20130130Comments (21 Total).pdf

Jean Jewell
From: Don Crawford [[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 12:31 PM
To: Jean Jewell
Subject: Comments re: IPC-E-12-27
To: Jean Jewell
Idaho PUG
Dear Jean,
I am submitting comments to the Idaho PUC regarding Idaho Power's proposal to modify the costs and rules of their solar
net metering program. I tried to submit via your web form, but when I hit submit, it will not connect and send my
comments. So, I have sent them to you in this e-mail. I understand that my comments will be included in the public
record and taken into consideration by the Commission.
Thank you.
Don Crawford
Moscow, Idaho
Comments for the Public Record on Case # IPC-E-12-27
From: Don Crawford
1988 Appaloosa Road
Moscow, Idaho 83843
[e-mail]
208-882-2099
I strongly oppose Idaho Power Company's (IPC) proposed changes to the way it charges customers who
participate in the solar net metering program. There are many reasons why this proposal is shortsighted, self-
serving and economically bad for the state.
This new set of fees, which is much higher than the fees all other customers pay, will essentially stop all
new home solar panel installations in Idaho Power's territory. The choice for partial energy independence will
be gone for its customers. It will also cost hundreds of Idaho jobs tied to this emerging industry. This new fee
structure is clearly a penalty to net metering customers and is designed to be a strong disincentive to future
renewable energy production by individual Idahoans.
Both the short term and long term effects of a change such as this will be negative. This proposal will
cost Idaho jobs in the still nascent but steadily growing home solar installation industry, and it will increase
Idaho's reliance on purchasing more fossil fuel derived power sources. Idahoans want a choice - and they do
not want to be required to pay for an energy portfolio that is continually more expensive, and derived from
polluting fossil fuel sources.
No matter what IPC says in public, this proposal is misleading. It is transparent in its design. It is
designed to create a self-serving immediate cap on solar net metering at the current level of less than 1% of the
total electricity being generated in Idaho Power's territory. This is sad. Other states continue to strengthen and
promote their solar energy portfolio standards. The IPC proposal would take us backwards.
Idaho Power's proposed net metering rates will make it financially infeasible for homeowners to
generate even a portion of their own electricity. It will also make energy net zero homes and commercial
buildings impossible. Importantly, it will do these things without any benefit going to non-net metering
customers and, indeed, it will subject them to future rate hikes as Idaho Power has to add capacity to meet
increasing summer peak demand. It should be remembered that net metered solar installations in Idaho provide
electricity to the grid when it is most needed, during peak power demand times in the summer months. It is
wrong to attempt to eliminate that source of needed, clean power for short term profit.
It is in the long term interest of Idahoans and Idaho industry to diversify the state's electric energy
portfolio. Net metering should be a growing component of a broad renewable energy portfolio, in particular
because it provides cleanly generated electric power when it is needed most. Therefore, the KwH of power
generated by solar net metering should not be capped, especially in this underhanded way. Additional net
metering capacity should be encouraged and invested in. The more net metering power customers generate, the
better will be the stability and resilience of our power grid. In the long term it will not hurt Idaho Power
financially. Most importantly, net meter solar energy production will increasingly help mitigate periods of peak
demand.
IPC's net metering proposal is also wrong because it penalizes customers for lower electricity usage.
That is a travesty in this world where we should be trying to conserve energy and become more energy
independent and efficient. IPC would penalize net metering customers for doing something right. Worse, IPC
would then steal the value of any excess power produced by net metering customers by taking their unused
credits away at the end of every year, even as IPC benefits from that excess power production. Idaho Power
would exploit its net meter customers by taking their power and selling it at summer rates. That is just wrong.
To add to the unfairness, huge consumers of electricity could sign up for net metering and pay less than
standard customers for the same usage.
This is not, as Idaho Power would have you think, a financial issue, since net metering is only 0.07% of
their customer base. It is, instead, an attempt to kill this emerging industry before it can even begin to grow so
that the IPC monopoly will always control all production and distribution of electricity. It is that simple, and it
is not right.
In summary, IPC's proposal is harmful to Idaho and self-serving to Idaho Power. It is an embarrassment
to Idaho. It should be rejected.
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:38 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Barbara Russell follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Barbara Russell
Address: 6702 Chippewa Drive
City: Bonners Ferry
State: Idaho
Zip: 83805
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: barbcalrussellgmail.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Regarding the case IPC-E-12-27, the power companies should not have the right to make it so
expensive for an individual to use solar energy to the point that it is nearly impossible.
It is a perfect example of why our country is not powered by alternative energies.
it was my understanding that Idaho prides itself on the rights of individuals. Please take a
stand for individuals in Idaho that want make individual decisions on the types of energy
they choose to power their homes.
Thank you,
Barbara Russell
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 24.117.243.51
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 6:47 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Jessica Hertling follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Jessica Hertling
Address:
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83706
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: 1essavaun(yahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho Power needs to encourage solar and renewable energeies generators. Charging high
monthly charges through net metering programs only discourages use of these important
outlets.
The form submitted on http://www.Duc.idaho.gov/form$/iuc1/ipuc.html
IP address is 207.173.4.142
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Jean Jewell
From: gammillfammsn.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:00 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Walter Gammill follows:
Case Number: IPC-IE-12-27
Name: Walter Gammill
Address: 483 S. Walnut St.
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83712
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: gammillfam(msn.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please do everything you can to encourage solar development in Idaho. Specifically,
residential/rooftop solar should be encouraged, and Idaho Power should accept 'back-fed'
power from these sources, with credit to the supplier at normal rates.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/
`€`€ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 70.196.207.23
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Jean Jewell
From: aI2mcgq.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3:28 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Al McGlinsky follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Al McGlinsky
Address:
City: Nampa
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: al2mcgq.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Co
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I am opposed to Idaho Power's request to change the fees, rate of pay for excess power
produced by individuals who have made solar installations on their homes. Instead, the
company should value and encourage individuals to take advantage of Idaho's sunshine to
reduce that company's need to build additional facilities as the demand grows. On site
production by individual home installations also reduces the need for adding transmission
lines. Clearly, Id Pwr's proposal will discourage rather than invite future solar
investments by individual home owners. Net metering as practiced in most other states is
proving fair.
Require Idaho Power Company to serve the general public's interest rather than that of
their own.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€ipucl/€€ipuc.html
IP address is 70.56.145.29
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Jean Jewell
From: y.wright©q.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3:28 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Yvonne Wright follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Yvonne Wright
Address:
City: Eagle
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: y.wright(q.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
We are lucky to live in a state that provides so much sunshine. It would be a shame to stomp
out small renewable energy generators through excessive fees and poor compensation. Please
consider allowing Idaho to harness our sunny days and make Idaho's future one full of
renewable energy!
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 67.50.177.90
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Jean Jewell
From: vsmithhealthwise.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3:19 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Viki Smith follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Viki Smith
Address: 3831 Sheldon Place
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83704
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: vsmith(healthwise.org
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I am writing because I am aghast that Idaho Power wants to take advantage of their customers
who have installed solar panels by quadrupling the monthly service charges and taking the
solar-generated power without compensating fairly through their net metering program. Please
do NOT let Idaho Power stomp out small renewable energy generators through excessive fees and
poor compensation. We need to harness our sunny days and make Idaho's future one full of
renewable energy.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€ipucl/
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ipuc.html
IP address is 66.162.131.226
Jean Jewell
From: winterbyker©yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3:05 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Dawn Winter follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Dawn Winter
Address:
City: Mountain Home
State: Idaho
Zip: 83647
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: winterbyker(vahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Solar power options in Idaho should be encouraged, not disabled through excessive fees and
charges.
The form submitted on http://www.Duc.idaho.gov/forms/jpucl/jpuc.html
IP address is 64.188.229.152
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Jean Jewell
From: mercy2280yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 2:38 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Michael R Mercy follows:
Case Number: !PC-E-12-27
Name: Michael R Mercy
Address: 6789 N. Hillsboro P1
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83703
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: mercy2280vahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear PUC Commissioners:
I would ask that the PUC reject Idaho Power's request for:
1.A rate increase that solar users pay for the power they get from Idaho Power
2.A quadrupling of the fees solar users pay to hook up to the grid.
3.Loss of solar credits at the end of the year
Solar power is an important part of moving our power grid to more a environmentally and
economically sound source of energy. I do not understand Idaho Power's continuing resistance
to incorporating new renewable energy sources into our(the taxpayer and customer's) grid.
Please keep solar power a viable alternative for individuals. Idaho Power's request is
clearly an attempt to gut any attempt at new energy sources (and accompanying reasonable
expense) to benefit their shareholders and not monopoly bound customers.
Thank you for your consideration,
Michael Mercy MD
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/€ipuc.html
IP address is 66.195.45.100
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Jean Jewell
From: pdawson©boisestate.edu
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 5:59 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from paul dawson follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: paul dawson
Address: 5180 s forest floor ave
City: boise
State: Id
Zip: 83716
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: pdawson1boisestate.edu
Name of Utility Company: Id power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Idaho is fortunate to have abundant wind and solar renewable energy.
use of this energy and integrate into our infrastructure, not penalize
not regress on this issue.
We should promote the
it. Lt's progress and
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/€ipuc.html
IP address is 65.129.102.83
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Jean Jewell
From: teter_pepper©hotmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:38 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Steven Teter follows:
Case Number: #IPC-E-12-27
Name: Steven Teter
Address:
City: Garden City
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: teter pepierjhotmail.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I think it is unfortunate that Idaow Power is going about undermining private property
owners who want to install photovoltaic panels on there own property and be charged by Idaho
Power and targeted for being part of the solution and not part of the problem. Idaho Power's
strong arm tactics is in deviance of existing state laws and a power grab.(No pun
intended)Please rein in this rouge company and there attack on home owners by trying to
litigate them to death. Thank You
The form submitted on httP://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/`ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 97.121.35.220
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Jean Jewell
From: cfernsworth©juno.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 3:56 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Claudia Fernsworth follows:
Case Number: 1PC-E-12-27
Name: Claudia Fernsworth
Address: 8088 W Pocono Lane
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83714
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: cfernsworth(@juno.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
To reduce our overall energy use footprint, it Is important to encourage all low impact forms
of energy. This includes solar of any kind--commercial or small generators. People who are
doing the responsible thing by installing solar panels should be encouraged to do so, not
discouraged by financial penalties.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 174.19.116.172
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 3:04 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Ronald Fritz follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27.
Name: Ronald Fritz
Address: 2516 S. Hwy 95
City: Coeur dAlene
State: ID
Zip: 83814
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: Ronald0807(aol.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I think it unfair for Idaho Power to want to change higher monthly service charges to homes
that have installed solar power systems. How can this be allowed to happen? The people that
are putting in the solar power are trying to be good citizens and I think we should assist
them in moving toward alternative energy forms.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€`€€ipuci/`€€`ipuc.html
IP address is 72.171.192.120
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:58 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Nancy Morfin follows:
Case Number:
Name: Nancy Morfin
Address: 1000 Beulah Rd
City: Troy
State: Idaho
Zip: 83871
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Clearwater Power Company
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
We have installed solar panels at a great expense and should be able to use them without
penalty and be reimbursed for the power we contribute to the Idaho Power Grid. It is so
important that we use all the renewable resources that we can as the world will be running
out of non-renewables in the future.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 68.189.102.132
Jean Jewell
From: mkopin©winntel.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:07 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Marie Kopin follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Marie Kopin
Address: 1111 Elm
City: Mt. Pleasant
State: MI
Zip: 48858
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: mkopin(ãwinntel.net
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I think it is a crime that a local utility company, such as Idaho Power, charge citizens
very high rates for service charges when they use solar power as their choice of energy.
understand Idaho Power also does not pay for extra solar power which is generated. I fear
that if this policy continues, it would go for any other alternate forms of energy. 1. It
means electric companies could and would form monopolies 2. There would be an increase of
potentially destructive nuculear plants and dirty air polluting coal fired plants endangering
our environment because other forms of energy were discouraged 3. Homeowners would become
discouraged to use a safe and non-polluting way to generate energy for their own use, and
extra 'clean' energy to share with others.
I want to see Idaho Power encourage solar energy use, not discourage it.
Thank you,
Marie kopin
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€€ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 216.207.207.127
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Jean Jewell
From: davtdabartlegmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:54 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from David Bartle follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: David Bartle
Address:
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: [e-mail]
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I support development of solar power and have an interest in doing so at my home and
business. I don't understand why Idaho Power is putting up financial barriers to small solar
sites. Please do due diligence to understand Idaho Power's real costs to support solar
integration. Their desire to change the rules after the game has started should not be
granted. A few short years ago Idaho Power was paying farmers not to run irrigation pumps,
now they want to punish small scale solar plants that can offset peak summer demand.
The form submitted on httP://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 96.18.238.45
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Jean Jewell
From: ruprechtbridgemail.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:41 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Jeff and Judy Ruprecht follows:
Case Number:
Name: Jeff and Judy Ruprecht
Address: 841 Rim View Lane E
City: Twin Falls
State: ID
Zip: 83301
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: ruprecht(bridgemail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please enable any policy which encourages the use of solar generating electricity
installations among your utility customers.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 216.201.66.239
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Jean Jewell
From: WilIiamG WeissJV [williamweiss2020©gmail.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 8:11 PM
To: Jean Jewell
Subject: Re: PUC Comment Form
oh well i think you should let the people have there solar energy.
On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Jean Jewell <Jean.Jewell(puc.idaho.gov > wrote:
Dear Mr. Weiss:
For some reason, the comment field in your comment below is blank. Your
input is important to us, and we would appreciate it if you would
resubmit your comment with the comment field completed. Our IT
department is not sure what might be causing the error. We have
received over one hundred comments without a problem, but for some
reason, about 10% of the comments have blank comment fields.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, and we thank you for taking the time
to share your thoughts with us.
Jean Jewell
Commission Secretary
208-334-0338
jean.jewell(puc.idaho.gov
Original Message-----
From: williamweiss2020(gmail.com [mailto:williamweiss2020(gmail.com ]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:05 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from William Weiss follows:
Case Number:
Name: William Weiss
Address:
City: Bethpage
State: New York
Zip: 11714
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: wil1iamweiss2020gmail.com Name of Utility Company: LIPA
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:56 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from Sandra Romero follows:
Case Number: IPC E-12-27
Name: Sandra Romero
Address:
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83706
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: slaromerogmail .com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
We live in a state with abundant sunshine. Idaho Power needs to encourage solar develpoment
on both the small and large scale. But especailly the small. Idaho Power needs to develop
policies which make it easier for home owners to get panels on their roofs and hook up to the
grid. Home owners should be compensated for any amount of energy input that exceeds their
usage. Solar makes sense!
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 71.20.43.142
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:30 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Steven L Wolper follows:
Case Number:
Name: Steven L Wolper
Address: 102 Hyndman Court
City: Ketchum
State: ID
Zip: 83340
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: steve(swolDer..com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Dear Commissioners,
I believe in alternative energy and I make a $120 a year Green Power contribution on my Idaho
Power bill to support my belief. As a state and a nation we need to encourage development of
alternative energy production if we are ever to reach the economies of scale that will bring
down the cost of production and transmission.
If this country is going to break its dependence on fossil fuels we are going to have to
embrace a multi-faceted approach to make Idaho and our country energy independent.
Distributed solar and wind must be two of the sources of energy production and, as important,
the transmission infrastructure Is already In place.
Sadly, Idaho Power is asking permission from the PUC to impose a new fee structure on home
solar PV panel generation. This new set of fees will effectively stop new installations,
discourage net metering, cripple a fledgling Industry and cost jobs in the process. This
proposal is counter to the very reason I make my contribution to Green Power.
I urge the PUC to reject Idaho Power's request for the new fee structure.
Sincerely,
Steven Wolper
Blame County
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€`ipuci/€€€ipuc.html
IP address is 70.171.132.52
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Jean Jewell
From: bark25©yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:03 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Deidra Little follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Deidra Little
Address:
City: Marsing
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: bark25(yahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Please support the use of solar power so that it is an affordable and fair option for
families!
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuci/€`ipuc.html
IP address is 50.37.234.144
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