20151005Comments (8 Total).pdf

Jean Jewell
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Sent:Monday,October 05,2015 5:32 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean JeweIl;Gene Fadness
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Subject:Case Comment Form:Barbara Thiele
Name:Barbara Thiele
Case Number:IPC-E-15-19
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:P0 Box 302
New Meadows ID,83654
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:Commissioners:
I urge you to insist that Idaho Power shut down the North Valmy Unit by 2019 rather than the later date the IP has
proposed.Millions of dollars can be saved for consumers,and it will be healthier for the environment,a no brainer.If
Idaho Power insists it cannot be done,they must show why.The PUC has the responsibility of demanding an answer to
why North Valmy cannot be shut down by 2019.
Respectfully,
Barbara D.Thiele
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Jean Jewell
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Sent:Sunday,October 04,2015 9:38 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
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Subject:Case Comment Form:Lisa Hecht
Name:Lisa Hecht
Case Number:IPC-E-15-19
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:4920 E.Sagewood Drive
Boise ID,83716
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:Honorable PUC Commissioners,
I am writing you today regarding Idaho Power’s 2015 Integrated Resource Plan.
Having followed the progress of,and read the result of,the 2015 IRP process,I believe that Idaho Power’s conclusions
are not consistent with the aims of the process,especially the following item on page 21:
2.Ensure the selected resource portfolio balances cost,risk,and environmental concerns.
In scenario P3 on page 120 (Retire both Valmy Units by end 2019),net peak capacity at 550 MW is higher than for
scenarios maintaining coal,it would save customers $75 million,reduce emissions significantly,and minimize risk due to
coal costs,especially w.r.t.new hid regulations.This clearly addresses goal #2 of the 2015 IRP listed above.
Given that Idaho Power is a regulated monopoly,it is the PUC’s job to ensure that Idaho Power does what is best for
customers,cost,risk and the environment,not what is easiest or most profitable for Idaho Power.In addition,this
choice will affect Idaho jobs,since renewable energy (solar in particular)has been growing jobs since 2010 at about
50%/year.Most importantly,we cannot afford to burn another ounce of coal and expect to have a planet habitable for
humans.
Please direct Idaho Power to implement scenario P3--a shutdown of both Valmy plants--by end 2019.Ask them to
implement the scenario that its own studies show is best for its customers,risk,and the environment,per the goals of
the 2015 IRP.Don’t allow them to be fooled by the well-known “sunk costs”cognitive bias--it is the wrong choice for all.
Solar power is here--and it is ever cheaper and clean and available at times of peak demand.Storage solutions are also
growing and ever-cheaper.It is time for Idaho Power to join the 21st century and acknowledge the new technical and
economic realities,for its customers and its own survival.
I am a shareholder as well as a customer,and also a mother of two who would like to see Idaho Power (via the PUC)
make the renewable power choice,as organizations all over the world are doing.
Sincerely,
Lisa Hecht
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Jean Jewell
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Sent:Sunday,October 04,2015 9:25 PM
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Subject:Case Comment Form:Chad Worth
Name:Chad Worth
Case Number:PC-E-15-19
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Boise Idaho,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:In general,I believe Idaho Power’s IRP is a step in the right direction,however there are a number of
enhancements which I would encourage the PUC to explore before approving.
-In light of severely limiting PURPA power contracts timelines and thus competition in the marketplace,I encourage the
PUC to explore establishing a competitive renewable energy procurement mechanism similar to the Renewable Auction
Mechanism in California to meet future load.This way instead of being obligated to purchase unlimited amounts of
power under PURPA,the state!utility could issue a solicitation for the power they need when they need it.The market
could therefore bid to provide that power (likely at below PURPA rates).
-Given the final rule for EPA Clean Air Act 111(d),I strongly encourage the commission to consider the implications of
waiting to consider this rule until the 2017 IRP.With a final rule now out from EPA,which could significantly impact the
current generation assets,it may be worth examining the different scenarios of additional or accelerated plant closures.
Thank you.
Chad
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Jean Jewell
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Sent:Sunday,October 04,2015 8:52 PM
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Subject:Case Comment Form:Alexander Sapiens
Name:Alexander Sapiens
Case Number:
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:3890 S.Newbridge P;ace
Meridian ID,$3642
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:Idaho Power should phase out coal-burning power plants by 2019.Rather than rely on dirty coal,Idaho
Power should increase their reliance on wind and solar power.
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Jean Jewell
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Sent:Sunday,October 04,2015 1:14 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
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Subject:Case Comment Form:Jim Schreck
Name:Jim Schreck
Case Number:IPC-E-15-19.
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Emmett ID,83617
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:Idaho Power’s own analysis shows that it would save customers $75 million if they shut down unit 1 in 2019
rather than 2025,as well as reduce our C02 emissions.I request IPUC asks Idaho Power to try harder.
I think saving customers $75 million is worth asking Idaho Power to work hard!Please direct Idaho Power to implement
a 2019 shutdown of the North Valmy unit 1 coal plant or else come back and tell IPUC why its too hard to do what is best
for their customers and our climate.
Thank you.
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Jean Jewell
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Sent:Saturday,October 03,2075 9:56 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
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Subject:Case Comment Form:FLORENCE NIBA
Name:FLORENCE NIBA
Case Number:IPC-E-15-19
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
BOISE ID,83709
Name of Utility Company:idaho power
Comment:I do agree with the argument that Idaho Power should shut down the North Valmy unit 1 coal plant and safe
the customers $75 million in 2019 instead of 2025.
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Jean Jewell
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Sent:Saturday,October 03,2015 9:11 AM
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Subject:Case Comment Form:Muriel Roberts
Name:Muriel Roberts
Case Number:IPC-E-15-19
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:545 1/2 South Nineteenth Avenue
Pocatello ID 83201 ID,83201
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I appreciate Idaho Power’s efforts to reduce demand and to lessen the reliance on coal power.I think they
should try to complete the shutdown of Valmy sooner think they are proposing.I also think they should be negotiating
to get out of the Jim Bridger coal plant rather than paying for upgrades.That will be expensive,and the new equipment
will eventually have to be abandoned.
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Jean Jewell
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Sent:Friday,October 02,2015 8:36 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Jean Jewell;Gene Fadness
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Subject:Case Comment Form:Claire Laurance
Name:Claire Laurance
Case Number:IPC-E-15-19
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:4736 Jennifer St.
Boise ID,83704
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I request that Idaho Power shut down Unit 1 of the North Valmy Coal Power Plants in 2019 instead of 2025.
Unique Identifier:71.220.173.244
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