20170918Comments (3).pdf

2153 East Solitude Court
Boise,Idaho 83712
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CLAREMONT
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September 15,2017
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
POBox83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Dear Sir/Madam,
As a concerned citizen,renewable energy generator,and former Boise City Councilman,I am writing to
strenuously object to the proposal put forward by Idaho Power to close its net metering tariff (Schedule
84)and replace it with new tariffs for new solar customers.Not only will this discourage new adopters
of renewable energy resources,but it will empower Idaho Power to exert its influence on the PUC to
eventually increase tariffs for CURRENT users of solar and other renewable energy sources.Such an
increase in tariffs would be the equivalent of a legal ‘Ttaking”.
My wife and I installed a solar system in 2015,and my decision to do so was largely based on the
payback period which I calculated based on current electricity rates in Boise and the life cycle of the
system.Increasing the tariffs on solar energy production for current users will dramatically alter the
payback period and reduce the present value of these systems.
Idaho Power is behind the curve when it comes to encouraging renewable energy.They are in fact
discouraging it with this proposal,thereby facilitating the deterioration of air quality in the Treasure
Valley and harmful changes in our global climate.Idaho Power should be in the vanguard of solar
adoption,as we are uniquely situated to take advantage of abundant sunshine.We must move away
from carbon-based energy production as much and as quickly as possible.Please do not allow us to
slide backwards into the fossil fuel tar pit that has already caused incalculable harm to our environment
and quality of life.Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Diane Halt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,September 17,2017 5:11 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Dusty Lane
Name:Dusty Lane
Case Number:I7 P3
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:100 Pine Gap Rd
Horseshoe Bend ID,83629
Name of Utility Company:Ida ho Power
Comment:I believe that fair rates are needed for solar generating customers.
Unique Identifier:192.183.161.38
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,September 17,2017 2:06 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Susan Giannettino
Name:Susan Giannettino
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:PC Box 4914
Hailey ID,83333
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power Company
Comment:We do not support the proposal from Idaho Power Company for changes to net metering rates;particularly
we are concerned about creating a distinct net metering class of customers.The procedures outlined in Idaho Power’s
recent letter to existing net metering customers leaves a great deal of uncertainty in our minds.And for future
renewable customers,the questions regarding Idaho Powers plans and commitment to renewable energy abound.We
had hopes that Idaho Power would be a regional leader in conservation and green energy.In fact,when we got solar
panels on our roof,we talked with Idaho Power staff on at least two occasions to ensure we understood the
commitment of the utility and how net metering would work.And already they are proposing changes.We ask the PUC
not approve these changes.If anything,a separate study should be conducted for the most inefficient nonrenewable
users of power.Even then,we would not set up a separate rate structure but would do the study based on the data the
company has access to without rate segregation.Thank you for listening to your public.Susan Giannettino
Unique Identifier:159.118.88.197
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