20141020Comments (11 Total).pdf

Jean Jewell
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Sent:Friday,October 17,2014 3:35 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Don Pollari
Name:Don Pollari
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19,IPC-E-14-20
Email:donpollari(hotmail.com
Telephone:
Address:3882 W.Deerpath Dr.
Boise Idaho,83714
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:A quick transition to renewable energy sources is an imperative.The tremendous
costs and damages created by our dependence on fossil fuels are undeniable.Please refer to
the following:
http://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/legacy/assets/documents/clean energy/Ramping-Up
Renewables-Energy-You-Can-Count-On .pdf
Unique Identifier:184.155.254.47
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Jean Jewell
From:silverchesti 947bridgemaiLcom
Sent:Friday,October 17,20144:11 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:silverchest1947bridgemail.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:Lee Halper
Name:Lee Halper
Case Number:IPC-E-14-l9,IPC-E-l4-20
Email:silverchestl947(bridgemail.corn
Telephone:
Address:650 Valley Road West
Hagerman IDAHO,83332
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:Dear Commissioners:
After reviewing Idaho Power’s submissions to the PUC for the Energy Sales Agreements with
Grand View Solar and Boise City,I would like to register my support for these projects.One
more reason God gave us the sun.Use it.
Unique Identifier:209.141.112.84
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Jean Jewell
From:dougks59gmail.com
Sent:Friday,October 17,2014 4:48 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:dougks59gmail.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:Douglas Bandy
Name:Douglas Bandy
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19,IPC-E-14-20
Email:dougks59(gmail.com
Telephone:
Address:6293 N Morpheus Ave
Meridian ID,83646
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:October 17,2014
Honorable Paul Kjellander
Honorable Marsha Smith
Honorable Mack Redford
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
Re:Idaho Power --Energy Sales Agreement with Grand View Solar and Boise City,IPC-E-14-19
and IPC-E-l4-20 Dear Commissioners:
After reviewing Idaho Power’s submissions to the PUC for the Energy Sales Agreements with
Grand View Solar and Boise City,I would like to register my support for these projects.
I support these projects wholeheartedly because they are:
•Good for ratepayers
•Good for the economy
•Good for Idaho Power
•Good for our environment (for us and future generations)They are good for ratepayers.
Idaho is blessed with some of the best solar resources in the United States,and solar energy
is poised,as electronics did,to get better and cheaper.Contrast this with coal,which will
only get scarcer and more expensive.I am thrilled to see Idaho Power incorporating Idaho-
generated solar utility-scale power into their resource mix.This will be an opportunity for
both Idaho Power and the Grand View and Boise City providers to learn and to improve future
solar projects.
They are good for the economy.These projects will provide an estimated 450 construction jobs
for 12 months,after which they will employ maintenance professionals.This will create
additional local jobs and business opportunities in Idaho to support solar workers.
Landowners in Elmore County will receive up to 35 years of payments,and Elmore County will
add over $400,000/year to tax receipts.The U.S.solar industry employment grew 53 percent
from 2010 to 2013,per a Solar Foundation 2014 report.Idaho can and should share in that
growth!
They are good for Idaho Power.Idaho Power must find a way to profit in the era of solar,
wind,hydro and energy conservation +demand reduction to meet its power obligations.Coal
prices will only rise due to government regulations internalizing costs that were formerly
externalized (i.e.,cleanup),leaving Idaho Power with stranded costs.This is an opportunity
to learn how to do that.
They are good for our environment.Per the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),
carbon dioxide emitted now will continue to disrupt the earth’s climate for hundreds of years
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after we are gone.The sooner we stop burning coal,the better.These are the first and
largest solar utility-scale projects to be built in Idaho!The 120 MW generated will power an
estimated 30,000 homes and reduce the need for coal burning.It will also reduce the mercury,
hydrocarbons,arsenic,lead and other toxic heavy metals generated in the process of burning
coals,improving the health of Idaho,Nevada and Wyoming residents.From a Climate Change
perspective,this will remove an estimated 150,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.For this,
we and future Idahoans thank you!
I wholeheartedly encourage you to approve this project.
Sincerely,
Douglas Bandy
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Jean Jewell
From:marcusjorton©gmail.com
Sent:Friday,October 17,2014 7:53 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Marcus Orion
Name:Marcus Orton
Case Number:
Email:marcusiortongmail.com
Telephone:[phone]
Address:3720 Vaughn St
Boise Idaho,$3705
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:Oct.17,2014
Honorable Paul Kjellander
Honorable Marsha Smith
Honorable Mack Redford
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
Re:Idaho Power --Energy Sales Agreement with Grand View Solar and Boise City,IPC-E-14-19
and IPC-E-14-20
Dear Commissioners:
After reviewing Idaho Power’s submissions to the PUC for the Energy Sales Agreements with
Grand View Solar and Boise City,I would like to register my support for these projects.
I support these projects wholeheartedly because they are:
•Good for ratepayers
•Good for the economy
•Good for Idaho Power
•Good for our environment (for us and future generations)
They are good for ratepayers.Idaho is blessed with some of the best solar resources in the
United States,and solar energy is poised,as electronics did,to get better and cheaper.
Contrast this with coal,which will only get scarcer and more expensive.I am thrilled to see
Idaho Power incorporating Idaho-generated solar utility-scale power into their resource mix.
This will be an opportunity for both Idaho Power and the Grand View and Boise City providers
to learn and to improve future solar projects.
They are good for the economy.These projects will provide an estimated 450 construction jobs
for 12 months,after which they will employ maintenance professionals.This will create
additional local jobs and business opportunities in Idaho to support solar workers.
Landowners in Elmore County will receive up to 35 years of payments,and Elmore County will
add over $400,000/year to tax receipts.The U.S.solar industry employment grew 53 percent
from 2010 to 2013,per a Solar Foundation 2014 report.Idaho can and should share in that
growth!
They are good for Idaho Power.Idaho Power must find a way to profit in the era of solar,
wind,hydro and energy conservation +demand reduction to meet its power obligations.Coal
prices will only rise due to government regulations internalizing costs that were formerly
externalized (i.e.,cleanup),leaving Idaho Power with stranded costs.This is an opportunity
to learn how to do that.
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They are good for our environment.Per the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),
carbon dioxide emitted now will continue to disrupt the earth’s climate for hundreds of years
after we are gone.The sooner we stop burning coal,the better.These are the first and
largest solar utility-scale projects to be built in Idaho!The 120 MW generated will power an
estimated 30,000 homes and reduce the need for coal burning.It will also reduce the mercury,
hydrocarbons,arsenic,lead and other toxic heavy metals generated in the process of burning
coals,improving the health of Idaho,Nevada and Wyoming residents.From a Climate Change
perspective,this will remove an estimated 150,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.For this,
we and future Idahoans thank you!
I wholeheartedly encourage you to approve this project.
Sincerely,
Marcus Orton
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Saturday,October 18,2014 9:10 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Susan Bistline
Name:Susan Bistline
Case Number:
Email:sjbistline(toast.net
Telephone:[phone]
Address:10028 N bateman St
Hayden ID,83835
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:We need all the alternative forms of energy available--every state does.Or we can
keep destroying our planet and leave an unhealthy shambles for the upcoming generations.
Unique Identifier:70.199.131.54
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Saturday,October 18,2014 3:06 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:sardanogmaN.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:Sara Barker
Name:Sara Barker
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19,IPC-E-14-20
Email:sardanogmail.com
Telephone:[phone]
Address:7352 Winward Dr.
Meridian Idaho,83646
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Public Utilities Commission Acknowledge public record:False
Comment:Honorable Paul Kjellander
Honorable Marsha Smith
Honorable Mack Redford
Re:Idaho Power --Energy Sales Agreement with Grand View Solar and Boise City,IPC-E-14-19
and IPC-E-14-20
Dear Commissioners:
After reviewing Idaho Power’s submissions to the PUC for the Energy Sales Agreements with
Grand View Solar and Boise City,I would like to register my support for these projects.
I support these projects wholeheartedly because they are:
•Good for ratepayers
•Good for the economy
•Good for Idaho Power
•Good for our environment (for us and future generations)They are good for ratepayers.
Idaho is blessed with some of the best solar resources in the United States,and solar energy
is poised,as electronics did,to get better and cheaper.Contrast this with coal,which will
only get scarcer and more expensive.I am thrilled to see Idaho Power incorporating Idaho-
generated solar utility-scale power into their resource mix.This will be an opportunity for
both Idaho Power and the Grand View and Boise City providers to learn and to improve future
solar projects.
They are good for the economy.These projects will provide an estimated 450 construction jobs
for 12 months,after which they will employ maintenance professionals.This will create
additional local jobs and business opportunities in Idaho to support solar workers.
Landowners in Elmore County will receive up to 35 years of payments,and Elmore County will
add over $400,000/year to tax receipts.The U.S.solar industry employment grew 53 percent
from 2010 to 2013,per a Solar Foundation 2014 report.Idaho can and should share in that
growth!
They are good for Idaho Power.Idaho Power must find a way to profit in the era of solar,
wind,hydro and energy conservation +demand reduction to meet its power obligations.Coal
prices will only rise due to government regulations internalizing costs that were formerly
externalized (i.e.,cleanup),leaving Idaho Power with stranded costs.This is an opportunity
to learn how to do that.
They are good for our environment.Per the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),
carbon dioxide emitted now will continue to disrupt the earth’s climate for hundreds of years
after we are gone.The sooner we stop burning coal,the better.These are the first and
largest solar utility-scale projects to be built in Idaho!The 120 MW generated will power an
estimated 30,000 homes and reduce the need for coal burning.It will also reduce the mercury,
hydrocarbons,arsenic,lead and other toxic heavy metals generated in the process of burning
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coals,improving the health of Idaho,Nevada and Wyoming residents.From a Climate Change
perspective,this will remove an estimated 15,OOO tons of carbon dioxide per year.For this,
we and future Idahoans thank you!
I wholeheartedly encourage you to approve this project.
Sincerely,
Sara Barker
Unique Identifier:184.155.249.181
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Jean Jewell
From:cameron.swain33gmail.com
Sent:Saturday,October 18,2014 6:34 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:cameron.swain33©gmail.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:Cameron Swain
Name:Cameron Swain
Case Number:
Email:cameron.swain33(grnail.corn
Telephone:
Address:3457 N.Rugby Way
Boise ID,$3704
Name of Utility Company:idaho power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:Why not instead of trying to get a monopoly on energy you guys welcome incentives
that make solar power affordable to home owners and creates jobs.A huge field of solar
panels is nice gesture and all but I think you really just don’t want any competition.Also
what happens to birds over those solar panel monoculture fields?While I’m at it,putting a
dam on the Weiser River which starts right at my families property isn’t such a good idea
either,there’s plenty of things we can do before building a dam.Stop being selfish Idaho
Power.
Unique Identifier:75.174.65.233
Jean Jewell
From:matthewjreclagmail.com
Sent:Saturday,October 18,2014 6:50 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:matthewjreclagmail.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:Matthew Recla
Name:Matthew Recla
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19,IPC-E-14-20
Email:matthewjreclagmail.com
Telephone:[phone]
Address:5704 S Caper Place
Boise ID,83716
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:10/18/2014
Honorable Paul Kjellander
Honorable Marsha Smith
Honorable Mack Redford
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise,Idaho 83702
Re:Idaho Power --Energy Sales Agreement with Grand View Solar and Boise City,IPC-E-14-19
and IPC-E-14-20
Dear Commissioners:
After reviewing Idaho Power’s submissions to the PUC for the Energy Sales Agreements with
Grand View Solar and Boise City,I would like to register my support for these projects.
I support these projects wholeheartedly because they are:
•Good for ratepayers
•Good for the economy
•Good for Idaho Power
•Good for our environment (for us and future generations)
They are good for ratepayers.Idaho is blessed with some of the best solar resources in the
United States,and solar energy is poised,as electronics did,to get better and cheaper.
Contrast this with coal,which will only get scarcer and more expensive.I am thrilled to
see Idaho Power incorporating Idaho-generated solar utility-scale power into their resource
mix.This will be an opportunity for both Idaho Power and the Grand View and Boise City
providers to learn and to improve future solar projects.
They are good for the economy.These projects will provide an estimated 450 construction jobs
for 12 months,after which they will employ maintenance professionals.This will create
additional local jobs and business opportunities in Idaho to support solar workers.
Landowners in Elmore County will receive up to 35 years of payments,and Elmore County will
add over $400,000/year to tax receipts.The U.S.solar industry employment grew 53 percent
from 2010 to 2013,per a Solar Foundation 2014 report.Idaho can and should share in that
growth!
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They are good for Idaho Power.Idaho Power must find a way to profit in the era of solar,
wind,hydro and energy conservation +demand reduction to meet its power obligations.Coal
prices will only rise due to government regulations internalizing costs that were formerly
externalized (i.e.,cleanup),leaving Idaho Power with stranded costs.This is an opportunity
to learn how to do that.
They are good for our environment.Per the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),
carbon dioxide emitted now will continue to disrupt the earth’s climate for hundreds of years
after we are gone.The sooner we stop burning coal,the better.These are the first and
largest solar utility-scale projects to be built in Idaho!The 120 MW generated will power
an estimated 30,000 homes and reduce the need for coal burning.It will also reduce the
mercury,hydrocarbons,arsenic,lead and other toxic heavy metals generated in the process of
burning coals,improving the health of Idaho,Nevada and Wyoming residents.From a Climate
Change perspective,this will remove an estimated 150,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
For this,we and future Idahoans thank you!
I wholeheartedly encourage you to approve this project.
Sincerely,
Matt Recla
Unique Identifier:159.118.118.213
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Jean Jewell
From:gisela2ol2©care2.com
Sent:Saturday,October 18,2014 11:40 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:gisela2012care2.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:gisela zechmeister
Name:gisela zechmeister
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19,IPC-E-14-20
Email:gisela20l2(care2.com
Telephone:[phone]$
Address:907 n balsam
boise id,$3706
Name of Utility Company:id power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:I would like to register my support for these projects:Energy Sales Agreements
with Grand View Solar and Boise City Idaho has some of the best solar resources in the United
States,and solar energy is poised,as electronics did,to get better and cheaper.Contrast
this with coal,which will only get scarcer and more expensive.I am thrilled to see Idaho
Power incorporating Idaho-generated solar utility-scale power into their resource mix.This
will be an opportunity for both Idaho Power and the Grand View and Boise City providers to
learn and to improve future solar projects.
And we wont has to worry about cleaning up coal ash or mercury when using solar over coal.
sincerely,
a rate payer
Unique Identifier:73.167.135.202
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Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,October 19,2014 6:33 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:chrisbower@u,boisestate.edu
Subject:Case Comment Form:Christopher Bower
Name:Christopher Bower
Case Number:IPC-E-14-20
Email:chrisbower(u.boisestate.edu
Telephone:
Address:2615 N.Shoveler Way
Meridian ID,83646
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:Honorable Paul Kjellander
Honorable Marsha Smith
Honorable Mack Redford
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W.Washington St.
Boise,ID 83702
RE:Idaho Power Energy Sales Agreement with Boise City Solar Project,IPC-ER-14-20
Dear Commissioners,
I urge you to support the Boise City Solar Project.Along with the Grand View Solar Project
that you are also considering,the Boise project would be Idaho’s first utility-scale solar
generation plant.The 40 megawatts it would produce could power an estimated 10,000 average-
sized homes,depending on weather conditions and the time of year.In addition,solar power
such as that from this project is produced when we in southern Idaho need it most:During
peak periods on hot Summer days when power demands on our utilities are greatest.
A typical coal plant generating the same amount of electricity would produce 140 tons of
climate-changing Carbon Dioxide daily,or 51,000 tons a year,not to mention emissions of
toxic Mercury,hydrocarbons,Arsenic,Lead,and other heavy metals.There is just no reason
to continue to turn our backs on clean,emissions-free sources of electricity generation for
cost while at the same time helping to prepare Idaho and its electric utilities for
greenhouse gas emissions regulations for which the state of Idaho is already preparing.
Beyond its environmental benefits,projects like the Boise City Solar Project on city-owned
land at the 20-Mile Farm will provide important economic benefits to local and state
governments.It is estimated this project will provide up to 300 construction jobs for nine
months.It will boost local businesses during construction.It will provide annual lease
payments to the City of Boise and an estimated $200,000.00 a year in property taxes to Ada
County.
Commissioners,the developer of this project,like the developer of the Grand View Solar
Project,have worked tirelessly with Idaho Power to craft the 20-year agreements awaiting
your approval.This project is a win-win for all concerned:The developer,Idaho Power,and
Idaho Power’s customers who are eager to have clean alternatives to fossil fuel generation.
It is high time Idaho joins the other states that are rapidly adding solar to their power
systems.
Projects like this are good for business,good for our economy,and good for our environment.
Thank you infinitely for both your time and your dedication to doing the right thing,
Christopher Andrew Bower.
Unique Identifier:159.118.87.36
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Jean Jewell
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Sent:Sunday,October 19,2014 6:32 PMTo:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene FadnessCc:HockeyDork13aol.com
Subject:Case Comment Form:Dylan Parker
Name:Dylan Parker
Case Number:IPC-E-14-20
Email:HockeyDork13(laol.com
Telephone:
Address:1711 S.Grant Ave.
Boise ID,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:False
Comment:Honorable Paul Kjellander
Honorable Marsha Smith
Honorable Mack Redford
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W.Washington St.
Boise,ID 83702
RE:Idaho Power Energy Sales Agreement with Boise City Solar Project,IPC-ER-14-20
Dear Commissioners,
I urge you to support the Boise City Solar Project.Along with the Grand View Solar Projectthatyouarealsoconsidering,the Boise project would be Idahos first utility-scale solargenerationplant.The 40 megawatts it would produce could power an estimated 10,000 average-sized homes,depending on weather conditions and the time of year.In addition,solar powersuchasthatfromthisprojectisproducedwhenweinsouthernIdahoneeditmost:DuringpeakperiodsonhotSummerdayswhenpowerdemandsonourutilitiesaregreatest.
A typical coal plant generating the same amount of electricity would produce 140 tons ofclimate-changing Carbon Dioxide daily,or 51,000 tons a year,not to mention emissions oftoxicMercury,hydrocarbons,Arsenic,Lead,and other heavy metals.There is just no reasontocontinuetoturnourbacksonclean,emissions-free sources of electricity generation forcostwhileatthesametimehelpingtoprepareIdahoanditselectricutilitiesforgreenhousegasemissionsregulationsforwhichthestateofIdahoisalreadypreparing.
Beyond its environmental benefits,projects like the Boise City Solar Project on city-ownedlandatthe20-Mile Farm will provide important economic benefits to local and stategovernments.It is estimated this project will provide up to 300 construction jobs for ninemonths.It will boost local businesses during construction.It will provide annual leasepaymentstotheCityofBoiseandanestimated$200,000.00 a year in property taxes to AdaCounty.
Commissioners,the developer of this project,like the developer of the Grand View SolarProject,have worked tirelessly with Idaho Power to craft the 20-year agreements awaitingyourapproval.This project is a win-win for all concerned:The developer,Idaho Power,andIdahoPowerscustomerswhoareeagertohavecleanalternativestofossilfuelgeneration.It is high time Idaho joins the other states that are rapidly adding solar to their powersystems.
Projects like this are good for business,good for our economy,and good for our environment.
Thank you infinitely for both your time and your dedication to doing the right thing,
Dylan Adam Parker.
Unique Identifier:159.118.87.36
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