20130201Comments (7 Total).pdf

January 31, 2013
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Dear Commissioners and staff,
Regarding IPC-E-1 2-27:
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I strongly oppose Idaho Power's proposed changes for net metering customers(with the
exception that I support raising the net metering cap from 2.9 to 5.8 megawatts).
Scientists around the world tell us the carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere
are increasing. The Keeling Curve below illustrates this reality.
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We appear to be experiencing the results of this excess CO2 with hurricanes like Sandy,
droughts in the Midwest, fires in the West, and the acidification of the oceans.
We need to reduce fossil fuel combustion. Photovoltaics, converting sunlight directly
into electricity, offers society a way to do this.
Let me illustrate how solar panels can reduce the consumption of Idaho Power's dirty
energy (energy from three coal-fired and three natural gas-fired power plants). At my
home, my electricity consumption was 32 kilowatts hours per day twenty years ago. I
made conservation efforts and reduced it to 17 Kwhs per day by 2010. Then in 2011, I
installed 21 solar panels on my residential roof (at the cost of $18,000) and my
consumption dropped to zero kwhs per day. If we all installed solar panels and achieved.
the same results, we could shut down climate-changing coal-fired power plants. This
would be good for everyone because we would have cleaner air and less carbon dioxide
emissions.
Since Idaho Power's proposed changes discourage the installation of electricity-
producing solar panels in southern Idaho, the changes should be rejected.
Reed Burkholder 323-8355 [e-mail]
61 05 Twin Springs Drive
Boise, Idaho 83709
Jean Jewell
From: pinkerton5©q.com
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 12:22 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUG Comment Form
A Comment from barbara kemp follows:
Case Number: * IPC-E-12-27
Name: barbara kemp
Address: 3314 Camrose Lane
City: boise
State: ID
Zip: 83706
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: p1nkerton5q.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I strongly support increased use of solar power in Idaho, the 'sunny state,' including
economic incentives for individuals and businesses installing solar generators and panels for
private use. Their return on investment in solar energy should be THEIR return, not that of
Idaho Power. Resourcefulness, innovations, and efficiencies of using cleaner and abundant
energy resources needs to be rewarded and encouraged instead of punished with arbitrary fees.
Power bills should be offset in fair proportions. Idaho's sun is a gift to all of us.
Let's use it fairly and wisely!
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 75.149.100.142
Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 7:19 PM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Judy Foster follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Judy Foster
Address: 2270 Winterhaven Dr
City: Halley
State: Idaho
Zip: 83333
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: 1avalf0vahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
We in Idaho live in a state that has so much sunshine and have a great opportunity to
encourage solar energy, not discourage it through unfair compensation and quadrupling service
charges. I refer to case # IPC-E-12-27 and Idaho Power. I, like many Idahoans support all
forms of renewable energy and ask the Public Utilities Commission to take action to influence
Idaho Power Company to encourage rather than discourage solar energy. Thank you for
considering my request.
Sincerely,
Judy Foster
The form submitted on httr://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 68.105.208.44
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Jean Jewell
From: davesivertsengmail.com
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 11:52 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Dave Sivertsen -follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Dave Sivertsen
Address:
City: Meridian
State: Idaho
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: davesivertsengmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Why does Idaho Power HATE clean energy?
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 65.129.38.112
Jean Jewell
From: helennevilleo0©gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 9:58 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Helen Neville follows:
Case Number: # IPC-E-12-27
Name: Helen Neville
Address: 1620 N 6th St
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83702
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: helenneville00(gmail.com Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
I am writing in reference to case if IPC-E-12-27 to give my strong feelings that the
Commission should do everything it can to SUPPORT solar power initiatives, not discourage the
use of solar power. In a state like Idaho with so much sun, and at a time where renewable
energy should be a top priority, I hope the Commission will act in strategic and supportive
ways to ensure the continued use and expansion of solar energy in our state.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/€€`ipuci/ipuc.html
IP address is 70.98.115.6
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Jean Jewell
From: timandreaegmail.com
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 7:13 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Tim Andeae follows:
Case Number:
Name: Tim Andeae
Address: 403 O'Farrell St
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83702
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: timandreaegmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
This is for Case No. IPC-E-12-27 regarding the change in the rules of the net metering
program. First off I'll say I spent quite a bit of money doing research with Aurora Power
Design is look at the feasibility of putting solar panels on my roofs. I have several
structures on my properly. But these changes take much of the incentive away from doing so. I
understand we get credits back instead of cash. As I see the more incentive to get people to
switch from dirty fuels to clean energy the better - especially considering that solar energy
is generated during Idaho Power's 'peak' demand periods. This kind of 'backward' decision
making seems greed-based and shows very little vision for the future.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 216.43.153.19
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Jean Jewell
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 9:14 AM
To: Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
Subject: PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Daniel Hawley follows:
Case Number: IPC-E-12-27
Name: Daniel Hawley
Address: Box 49
City: Ketchum
State: Idaho
Zip: 83340
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: svskiercox.net
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Acknowledge: acknowledge
Please describe your comment briefly:
Net metering makes installing solar panels on our roofs financially feasible. Home-based
renewable energy should be encouraged. Idaho Power should not be allowed to change the rules
to make net metering a losing proposition for it's customers.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/`€ipucl/ipuc.html
IP address is 70.171.129.239
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