20180220Comments (10).pdf

Diane Holt
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Beverly Barker; Diane Holt; Matthew Evans
Case Comment Form: Rocky Mountain Power Rocky Mountain Power
Name: Rocky Mountain Power Rocky Mountain Power Case Number: IPC-E-17-13
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: L4O7 W. North Temple
Salt Lake City Utah, 84LtG
Name of Utility Company: Rocky Mountain Power
Comment: Rocky Mountain Power submits these public comments in the above-referenced matter to support the
request that the ldaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") open a generic docket at the conclusion of this case
with the intent to establish a compensation structure for customer-owned distributed energy resources ("DER") that
reflects both the benefits and costs that DER interconnection brings to the electric system.
ldaho Power's application requested four items: (1) closure of Schedule 84, Customer Energy Production Net Metering,
("Schedule 84") to new service for residential and small general service ("R&SGS") customers with on-site generation
after December 31, 2OL7 , (2l,establishment of two new customer classifications applicable to Residential and Small
General Service customers with on-site generation that request to interconnect to ldaho Powe/s system on or after
January 1,2OL8, with no pricing changes at this time, (3) acknowledgement that smart inverters provide functionality
that is necessary to support the ongoing stability and reliability of the distribution system by ordering the Company to
amend its applicable tariff schedules to require the installation and operation of smart inverters for all new customer-
owned generator interconnections within 60 days following the adoption of an industry standard definition of smart
inverters as defined by the lnstitute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers ("lEEE"), and (4) commencement of a generic
docket at the conclusion of this case to establish a compensation structure for customer-owned distributed energy
resources ("DER") that reflects both the benefits and costs that DER interconnection brings to the system. While the first
three items are specific to ldaho Power, Rocky Mountain Power fully intended to participate in the generic docket.
Rocky Mountain Power not intervening in this proceeding should in no way be construed that the company is not
interested in or affected by DER. Rocky Mountain Power choose not to intervene in this proceeding because, for the
most part, the requests in ldaho Power's application were specific to implementation of its tariff.
ln 2OL2ldaho Power filed an application with the Commission requesting modifications to net metering service. ln its
order the Commission acknowledged:
Under the current pricing structure, the Company pays net metering customers a full retail energy rate for the power
they generate. However, the full retail energy rate is higher than the generation related revenue requirement
embedded in rates. lt includes cost recovery for all components of the Company's electrical system, including
transmission, distribution, and customer-related costs. The Company says that paying the full retail energy rate to net
metering customers enables net metering customers to unduly reduce what they pay the Company for its costs
associated with the non-generation-related components of revenue requirement... We agree with the Company that net
metering customers do escape a portion of the fixed costs and shift the cost burden to other customers in their class.
However, we find that more work needs to be done to establish the correct customer charge for those who net meter.
ln Order 32846, the Commission ruled that rate changes to net metering should occur as part of a general rate case.
ldaho Power's pending application complies with that order and was filed to prepare new net metering customers for
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future changes to net metering. The Commission did not rule that the determination of the compensation structure for
customer-owned DER also needed to occur as part of a general rate case. Rocky Mountain Power agrees with ldaho
Power that the investigation of a compensation structure is best suited to be addressed outside of a general rate case in
a separate docket. Since all electric utilities and customers in the State of ldaho could be impacted by the final decision,
Rocky Mountain Power urges the Commission to open a generic docket to investigate and establish a compensation
structure for customer-owned DER in which all interested parties may participate.
ln 2016 Rocky Mountain Power filed to modify its net metering program and the Commission ordered the company to
file annual Net Metering reports. ln Rocky Mountain Power's 2017 Net Metering report filed with the Commission on
October 3t,2017, the company stated:
The current net metering pricing structure for customers with on-site generation does not reflect the cost of serving
those customers, nor does it appropriately reflect the benefits and costs of interconnecting customer owned on-site
generation to the system...The Company has witnessed rapid growth in its net metering service in recent years and has
identified quantifiable cost shifts occurring between its residential net metering customers and residential standard
service customers. Considering recent growth, the Company believes that future cost shifting between these customer
groups will continue to increase substantially in the next few years if left unaddressed.
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Participation in net metering programs is accelerating at an alarming rate largely due to inappropriate price signals from
the net metering tariff. Rocky Mountain Power believes now is the time to carefully consider both the costs and benefits
of distributed energy resources. A generic proceeding would be the most efficient and transparent approach to address
these issues in ldaho.
Diane Holt
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Tuesday, February 20,201811:02 AM
Beverly Barke6 Diane Holt; Matthew Evans
Case Comment Form: Kayla Winter
Name: Kayla Winter
Case Number: IPC-E-1,7-13
Email : [e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Boise 1D,83716
Name of Utility Company: City of Boise
Comment: Regarding the current net metering case I am asking the Commission to deny ldaho Power's application to
move customers with on-site generation to a new schedule. Without fully considering the costs and
benefits associated with distributed generation there is no evidence to support the need for this change. The majority of
studies investigating the value of distributed renewable generation have determined that it provides great value to the
grid and other customers. Before any changes to the current net-metering situation are considered it is in the public
interest that the commission assure that the full range of costs and benefits are studied in a manner that fairly
accounts for the benefits in addition to the costs.
U nique ldentifier: L34.43.0.1.
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Diane Holt
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Beverly Barker; Diane Holt; Matthew Evans
Case Comment Form:John Tansey
Name: John Tansey
Case Number: IPC-E-17-13
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Boise |D,83702
Name of Utility Company: ldaho Power
Comment: Regarding the current net metering case I am asking the Commission to deny ldaho Power's application to
move customers with on-site generation to a new schedule. Without fully considering the costs and
benefits associated with distributed generation there is no evidence to support the need for this change. The majority of
studies investigating the value of distributed renewable generation have determined that it provides great value to the
grid and other customers. Before any changes to the current net-metering situation are considered it is in the public
interest that the commission assure that the full range of costs and benefits are studied in a manner that fairly
accounts for the benefits in addition to the costs.
Sincerely,
John Tansey
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Diane Holt
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Tuesday, February 20,2018 9:34 AM
Diane Holt
Beverly Barker
FW:ConsumerAssistance Form: Barbara Dawson,208-886-1780, ldaho Power, Boise
Diane, lbelievetheConsumerfilledouttheAssistanceForminsteadoftheCommentForm. ThisisforcaselPC-E-17-13.
Jolene
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Subject: Consumer Assistance Form: Barbara Dawson
Name: Barbara Dawson
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Telephone : [phone]
Address: 523 N Locust
Boise ld,837Lz
Name of Utility Company: ldaho Power
Contacted Utility: No
Complaint: I simply wish to state my opposition to any changes in the "Net Metering" program. You need to ensure that
solar power is affordable, that consumers should have the right to install solar without unfair charges or fees, and that
youdonotallowldahoPowertoestablishanewsetofnetmeteringcustomers. But,mostofall,itistherightthingto
do.
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Diane Holt
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Monday, February 19, 2018 3:22 PM
Beverly Barker; Diane Holt; Matthew Evans
Case Comment Form: Lorena vermeer
Name: Lorena vermeer
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Email: lvermee
Telephone:
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Address: 78231. Niche Ln
Caldwell ldaho,83607
Name of Utility Company: ldaho Power
Comment: lnvesting in rooftop solar to control energy bills while supporting ldahos clean energy sector is important to
me. Please maintain the net metering program as a simple and fair means to enable ldahoans to meet their own energy
needs.
The PUC staff looked at the details and found no evidence to support ldaho Powers request to segregate solar
customers. I agree.
Because I cant choose my utility, I rely on the PUC to ensure fair programs. Again, please maintain the current net
metering program.
U niq ue ldentifier: 34.239.L44.2O9
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Case Comment Form: Milan KovachSubiect:
Name: Milan Kovach
Case Number: IPC-E-17_13
Email: m [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2950 W Joust St
Meridian ldaho,83546
Name of Utility Company: ldaho Power
Comment: I ask that the Commission reject the proposal offered by the ldaho Power Company (lPC) under case number,
IPC-E-17-13. One must ask, to what purpose is the proposal offered, to what end are Net-Metering customers asked to
be placed in a separate class? The only possible conclusion can be, is to isolate these separate class customers and
request a separate rate increase at some point in the future.
During those times when Net-Metering customers generate surplus power, that excess power is routed back to the local
grid, it allows IPC to furnish that energy to local customers without the use of an extensive grid system. As more and
more customers turn to renewable energy, there will be more occasions where the added resource of excess locally
produce energy, is available to IPC by Net-Metering customers and Community Generated Power. This would be
extremely important during high demand periods and preclude the requirement for IPC to purchase additional power
from external sources or to invest in extensive expansion of its grid system.
lf in the future there is a request for a rate adjustment, for Net-Metering customers, or for the excess power that they
provide to the grid, then let it be based upon an independent study. Data collected from the study should be based in
part on the total cost of the electrical power generated by all producers and the benefit of selling that power. The cost
of the study should be paid by the requester.
U niq ue lde ntifier: 24.1.19.202.17 0
Diane Holt
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Diane Holt
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Friday, February 16,2018 5:36 PM
Beverly Barke[ Diane Holt; Matthew Evans
Case Comment Form:Aaron von LindernSubiect:
Name: Aaron von Lindern
Case Number, [PC - E - Ll- tS
Email: aaronvonlindern @ hotmail.com
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4030 Patricia Ln.
Boise lD, 83704
Name of Utility Company: ldaho Power
Comment: Regarding the current net metering case I am asking the Commission to deny ldaho Power's application to
move customers with on-site generation to a new schedule. Without fully considering the costs and benefits associated
with distributed generation there is no evidence to support the need for this change. The majority of studies
investigating the value of distributed renewable generation have determined that it provides great value to the grid and
other customers. Before any changes to the current net-metering situation are considered it is in the public interest that
the commission assure that the full range of costs and benefits are studied in a manner that fairly accounts for the
benefits in addition to the costs.
Sincerely,
Aaron von Lindern
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Diane Holt
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Beverly Barker; Diane Holt; Matthew Evans
Case Comment Form: James huntSubiect:
Name: James hunt
Case Number: l"(L . €, - n'$
Email : [e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:8990 W Cory Ln
Boise ldaho, 83704
Name of Utility Company: ldaho Power
Comment: lnvesting in rooftop solar to control energy bills while supporting ldahos clean energy sector is important to
me. Please maintain the net metering program as a simple and fair means to enable ldahoans to meet their own energy
needs.
The PUC staff looked at the details and found no evidence to support ldaho Powers request to segregate solar
customers. I agree.
Because I cant choose my utility, I rely on the PUC to ensure fair programs. Again, please maintain the current net
metering program.
Unique ldentifier: 54.161.150.98
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Diane Holt
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Beverly Barker; Diane Holt; Matthew Evans
Case Comment Form: Maria HeldSubject:
Name: Maria Held
Case Number: Ll L e ' 1,1' 13
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone:
Address: 240 W Concord St
Middleton ldaho, 83644
Name of Utility Company: ldaho Power
Comment: ldaho Powers net metering program enables local citizens to support ldahos clean energy sector. Supporting
this growing sector of our economic reduces the current reliance on out-of-state fossil fuels for roughly 50% of our
electricity.
lnvesting in local solar power keeps more energy dollars in our communities and allows individuals to meet their own
energy needs. lndividual control and local economic growth are ldahoan values.
Please stand up for these values by maintaining the current net metering program
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Diane Holt
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Monday, February 19, 2018 3:22 PM
Beverly Barker; Diane Holt; Matthew Evans
Case Comment Form: Lorena vermeerSubject:
Name: Lorena vermeer
Case Number: lP L. C - 11,13
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone:
Address: L823L Niche Ln
Caldwell ldaho,83607
Name of Utility Company: ldaho Power
Comment: lnvesting in rooftop solar to control energy bills while supporting ldahos clean energy sector is important to
me. Please maintain the net metering program as a simple and fair means to enable ldahoans to meet their own energy
needs.
The PUC staff looked at the details and found no evidence to support ldaho Powers request to segregate solar
customers. I agree.
Because I cant choose my utility, I rely on the PUC to ensure fair programs. Again, please maintain the current net
metering program.
U niq ue lde ntifier: 34.239.744.208
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