar users and to not pay a fair price for solar
kilowatts produced and going onto the grid. The only way we are going to produce clean
energy in the amounts we need is for everyone to produce at least a portion of their own.
Please do not allow Idaho Power to strip the benefits of wind or solar power. We go backward
with this kind of thinking.
Sincerely, Stephanie Smith
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 72.160.21.183
4
Jean Jewell
From: blbassett5l©g mail. com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:29 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Barry Bassett follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27.
Name: Barry Bassett
Address: 1150 Hegstrom Rd.
City: Grace
State: Idaho
Zip: 83241
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: blbassett5l(@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Rocky Mountain Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idahoans should NOT be penalized by higher rates for producing solar power and should be
compensated at the going rate for excess power they produce
The form submitted on http://www.Duc.idaho.gov/forms/jpucl/jpuc.html
IP address is 66.160.249.131
5
Jean Jewell
From: hnsteele©q.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:27 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Heather Steele follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Heather Steele
Address:
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: hnsteeletg.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I support solar development in Idaho. Idaho Power should too! Stop charging home solar power
producers extra fees and start compensating them for their contributions to the grid!
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/€€ipuc.html
IP address is 71.221.168.10
6
Jean Jewell
From: davewhitacregmaiI.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:08 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from David F. Whitacre follows:
Case Number:
Name: David F. Whitacre
Address:
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83703
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: davewhitacre(@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I understand that an Idaho Power customer, Reed Burkholder wanted to take advantage of
Idaho's abundant sunshine and installed solar panels to the roof of his home, and that now
Idaho Power wants to quadruple his monthly service charges and take his power without
compensating fairly through their net metering program.
This is unjust and a really bad idea. In reality, Idaho Power should bend over backward to
FACILITATE on-site renewable generation by their customers (by solar or wind), in order to
help relieve pressure on Idaho Power to increase generation capacity. Idaho Power should HELP
customers install solar power, as well as the facility to sell excess power to the grid. If
enough customers did this, this could help Idaho Power meet their electricity demands without
increasing their generation capacity.
Idaho Powerl, the PUC, and Americans in general need to realize--we are in a fight for the
life of our planet. If we do not stop burning fossil fuels very soon, we will doom our
descendants to a planet radically altered by climate change. In addition, CO2 emissions are
already acidifying the oceans to an alarming degree, and this has ramifications for the life
and reproduction of marine organisms. We need to switch ENTIRELY to renewable energy
resources as rapidly as humanly possible. In reality, we need a Manhattan Project-scale
effort to do this. Anything that Idaho Power does to slow this transition is an insult to our
descendants and to the planet.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€€ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 174.27.37.175
7
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:50 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Stan Kidwell follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Stan Kidwell
Address: 4420 Vermillion Street
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83704
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: Stan(SproutMagazine.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power needs to encourage solar, and other alternative power sources, not disable it
through exhorbitant monthly charges and useless credits.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 65.101.74.92
8
Jean Jewell
From: Rizzob66gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:48 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Brandon Rizzo follows:
Case Number:
Name: Brandon Rizzo
Address:
City: Nampa
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: Rizzob66(gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Solar power is a clean and viable option for the future of powering Idaho.
Please do not do anything to inhibit the continued growth of solar power use in idaho. Thank
you.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 68.26.126.18
9
Jean Jewell
From: jbaumuwalumni.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:43 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Jill Baum follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Jill Baum
Address:
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: 1baum(uwalumni.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please support solar power practices in our abundantly-sunny state! I've been looking into
panels for my house and just learned that Idaho Power is seeking ways to curb this green
practice. There's no reason not to harness the power of the sun!!
The form submitted on http:llwww.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€"i pucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 184.99.116.245
10
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:40 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Michael Haseltine follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Michael Haseltine
Address:
City: Viola
State: ID
Zip: 83872
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: haseltine(moscow.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please require that all electric utilities pay fair compensation for electricity produced by
solar panels on private homes (or other buildings) without unreasonable and unnecessary fees.
I think it is important to support those who make such an effort to provide power rather than
hindering them.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€``
ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 64.126.173.22
11
Jean Jewell
From: vkcolby©hotmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:38 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Valorie Colby follows:
Case Number:
Name: Valorie Colby
Address: 1202 Oak Street Apt B
City: Sandpoint
State: Idaho
Zip: 83864
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: vkcolbyhotmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I am tired of some giant private utility dictating to me what energy sources are available.
I have the right of choice and solar power is a choice I want to have. I also think we
should have wind power in Idaho available to everyone as well. As usual, this is about greed
and repression so some wealthy mega billionaire(s) can get wealthier. 'Public Utilities' have
not been about or for affordability for the public for over 30 years now.
The form submitted on httP://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 64.139.238.126
12
Jean Jewell
From: lessthansaneoo©yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:24 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Michael S. Martin follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27.
Name: Michael S. Martin
Address:
City: Mountain Home
State: Idaho
Zip: 83647
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: lessthansaneøOjyahoo.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho needs to encourage solar power, not disable it through exorbitant monthly charges and
useless credits.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€ipuci/€€€`ipuc.html
IP address is 174.27.120.91
13
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:19 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from David follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: David
Address: 715 W. Garden Ave.
City: coeur d alene
State: Id
Zip: 83814
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: davidmckerrachergmail.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power needs to stop trying to penalize Reed Burkholder for using solar energy. All they
are doing is enraging the public, myself included.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/iuc1/jpuc.html
IP address is 69.76.9.157
14
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:18 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Greg Davis follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Greg Davis
Address:
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83716
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: gdavis themage(yahoo.com Name of Utility Company: 49015
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
It has come to my attention the Idaho Power is intending to basically penalize those who
wish to have 'on-the-grid' solar power. Not only does this not make sense, it deters others
(like
myself) who are considering Installing solar panels and connecting to the grid. The power
produced is most plentiful during the times that Idaho Power insists are it's highest draw
times (summer daytime), and thus provided the opportunity for homeowners and business to
reduce their costs by almost 50% for each kilowatt (the 6.5 cents tehy pay as credits to the
solar panel users vs the 12 cents they pay to produce). I don't know the cost per kilowatt
for out of state power, but I would guess that it is more than 12 cents, since Idaho power
says it costs significantly more to pull from other power companies.
We should be supporting and incentivizing most Idahoans to install and hookup solar panels to
the grid, not penalizing them for it. Either that, or we need to remove the power Monopoly
that Idaho power controls and allow either a co-op based or similar company to provide power
for Idaho. Utilities are not for profiteering, they are for providing a public service.
Making a profit is fine, but 'stealing' the profits(via clearing the credits balance at the
end of the year vs. paying out what is owed to the customer) from someone else is not fair or
equitable.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 75.174.98.172
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Jean Jewell
From: robin.chishoImgmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:08 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Robin Chisholm follows:
Case Number:
Name: Robin Chisholm
Address: 3809 Moccasin Road
City: Coeur d Alene,
State: ID
Zip: 83815
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: robin.chisholmgmail.com Name of Utility Company: Avista, Kootenai Electric
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
It is important that there be incentives for people to lower carbon emissions due to
financial investment and lack of convenience in converting. No ethical power company would
punish people trying to help green up their residences or businesses.
The form submitted on httD://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc,htm].
IP address is 76.178.140.87
16
Jean Jewell
From: Bhandybrian©yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:05 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Brian follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27.
Name: Brian
Address: 3703 La Fontana Way
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83702
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
it is hard to imagine our State does not endorse and promote solar energy. What are we
waiting for? Solar energy will come! It's time for change. Embrace it and work along side
solar energy.
The form submitted on http://www.Duc.idaho.gov/forms/Ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 184.99.92.110
1
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:03 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Paul Lambert follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Paul Lambert
Address: 796 Cedar Ridge Rd
City: Sandpoint
State: ID
Zip: 83864
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Sirs Idaho power needs to encourage solar not disable it by exhorbitant monthly charges
and useless credits help America become energy independant by helping Idaho be
independant.. .lets stop buying fosil fuel from people who hate us...
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€ipucl/€€€`ipuc.html
IP address is 69.41.153.28
2
Jean Jewell
From: 1 [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:03 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Kim follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Kim
Address:
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83612
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I.P.U.C.
I support solar power and renewable energy in Idaho. Rather than being discouraged by unfair
practices, i.e. excessive fees and unfair compensation, it should be encouraged.
In the recent past, I lived off the grid in Idaho and currently I pay two electric bills to
Idaho Power.
In the future, I plan to once again integrate solar energy and other alternative energy
sources into my energy sustainability lifestyle.
Sincerely,
Kim Mott
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/jpucl/jpuc.html
IP address is 66.232.76.172
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Jean Jewell
From: tomwilsonl 351 ©yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:02 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Thomas W Wilson follows:
Case Number:
Name: Thomas W Wilson
Address: 8916 W Donnybrook Dr
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83709-0617
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: tomwilson1351yahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Keep investing in renewable energy of both wind and solar.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€€ipuci/`ipuc.html
IP address is 184.99.107.8
4
Jean Jewell
From: suestevewalker©yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:56 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Steven Walker follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Steven Walker
Address: 454 south Malaga Lane
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83709
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: suestevewalker(yahoo.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Commissioners,
I think it is reprehensible that a large monopoly like Idaho Power tries to stomp out small
renewable energy generators through excessive fees and poor compensation. In a time when we
need CO2 offset to diminish the effects of global warming, we need utility companies like
Idaho Power to encourage non-polluting alternative energy sources such as solar and wind, not
drive them out of business by quadrupling mothly service charges for net metering and
utilizing the provided energy without fair compensation.
Solar provides power just when Idaho Power needs it most, during the heat of the summer and
does it without polluting the atmosphere. Having solar panels on private residences is a
form of energy conservation. What is next? Will Idaho Power start charging us more when we
use less energy just to make sure its shareholders get good dividends?
Please reject Idaho Power's request for a punitive rate increase to net metering customers
and encourage more, not less, residential solar power.
Sincerely,
Steven Walker
454 South Malaga Lane
Boise, ID 83709
The form submitted on http:l/www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/
`ipuc.html
IP address is 75.92.139.227
5
Jean Jewell
From: trhodes44gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:54 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Tim Rhodes follows:
Case Number:
Name: Tim Rhodes
Address:
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83707
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: trhodes44(gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
We need a serious approach and a real desire on the part of government towards solar power.
Not lip service.
The form submitted on httD://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 181.179.64.243
6
Jean Jewell
From: biodieselmike©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:54 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Michael R Forbes follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Michael R Forbes
Address:
City: MOSCOW
State: Idaho
Zip: 83843
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: biodieselmike @gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Clearwater Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I would like the IPUC to support renewable energy to include solar power generation on the
residential scale. I live near Moscow, ID and am a net metered customer with 2.16kw of solar
generation. We were the first net metered solar power customer for Clearwater Power and have
had great support from them in our endeavor. Part of this cooperation was due the net
metering statutes that ID has in place to encourage this type of electrical generation. We
have several neighbors who now have both solar and wind generation due in part to this
support.
It would be extremely unfortunate to change any rules that would allow utilities to make it
prohibitive to developing renewable energy. What a step backwards this move would be.
Please continue your support of renewable energy and don't allow utilities to make it
difficult for small producers to put renewable energy into the fuel mix of our many
utilities.
Thank you.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/€€ipuc.html
IP address is 67.168.116.18
7
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:50 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Mark Berria follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Mark Berria
Address: 565 E. Greencreek Ct.
City: Eagle
State: Idaho
Zip: 83616
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: mberria(vahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
There is significant support for alternative energy in this state please allow Solar to be
part of Idaho's energy portfolio. We are all responsible to future generations to do our
best to keep our air and water clean.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/
"`
ipuc.html
IP address is 67.61.50.234
8
Jean Jewell
From: eros962©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:37 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Eric Dabs follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Eric Dabs
Address:
City: Wendell
State: ID
Zip: 83355
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: eros962gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I support solar power for Idaho and would ask Idaho Power to encourage the use of solar power
rather than make it unaffordable to build and use.
Thank you,
Eric Dabs
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/€ipuc.html
IP address is 76.8.2.106
1
Jean Jewell
From: sarairenejohnson©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:36 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Sara follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Sara
Address:
City: coeur d alene
State: wa
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: saraireneiohnsongmail.com Name of Utility Company: avista
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
the people of Idaho won't let big utilities like Idaho Power stomp out small renewable
energy generators through excessive fees and poor compensation.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€ipuci/€€€ipuc.html
IP address is 67.185.118.22
2
Jean Jewell
From: basinger_nancy©yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:32 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Nancy Basinger follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Nancy Basinger
Address: 3860 Preamble P1.
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83706
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: basinger nancy(vahoo.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power encourages it's customers to support green energy by offering it for an extra
fee. They should also take every opportunity to encourage, not discourage the use of as much
green energy as possible. Any forward thinking leadership must conclude that the sooner we
transition to renewable energy the better for many reasons. Please support those citizens
who are willing to invest to help this transition to a sustainable future for us and our
children.
Thank you,
Dr. Nancy Basinger
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€€ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 96.18.242.81
1
Jean Jewell
From: sweetenIuckycs.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:31 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Craig hanson follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Craig hanson
Address: 2321 vay rd
City: priest river
State: idaho
Zip: 83856
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: I.P.U.C.
Acknowledge:
Please describe your comment briefly:
In the case of Reed Burkholder, quadrupling his service charges is ridiculous. He should
be
paid or credited a fair price for any electricity he has to offer to the grid, with NO
penalties. If
solar energy is a viable option anywhere, it should be capitalized on. We all live on this
planet together, and we all need to do our part to help save it. Get with it I.P.U.C.
Sincerely, Craig C. Hanson
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/`€€ipuci/`ipuc.html
IP address is 208.81.157.114
Jean Jewell
From: soellis72yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:27 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Steven Ellis follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Steven Ellis
Address: 3643 E. Sweet Pea Ct.
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83716
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Efforts of Idaho Power to cancel a customer's credit balance at the end of the year, or to
increase fees to connect a solar panels to the network, should be carefully reviewed. I am
absolutely not in favor of either of these actions. Citizens should be rewarded for
returning power to the network, not penalized.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/formslipucl/€€`ipuc.html
IP address is 71.33.31.163
3
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:08 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Richard Bingham follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Richard Bingham
Address:
City: Sun Valley
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: richbar(cox.net
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power should be encouraging solar power not trying to stifle it , lets get into the
20th century at least!
The form submitted on httD://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 184.183.115.136
Jean Jewell
From: slide.effectsgmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:06 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Gloria D'Andrea follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Gloria D'Andrea
Address:
City: Cataldo
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: slide.effects(@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
We need to support solar energy, not penalize people for using it.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/`ipucl/€ipuc.html
IP address is 67.206.184.47
5
Jean Jewell
From: Leighatwe1122gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:02 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Tracy follows:
Case Number:
Name: Tracy
Address:
City: Halley
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: Leighatwell22gmajl .com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I support solar in Idaho.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€ipucl/€``ipuc.html
IP address is 184.183.113.110
Jean Jewell
From: rarusnak62©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:02 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Richard A Rusnak Jr follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Richard A Rusnak Jr
Address:
City: Nampa
State: ID
Zip: 83686-4922
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: IDP
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I oppose this new fee structure which I view as a penalty to net metering customers and a
disincentive to future renewable energy production. The short term and longterm effects are
both negative, costing Idaho jobs in the growing renewables installation industry and harming
the entrepreneurial spirit, thus increasing ID's reliance on purchasing more fossil fuel
derived power sources. Of which myself as a rate payer, do not want to be under the influence
of an accelerated energy portfolio of paying for more fossil fuels. I see this as a cap on
renewables by ID Power whilst other states are increasing their renewable energy portfolio
standards. This business model is backwards thinking to say the least.
Additionally, is it not in the long term interest of ID's citizenry and industry to diversify
the energy portfolio, thus net metering should be a growing component of a broader renewable
energy portfolio. The KwH of power generated by net metering should not be capped, instead it
should be encouraged, invested in and an unlimited. The more net metering power customers
generate the better, as this would give a built in stability and resilience to failure and
mitigate periods of peak demand.
I want to net meter in the future, this plan is a major penalty, and a poor business model
for improving our states energy security. As I have outlined above, this plan actually
threatens Idaho's and maybe the regions long term energy security.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€€ipuci/€€€ipuc.html
IP address is 69.92.234.239
7
Jean Jewell
From: jfrjr52©hotmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:02 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from James Roach follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: James Roach
Address: 122 N. Cleveland
City: Moscow
State: Idaho
Zip: 83843
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
It is disaturbing to me that in the face of SCIENCE, our state officials continue to
resist green technology. We MUST develop more solar energy. This is not rocket science. Our
world is being destroyed by the ignorance and arrogance of corporations who care nothing
except for profit, at the expense of the ENTIRE WORLD, especially the ocean.
Please, solar development is one of the ways to relieve the stress WE have put on our
planet. Wind power is another no brainer for ending our dependance on oil, coal and other
fossil fuels.
There's not much time left before millions will die because the planet cannot sustain 8
billion for very long. IT WILL HAPPEN, unless we take action now.
Thank You,
Jim Roach
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€€ipuci/`€€`ipuc.html
IP address is 75.87.252.19
8
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:49 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from BYRON ROYSE follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: BYRON ROYSE
Address: 1095 FOR 315
City: CAREYWOOD
State: ID
Zip: 83809
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: BROYSE(SISNA.COM
Name of Utility Company: IDAHO POWER
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I FIND IT OUTRAGEOUS THAT IDAHO POWER WOULD BE ALLOWED T i 0 ADD A SERVICE FEE AND NOT PAY BACK
HOMEOWNERS WHO PRODUCE THEIR OWN POWER VIA SOLAR, WIND OR HYDRO. I URGE THE ID PUC TO FORCE
IDAHO POWER TO TREAT SMALL POWER GENERATORS FAIRLY AND NOT TO BEND TO BIG UTILITY PRESSURE.
BYRON D ROYSE
The form submitted on http://www.rwc.ida
IP address is 166.183.76.189
1
Jean Jewell
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:39 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Glenn Alford follows:
Case Number: ase# IPC-E-12-27
Name: Glenn Alford
Address:
City: Pocatello
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail:
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power needs to encourage solar power, not disable it through exorbitant monthly
charges and useless credits.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/iuc1/iuc.html
IP address is 184.155.113.184
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Jean Jewell
From: susan.mannyahoo.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:34 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Susan Mann follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Susan Mann
Address: 1604 W. Bannock St. Apt 10
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83702
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: susan.mannyahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please do not pass new laws and regulations to discourage solar power in our community. One
of the main reasons for the advancement of solar power is, to utilize the sun planet. It
heats the earth free of charge!
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 24.116.136.146
3
Jean Jewell
From: healthinhand2©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:30 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Bobbie Franklin follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Bobbie Franklin
Address: 48 S Falcon Drive
City: Sagle
State: ID
Zip: 83860
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: healthinhand2 (@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Northern LIghts
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
No to driving renewable solar generation out of Idaho. We all need to do what we can to
derive energy and be self-sustaining to the extent that we can. Thanks.
The form submitted on httD://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 204.9.109.46
4
Jean Jewell
From: joshprestige-studios.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:26 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Joshua Holley follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Joshua Holley
Address:
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: iosh(prestige-studios.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power should encourage their patrons to use solar power and other renewable energy
sources rather than discouraging them with fees and useless credits. Idaho's foolish reliance
on fossil fuel generated electricity will ultimately be the downfall of our great state.
Please do not allow big energy to turn Idaho's people into slaves to their products.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 132.178.2.65
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:23 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from SARAH HUGHES follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: SARAH HUGHES
Address:
City: Spirit Lake
State: Idaho
Zip: 83869
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: sisihughesvahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power needs to encourage solar, not disable it with high monthly charges and poor
compensation.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 70.199.224.183
6
Jean Jewell
From: deb.gorman59©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:16 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from debbie gorman follows:
Case Number:
Name: debbie gorman
Address: 1241 owyhee st
City: kuna
State: idaho
Zip: 83634
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
the people of Idaho won't let big utilities like Idaho Power stomp out small renewable
energy generators through excessive fees and poor compensation.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address Is 184.99.77.103
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:15 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Cheryl Costigan follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Cheryl Costigan
Address: P0 Box 905
City: Spirit Lake
State: ID
Zip: 83869
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: Hklbrries(8aol.com
Name of Utility Company:
Acknowledge:
Please describe your comment briefly:
Any person (or other entity) who wishes to install solar panels (or other forms of solar) to
their home or business should be allowed to do so without facing any financial repercussions
from their power company. To penalize someone for taking steps to reduce their energy costs
is greedy, unfair and ridiculous. No wonder people are fed up!
Idaho Power (and other energy companies) need to ENCOURAGE use of solar energy - not
hamstring those who use it!
I would install solar panels on our home in a heartbeat if I could afford to do so. Make
solar energy affordable - and quit fighting those who wish to install solar panels.
The form submitted on http://www.puc ..idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 50.37.82.15
8
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:14 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Marcia Brintori follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Marcia Brinton
Address: 7294 S Shadowmoss Avenue
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83709
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: marciabsg(aol.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please SUPPORT solar and wind energy; work with them. Set an example for the rest of the
country.
The form submitted on http://www.Duc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 96.18.197.18
Jean Jewell
From: Legaleg143©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:13 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Daryl Pullen follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Daryl Pullen
Address: 5660 N. Armstrong Ave.
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83704
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: Legalegl43gmajl.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Net metering with direct payment of power purchased is the only way this state will inspire
the development of solar power( we have a lot of direct sunlight available) in this state. A
better way might be to keep Idaho Power out of the solar generating situation entirely and
get a separate company willing to develop solar power in hand with the private home solar
power generators via sharing of power lines. Since Idaho Power seems to be a polluting
dinosaur in the future clean green energy movement.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/jpuc.html
IP address is 24.119.36.70
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Jean Jewell
From: emilysinsight©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:10 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Emily Sandstrom follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Emily Sandstrom
Address: 1792 Hwy. 93 South
City: Salmon
State: ID
Zip: 83467
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: emilysinsight(@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
IPC-E-12-27 Twice Idaho Power have been dishonest in dealing with my husband and with me,
and I don't mean billing disputes or the damned 'smart meter' they sneaked onto my house.
This attempt to prevent people from using the energy of the sun is beyond outrageous,
especially when they aim to steal the energy the man produces while they bill him For it when
they did not produce it. I am not surprised.
The arrogance of Idaho Power needs to be reduced, and the only way to wipe that smirk off its
face is by the humiliation of losing this attempt at banditry as they deserve.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 173.224.189.217
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Jean Jewell
From: genszengarden©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:06 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from jennifer webb follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: jennifer webb
Address:
City: boise
State: id
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: genszengarden @gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: idaho power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Did you know that small solar generators are under attack by Idaho Power?
Reed Burkholder wanted to take advantage of Idaho's abundant sunshine and installed solar
panels to the roof of his home. Now Idaho Power wants to quadruple his monthly service
charges and take his power without compensating fairly through their net metering program.
I support solar in Idaho. Please refer to case # IPC-E-12-27 when submitting your comments to
the web form!
Please know that the people of Idaho won't let big utilities like Idaho Power stomp out small
renewable energy generators through excessive fees and poor compensation.
Idaho Power needs to encourage solar, not disable it through exhorbitant monthly charges and
useless credits. Please refer to case# IPC-E-12-27.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 71.220.142.183
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Jean Jewell
From: carter2122roadrunner.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:04 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Nancy L Carter follows:
Case Number:
Name: Nancy L Carter
Address:
City: Moscow
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: carter2122roadrunner.com Name of Utility Company:
stockholder
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I submitted this form previously, but did not put in my comment.
Avista, but IDACORP
I believe power customers should be rewarded for saving energy, not punished. As a
stockholder in Idaho Power's parent company, I urge them to fairly compensate their customers
for the extra power they generate and not punish them with extra charges.
The form submitted on http:/Zwww.puc.idaho.gov/€€€forms/ipucl/€ipuc.html
IP address is 98.145.119.73
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Jean Jewell
From: Beng rim m84hotmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:03 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Eric Jacobs follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Eric Jacobs
Address:
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: Bengrimm84 @hotmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
For you to punish a customer for using solar power to reduce his bill is nothing short of
criminal. With power at a premium, you should be happy to pay people who generate more than
they need. To raise rates because of lower usage is not only dishonest, it is (or it should
be) illegal. If it isn't, you don't need more revenue since you can buy legilators.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/``ipuci/€`ipuc.html
IP address is 174.19.123.12
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:01 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from John Brstelmann follows:
Case Number:
Name: John Brstelmann
Address: P.O. Box 249
City: Driggs
State: ID
Zip: 83422
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: jb (@nordic-builders.com
Name of Utility Company: Fall River Rural Electric Company
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho PUC and Idaho's utilities should be encouraging and enabling residential solar
electric and other renewable energy solutions, rather than inhibiting it through unfair,
unreasonable fees. My utility, Fall River REC, finally changed their policies this past year
to a reasonable net metering arrangement. No one is going to expect to make any real money
from a renewable energy system, but we can achieve energy independence and a balanced, low
impact energy system through positive net metering structures, as many states have had for
years. I've had my own solar electric system for 7 years, and it gives me considerable energy
independence and less vulnerability to rate hikes. It reduces my costs and reduces the load
on my utility; reasonable net metering structures allow people to integrate their systems so
that they feed excess electricity into the grid. But the amounts are small, and the systems
are redundantly safe. It's no extra burden on the utility once they learn about the systems.
Ask FRREC; it took them years to open their minds and switch but now it's no problem. Most
states and utilities in this country understand this, and smart meters only make it easier.
So get smart! Let's work together to reduce carbon pollution and preserve a livable planet.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€ipucl/€ipuc.html
IP address is 69.20.178.125
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:48 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Katherine Noble follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Katherine Noble
Address: 413 First Ave. North
City: Halley
State: ID
Zip: 83333
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: knobleflwr(@cox.net
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I also own a 10 acre farm at 86 Freedom Loop where I plan to install greenhouses this
summer, and where I have an agricultural well. I had intended to install solar panels to
offset my power costs for both but Idaho power also intends to increase the cost of
installation and they will not allow me to sell to the grid by zeroing out my credit at the
end of every year. This added to their low wholesale price for power to the residential
producer is prohibitive for the home owner. They are moving in exactly the wrong direction
to increase solar power production. They also informed me that they will no longer be
utilizing the high power usage program they initiated 3 years ago whereby my ag irrigation is
shut down during peak power usage, and in return I am charged a lower power rate. They
didn't ask me if I would agree to these new terms. They announced that this was their new
policy. I am not at all happy with Idaho powers policies or their treatment of their
customers. Kathy Noble
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 184.183.116.41
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Jean Jewell
From: smhk_familymsn.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:48 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Michelle Lenhart follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Michelle Lenhart
Address:
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83704
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: smhk family8msn.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I want Idaho's Public Utilities Commission to support solar power here in Idaho. I don't
want to see big utilities like Idaho Power stomp out small renewable energy generators
through excessive fees and poor compensation.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 71.221.130.126
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Jean Jewell
From: sharonrmorrison©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:47 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Sharon Morrison follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Sharon Morrison
Address: 4725 W Samara St
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83703
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: sharonrmorrison(gmail.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Encourage and support solar energy in Idaho. Be on the right side of history.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 65.129.27.13
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:46 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Cheryl Conrad follows:
Case Number: IPC E 12-27
Name: Cheryl Conrad
Address: 783 Mill Rd
City: Emmett
State: ID
Zip: 83617
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
We need to continue to move forward to renewable energy. Idaho Power should not dictate how
we capture energy in Idaho.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 96.25.83.42
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Jean Jewell
From: mljohnsonl 38gmaiLcom
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:45 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Mel Johnson follows:
Case Number:
Name: Mel Johnson
Address:
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: mliohnsonl38 (@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please help Idaho join so many other, progressive states in the move to safe, clean,
economical, RENEWABLE power!
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/jpuc,html
IP address is 71.220.144.84
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Jean Jewell
From: ahimsa88©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:41 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Zachary Johnson follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Zachary Johnson
Address:
City: Moscow
State: Idaho
Zip: 83843
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho has abundant sunshine, which can be used for a great deal of renewable, clean solar
power. Even homeowners and small businesses can have solar panels on their structures,
saving them a lot of money over the long-term, as well as saving the environment from the
effects of fossil fuels used to provide many homes with energy. Plus, if a home generating
power has more power than can be used, the excess energy can flow back into the grid,
providing neighbors with green energy. If not enough solar energy is produced, customers can
still get power from the utility company. It seems like making it easy for people to get and
use solar power should be a no-brainer. That is why I am disturbed to hear that Idaho Power
wants to stop paying customers for solar power customers put into the energy grid, as well as
increasing the cost of extra power to homes with solar panels, and quadrupling the fees that
customers pay to hook their solar into the energy grid. When people invest in solar, it is
good for Idaho. It protects our valuable environment, which in turn sustains human and other
animal life we all value. By making it more difficult for a homeowner or business owner to
pursue solar power hurts every Idahoan.
Please do not allow Idaho Power to make Idaho less strong.
The form submitted on http ://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€`ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 216.98.236.84
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Jean Jewell
From: mitch5j86©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:41 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from John Mitchell follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: John Mitchell
Address: 2325 Three Mile Creek Way
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83709
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: mitch5i86(@gmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
It is outrageous that a big utility company, such as Idaho Power, would try to stamp out any
incentive for people to utilize alternative forms of energy use and production. It is
increasingly important that alternative energies, such as solar power, be encouraged rather
than discouraged, as we continually approach the limits of our current system. It stands to
reason that if these types of systems were, not only encouraged, but subsidized, Idaho Power
would stand to profit as these systems are private property and require no maintenance costs
on their part. Thank you for taking my comments under consideration.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 71.33.13.91
Jean Jewell
From: tarotlynxhotmailcom
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:39 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Franklin Newman follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Franklin Newman
Address: 1901 Grant st
City: Caldwell
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: tarotlynx (@hotmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I believe in the power of sustainable energy sources. I think we should redouble our efforts
to research and develop them to get away from oil dependence and reduce environmental damage.
The form submitted on http://www.Duc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 24.117.221.209
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Jean Jewell
From: leighlustre©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:39 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Victoria Leigh Ford follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27.
Name: Victoria Leigh Ford
Address:
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: leiphlustregmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Really, Idaho Power?
It is astonishing that Idaho Power would punish and discourage the use of alternative energy
by charging excessive fees and not properly compensating people for the power created by
solar panels on houses.
Time to get out of the dark ages and turn on the solar light. The 'bright' people at Idaho
Power need to tap into this new energy, learn how to profit from it, because, like it or not,
change is coming and you can either be left behind and lose-out or modernize. Dams are out
and the sun is in.
Lastly, I am surprised that Idaho Power isn't more forward-thinking. I thought the company
was a bit more progressive, teaching my son's elementary class about saving energy and
handing out new energy efficient bulbs. I guess not.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 168.103.130.237
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Jean Jewell
From: nilspete©gmail.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:35 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Nils Peterson follows:
Case Number: case # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Nils Peterson
Address: 841 Travois Way
City: Moscow
State: Idaho
Zip: 83843
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: nilspetegmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
It is important that peoples investments in solar power be protected by prohibiting fees
and/or metering rules that make residential solar electricity un-economical. Changing the
rules once a person has made an investment is unfair. Further, IPUC should be active in
removing barriers to small scale solar as a supplement to and alternative to large scale
generation systems, especially those that produce carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuclJipuc.html
IP address is 64.126.166.79
Jean Jewell
From: h_rodman©yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:35 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Heather Rodman follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Heather Rodman
Address: 910 Palmwood Dr.
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83709-1845
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: h rodman(vahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I do not agree with Idaho Power's stance. I do not believe that they should charge
residential solar-array owners MORE for power that they buy from the utility. I do believe
that those small producers of solar energy should continue to receive payments for the power
that they contribute to the power company. As it stands, Idaho Power has jacked rates up for
regular residential customers, to the point that many of us struggle to pay our power bills,
for a resource that they primarily get through hydropower- relatively speaking, our power
should be inexpensive. It could be even more so, if they would be willing to implement more
options such as solar and wind, but they continue to be resistant to these possibilities. (It
almost seems as though they'd rather build more fossil-fueled plants, rather than accept that
the times are changing, but I digress...) As a customer of the utility, I would like to
protest their proposal to cut off payments to people who are producing electricity
(basically) for them, and their proposal to charge them more for the electricity that they do
use, during sunless hours. This is ridiculous, it is theft, and it discourages people from
making these kinds of greener choices in their homes. (As a side note, I don't have a solar
array or panels at my home. I cannot afford them at this time. But I do believe in progress,
and would like to get them, someday. But, since my power bills are crazy-high, I will
probably not be able to afford them in my forseeable future.) Thank you for your
consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Heather Rodman
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/`€€`ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 207.225.211.18
Jean Jewell
From: appletonl 941 ©gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:36 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Marilynn Martin follows:
Case Number:
Name: Marilynn Martin
Address: 970 8th St.
City: Idaho Falls
State: Idaho
Zip: 83401
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: City of Idaho Falls
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Encourage, not discourage solar power.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 63.155.4.53
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