20131121Comments (24 Total).pdf

Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 4:52 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Susan Drumheller[SMTP:DRUMMURRAY(NCTV.C0M]
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 4:52:49 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho resident and I donut want out Idaho utilities investing in dirty coal.Please
find ways to increase energy efficiency and invest in clean power.Please divest from the Jim
Bridget power plant.
Susan Drumheller
Susan Drumheller
85 Sweeney Dr
Sagle,ID $3860
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 6:53 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
Ftom:Leah Osborn[SMTP:BLUEWIND(ME .COM]
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 6:53:37 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I donut want to invest in dirty coal power.
I do not feel that this is a wise choice.Clean air is imperative.The brain is the first
organ in the human body to die from lack of oxygen.Is foul air just slow suicide?Renewable
energy is imperative.I have seen the dead forests of Poland and Canada due to air
pollution(coal).I have seen how serious this is.Devastation on the grand scale.
How exciting an opportunity for Idaho Power to move forward.Do not be an anti social
otganization.Be responsible.Go renewable.Explore efficiency.
But on the other hand your desire to continue with coal only inspires me and many others to
say no to Idaho Powers dirty power and go of your grid.
Leah Osborn
Leah Osborn
16837 Bates Creek
Oreana,ID 83650
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Jean JeweN
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 6:58 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:EW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Daralene Finnell[SMTP:DARALENE(lMAC.COM]
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 6:58:39 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I dont want to invest in dirty coal power.To put
$130,000,000 to into a energy source we should be moving away from is not the right thing to
do.It does not indicate that Idaho Power is interested in being on the leading edge of
providing clean energy to the citizens of Idaho.Please spend that money moving to cleaner
energy.
Respectfully,
Daralene Finnell
Daralene Finnell
P.O.Box 3478
Hailey,ID 83333
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 7:03 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:John Finne11[SMTP:JOHNFINNELL(MAC.C0M]
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 7:03:34 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridget Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I dont want to invest in dirty coal power.
Best regards,
John Finnell
John Finnell
P.O.Box 3478
Hailey,ID 83333
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 7:33 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridget Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Margaret Adam[SMTP:SPSJADAM(SBCGLOBAL.NET]
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 7:33:56 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I don’t want to invest in dirty coal power.It is time to
look forward to cleaner technologies as we move ahead in the 21st Century.Investment in
dangerous and dirty “old”coal technology is a throwback to a time when coal was the best we
had,but science and the world has moved on.It’s time Idaho Power moves on as well.As an
Idaho Power customer,I encourage the company to look to the future and invest in clean
power.
Sincerely,Margaret S.Adam
Margaret Adam
3456 Indian Hill Drive
Kettering,OH 45429
Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 7:34 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Michael Beaty[SMTP:MIKE BEATY(Q.COM]
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 7:35:06 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I don’t want to invest in dirty coal power.
Burning coal is the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions,recently measured at 400
parts per million,considered by expert opinion to exceed manageable levels of global
warming.
Effects of such warming,already being observed in Idaho,include significant changes in
hydrology,the source of 84%of Idaho Powers renewable portfolio,i.e.the majority of Idaho
Powers “Fuel Mix”.
Perturbations in hydrology,whether flooding or drought,adversely impact Idaho Power’s
abilities to provide reliable power to its customers.
It is irrational for the PUC to approve a plan that invests in increasing the risk to their
hydroelectric generating capabilities.
Michael Beaty
917 W.Highland View Dr.
Boise,ID $3702
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 9:04 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Janet Carter[SMTP:HAILEYJANET(lGMAIL.C0M]
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 9:04:39 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-l6 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I dont want to invest in dirty coal power.It is
polluting our air and water and is a huge contributor to climate change.
I believe that coal should be phased out and become an energy source of the past.We
shou1dnt be spending more money on an old power plant,we should be investing in Idahos own
clean energy source.We should be spending $130,000,000 on the search for better,cleaner
and more efficient energy.
I believe the transportation of coal is as big of a toxic problem as burning it.
Please protect our planet,say no to spending any money on coal burning.
Thank you,Janet Carter
Janet Carter
150 8th Ave S
Hailey,ID 83333
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 10:09 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Steve Rostron[SMTP:S ROSTR0NMSN.COMJ
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 10:09:42 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I don’t want to invest in dirty coal power.
Put the money into wind and solar.Talk to your peers in Colorado for ideas.
Steve Rostron
1912 W Idaho St
Boise,ID 83702
Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 10:24 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Susan Chaloupka[SMTP:SKCHALOUPKAYAHOO.COMj
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 10:24:36 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I dont want to invest in dirty coal power.
It is a major cause of global climate change.I would rather spend more for power than
destroy the environment.
There are so many other ways to produce power--stop investing in the dirtiest way to produce
power.Dont invest more in the Bridger Plant:close it.
Susan Chaloupka
1117 North 19th Street
Boise,ID 83702
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 11:01 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Frank Burke[SMTP:FCBURKECABLEONE.NET]
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 11:02:04 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I don’t want to invest in dirty coal power.Let’s avoid
coal and invest in renewable energy sources and energy conservation strategies.
Frank Burke
770 W Blue Downs St
Meridian,ID 83642
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 11:52 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridget Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Sally Davis[SMTP:SALLYGDAVIS48GMAIL .COM]
Sent:Wednesday,November 20,2013 11:52:37 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I don’t want to invest in dirty coal power.
Sally Davis
13366 Bluebell Dr.
Boise,ID 83713
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 9:17 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Beth Jacob
Name:Beth Jacob
Case Number:IPC-E-13-16
Email:bethweaverjacobyahoo.corn
Telephone:
Address:2820 North Pauley dr
boise id,83704
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:I do not support this plan for dirty outdated power sources.I am a Idaho Power
customer.
Unique Identifier:75.167.128.118
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 10:00 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:timandreaegmail.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:Timothy Andreae
Name:Timothy Andreae
Case Number:IPC-E-13-16
Email:timandreae(gmai1.com
Telephone:[phone]
Address:403 O’Farrell St
Boise Idaho,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:For Idaho Power to Invest over a hundred million dollars to upgrade their coal
plants is indefensible from an environmental as well as an economic standpoint.As
environmental standards shift in response to global warming,and as coal plants (such as the
Jim Bridger plant that was built in the 70’s)continue to degrade,more upgrades and
retrofits will become necessary.To allow Idaho Power to begin this process without first
reviewing the full scope of future costs that their coal powered plants will likely incur is
irresponsible to say the least.If Idaho Power is able to go through with these initial
upgrades,the burden of future costs will no doubt continue to fall on the shoulders of rate
payers.
Like many large corporations,Idaho Power will clearly not change their ways for the benefit
of the environment and future generations -they won’t change their ways until they have to.
Therefore it is up to public regulatory bodies such as the PUC to take a stand for the good
of the people of Idaho and for the benefit of generations to come.In short,rate-payer
dollars would be better spent on investments in renewable energy as opposed to keeping alive
an archaic and dirty energy source such as coal power.
Unique Identifier:71.209.60.15
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 5:42 AM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridget Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Kathryn Haley[SMTP:HALEYKATHYlGMAIL.COMJ
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 5:42:30 AM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I dont want to invest in dirty coal power.Spending
$130,000,000 on this old plant will only be the tip of the iceberg,as huge costs associated
with mitigating the deleterious effects of this outdated technology will break the bank over
the next few years.
It’s time NOW to transition to clean energy instead of doing business as usual.I want
cleaner power for my money and clean energy projects that will allow my grandchildren and all
families in the future to drink clean water,breathe clean air and live healthier lives.
I urge you to be bold and shutter the Wyoming facility,and instead invest in long-term
solutions that will protect our climate from carbon pollution.
Kathryn Haley
4120 Shamrock St.
Boise,ID 83713
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Jean Jewel!
From:secretary
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 7:55 AM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Grace Koehler[SMTP:GBK0EHLER1GMAIL.C0Mj
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 7:55:42 AM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I don’t want to invest in dirty coal power.
The $130,000,000 planned for propping up the Jim Bridger coal fired plant in Wyoming can bebetterspentincleaner,more efficient energy projects.Continuing with coal could be seenasrelatively“cheap”,but burning coal has always been a huge polluter of air,groundwater,
soils,and the people,your customers!,who live nearby and downstream.
Please choose cleaner power for for Idaho.
Grace Koehler
230 4th Ave East
Wendell,ID 83355
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Thursday,November21 2013 9:34 AM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridget Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Earth Thunder[SMTP:OCEANEARTH.EARTHOCEAN(GMAIL.COM]
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 9:34:39 AM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I don’t want to invest in dirty coal power.
Earth Thunder
4200 N.Tredwell P1
Boise,ID 83703
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Thursday,November21,2013 9:43AM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Suki Mo1ina[SMTP:SUKIMOLINAMSN.COM]
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2B13 9:44:25 AM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I dont want to invest in dirty coal power.
Suki Molina
930 Argyll Drive
Boise,ID $3702
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Thursday,November21,2013 9:44AM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewel!
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Ardella Percy[SMTP:AJPERCY(CABLEONE.NET]
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 9:45:02 AM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I don’t want to invest in dirty coal power.Burning coal
puts Mercury in the air and is totally inefficient.I no longer want my dollars spent in this
way.
We have many better alternatives with solar and wind power.
I find it offensive that you try to control your clients with FEAR.Not everyone in Idaho is
as ill informed as you presume.
Sincerely,Ardella Percy
Ardella Percy
2014 N 14th Street
Boise,ID 83702
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 10:47AM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:basinger_nancyyahoo.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:Nancy Basinger
Name:Nancy Basinger
Case Number:IPC-E-13-16
Email:basinger nancy(yahoo.com
Telephone:
Address:3860 Preamble
Boise Idaho,83706
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:As a regulated monopoly providing an essential service,Idaho Power has an
obligation to prioritize the societal impact as well as financial impacts on its rate-payers
in it’s decision making.With each new weather disaster that makes the news,our citizens
our citizens are reaching a stronger consensus that our energy in the future must come fromsourcesthatminimizecarbonpollutionandclimatechange.This is a time and opportunity
for Idaho Power to provide leadership toward the inevitable changes toward energy
conservation and developing renewable energy options.To make a long-term investment indangerousandoutdatedcoalenergyisshort-sighted at best and immoral at worst.Thiscompanyhasgreatpowertoaffectourfutureandshouldhavenooptionbuttochoosethe paththatclearlypointstoaliveableplanetforgenerationstocome.
Thank you,
Nancy Basinger
Unique Identifier:67.60.41.34
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 11:05 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:kerrinmacgmail.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:Kerrin McCall
Name:Kerrin McCall
Case Number:IPC-E-13-16
Email:kerrinmac(gmail.com
Telephone:[phone]
Address:PC BOX 353
Ketchum Idaho,83340
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:I am writing concerning the request by Idaho Power Co.to increase utility rates
to pay for upgrades to the coal fired plants in compliance with federal regulations.I do
not support contributing to the further use of coal which is an extreme environmental
polluter to the land,water and atmosphere,contributing to greenhouse gases.The direct
costs of 129 million include 20 million in interest and 66 million as profits to
shareholders.This is completely unacceptable!Profit before responsibility to the
environment which keeps us alive is the root of all our problems.I would be comfortable
having my rates increase if IPC0 was planning to assist in programs to install photovotaics
and solar thermal on residential and commercial rooftops.It seems the company should move
into the future and tap into the energy and monetary potential of distributed energy.Then
the company would be a true source of power.
Sincerely,
Kerrin McCall
Unique Identifier:70.171.139.63
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Wednesday,November20,2013 1:46 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewel!;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Margaret Stewart
Name:Margaret Stewart
Case Number:#IPC-E-13-16
Email:rnaggiemaystewart(yahoo.corn
Telephone:[phone]
Address:122 Board Loop
Ketchum Idaho,83340
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:I am outraged that Idaho Power continues to ignore the global consequences of
relying on coal to produce energy for Idaho.You know it is dirty and dangerous for health
and environmental reasons and to waste $130 million of ratepayer dollars on technology toupgradecoal-fired power plants to meet todays environmental standards is shoving your head
in the sand.These current standards will soon make any upgrades made today obsolete and thenyouwillbeaskingratepayerstofootyetanotherseriesofupgradesanditwillgoonandon.
If you asked Idaho Power customers whether they want to keep paying through the nose fortemporaryfixestotheenergyproblem,I’m sure they would say NO.And you tell us that
Idahoans want the cheapest power possible....where did this response come from?Did you sendoutasurveyaskingthisquestion?If so,when,and why didn’t I have a chance to respond?
The coal-fired power plant in Wyoming that you are requesting to use our money to upgrade iscurrentlyoneoftheWest’s leading greenhouse gas emitters and contributors to climatechange.Is this not a MESSAGE to you to stop this insanity and change to more efficient,clean and safe energy sources....like solar and wind and biofuels?It seems a risky businesstogamblewithratepayermoneyonupgradingthesedirtyanddangerousplantsjustsoinafewyears,you can ask us to do it again.
Nationally,utilities are dumping coal-fired power plants from their dance cards as toodirty,dangerous,polluting and expensive.Their dance cards are filling up with clean andefficientrenewableenergysourcesthateveryonecanbeproudof.
Please,I ask Idaho Power to stop its outdated and frankly Neanderthal behavior and get withthetimes.Coal must be replaced with cleaner and more efficient and safer forms of energyproduction.
Thanx for the opportunity to comment...
Margaret Stewart
Unique Identifier:70.171.129.77
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Thursday,November21,2013 1:33 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Denms Donnel’y
Name:Dennis Donnelly
Case Number:Idaho Power Coal Investment
Email:dennidonn(ida.net
Telephone:
Address:56 Tulane Ave.
Pocatello ID,83201
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:
Dennis Donnelly
56 Tulane Ave.
Pocatello ID 83201
Comment Submissions
Idaho Public Utility Commission
Re:Idaho Power Coal Investment
November 21,2013
Commissioners:
Please deny the current request from Idaho Power for further investment in coal plants,at
ratepayer expense.As a ratepayer,I object to this irresponsible action by Idaho power.
The health of our people and our planet require conversion to renewable electric power from
wind,solar,and/or geothermal.
Please also read and digest a current study on wind power costs,at:
http ://ecowatch .com/2013/10/30/research-wind-energy-decreases-emissions-electricity-costs/
Go on,read this!It clearly shows massive savings in electricity costs by using wind power.
By the way,I also object to the misleading advertising in our state about the swindle’ofwindpower,and I hope these advertisements are not being done at ratepayer expense as well.
Thank you for your attention to these matters.
Dennis Donnelly
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Thursday,November21,2013 12:57 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Ten Turner[SMTP:TJTURNER(CABLEONE.NET]
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 12:57:47 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I don’t want to invest in dirty coal power.The science is
clear that any use of coal will add to global warming and degrade the quality of life we
value in the Intermountain West.
I was formerly a green power program subscriber with Idaho Power and participated in their
voluntary program for over ten years (donating $10 per month to purchase green energy).Just
this year I cancelled my participation because of Idaho Power’s stance on wind and solar
energy.Idaho Power’s request to further invest in coal power is only reinforcing my
decision.
We must increase energy efficiency and invest in clean,environmentally friendly power
generation.I want my energy dollars going to clean power,not coal.I urge you to deny
this application.
Ten Turner
3678 S.Caleb Place
Meridian,ID 83642
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Jean Jewell
From:secretary
Sent:Thursday,November21,2013 3:08 PM
To:Barb Barrows;Jean Jewell
Subject:FW:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16
From:Paul Hart1[SMTP:PAULHARTL077(GMAIL.CQM]
Sent:Thursday,November 21,2013 3:08:56 PM
To:secretary
Subject:Idaho Power Bridger Coal Case IPC-E-13-16 Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear PUC Commissioners,
I am an Idaho Power customer,and I dont want to invest in dirty coal power.I want my power
company to be actively working toward finding ways to make renewable energy a bigger part of
its equation,and at the same time working hard to phase out the dirtiest of all energy
sources,coal.As an Idaho high school chemistry,geology and physics teacher with a PhD in
Geology,I know exactly how polluting coal burning is,and I feel very strongly that it is
time to make a break with the past by saying no to coal now.
Paul Hartl
P0 Box 6481
Ketchum,ID 83340
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