20161219Comment.pdf

December 9, 2016
SUN VALLEY
ECONOMIC
DEVELOP~ENT
Public Utility Commission
RE: Blaine County/ Idaho Power Redundant Line Support
Case number, IPC-E-16-28
l~ECEIVED
2016 DEC 19 AM 9: 51
Sun Valley Economic Development Corporation is in full support of Idaho Power's
application to construct a redundant 138 KV transmission line from Hailey to the
Ketchum/Sun VaHey area.
The northern portion of the Wood River Valley contains the largest electrical load
served by a radial line in Idaho Power's service territory. The risk to public safety
and security, North Valley economy, our economic development efforts, and public
perception warrant a redundant source of power. In addition, the existing line, built
in 1962, is requiring increased maintenance. Because there is only one transmission
line, the Northern part of the County will be without power when the line is de­
energized due to planned maintenance or unplanned events.
The redundant Jine recommendation was created collaboratively by a still active 19
member community advisory committee, we concur with the public process to date,
and support their recommendation to construct this 138KV redundant transmission
line.
Sincerely,
Director
Sun Valley Economic Development
PO Box 3893, Ketchum, ID 83340
[e-mail]
cell 208-309-0187