20191217Comments_6.pdf

Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Tuesday,December 17,2019 9:22 AM
To:Diane Holt
Subject:Case Comment Form:Mackenzie Stone
Name:Mackenzie Stone
Case Number:IPC-E-18-15
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Boise Idaho,83705
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I don't support Idaho Powers request to changethe Net Metering rates in Idaho.Net metering benefits the
citizens of Idaho and encourages renewable energy installation which is a great thing for Idaho's future.The following
article provides information on how net metering benefits everyone:https://www.brookings.edu/research/rooftop-
solar-net-metering-is-a-net-benefit/
Unique Identifier:164.165.206.42
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Diane Holt
From:kluckhohn@gmailcom
Sent:Tuesday,December3,2019 11:10 PM
To:Diane Holt
Subject:Case Comment Form:Richard kluckhohn
Name:Richard kluckhohn
Case Number:IPC-E-18-15
Email:kluckhohn@gmailcom
Telephone:[phone]
Address:2564 W Park Stone Dr
Meridian ID,83646
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power Co
Comment:Under IPC-E-18-15 program,my family will only recover about 40%of the cost of the solar system installed,
vs 100%under the current monthly-net metering.
IF the recover of only 40%of the is good for my family it is good for all Idaho Power shareholders and the PUC must
order Idaho Power to -re-commuted all rate for ALL rate payers using only 40%of their investment one any asset to
calculate the rate.Idaho Power will claim they are different but their shareholders are no different than my family or
any family who invested in solar.Idaho Power is the one who has set the standard and it is the PUC's duty to hold Idaho
Power to the same standard.This new standard of only recovering 40%of the investment in power generation is
reasonable,well Idaho Power thinks so.Once this is explained to EVERY rate payer I am sure they too will agree that
Idaho Power should ONLY be allowed a recovery of 40%of their capital investment like my family.With 70%of Idaho
Powers generation cost fixed the should mean an IMMEDIATE reduction of all uses power rates by 42%.The Idaho
power consumers should expect almost a 50%reduction in their power bill within months.This would be a appropriate
action by the Idaho PUC.
Unique Identifier:164.165.206.42
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Friday,December 13,2019 5:09 PM
To:Diane Holt
Subject:Case Comment Form:creighton hardin
Name:creighton hardin
Case Number:IPC-E-18-15
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:6078 old ranch rd
pocatello idaho,83204
Name of Utility Company:idaho power
Comment:Residential and small businesses who convert to solar power should havethere net metering transfer to
Idaho Power be grandfathered at the fair rate rather than a 50%reduction.We want more homes and businesses to
install solar power and this would be an incentive.
Unique Identifier:164.165.206.42
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,December 16,2019 5:52 AM
To:Diane Holt
Subject:Case Comment Form:Mary Glen
Name:Mary Glen
Case Number:
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Boise ID,83702
Name of Utility Company:Idaho Power
Comment:I am against the current proposal to lower rates paid to solar customers.This is bad for clean energy and their
business,negatively affecting jobs and lives.
Unique Identifier:164.165.206.42
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RECEIVED
December 7,2019 019DEC 17 AM ff:32
Russ Inskeep -,.C
3633 E.Alta Ridge ct.SSiON
Boise,ID 83716
208-871-8820
Idaho Governor Brad Little
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720
Dear Governor Little,
I am writing you regarding the settlement agreement between Idaho Power and the Staff of the IdahoPublicUtilitiesCommission(IPUC)detailing changes to the compensation structure for residentialcustomerswithon-site (rooftop)power generation.There has been a fair amount of news on this topic
as well as public phone and in-person hearings.I won't go into the detait of that settlement as I'm
sure you are fuity aware of its provisions and what it will do to the solar industry in Idaho,theenvironment,and the residential customers with roof-top sotar systems.
Rather,the purpose of this letter is to expose facts I uncovered while researching the settlement.I
uncovered a history of exceptional generosity from IPUC to Idaho Power that does not appear to be inthepublic's best interest.What I was unable to determine was the motivation behind this exceptional
generosity at the direct expense of Idaho Power customers.
Idaho Power's parent company,IDACORP's 2018 revenues were 1.4 billion dottars and its operatingprofitwas297milliondollars.Earnings growth was 6.7%,net income growth was 6.8%,and dividend
growth was 6.8%in 2018.Over 125 million dottars of excess cash generated in 2018 was paid toshareholdersintheformofdividendsandstockbuy-backs.In addition to the dividend payments,
shareholders have also enjoyed the stock appreciating from $62/share to over $104/share over the pastfiveyears.The chairman and the president begin their letter to shareholders with,"IDACORP enjoyed
another incredible year of accomplishment in 2018,punctuated by our 11"'consecutive year of
earnings growth -a feat that is unprecedented for our company and unique among investor-owned
utilities during that period."Furthermore,just last month IDACORP announced yet another increase in
its shareholder dividends.These dividends are the result of the consumers paying higher power rates
than they should.Clearly,IPUC has been exceptionally generous to Idaho Power over the past 11 years
at the expense of the consumer.Or,IPUC has abdicated its responsibility to the power consuming
public.
Idaho Power's CEO was compensated $4.5 mittion dollars in fiscal year 2019.This is up 80%from $2.5M
just four years earlier in 2015.Additionally,there are several other Idaho Power executives
compensated in the millions of dollars per year.The beneficiaries of IPUC's exceptional generosity are
clear,and they do not include Idaho Power's customers or its roof-top solar power generators.What is
not clear is what IPUC is getting in return for this openhandednessto Idaho Power at the public's
expense.I urge you to uncover the answer to this question and to provide transparency to Idaho
citizens.
Because Idaho citizens cannot rely on IPUC to protect their interests,I am respectfully asking you to
step in on behalf of your constituents and stop Idaho Power's use of its monopolistic power and greed,
which has been left un-checked for many years by IPUC.If you disagree with the information provided
above,please respond with your thoughts to this letter so I may better understand how IPUC is
protecting the consuming public from Idaho Power's monopolistic powers and greed.
As a side note,it's also worth mentioning the risk the solar settlement mentioned in the first paragraph
is exposing the Idaho tax payers to.If not exempted from the settlement,existing rooftop solar power
generators will almost certainty file a class-action lawsuit against IPUC.Based on my knowledge of the
settlement and the facts stated in this letter,IPUC,even with legal assistance from Idaho Power,will
find it difficult to defend its actions and the state risks losing millions of dottars.
Sincerely,
Russelt R.Inskeep
CC:Idaho Power
IPUC
Idaho Clean Energy Association (via e-mait)
Sierra Club (via e-mail)
The Idaho Statesman (via e-mail)
The Idaho Press Club (via e-mail)
KTVB -Shirah Matsuzawa
Pv magazine (via e-mail)
Solar Power World (via e-mail)
Various other individuals with a vested interest (via e-mail)
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission SSIONPOBox83720
Boise,Idaho 83720-0074
FAX:[phone]
Case Number IPC-E-18-15
To the IPUC:
I am a customer of Idaho Power,a shareowner in IDACORP,and have recently installed
rooftop solar panels on my home.I have to say that the plan proposed by Idaho Power
will harm Idaho and its citizenry.Instead of collaborating with the solar industry and
encouraging the people of Idaho to help reduce pollution in our fine state,they want to
send the message to anyone wanting to install solar that they will be penalized.What a
negative incentive!
I wonder:
What individual will want to invest in solar or any other renewable energy?
What renewable energy companies,offeringjob opportunities to Idahoans,will
want to build their business here?
What does this say to the people of Idaho,the nation,and the world regarding the
increase in pollution,impact on the environment,increase in consumption,and
corporate greed?
What it says is Idaho Power doesn't care!
I'm not against companies making money,but to plan to get free energy from individual
producers (by cutting the rate by one half),making excess money from the sale of that
free energy,and not compensating the producer fairly is contemptible.
Many more Idahoans would like to be solar powered and this will make that transition
more difficult.We ask that the IPUC keep our economy strong by bringing solar jobs and
regulating Idaho Power to move in the direction of their 100%renewable commitment.
I encourage the IPUC to vote against the current proposal and against any other proposals
that would hinder solar development in Idaho.
Thank you for your time nd consideration.
Mary lVE Hofle
95 Drake Ave.
Pocatello,ID 83201
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