20141022Comments (6 Total).pdf

Jean Jewell
From:2randell@ randellrj.myrf.net
Sent:Monday,October 20,2014 2:29 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Julie Randell
Name:Julie Randell
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19,IPC-E-14-20
Email:2randell(rande1lrj .mytf.net
Telephone:
Address:3952 N.3600 E.
Kimberly Idaho,83341
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:October 20,2014
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!
1
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,
Mrs.Julie Randell
Unique Identifier:96.19.168.186
2
Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,October 20,2014 3:42 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Patrick Thomas
Name:Patrick Thomas
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19,IPC-E-14-20
Email:pkthornas$8grnail.corn
Telephone:
Address:1909 30th St
Boise ID,83703
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:October 20th,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!
1
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,
Patrick Thomas
Unique Identifier:132.178.2.65
2
Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,October 20,2014 5:41 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Charles A.Dondero
Name:Charles A.Dondero
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19,IPC-E-14-20)
Email:donderos3(rnsn .corn
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1590 North Harem Way
Kuna Idaho ,$3634
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power Co.
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:
October 20,2014
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-14-28
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
1
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 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,
Charles A.Dondero
Unique Identifier:71.220.179.105
2
Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,October 20,2014 6:08 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Jeff Black
Name:Jeff Black
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19,IPC-E-14-20
Email:jeffwritesgrnail.com
Telephone:
Address:2013 N 7th St
Boise Idaho,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:(Today’s Date),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.
They are good for our environment.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!
Unique Identifier:72.24.121.87
1
Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Tuesday,October 21,2014 3:49 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:John Van Cleve
Name:John Van Cleve
Case Number:IPC-E-14-19/W
Email:jvcftitel.net
Telephone:[phone]
Address:403 Jade Place
Emmett ID,83617
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:October 21,2014
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:
The following accurately expresses my opinion on this matter.
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
1
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 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,
John H.Van Cleve
Unique Identifier:75.167.129.178
2
Jean Jewell
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,October 20,20145:19 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Case Comment Form:Don Pollar
Name:Don Pollari
Case Number:IPC-E-14-2@
Email:donpollarihotmail.cim
Telephone:
Address:3882 W.Deerpath Dr.
Boise Idaho,83714
Name of Utility Company:Idaho power
Acknowledge public record:True
Comment:I fully support the Boise City Solar Project.Fossil fuel dependence is not
sustainable,the externalized costs of climate disruption and environment destruction are no
longer acceptable nor permissible if a sustainable and equitable society is to be achieved.
Economies and value systems must transition quickly to serve the Common Good rather than just
maximizing short term profits.
Unique Identifier:184.155.254.47
1