20201026Comments(17).pdf

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Elaine French <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Date:Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:28:14 AM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
I believe that fair solar power irrigation rules are important for all Idahoan farmers because ...
Regards,
Elaine French 114 Wall St
Hailey, ID 83333
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Rhea Verbanic <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Saturday, October 24, 2020 9:15:49 AM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
I believe that fair solar power irrigation rules are important for all Idahoan farmers because
everyone should have the right to invest their own money in their own power system allowingthem to control costs and be more self-reliant. Fair and workable solar programs should be an
option for everyone under fair rules.
Regards, Rhea Verbanic
175 Goat Mountain RdBonners Ferry, ID 83805
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Ted Stout <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Date:Saturday, October 24, 2020 9:52:19 AM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
I have been impressed by Idaho Power's commitment to sustainable power. Unfortunately
your current action to do away with net metering works against these long term actions. Pleasesupport farmer's abilities to utilize clear energy.
Regards,
Ted Stout 310 1st St
Bellevue, ID 83313
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Gregg Servheen <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Saturday, October 24, 2020 10:07:38 AM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
I believe that fair solar power irrigation rules are important for all Idahoan farmers because it
provides farmers the choice to power their irrigation pumps with solar. It is important that netmetering continue so as to allow farmers this choice and to help improve the amount of
renewable power available to users. Please vote to continue to allow net metering for farmerswho wish to use solar to help meet their irrigation power needs.
Regards,
Gregg Servheen 2816 S Colorado Ave
Boise, ID 83706
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Rajal Cohen <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Date:Saturday, October 24, 2020 10:32:25 AM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
Fair solar power irrigation rules are important for all Idahoan farmers. Power is one of
farmers' costliest expenses, and solar power is the way of the future. Idaho Power should notbe allowed to end the current net metering program until another plan is in place.
Regards,
Rajal Cohen 863 E 7th St
Moscow, ID 83843
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Scott Friedman <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Saturday, October 24, 2020 3:37:24 PM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
I believe that fair solar power irrigation rules are important for all Idahoan farmers because
they have a right to invest their own money to manage expensive irrigation systems electricalcosts. This helps them be self reliant and control costs. Net metering has worked for them, so
Idaho Power should not take that away from them.
Regards, Scott Friedman
100 Sun Valley RdSun Valley, ID 83353
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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Ann Debolt <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Date:Saturday, October 24, 2020 4:40:55 PM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
I believe that fair solar power irrigation rules are important for all Idahoan farmers because ...
Regards,
Ann Debolt 2032 S Crystal Way
Boise, ID 83706
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for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
From:PUC Consumer Comments
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:00:05 AM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: chris stevens
Submission Time: Oct 25 2020 9:11AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4801 kim dr
Pocatello, ID 83204
Name of Utility Company: Id Power
Case ID: IPC-E-20-26
Comment: "Farmers need a new fair export rate prior to closing the current program and the public comment period needs to be extended beyond harvest time to allow farmers and
ranchers to comment after completing seasonal activities on which their income depends. ID Power needs to establish a fair export credit rate and accurately value3 customer-provided
energy for all who own their own systems. Farmers and ranchers must be free to install and get credit for a system that meets their needs and there needs to be a 25 year legacy period for
current systems. Id Power is a monopoly regulated by the PUC. Citizens have no choice of power company, so the PUC needs to heed citizen voice and provide a fair, balanced approach
to customer generated solar energy."
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From:PUC Consumer Comments
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Saturday, October 24, 2020 5:00:05 PM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Cathy Sandstrom
Submission Time: Oct 24 2020 4:11PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4444 W Quail Ridge Dr
Boise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-20-26
Comment: "Hello, On behalf of farmers in Idaho, I am asking you to extend the time period during which farmers can comment on this bill until after harvest season. Power costs are huge
for irrigation equipment and farming is a financially risky business. Solar power enables farmers to reduce their costs and is a clean alternative. Please do not allow Idaho Power to set
a new cut-off date prior to establishing fair credit and export rates. This would make investing in solar too risky for many farmers to consider it. also, please do not allow Idaho Power to
punish farmers with worse rates than homeowners. The solar usage by farmers, while increasing accounts for only a small percentage of power usage for irrigation. Thank you,
Cathy Sandstrom, M.D."
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From:PUC Consumer Comments
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:00:05 AM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: chris stevens
Submission Time: Oct 25 2020 9:11AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4801 kim dr
Pocatello, ID 83204
Name of Utility Company: Id Power
Case ID: IPC-E-20-26
Comment: "Farmers need a new fair export rate prior to closing the current program and the public comment period needs to be extended beyond harvest time to allow farmers and
ranchers to comment after completing seasonal activities on which their income depends. ID Power needs to establish a fair export credit rate and accurately value3 customer-provided
energy for all who own their own systems. Farmers and ranchers must be free to install and get credit for a system that meets their needs and there needs to be a 25 year legacy period for
current systems. Id Power is a monopoly regulated by the PUC. Citizens have no choice of power company, so the PUC needs to heed citizen voice and provide a fair, balanced approach
to customer generated solar energy."
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From:Mark Berria
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Date:Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:07:33 AM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
I believe that fair solar power irrigation rules are important for all Idahoan farmers because ...
Regards,
Mark Berria 565 E Greencreek Ct
Eagle, ID 83616
I acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available
for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
Idaho
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
I am writing you on behalf of the Idaho Chapter of the Clean Tech Alliance to offer
comment on Case IPC-E-20-26, which is currently before the commission for consideration. I am
an Idaho Power customer, shareholder, and regular attendee of Idaho Power’s IRP meetings.
I (We) support Idaho Power’s efforts to drive to towards 100% Clean Energy by 2045. I
(We) also support the development of a compensation for the Value of Solar that is fair, reflects
market dynamics, and is sustainable for generators and rate payers. Further, I (we) believe a
stable, consistent, fair, and easy-to-understand net metering program is in the best interest of
ratepayers, IDACORP shareholders, the clean energy industry, and the general public. To that
end, I (we) encourage Idaho Power to expedite the completion of the study to establish the
Value of Solar, as was originally presented in Case No. IPC-E-18-15. In that case, there were
three remaining factors, 1) Avoided T&D Capacity, 2) Integration Costs, and 3) Environmental
Benefit that needed to have values assigned to them. I (We) urge Idaho Power to expedite the
process to assign values to these factors, and offer any of my (our) assistance that can
contribute to that process and accelerate the establishment of fair values for those variables.
In this way, all stakeholders benefit, and the PUC meets its obligation to facilitate the
delivery of affordable, reliable and resilient energy to the state’s energy customers.
Best Regards,
Lisa Hecht, Member of the Idaho Chapter Clean Tech Alliance
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Rob Ham <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Date:Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:11:20 PM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
I believe that fair solar power irrigation rules are important for all Idahoan farmers because ...
Climate change is the most profound environmental threat we face today. To encourage
alternative energy sources, like solar power, only makes good sense. It also provides anefficient way for farmers to power irrigation systems thereby helping to increase food security
for our state and our nation.
Regards, Rob Ham
11973 W Driftwood CtBoise, ID 83713
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under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
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M Horto <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
IPC-E-20-26
Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:11:08 PM
Idaho Power has been giving themselves a bad lately. While they publicly tout their
commitment to transitioning to 100% clean energy from one side of their mouth, they try torenege on their solar net-metering agreements by changing the rules AFTER their customers
made the capital investment. They tried it 1st with their residential customers whichthankfully the PUC stopped. Now they have the gall to try the same thing with their remaining
solar net-metering customer agreements, namely farmers and businesses.
When is it ever right to try to change the rules after the deal is done?....NEVER. Most of uslearned that basic rule of decency in kindergarten. Idaho Power obviously lost their moral
compass along the way.
Idaho Powers' true agenda is to discourage solar and have everyone rely on the same old statusquo. Meanwhile, they try to change the rules so they can profit from the capital investments
made by their customers into solar energy while the solar investing customer doesn't evenbreak-even on their investment! Who does Idaho Power think they are??? They are behaving
like a monopoly that doesn't care to do the right thing for anyone but themselves.
My family has been in farming and ranching in Idaho for over 100 years. They are hardworking, honest, and loyal.
For years I thought Idaho Power was an honest company too. Not any more. Idaho Powers'
actions speak louder than words. Thank God we have the Public Utilities Commission topartition on our behalf.
Please help us by saying no to Idaho Powers' attempt to renege on their agreements with all
solar net-metering customers. I see their actions as mere "power plays" to discourage solarpower while making their monopoly bigger for their own gain.
I thank you in advance for doing the right thing.
Sincerely,
Margaret Horton
From:PUC Consumer Comments
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Sunday, October 25, 2020 3:00:04 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Scot Horton
Submission Time: Oct 25 2020 2:47PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1896 east 4500 north
Buhl, ID 83316
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-20-26
Comment: "I am so disappointed in Idaho Power trying to change the solar net metering rates on agreements already made to cause financial injury to others and financial gain for
themselves. If they get their way by changing the rules after the fact, we won't even breakeven on the solar investment already made with our hard earned money. Idaho Power may say they
are committed to transitioning to 100% clean energy, but their actions speak otherwise. They want to profit from our investments in solar at our expense. They want to discourage anyone
else, residential, farmers, and businesses from choosing to invest in solar going forward by stacking the deck against solar. I think they have lost their way and are headed down a path
that is not for the greater good. Please don't let them get away with this!"
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Theresa Stalnaker <[e-mail]>
Jan Noriyuki
Comment re: Idaho Power"s 2020 Solar Power Irrigation, Case No. IPC-E-20-26
Sunday, October 25, 2020 8:04:00 PM
Dear Ms. Noriyuki,
I believe that fair solar power irrigation rules are important for all Idahoan farmers because ...
Regards,
Theresa Stalnaker 2284 Eames Ln
American Falls, ID 83211
I acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record under Idaho Code § 74-101 (13) and all information provided by me on this form is available
for public and media inspection. My comment may be reviewed by the utility.
From:PUC Consumer Comments
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Monday, October 26, 2020 4:00:04 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Bryan Lawley
Submission Time: Oct 26 2020 3:20PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1147 E Hearthstone Dr
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-20-26
Comment: "IPUC: I would like to first start by applauding your decision to deny last years attack on the solar industry. Fast forward that decision saved hundreds of local jobs and
certainly helped circulate money through our local communities in an extreme time of need given our covid situation. This new attack was expected as it is in Idaho Power's best interests
to get ahead of Idaho's quickly growing solar market and make detrimental changes to the solar industry to protect their bottom line for the foreseeable future. This really is that
simple..they see the growth trends in Ag and other larger industries where that growth curve will cut into their profits. This in my opinion was what last years rate case all boiled down
to...anti-competition! The simple facts are Idaho has an abundance of sun annually, will have one of the fastest rising utility costs over the next 10 years to meet the population demands,
and solar is the cheapest form of energy in the world. All this adds up to a booming future solar market and thousands of high paying jobs that will be lost forever if changes are allowed
to be made with again no real proof provided on why Idaho Power claims to be at a shortfall from net metering consumers. Growing up in southern Idaho farm country and having many
close friends that have taken over their family farms this topic hits close to home as this sector is one of the most volatile year to year with continual changes in crop prices that determine
their future operations. To not allow farmers a choice to use solar to offset rising electricity prices at fixed costs past payback points puts even more risk into their operations. Idaho
Power knows that if they raise KWH rates on farmers that solar becomes even more attractive...so they proposed last year to raise demand rates instead which the farmers
absolutely don't want but they know that is the most logical way to maintain their profits as solar does not affect demand charges rather only KWH. I can only hope the countless efforts
by Idaho Power over the last 10 years to push their under the rug, anti-solar agenda, yet market themselves as going totally renewable by 2045 is getting as old to you as it is to the
rest of us..either practice what you preach or don't preach and be honest to Idaho rate payers on what your real stance is on solar here in Idaho...They are scared of it's true and real
potential and want change as quickly as possible to mitigate that growth. I hope the IPUC can clearly see th"
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