20180305Comments (26).pdf

Diane Holt
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Sent:Monday,March 5,2018 1:26 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Janet Loxterman
Name:Janet Loxterman
Case Number:IPC-E-17-1383201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:5665 Arrowhead Drive
Pocatello ID,83209
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I do not think Idaho Power should be permitted to segregate customers with distributed energy systems.This
punitive proposal is counter to the worldwide move toward job producing clean energy systems.Idaho Power provides
no evidence to support their claim,and in fact,would harm Idaho's growing solar industry.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Monday,March 5,2018 11:24 AM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Steven Benner
Name:Steven Benner
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:2808 S.Colorado Ave.
Boise Idaho,83706
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power Company
Comment:IPC-E-17-13 comments by Steven Benner The massive and historic transformation of the U.S.energy sector
shifted into a higher gear in 2017.The rapid expansion of clean energy in America is delivering more jobs,greater energyproductivity,increased economic growth,and fewer emissions.
Idaho Power Company is proposing to isolate net metering customers into a new customer class without analyzing how
net metering customers differ from standard customers that do not generate on-site energy.While there is speculation
on the motivation of the Company in this proposal,it is clear the proposal is putting the cart before the horse.
Creating a separate class should be the last step in the process of determining the true costs and benefits net meteringcustomerspresenttothepowersystem.Idaho Power needs to analyze if these customers have a different load profileand/or a different costs of service.
Before proposing changes to rates or classes,there should be a general proceeding which provides all interested
stakeholders an opportunityto discuss how to properly value net metering customer technologies.Until there has been
a proceeding on the costs and benefits of these customers to the grid and utility,there is not sufficient data to support
the creation of a separate class.
Then,once the data,methods,and stakeholder engagement has been conducted,the Company should model the
impacts of any proposed separate rate class,cost allocation method,or rates.This will ensure any proposals advance
economic efficiency and public policy objectives,and do not unduly discriminate against specific classes of customers.After evaluation of costs and benefits based on actual system performance,the utilitymay file for a change to rate
classes or rates,if justified by the analysis.Idaho Power should get ready for the future and embrace distributed energyandlearnhowtoprofitfromitinsteadofputtingmoreroadblockstomorewidespreadadoptionofdistributedenergy
generation and net metering.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Monday,March 5,2018 10:50 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Kay Hummel
Name:Kay Hummel
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:420 E Crestline DRive
Boise ID,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I am a net metering customer of Idaho Power.The Commission should not approve the new customer class.
The utility has not demonstrated that its grid costs are significant for this extremely small class.Please deny IPCO's
request.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Monday,March 5,2018 8:46 AMTo:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew EvansSubject:Case Comment Form:Jake Cutler
Name:Jake Cutler
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Boise ID,83713
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I think that Idaho Power creating new rate schedules for net metered customers is another over reach by agreedyutilitycompanywhowastesmoneyaroundeverycornerandonlywantstopassthatwasteontoclientswhohavedecidedtodosomethingabouttheirrisingpowerrates.Net metered customers are contributingpower to the gridthatisusedbyIdahoPowerforothercustomersthattheyaremostlikelysellingtooutofstateutilities.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Monday,March 5,2018 8:03 AM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Larry Bolt
Name:Larry Bolt
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:
Pocatello ID,83201
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power Company
Comment:For their own future prosperity,Idaho Power Company should be promoting and partnering all ways of
putting electricity onto the grid AND paying back those that do.In this age of imminient climate crises,it wrong-headed
to act otherwise.With droughts happening more often,there will likely come a time they wish they had supported and
been part of alternative energies.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Sunday,March 4,2018 4:20 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Ann Carlson
Name:Ann Carlson
Case Number:#IPC-E-17-1383201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Boise ID,83706
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I ask that you deny Idaho Power's request to segregatecustomers with distributed energy systems such as
rooftop solar.Since they have not done a cost/benefit analysis,this could lead to an unfair financial burden on this class
of customers and stifle transition to sustainable energy production and use.
Thank you..
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Sunday,March 4,2018 11:18 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Todd Fischer
Name:Todd Fischer
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1005 N 12th St
Boise ID,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I attended the Boise hearing,but with so many thoughtful speakers,I figured you would better appreciate my
feedback in written form.
There are two aspects to a regulated utility -the day-to-day operation so the utility doesn't abuse its monopoly power
and the long term planning so the utility can continue to meet the needs of the communities being served.Case IPC-E-
17-13 is a day-to-day operations request,which is unnecessaryas explained by so many giving testimony at the hearing.What I would like to add is the pattern of Idaho's Power Company's stance on the short term concerns of renewable
energy will leave IPC in a very precarious position in the future,being less able to meet the needs of the communities
served.IPC has been the envy of all the other power companies around the USA for years because of the renewableenergyhydropowercomplexinIdaho.The uncertainty in fossil fuel price and availability,the likelihood of a carbon tax,
and the need to respond to climate change all lead to the same obvious conclusion -renewable energy reduces the riskofdisruptioninserviceorskyrocketingcoststoconsumers.As the PUC engages with IPC,I encourage a broader context
be considered so that we can put an end to these distracting cases and focus on the long term success of IPC as the
primary provider of electricity to many Idahoans.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Sunday,March 4,2018 11:18 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Todd Fischer
Name:Todd Fischer
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1005 N 12th St
Boise ID,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I attended the Boise hearing,but with so many thoughtful speakers,I figured you would better appreciate my
feedback in written form.
There are two aspects to a regulated utility-the day-to-day operation so the utility doesn't abuse its monopoly power
and the long term planning so the utilitycan continue to meet the needs of the communities being served.Case IPC-E-
17-13 is a day-to-day operations request,which is unnecessaryas explained by so many giving testimony at the hearing.
What I would like to add is the pattern of Idaho's Power Company's stance on the short term concerns of renewable
energy will leave IPC in a very precarious position in the future,being less able to meet the needs of the communities
served.IPC has been the envy of all the other power companies around the USA for years because of the renewable
energy hydro power complex in Idaho.The uncertainty in fossil fuel price and availability,the likelihood of a carbon tax,
and the need to respond to climate change all lead to the same obvious conclusion -renewable energy reducesthe risk
of disruption in service or sky rocketing costs to consumers.As the PUC engageswith IPC,I encourage a broader context
be considered so that we can put an end to these distracting cases and focus on the long term success of IPC as the
primary provider of electricity to many Idahoans.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Sunday,March 4,2018 9:17 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Nathan Blackburn
Name:Nathan Blackburn
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:128 118th Street
Orofino ID,83544
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:Although I am not an Idaho Power customer,this decision could have implications beyond their utilitydistrict.We need to be encouraging the switch to sustainable power,not discouraging it.The premise of wealthdistributionishorrificallyflawed,when in fact what the utility company is suggestingwe do is to redistribute wealthfromINVESTORSinsustainableenergytotheultrawealthycoalminingcompanyowners.This is a step backwards.
I recognize the need to pay for maintaining and growing the grid,but to do it on the backs of those tryingto make ourworldabetterplaceisthewrongapproach.Please reflect this horrible request.Thanksfor your consideration.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,March 3,2018 8:23 PMTo:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew EvansSubject:Case Comment Form:Robert Tracy
Name:Robert Tracy
case Number:IPC-E-17-1383201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:2786 N Lakeharbor Ln
Boise iD,83703
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I am strongly opposed to Idaho Power changing their rate structure for net metering customers,especially forthoselikeourselveswhohavealreadymadesubstantialinvestmentswiththeexpectationofreasonablereturnsforourlargeinvestments.We put solar systems in both our Boise home and our Cabin in Cascade,using the net meteringapproachsowecanbuildcreditstofuturebillsfromIPCwhenwegenerateexcess,then use those credits when we areusingless.Changingthe rate structure to disadvantage customers like us would be a gross injustice and must not beallowed.
And we should also have rates for potential new investments that encourage green power,not discourage it.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,March 3,2018 4:51 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Jody Brostrom
Name:Jody Brostrom
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:15 Abbott Ln
Salmon ID,83467
Name of UtilityCompany:Idaho Power Company
Comment:I am writing to express my opposition to Idaho Power Company's (IPC)application to start charging an
additionalfee for customers that install their own solar or wind electrical systems that are tied to the grid.Energy that is
produced in excess of customer needs is made available to IPC for distribution and reduces the need for power
produced by fossil fuels.Instead,IPC should be encouraging customers to install solar or wind electrical generation that
keeps this energy,dollars and jobs in Idaho.
I am concerned that IPC is not forthcoming on what are the additional chargesto customers with installed solar or wind
systems that are tied to the grid.Customers should have a solid understanding of rate schedules.Open ended requests
are not good customer service nor do they indicate a thoughtful planning process.
I am opposed to IPC ending net metering.As someone with with a 6kw solar system that is tied to the grid,I feel that I
in fact am benefiting IPC as they can sell the power I don't use from the grid to others,often at a higher rate.I and
others who generate excess power should be credited for this.Instead of continuing to rely on fossil fuels,IPC should
be making a clear investment in solar and wind generated power,for their customers,for the health of our
environment,and for the security of future generations.
I appreciate the opportunity to comment.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,March 3,2018 1:50 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Janet Buschert
Name:Janet Buschert
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:235 W Floating Feather Rd
Eagle Idaho,83616
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:In August of 2017 Adam Richins of Idaho Power had a column published in the Idaho Statesman addressing
net metering usage of power.He suggestedthat there was a misconception that we (net metering customers)are "off
the grid".We agree that this is a misconception.In fact,we know that we are a vital part of the grid.Our installations
should continue to be part of the regular class of residential customers and should be treated no differently than them.
And we are asking you to consider this when you consider IPC-E-17-13.
Idaho Power's argument that net-metering customers should be considered separately (and eventually charged more
we are sure)looks only at ½of the equation -the traditional business model side of the equation.It fails to recognize a
future that embraces renewable energy and the challenges of our costly historic energy-generating environment.And it
completely misses the positives to Idaho Power and residential and commercial customers on the network who receive
relief through the presence of residential net metering.
For example,we feed power back into the network during the summer during the peak usage periods,diminishing the
need for Idaho Power to buy power from more costly sources.This seems to never be recognized as a benefit,but
clearly it is.
Over time,our rooftop generation also mitigates the need for Idaho Power to invest in additional power generation
facilities.These are the most expensive investments,and adequate rooftop power generation could help either delay or
avoid those investments.That delay and avoidance are both of benefit to all users in the network.
Any change of this magnitude should require modeling that really demonstrates both sides of the equation,and we have
not seen this work from Idaho Power.We would suggest you deny this petition until more balanced and transparent
data is available.
We are also frustrated that Idaho Power is re-visiting the current rate structure once again.Certainly there are more of
us than there were,but our numbers do not create an existential threat to the status quo.We represent a small
segment that adds benefits largely at our cost.
We are not a separate rate group -we are residential,pure and simple.And we are a benefit to the grid.This is a move
to protect Idaho Power's profit incentive and not trulyto protect the existing non net-metering base.We are a positive
overall influence to the system and not a detractor.Please deny Idaho Power's application for a separate category and
subsequently separate rates.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,March 3,2018 12:12 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Del &Susie Dickerson
Name:Del &Susie Dickerson
Case Number:IPC-E-17&3
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1035 Beverly Drive
Eagle ID,83616
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:We respectfully request that the IPUC deny Idaho Power's request to create a separate rate class for net
metering customers,as per IPUCstaff recommendation.
It would appear,from IPUC staff testimony,that Idaho Power did not present a sound,analysis-based case for their
request.We also support the IPUC staff recommendation to initiate a docket to determine the appropriate value for the
avoided cost of the resource.
While Idaho Power claims to be concerned about wealth transference from lower to higher income individuals,we
believe that their main concern is their ability to deliver profits to their shareholders.The eight hundred pound gorilla in
the room is the fact that residential solar generation is turning the traditional utility business model,pioneered by
Thomas Edison,upside-down.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,March 3,2018 11:52 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Michael McGown
Name:Michael McGown
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13 83201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:299 Valli Hi Road
Eagle ID,83616
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:Idaho Power should not be allowed to create a separate rate class for solar power.This technology should be
incentivized not penalized.This makes no sense with out a comprehensive cost benefit analysis demonstrating the need.
Solar energy is the future of power generation in Idaho and the world,it should be embraced and discouraged.
Unique Identifier:75.174.156.65
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,March 3,2018 9:52 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Marcia Schmelzer
Name:Marcia Schmelzer
Case Number:IPC-E-17-1383201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:299 W Valli-Hi Rd
Eagle Idaho,83616
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power Company
Comment:I strongly believe Idahoans should have a right to offset their own electricity usage with on-site renewable
energy.They make a financial investment and should reap benefits from that investment.Idaho Power is obligated to
conduct cost-benefit studies prior to changesin the existing net metering program.IPC proposal to create a customer
class for those who self-generate is without evidence and premature.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,March 3,2018 9:52 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Marcia Schmelzer .
Name:Marcia Schmelzer
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13 83201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:299 W Valli-Hi Rd
Eagle Idaho,83616
Name of UtilityCompany:Idaho Power Company
Comment:I strongly believe Idahoans should have a right to offset their own electricity usage with on-site renewable
energy.They make a financial investment and should reap benefits from that investment.Idaho Power is obligated to
conduct cost-benefit studies prior to changes in the existing net metering program.IPC proposal to create a customer
class for those who self-generate is without evidence and premature.
Unique Identifier:75.174.156.65
Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,March 3,2018 8:40 AM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Crista Worthy
Name:Crista Worthy
Case Number:IPC-E-17-1383201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:
Boise ID,83714
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:We need to make it easier for Idahoansto install and use rooftop solar,NOTmake it more difficult.Idaho
Power is trying to make it infinitely more costly and difficult for Idahoans to install and use rooftop solar power.
We should have the right to offset our own electricity usage with onsite renewable energy.Idaho Power must conduct
benefit-cost studies prior to making any changesto the existing net metering program.Idaho Power's proposal to place
customers who self-generate into their own customer class is premature and discriminatory.
Unique Identifier:45.33.218.100
Diane Holt
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Sent:Saturday,March 3,2018 8:26 AM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Alice Anderson
Name:Alice Anderson
Case Number:
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:2105 Hillway Dr
Boise Idaho,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:Idaho Powers net metering program enables local citizens to support idahos 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.
Investing in local solar power keeps more energy dollars in our communities and allows individuals to meet their own
energy needs.Individual control and local economic growth are Idahoan values.
It is
Please do all in your power to encourage the growth of alternate,non polluting sources of energy.The future of our
planet depends on you.
Please stand up for these values by maintaining the current net metering program.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,March 2,2018 10:09 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Greg Meyer
Name:Greg Meyer
Case Number:596-E-i7-15
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:7909 S Indigo Ridge Ave
Boise Idaho,83716
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:Idaho Powers net metering program enables local citizens to support Idahos 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.
Investing in local solar power keeps more energy dollars in our communities and allows individuals to meet their own
energy needs.Individual control and local economic growth are Idahoan values.
Please stand up for these values by maintaining the current net metering program.
Unique Identifier:35.168.17.141
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,March 2,2018 9:00 PM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Barbara Cochrane
Name:Barbara Cochrane
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13 83201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:2335 E PARKSIDE DR
BOISE ID -Idaho,83712
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I just had a home roof top solar system installed because it feels like the ethical choice to help in the
production of electricity.We haveto continue to incentivize the public to install renewable energy sources whenever
possible.As a customer of Idaho Power I continue to pay service charges and various fees.The net metering is a
reasonable system and needs to be sustained.At the very least,a benefit-cost analysis needs to be completed without
any new customer classification to ultimately discriminate and charge more to self-generating contributors to the grid!
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,March 2,2018 5:57 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Mary McGown
Name:Mary McGown
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:282 S Mobley Lane
Boise ID,83712
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power Comany.
Comment:I am opposed to Idaho Power Company creating a separate rate class for small,distributed generation
customers.
First,I do not think that the company has justified the change.The analysis is superficial and incomplete as to the
benefits of distributed generation and the actual costs of connecting to these customers.
Second,I think customers should have the option of generating some of the power that they and other utility customers
use.It is only through significant investment by individual customers that this distributed generation can be added to
the utility's fuel mix.Solar panels can be used in urban areas and in the future are likely to be a growing source of
generation.I'd like to see urban solar nurtured,not stunted by penalizing customers who are willing to pay the costs of
installing and maintaining solar panels.
Third,Idaho Power Company is a public utility.As such,I think it should be responsive and accountable to the public.The
company is guaranteed a return on investment.I think it has a greater responsibility to the customers in its service
territorythan a company that bears all the costs and uncertainties of doing business.Regulate it in the public interest.
Fourth,Idaho Power Company has the talent to be innovative in all of its endeavors.Please nudge them to be innovative
in addressing a small,but growing segment of customers who are committed to generating power on their roof tops and
in their farm yards.They are addressing some technical and environmental issues that the company seems reluctant to
do.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,March 2,2018 5:11 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Mary Lucachick
Name:Mary Lucachick
Case Number:IPGE-17-13 83201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:671 N Morningside Way
Boise ID-Idaho,83712
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power Co.
Comment:We made an expensive infrastructure improvement that effectively offsets electricity that the utility would
have to purchase at times of high demand when the entire grid is peaking on a hot August day when the temp is hitting
110 degrees.There are many other ways that the electrical customer could be segregated to establish additional rate
classes based on where they live or how they heat their homes.Establishing a separate rate class for people who are
trying so very hard to do the right thing and wean themselves off dirty fuels (1/2 of IPC's electricity comes from out of
state coal)is just wrong.We also offset gasoline with our roof based solar and plug-in vehicle.
Thanks for holding the hearing last night.I hope the message of rejecting the new rate class came through loud and
clear.The number of jobs created by solar installers is vital to our economy,and the uncertainty of future rate hikes will
only hurt that industry,which is wrong.We need to promote clean energy and work with the limited population that
has solar producing potential,not disenfranchise them.
Thank you.
Unique Identifier:65.129.75.84
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,March 2,2018 4:44 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:JanetWygle
Name:Janet Wygle
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:106 Columbine Dr.
Hailey ID,83333
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:In 2016,I installed solar panels and a thermal system on my roof in Hailey,Idaho,and signed up for "net
metering"with Idaho Power.My solar systems do not always produce all the power my house uses,especially in a
snowy month.At those times,I use Idaho Power's electricity and pay for it on my monthly bill.Although my annual
Idaho Power bills have decreased almost 40%,I have never had a month when I didn't pay Idaho Power something.I
have never produced "excess"electricity to be used by Idaho Power and have never received a credit for such excess
electricity on my bill.
I hope any changesto the "net metering"arrangements with Idaho Power will not cost me any additional money,nor
penalize me for tryingto switch to clean energy.Not all solar power users are in the same boat.
Thankyou.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,March 2,2018 4:16 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Lucy Scopinich
Name:Lucy Scopinich
Case Number:.TP &f -/6
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:3334 E Dowling Mill Ct
Boise Idaho,83706
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:Idaho Powers net metering program enables local citizens to support Idahos clean energy sector.Supporting
this growing sector of our economic reducesthe current reliance on out-of-state fossil fuels for roughly 50%of our
electricity.
Investing in local solar power keeps more energy dollars in our communities and allows individuals to meet their own
energy needs.Individual control and local economic growth are Idahoan values.
Please stand up for these values by maintaining the current net metering program.
Unique Identifier:54.227.89.104
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,March 2,2018 3:16 PM
To:Beverly Barker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Ted Singletary
Name:Ted Singletary
Case Number:IPC-E-17-13
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Boise ID,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power Co.
Comment:As an IDACORP shareholder I support Idaho Power's right to a reasonable profit.There are currently no firm
data to suggest the proposal to change the rate structure for residential solar power customers will do this.Such a
measure should only be taken after a thorough cost-benefit analysis.It seems reasonable,for example,that rooftop
solar panels will reduce the need for peak power generation in the summer months,which is exactly when solar panels
have peak output.It also seems likely that expanded residential and business solar generation will change the nature of
the power grid to one that is more distributed and resilient.Although I am interested in IDACORP profits,all the
economic impacts,including local job creation,must be considered.The Idaho Power request is premature and may
ultimately be unnecessary but implementation will have immediate consequences.
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Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,March 2,2018 3:06 PM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Janet Schlicht
Name:Janet Schlicht
Case Number:IPC-E-17-1383201
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1316 N 26th St
Boise ID,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I object to Idaho Power's contention that net metering for customers who generate their own power via roof
top solar does not cover the cost of serving those customers.I believe that the PUC should be supporting efforts to
create non-pollutingsources of energy.
As Idaho Pwer has not yet done a cost-benefit study demonstrating that there is a cost shift issue,the PUC should deny
its request for creating a new customer class of solar users.
Bottom line:Idahoans should have the right to offset their electricity usage with renewable,on-site sources.
Please do not allow Idaho Power to create a new customer class for renewable energy users.
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