20211122Comments(13)_13.pdf

From:John Micka
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-21-21
Date:Saturday, November 20, 2021 6:10:50 AM
John Micka
5856 N Brooklet PL
Boise, ID 83713
Dear Commission Secretary,
I am an Idaho Power customer and I want clean energy choices that will make it financially practical to go solar. I
call on the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to ensure solar has a fair market valuation. This would help all
Idahoans by creating resilient local grid systems, reducing transmission line impacts on wildfires and wildlife
ecosystems, growing the clean energy economy, creating good-paying local jobs, and helping Idaho Power meet its
100% clean energy goals.
From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Saturday, November 20, 2021 7:00:15 AM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Shannon Ansley
Submission Time: Nov 19 2021 6:01PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 424 S 7TH AVE
POCATELLO, ID 83201-5816
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-21-21
Comment: "Shannon Ansley 424 South 7th Avenue Pocatello, Idaho 83201 [e-mail] Opening Statement: As a private citizen and future residential solar
and net metering customer, I kindly request that the Public Utility Commission (PUC) demandthat Idaho Power conduct a fair, decent, and transparent study of the true value of solar in
Idaho. The study must include, to be a credible representation of the integrity and power of thePUC, all benefits of residential solar in Idaho so that it will make it possible for citizens in
Idaho to choose their own energy source, rather than be controlled by government or bigindustry. Idaho Power should be transitioning away from fossil fuels to achieve their stated
goal of 100% clean energy by 2045. I believe that residential solar is essential to help IdahoPower achieve that goal. Discouraging Idaho citizens from installing solar or wind electrical
generators is a self-serving policy that Idaho Power should avoid. I clearly remember when the1994 Northridge earthquake in California cut power for 3 hours to my home here in Pocatello.
Fortunately, the outage was relatively short lived and I had no critical medical needs thatrequired power for the people living in my home at the time. In 2009, the Idaho Bureau of
Homeland Security and the Idaho Geological Survey published a handbook titled “PuttingDown Roots in Earthquake Country” to provide guidance on how we can protect ourselves
and our families before, during, and after a significant seismic event. The guidance alsoinstructs Idahoans to prepare themselves in the event that we lose critical services, like power,
for extended periods of time. My self-reliance, my energy choice, and fair treatment by IdahoPower will be negatively affected by a decision to allow Idaho Power to kill the residential
solar industry in Idaho by producing a valuation report that inadequately or disingenuouslyreports on the full and complete benefits of residential solar to the electrical grid. I should be
able to choose energy safety, security, and reliability for my family, not the monopoly utility. Iwant a sustaining energy option in the event of an emergency that results in a power outage or
grid interruption. I know that battery storage of solar-generated power is the best long-termoption for emergency preparedness, however, killing the residential solar industry and
eliminating energy production options for Idaho citizens is a huge disservice to me and toother independent-minded Idahoans. As you know, many people in this state value
independence, personal choice, and less interference by government and big business. If IdahoPower succeeds in killing the residential solar industry in Idaho by disingenuously
undervaluing the benefits of residential solar, then they will rob me of my energyindependence and increase the costs of energy security to me and to an Idaho population who
strongly values emergency preparedness. Public utility lobbying against rooftop solar is a challenge to my personal autonomy (from an energy production standpoint). State policy
should support customer choice. Closing Request: I respectfully request that the Commission demand that Idaho Power conduct a fair and transparent study of the full value of residential
solar, costs and benefits, with both industry AND independent-thinking citizens in mind. Thank you. "
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From:Nancy Negri
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-21-21
Date:Saturday, November 20, 2021 7:36:57 AM
Nancy Negri
12112 N Barn Owl Way
Boise, ID 83714
Dear Commission Secretary,
I am an Idaho Power customer and I want clean energy choices that will make it financially practical to go solar. I
call on the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to ensure solar has a fair market valuation. This would help all
Idahoans by creating resilient local grid systems, reducing transmission line impacts on wildfires and wildlife
ecosystems, growing the clean energy economy, creating good-paying local jobs, and helping Idaho Power meet its
100% clean energy goals.
From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Sunday, November 21, 2021 7:00:10 AM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Tony Seikel
Submission Time: Nov 21 2021 6:40AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 367 West McNabb Rd
Inkom, ID 83245
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-21-21
Comment: "We strongly oppose any move to reduce the motivation for individuals to develop local solar power capacity. We understand that Idaho Power wishes to increase its profits by
reducing the value of having a solar system. Idaho Power has as its long-term goal total conversion to renewable energy for Idaho, and individuals are investing large sums of money
to support this goal. We all need to recognize that this is a critical thing for Idahoans to do if we want to actually have energy independence. Please do not reduce incentives for home-
owners or businesses to be power generators."
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From:Michael Bergmann
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-21-21
Date:Sunday, November 21, 2021 8:30:43 AM
Michael Bergmann
1311 N. Harrison Blvd.
Boise, ID 83702
Facilitating virtually any type of solar is the right thing: please do the right thing. Thank you.
From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Sunday, November 21, 2021 12:00:10 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Susan Canham
Submission Time: Nov 21 2021 11:58AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 405 Beech Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-21-21
Comment: "Dear PUC: My name is Susan Canham, and my husband and I have lived in Blaine County, Idaho for 33 years. We are fortunate to have a home in Bellevue, ID. I’m a
retired teacher who is currently working part-time as a senior caregiver. We have one adult daughter. I’m writing to you concerning the study Idaho Power is undertaking as to how solar
energy development will be determined. My biggest concern is Idaho Power maintaining an impartiality as they assess their costs and risks with solar energy (subjects they would be well-
acquainted with) versus solar benefits in security, reliability, jobs, the economy, climate and health (subjects they might be less well-versed in). I hope that you look for a well-informed,
balanced study. I believe such a study is important because of what is riding on the development of affordable, sustainable, clean energy...nothing less than the futures of our
children and later generations. There is no time to waste on inaction. I live in a town and a county that have adopted a resolution to have 100% clean electricity by 2035 with 100% clean
energy by 2045, and my husband and I want to do our part in transitioning to all clean energy in our home. Our part of the southern Wood River Valley is mainly agricultural, and there are
exciting developments in agrivoltaic opportunities where plants are grown under elevated solar panels. The plants use less water due to the partial shade, and the sun-baked solar panels
run more efficiently from the evaporation cooling them. But the ability to transition to clean energy sources for our homes or develop agrivoltaic businesses ultimately is tied to providing
affordable avenues to solar power. Given your roles as Public Utilities Commissioners, both being aware of the public’s needs and acting in the public’s interest, I would like to again
voice my interest in a fair study and affordable opportunities for solar energy development for both residential and commercial ventures. Thank you. Respectfully, Susan Canham "
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Monday, November 22, 2021 7:00:06 AM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kathryn Herndon
Submission Time: Nov 21 2021 9:13PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 7198 W Cascade Dr
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-21-21
Comment: "I invested in solar panels in 2018 and entered a contract with Idaho Power to apply credit towards my bills for the energy I add to the system. I encourage Idaho Power to
have a fair and unbiased study. We all win in the end if more customers are encouraged and given incentives to add solar. "
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From:Denise Adkins
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-21-21
Date:Monday, November 22, 2021 9:24:14 AM
To Whom it may Concern: I am writing to comment on the proposed changes to the people who have solar panels already installed on their houses. Our panels provide power to all of our
neighbors and help relieve the demand for power during the high power demand times (hot summer days) for Idaho Power.
I only installed my solar panels a couple of years ago with the understanding that Idaho Power
would honor the agreement that was first established when people started installing panels on their roofs. I spent a lot of money with the understanding that Idaho Power would only charge
me a certain amount every month. Now it is almost like they are going to “punish” us by charging us a higher fee for something that benefits them exclusively and helps our neighbors
I respectfully request that you deny Idaho Power’s request to change the agreement that is already in place for solar owners
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. I truly appreciate it. Sincerely, Denise
Adkins.
From:Tim Yoder
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-21-21
Date:Monday, November 22, 2021 9:40:33 AM
Secretary and Public Utility Commissioners,

Regarding Case Number IPC-E-21-21:
Please ensure that Idaho Power Company continues to make net metering affordable for citizens
who provide rooftop solar power generation. Those who invest in rooftop solar should be fairly
compensated for their investment.

The study of net-metering costs and benefits should include the fact that solar generation peaks
when demand is highest. Local generation also increases grid reliability meaning power generation
happens in close proximity to the demand.

I do not currently have solar panels but plan to in the future. Please keep local generation
affordable by providing fair net-metering.

Thank you,
Tim Yoder

From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Monday, November 22, 2021 10:00:06 AM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: brian ellsworth
Submission Time: Nov 22 2021 9:01AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 113 w. crestline
boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-21-21
Comment: "I installed solar power at my residence in Boise, Idaho back in 2016. I did this because I believe that distributed solar is a critical component of helping us locally and as a
country move to non carbon energy by 2040. Moving our country to clean energy in order to mitigate climate change will take a multitude of creative solutions. Distributed solar is one of
those solutions. The City of Boise has issued a declaration that it will be carbon neutral by 2035 and that Boise as a whole by 2050. Idaho Power and the PUC should do what they can to
help achieve this goal. "
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From:Anna Martin
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-21-21
Date:Monday, November 22, 2021 10:01:10 AM
Anna Martin
1900 N Claremont Dr
Boise, ID 83702
Dear Commission Secretary,
I am an Idaho Power customer and I want clean energy choices that will make it financially practical to go solar. I
call on the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to ensure solar has a fair market valuation. This would help all
Idahoans by creating resilient local grid systems, reducing transmission line impacts on wildfires and wildlife
ecosystems, growing the clean energy economy, creating good-paying local jobs, and helping Idaho Power meet its
100% clean energy goals.
From:Patricia McClung
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Solar Energy is Critically important for the future of our state
Date:Monday, November 22, 2021 10:13:19 AM
Patricia McClung
2005 N. Claremont Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
Dear Commission Secretary,
I am an Idaho Power customer and I want clean energy choices that will make it financially practical to go solar. I
call on the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to ensure solar has a fair market valuation. This would help all
Idahoans by creating resilient local grid systems, reducing transmission line impacts on wildfires and wildlife
ecosystems, growing the clean energy economy, creating good-paying local jobs, and helping Idaho Power meet its
100% clean energy goals.
We plan to install solar panels on our roof in 2022 to reduce our reliance on fossil fuel. We live in an ideal location
and climate to take advantage of this opportunity.
From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Monday, November 22, 2021 1:00:06 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Erik Schultz
Submission Time: Nov 22 2021 12:49PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 820 CD Olena Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-21-21
Comment: "As a residential solar producer who exports excess energy to Idaho Power, I wish to comment in favor of maintaining the current compensation system to residential producers
such as myself. Residential solar producers are an increasingly important factor in implementing clean energy solutions to Idaho's electricity needs, and in helping Idaho Power
achieve its publicly stated goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045. Any effort to reduce the current compensation to residential producers will greatly disincentivize new private sector
renewable energy solutions and also undermines Idaho Power's public commitments to move to 100% clean energy production. Thank you. "
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