20220811Comments(348)_348.pdf

From:Alex McKinley
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Solar cost benefit study
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:30:33 PM
I'm writing to urge the Commission to hold both in person and virtual hearings in this case
(IPC-E-22-22) so that the public has the ability to have their input considered and voicesheard. People in various parts of Idaho Power's service territory deserve the opportunity to
speak to the Commission directly and hearings should be made available at locations thatprovide folks the ability to access them across Idaho Power's service terratory.
It is clear from the number of comments already received by the PUC that this is an importantissue and the Commission would be neglectful to not provide sufficient opportunity for public
engagement.
Reasoning to hold substantial public hearings comes very easily from the Commission's orderin the previous case that led to this study:
CASE NO. IPC-E-18-15
Order: 34509 page 10
<< In the "study review" phase, the public will be able to comment on whether thestudy sufficiently addressed their concerns, and their opinions on what the study shows.
The Company, Commission Staff, and all other stakeholders to the case would do wellto listen to and understand the public sentiment regarding the importance of distributed on-site
generation to Idaho Power's customers. In Order No. 34046 we said, "The Company mustcontinue to listen to and understand, and address its customers' concerns in these cases." >>
Thank you for helping the public feel that our voices are heard and that our input is valued.
Alex McKinley
Idaho Power customerBoise, ID
From:Louis Dyson
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Idaho Power vs the consumer
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:31:42 PM
To whom it may concern,
I am sending this email in reference to case #IPC-E-22-22 My family and I are Solar
energy users, we are in serious opposition to Idaho Power's current initiative to change the NetMetering system to something that is impossibly expensive and ridiculous to verify.
The United States is trying to do everything it can about Global Warming, and Idaho Power is
doing everything it can to derail that in the areas that they provide electricity to.
Please help the consumers that have invested in Solar Power to slow Global Warming.
Sincerely
Louis Dyson
From:Vince Lavorante
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case number IPC-E-22-22)
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:09:14 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission, I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly
published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the value of solar byintentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and otherlocal entities that benefit from locally-owned solar. Please hold in-person public hearings in
multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual video options and aweekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical
proceeding and share their concerns directly with the Commission. After gaining anunderstanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject
Idaho Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible,comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Best regards,
Vince Lavorante
4172 E Switzer Way, Nampa, ID 8368208-250-7454
From:[e-mail]
To:Jan Noriyuki
Cc:[e-mail]
Subject:Idaho Power case number IPC-E-22-22
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:29:31 PM
Hello,
I have looked through the lengthy proposal made by Idaho Power to establish new rates for
reimbursing on-sight power generation customers. There are plenty of slides and spreadsheets
using jargon that I do not fully understand. I assume that the PUC will be scheduling a public hearing
to allow customers to get full and accurate explanations in a language understandable to the public.
My family made the investment in renewable energy not just to save costs but also to help our
community into a future with higher energy demand. The shear bulk of the proposal materials make
clear that there is much to discuss and understand around energy generation, distribution, and
overhead costs. Please schedule the public hearing and I will be present to participate. Thank you.

Regards,

Charles Pegan
208 859 5432

My Addresses where PVAs are installed:
5310 N Brookmeadow Way
Boise, ID 83713
25 Badger Hollow Road
Cascade, ID 83611

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From:laurie hynson
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Need for accessible public hearings
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:32:13 PM
To whom it may concern:
We feel it is very important for public hearings about the Idaho Power study
(IPC-E-22-22) suggesting a substantial reduced value of excess generated solar energy credit. This is hurts the
incentive to produce our own energy at a fair price.
Please make these hearings available to the public so we who have invested money for solar energy can offer our
input.
Thanks for your help !!
Raymond and Laurie Hynson
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From:Loren Lancaster
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:46:50 PM
Asking for a public meeting on the IPC-E-22-22.
Loren Lancaster
3722 N 2544 E
Twin Falls, Id 83301
2087333743
My power company is Idaho Power.
From:Aly Bean
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Please consider public meetings
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:50:19 PM
Dear Commissioners,
Please consider having public meetings to get community feedback on Idaho Power's
recent study looking at the value of solar. We find it to be incomplete and would like to
ensure customer voices are heard.
Thank you,
Alycia Bean, Ph.D. (she/her)Climate Campaign CoordinatorIdaho Conservation LeaguePO Box 844, Boise, ID 83701o: 208.286.4326 ext 223 • c: 208-874-2489 Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
From:Caroline Morris
To:Jan Noriyuki
Cc:Caroline Morris
Subject:Idaho Power IPC-E-22-22
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:52:52 PM
The PUC should hold multiple public hearings throughout the Treasure Valley, NOT a privatehearing for this matter.
Caroline Morris
1347 W Parkhill DrBoise 83702
and an Idaho Power customer
From:LISA HECHT
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case Comment: IPC-E-22-22
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:57:13 PM
Dear Idaho PUC,

I am writing you tonight to ask you in the strongest terms to hold public
hearings on the Value of Solar study, IPC-E-22-22, around the state,
both in-person, and virtually, to allow many different Idahoans in many
different situations and with many different perspectives, to help
provide input to a PUC decision that will support the best possible
decision for the widest audience.

The conclusions and consequences of how the study is laid out, what it
includes, what is valued, who values it, and how much, has such broad
implications for our state, for the many kinds of Idaho customers, for
our energy future, and our energy security. Idaho includes urban, rural,
agricultural, business, and other customers.

Our daughters are 26 and 29, and I want them to have the safest,
cleanest, most secure energy future and world possible. To the extent
we can maximize use of solar, especially our existing rooftops, to
provide that secure, clean, low-cost future and grow a clean industry
and clean jobs, I/we will be able to leave them a better future. Solar is
not the only type of energy, but it is widely available in Idaho, and the
cost continues to drop rapidly. Our decisions around solar will also
impact the possibility of battery storage for greater localized energy
security. I installed solar PV in 2016 and it has worked flawlessly, with
no maintenance whatsoever, these six years. My neighbors benefit
from the excess energy that I provide most of the year.

There is much to consider regarding how Idaho's solar energy is valued.
I therefore encourage you to welcome the many excellent and diverse
perspectives and experiences of Idahoans.

Sincerely,

Lisa Hecht
Semi-Retired Electrical and Computer Engineer
From:Shirley Van Zandt
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:13:08 PM
Dear Secretary of PUC:
Please accept my strong concern that the IPC-E-22-22 hearings be public hearings so that we
may all participate in the discussion on this case.
Also the hearings should be held more than once and throughout Idaho, so all communities
can add comment and participate.
This is a critical issue re: how the PUC deals with citizens like myself who have installed solar
panels in good faith.
Please let me know if I should contact anyone else about this issue.
Thanks.
Shirley Van Zandt
Shirley E. Van Zandt, MS, MPH, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
St. Alphonsus Medical Group, Meridian, Idaho
Adjunct Faculty
Gonzaga University, School of Nursing and Human Physiology, Spokane, Washington
410-963-3791
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From:Stu Brodie
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Idaho Power"s Appeal to the IPUC to change Net Metering Agreement
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:16:46 PM
To whom it may concern:
I live in Star Idaho and have deep concerns over Idaho Power's desire to change the Net
Metering Agreement. Isn't one of the main objectives is to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and expand clean energy. Isn't
solar one of the best ways to reduce the carbon footprint?
Idaho Power is a public Utility and a monopoly. There is no other competition. Idaho Power
does not have the ability to increase output commensurate with the growth Idaho is experiencing which places all customers at risk
of rolling black or brown outs. Furthermore, it is my understanding that Idaho Power has been and continues to sell power to California
creating even greater stress on our already maxed out system. I've even heard that Idaho Power is selling power at under market rates
while Idahoans flip the tab.
I am encouraging the IPUC to open this up to public comments and additional scrutiny in anattempt to allow the public to have their say
on what is supposed to be a consumer friendly environment rather than monopolistic powerplay "for unjustified profit".
This change could result in a class action lawsuit costing Idaho Power further legal expense
and a horrible public relations issue.
Stu BrodieStar, ID
From:Peter Lichtenstein ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:55:05 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
You need to allow public input from the community and throughout Idaho Power's service territory. It?s
unconscionable that you propose to do this unilaterally. Solar is the new energy frontier and you?re acting like
autocratic Neanderthals.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Peter Lichtenstein
2078 E. Feldspar Ct.
Boise, ID 83712
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From:Jerry Manning ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:55:29 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Jerry Manning
427 s walnut st
Boise, ID 83712
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From:Erika Daly
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-22-22
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:57:30 PM
Hello,
I’m emailing about Case # IPC-E-22-22 asking you to Reject Idaho Power’s incompletestudy and to hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s
service territory, and offer virtual video options and a weekend option to ensure as manypeople as possible can participate.
Please let me know you received this email and thank you for your work!
Erika Daly
-- Erika Daly
From:Steven Simpson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:57:33 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Now is the time to strongly encourage rooftop solar power.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Steven Simpson
5354 N Hickory Tree Way
Boise, ID 83713
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From:Katherine Vaughan ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:58:59 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please allow public input regarding changes to solar power! I want a balanced perspective for the PUC decision
making - and for my own decisions regarding alternative power options. Thank you!
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Katherine Vaughan
2194 E Roanoke Dr
Boise, ID 83712
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From:Wayne Pouppirt ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:59:05 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pouppirt
1926 HAMPTON WAY
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
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From:Drew Daly
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-22-22
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:00:02 PM
Hello,
I’m emailing about Case # IPC-E-22-22 asking you to Reject Idaho Power’s incompletestudy and to hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s
service territory, and offer virtual video options and a weekend option to ensure as manypeople as possible can participate.
Please let me know you received this email and thank you for your work!
Drew DalyIFMGA Mountain Guide
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From:James Focarile ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:01:53 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
James Focarile
3734 East Timbersaw
Boise, ID 83716
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From:David Monsees
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:09:25 PM
I request that the hearing on this Idaho Power Report and Request consist of multiple meetings
in different locations so that the consequences of its adoption can be addressed by all citizensin the Treasure Valley, Idaho Power's catchment area, instead of a meeting behind closed
doors in one city. In this time of obvious climate emergency, this thinly disguised attempt tokill rooftop solar should be carefully examined. In past decades, Idaho Power tried to kill or
delay wind power. What they want is to keep the money flowing and maintain control. Weno longer have the luxury of continuing with dirty energy (which includes nuclear energy).
The gas model which Idaho wants to continue as long as possible will doom Idaho. Distributed green energy is the hope for our future and that of coming generations.
Thank you,
Dr. David Monsees
1347 Parkhill Dr.Boise, Idaho 83702
From:Brandi Gallaher ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:09:37 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Brandi Gallaher
4574 N Lancer Ave
Boise , ID 83713
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From:Donna Dempster-McClain ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:10:34 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
A public meeting throughout the state is
needed before your proposed changes. This should be open and accessible and widely publicized. It is only fair.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Donna Dempster-McClain
9935 W Westview Dr
Boise, ID 83704
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From:William Jerrems ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:13:09 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
William Jerrems
975 Strawberry Lane
Boise, ID 83712
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From:Jeff Nee ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:14:30 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Making local solar less attractive is a thoroughly ill-conceived notion that shows short sightedness and reeks of
concerns other than climate effects.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Jeff Nee
5796 S Schooner Way
Boise, ID 83716
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From:John McClain ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:15:38 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
A change that affects so many people, all of us, and future generations, should not be done without public input. It?s
not fair.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
John McClain
9935 W. Westview Dr.
Boise, ID 83704
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From:Martin Bouffard ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:16:53 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Martin Bouffard
246 E Amalie Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
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From:Brandy Avila ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:17:12 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Brandy Avila
23884 hwy 30
Murtaugh, ID 83344
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From:Laurie Marx ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:18:47 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar energy matters to the future of my grandchildren and preserving our planet and as many species as we can.
Rooftop solar can help with that. Undervaluing that resource and not hearing the people that Idaho Power serves is
not a true Lou LI hearing? as it should be.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Laurie Marx
6753 Sunrise Ave
Nampa, ID 83686
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From:James Schindlbeck ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:19:45 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar power is important For the environment of Idaho and the climate of Idaho. Listen to the people who support
and pay your company.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
James Schindlbeck
635 South 8th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
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From:Jesse Shreve ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:28:58 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Jesse Shreve
401 W Pueblo Street
Boise , ID 83702
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From:Jeanne Rosenbaum ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:30:38 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Rosenbaum
401 W Pueblo Street
Boise, ID 83702
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From:Robert Vestal ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:33:17 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
My wife and I have installed roof solar panels several years ago. It was and continues to be the right thing to do for
our home, community, and the planet. The use of solar energy should be incentivized, not discouraged.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Robert Vestal
2021 N. Stoneview Place
Boise, ID 83702
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From:Deana DuVall ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:44:20 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
This matters for the future of our planet and my families future here on our earth!
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Deana DuVall
1617 N. West 4th St.
Meridian , ID 83642
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From:Wendy Borgerd ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:00:22 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
In this age of climate change, public and corporate entities should do the right thing by supporting alternative,
sustainable energy. Rooftop solar is a huge step toward energy independence. The fact that Idaho power is trying to
quash private home solar MEANS THAT IT MUST BE AFFECTING THEIR BOTTOM LINE AND IS
THEREFORE WORKING AS A VIABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY! Their needs can be negotiated. Home solar is
working to generate significant power. Lets not throw out this healthy baby with the bathwater! The subject deserves
a public hearing and fair review.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Wendy Borgerd
8080 W Powell St
Boise, ID 83714
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From:Thomas Poole ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:01:02 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Thomas Poole
PO Box 3924
Ketchum, ID 83340
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From:Michael Medberry ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:01:09 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please hold a public hearing on residential use of solar energy in the nearest town to me, Boise. I have been an
installer of solar panels for ten years and gave up doing this for the general public when it became uneconomic.
Since I quit installing panels, the panels have gained more economic sense and are becoming more commonly used.
Better and cheaper batteries are also becoming part of the change.
Please be aware that by making solar systems more expensive (or less effective), you're forcing solar advocates to
seek independent use of solar energy without using your grid. This is a strict question of economics, in my opinion.
And it is becoming easier to accomplish.
In my case I intend to stop using the grid service and install enough batteries to allow me to cut your services.
Others with an investment in solar panels will see the same incentive.
Please be judicious in imposing penalties on others lest your action bounces back to make you pay more than you
may expect.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Michael Medberry
5002 Alworth St
Garden City, ID 83714
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From:gisela zech ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:24:53 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
gisela zech
907 N Balsam St# 10
boise, ID 83706
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From:Lori Stoneback ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:39:09 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
To stop the highway robbery of citizens of Idaho and Oregon residents from being left either not being able to afford
their air conditioning in the summer especially when it?s so vitally important between life and death!!! And it is
also vitally important just the same as summer is winter whether their furnace is electric or gas they both require
electricity to run so it?s time to put a stop to them being able to constantly up their rates on all of us like they are
only charging us an extra penny on top of our bill that is only $10.00 for the whole month!!!! Idaho Power has NO
RIGHT to tell us what type of power we can each have to our own home whether we rent or own our own home!!!
ITS TIME TO STOP THEM DEAD IN THEIR TRACKS!!!!
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Lori Stoneback
9703 W. Edna St.
Boise, ID 83704
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From:GERRY QUEENER ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:46:27 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Roof top solar is the future. Power companies are afraid they will lose control of customers.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
GERRY QUEENER
1900 LITTLE BEAR RIDGE RD
TROY, ID 83871
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From:Mary Anne Saunders ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:49:36 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Set public hearings throughout the state on solar issues, especially Idaho Power intent to slash compensation. This
is a matter tied to the future of our one earth. Why am I interested? I have 6 granddaughters. Their future of energy
is of grave concern to me.
Stay true to your title ? Idaho PUBLIC Utilities Commission- schedule multiple hearings!
Mary Anne Saunders
Star, ID
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Mary Anne Saunders
2230 Schreiner Ln
Star, ID 83669
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From:John Elle ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:54:22 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
John Elle
1195 Cahina Way
Pocatello, ID 83204
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From:Tor Dalzell
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Idaho Power net metering study
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:55:35 PM
Dear Public Utilities Commission, I'm writing to you today requesting that you act in the
publics interest regarding Idaho Powers study ( IPC-e-22-22 ) on net metering, I find it onesided against the consumer, and opposed to Idaho Powers own plan to reduce carbon
emissions by 2045. Other harmful effects of what Idaho Power is proposing includes slowing, or possibly
stopping a very steady and continuously growing industry of Idaho and the residents whomwork in the industry. Not just home grown business are going to be affected, but the
thousands of residents who have already invested in our infrastructure and the thousands morethat want to invest in it as well.
Considering this, I believe we need to hold public hearings with the people of Idaho inmultiple places i.e. Treasure Valley, Magic Valley, Wood river, Idaho falls, to accurately
scrutinize and raise the questions that need to be answered.
Thank you for your time and consideration, I hope that you understand my concerns and dowhat is right.
From:Mary and Jeff Eidson
To:Jan Noriyuki
Cc:Bryan Lawley
Subject:IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:01:06 AM
Dear PUC,
I am a solar customer in Boise. I am requesting accessible public hearings so that solar customers and solar providers have an opportunity
to present our cases about IPC-E-22-22 to the IPUC in person.
As a solar customer under the current monthly netting structure I have clear checks and balances for accurate credit accumulation and
reporting. This is what was proposed from our
solar provider in initial estimates when we made the decision to purchase our solar panels. Now, Idaho Power is proposing hourly netting
which strips away our credit accumulation and benefits only Idaho power. The hourly system is so complicated that no solar company,
much less an ordinary consumer will ever be able to understand what their actual power generation will be reimbursed at. This will ruin
the solar industry in Idaho.
How can we allow Idaho power to gut the Idaho solar industry at a time when Boise is growing by leaps and bounds and already near to
outpacing what Idaho Power can provide during peak power demand times? Hourly netting steals the value of our investment in solar
panels by forcing us to give our energy to Idaho power at an unfair rate. Yet, our local media reports that Idaho Power, a state-regulated
monopoly, is pro solar and pushing to be 100% renewable by 2045. The push for hourly netting renders this “fake news”. Consumers will
not purchase solar panels if they are unable to determine if they will be fairly compensated for the power their panels generate.
When a solar system overproduces on a sunny day, it is during times of peak demand and that extra power is immediately put to use at
the nearest draw which is a neighboring property. This provides immense value to Idaho power and hourly netting completely disregards
this value. Solar also allows Idahoans to diversify our power options making us less at the mercy of extreme weather events and severe
drought which is occurring all across the country. Presently the Boise River Basin is in the “moderate drought” category, but the rest of
southern Idaho is in severe drought, with impacts that include low river levels, curtailments of irrigation water and increased wildfire.
Most of Boise based Idaho Power’s energy is produced from its 17 hydroelectric facilities on the Snake River and its tributaries.
Hydroelectric power is generated by funneling water through power plants contained in dam structures. When water levels in reservoirs
become low, the force of water pressure required to turn hydro turbine blades is reduced, negatively affecting productivity. Over time, the
need for water with an increasing population and potentially increasing temperatures will negatively impact hydro electric power
production. Having diverse power options is protective to our power grid. Solar power does not have the carbon emissions of wood, coal
or natural gas. So, it offers a net positive environmental impact which is also valuable. Yet, None of this is deemed valuable by Idaho
Power.
Solar power growth should be supported as a way to diversify, increase and protect Idaho's power production. It should be an added and
valued infrastructure that helps generate more power in order to maintain reliable power at peak times. Solar power should be heavily
expanded to buttress an already outdated electrical grid against an ever-growing population and decreasing river flows. Instead, Idaho
power has introduced hourly netting to unfairly reduce the reimbursement of solar power generated by a small number of ordinary
citizens, while at the same time eliminating the effectiveness of solar power companies to compete. It’s okay to be competitive with other
businesses, but it isn’t okay to be deceptive or unethical. There are laws that prevent unfair competition.
For all the above stated reasons, I urge the IPUC to give the Idaho solar industry and Idaho solar customers and adequate opportunity to
present their cases in an accessible public hearing.
Sincerely,
Mary Eidson
From:Breanah Sutton ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:03:07 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We need to take care of our planet and creat good jobs into the future for the future.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Breanah Sutton
1411 n Liberty at
Boise, ID 83704
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From:Craig Hanson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:08:57 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I have kids, grand kids and great grand kids, and I'm not yet pushing up Daisys. So, I would like to see the cleanest
energy we can produce, become our everyday norm. We have the technology to do it, so lets quit the bull shit, and
get it done.
Sincerely, Craig Hanson
Priest River, Idaho 83856
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Craig Hanson
2321 Vay Road
Priest River, ID 83856
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From:Robbie Leatham ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:11:10 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Robbie Leatham
1726 S. Broxon Street
Boise, ID 83705
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From:Shannon Martin ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:19:38 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
All people shod have 100% clean energy. So there should be a public hearing!
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Shannon Martin
305 E Locust ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
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From:Marilee Davidson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:38:47 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Very strange you will not be holding public hearings regarding rooftop solar.
Why are you shutting out everyone in your decision making regarding this important issue???
We are all in this together. Please respect us. We are more than dollars to your bottom line.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Marilee Davidson
2806 S Harmony Ave
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Jane Lemison ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:07:21 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I have solar panels on my home and we were promised that we would get paid for any unused power at a reasonable
rate. It's quite evident that Idaho Power is afraid that people are going to ask for more than what is reasonable, yet
all we want is to be treated fairly . I don't think it's too much to ask for us to be able to ask the questions that we all
deserve to be able to do. We just want to do our part and they in turn do their part. We just want clean energy and
we are trying to do just that, so don't lock us out, help us help you.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Jane Lemison
28150 W Trail Way
Caldwell, ID 83607
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To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-22-22 comment
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:16:26 AM
To Whom it may concern,
I’m writing to say that I think you should reject Idaho Power’s incomplete study and carry out
a third party study instead. Also that you should hold in- person public hearings in multiplelocations across Idaho Power’s service territory, and offer virtual video options and a
weekend option to ensure as many people as possible can participate.
Thank you for your time.
Niels Meyer
Ketchum ID
From:Larry Meyer ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 2:47:27 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Future generations depend on us. Enough of the greed, it is time to think of the future.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Larry Meyer
4244 N La Fontana Way
Boise, ID 83702
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From:Amelia Carter ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 5:21:08 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please consider having public hearings regarding your solar panel policy. I am a Boise resident feeling the heat
these past few weeks. Climate change has worsened our summers here in our beautiful change with scorching
temperatures and dangerous smoke from uncontrollable wildfires. As citizens of our state and world we need to do
all we can to support clean energy to lessen these horrible consequences of fossil fuel usage. I would urge to to
follow public opinion and your conscience to make solar more affordable for your customers and adopt policies that
help us move towards a better future.
Thanks for your consideration.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Amelia Carter
4028 N De.monte Dr.
Boise, ID 83704
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From:Joe Swabb ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 5:58:43 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Why not hold a public hearing and be transparent? Shouldn?t Idaho do its part towards working for green n energy
and less reliance on fossil fuel? Why is Idaho Power fighting those who wish to be part of the solution to our energy
problems?
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Joe Swabb
PO Box 308
Donnelly, ID 83615
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From:Lynn Eberhardt
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:case number IPC-E-22-22)
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 6:27:58 AM
 Regarding Idaho Power Solar Study (IPC-E-22-22):
I received a notice about this study and quite frankly not being a electrical utility systemengineer it is impossible to decipher. I have also learned that no readily accessible publichearings will be held which seems to be counter to community involvement and unacceptable. There needs to be a public hearing at which a layman’s discussion of the proposed changesoccurs and provides clarity to not only current solar system owners but also for those in thebusiness of supporting us and new customers.
Further, I get dismayed by the lack of Idaho Power not partnering with those of us who haveinvested in alternate energy sources. Do we not help Idaho Power achieve net neutral carbonreductions? Do we not help during high peak loads? Don’t we cut transmission loss byproviding power directly to our neighbors? For those of us with some battery backup, with theright partnership, couldn’t we be a potential aid to Idaho Power during certain grid conditions? Why isn’t Idaho Power partnering and fostering solar community partnership rather thancreating barriers?
Lynn Eberhardt1937 W. Tanero St.Meridian, Idaho 83646
From:Luke McManamon ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 6:37:23 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar power broadends our electrical stability in a environmentally friendly way.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Luke McManamon
3087 W Foxtrotter Dr
Meridian, ID 83646
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From:Harrison Hilbert ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:00:49 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Harrison Hilbert
P.O. Box 714
Pocatello, ID 83204
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From:Jessica Morgan ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:01:08 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
My husband and I both work in education, so you can imagine we aren't in the highest tax bracket to put it lightly.
It's expensive to live in the Treasure Valley and we've been wanting to switch to solar forbtears to not only
ultimately save money but to help the environment. It's a win-win and solar should be more accessible and
affordable.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Jessica Morgan
425 West Pine Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
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From:Robert Flood
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Idaho power
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:57:07 AM
I understand Idaho Power is attempting to reduce the percentage of the value of the banked
power from individual Solar Panel users. In the past they sold the benefit of Solar Panels tothem to reduce the need to construct new. generating plants to meet peek demand.
I would think with the recent influx of construction and population all added generation wouldbe welcome. I recently spent over $20,000 to supplement the power provided by Idaho Power.
With the need for air conditioning this summer I use more power than I produce. Thus hasn’tthe added generation added Idaho Power and there need to import electricity.
Their support of these projects was politically important and now that the money has beenspent by all the individuals they seem to want to become partners in our investment.
Not a bad business model . Get your customers to build your product then sell Theirproduction.
Last thought. When is the public hearing ??
R F Flood1949 N Peartree Ave
Meridian Idaho 83646208-336-9947
From:GM
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:11:59 AM
Re IPC-E-22-22
As a resident of Boise and a homeowner with solar energy production, I am frustrated thatIdaho Power (IP) is attempting to reduce the growth and use of solar in Idaho. As a publicutility, IP has near monopolistic powers to regulate both the users of power and the ratescharges. It is important that any changes to IP’s economic and political environment take placein a public hearing. A public hearing isn’t a desire, its a mandatory component of a publicutility’s operation.
IP obtains most, if not all, its power from hydro electric production. Increasingly theavailability of water is becoming a scarce commodity as hotter weather makes greater demandfor the use of water and water availability becomes scarcer. We have all seen the pictures ofsignificantly reduced water reservoirs, including those in Idaho. The fortunate and unusual latespring rainfalls in 2022 may not happen every year to mostly replenish the reservoirs. Whatwill IP do when they do not have adequate water to respond to the increased energy demandsfor air conditioning from an increasing population base, which take second place to demandsfor drinking water? At that point no rate increase will provide additional power or increasetheir coffers. But...solar energy provided by commercial and residential producers can help fillthe need. Then solar competition will be a partner, not a challenge. Let’s not have IP’s shortsighted concern over competition and rates rule out future needs for additional power.
I am asking that all deliberations regarding IPC-E-22-22 be held in pubic, which is the properand legal way to conduct any business of a public utility. Many solar professionals areavailable to provide credible information on the legal, environmental and infrastructureaspects of solar energy production and its contribution to the state of Idaho.
Respectfully
Gwenn Maxfield
1010 N 22nd St
Boise, ID 83702
From:Charlie Otto ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:14:46 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please make it easier for residents of Idaho to install solar power on their own homes. This will help us with energy
independence and control over our own systems. Thanks
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Charlie Otto
4710 S. 2000 E.
Victor, ID 83455
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From:Donna Saba
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Personal request for open public meetings about solar power customer producers
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:22:03 AM
Good morning,
I am reaching out about a concern I have in relation to Idaho Power Company's
continued attempts to undermine consumer solar power generation and net metering.
I am certain there is a path that can fulfill the needs of both the consumer producer
and Idaho Power, but it needs to be based on honest, OPEN information and not on
biased outdated manipulative studies. I will freely admit that I am simply a private
citizen living a normal life and I am not privy to every detail; however, I do know thatIdaho Power is a company trying to derail the competition of the solar power
consumer producer and it's trying to do this behind closed doors. I respectfully
request that all meetings about solar power consumer production be held in an open
public meeting where information can be heard and scrutinized by all parties involved.Please don't misinterpret the word "scrutinized" as having a negative connotation but
as a means and method to verify, analyze and when necessary, refute information
presented and make the best possible decisions and outcome for ALL parties. Thank
you for your time and consideration in this matter.Warm regards,
Donna Saba
208-369-7182
From:Luke LandrianiTo:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case number IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:23:29 AMAttachments:image001.png
To whom it may concern,

As a native Idahoan and residential solar generator (as of 7/2022) in Meridian, Idaho, I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newlypublished cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. My wife and I just had our install sized/completed based on the current net meteringsystem. Our solar provider was able to accurately estimate our yearly power consumption and size our system to match our electricalneeds. This would not be feasible with the proposed Idaho Power reduction in the value of an excess generated solar credit. Wewould not of made the decision to go solar if this unfair proposed pricing structure was in place. I would like to ask for a public inperson hearing in multiple areas within the state. Offer virtual video and weekend options so people can share their concerns directlywith the Public Utilities Commission.
I do not agree with Idaho Power's biased study made in an attempt to reduce the value of my excess generated solar energy credit. Solar is a consumer choice and this would be a detrimental hit to our budding local industry and take away our right to produce ourown energy at a fair price. This threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities thatbenefit from locally-owned solar. The study underestimates the value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmentaland related benefits. I appreciate your time and attention to this matter. Thanks, Luke

From:Jean Bokelmann ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:24:23 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We need thoroughness and transparency in this matter. This is a very critical time to support grid-tied solar, not to
undermine it. Thank you.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Jean Bokelmann
9032 W Autumn Ln
Pocatello, ID 83204
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From:George Buehler ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:34:51 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
George Buehler
954 W Center
Pocatello, ID 83204
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From:Maurie Denner
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22, comments to the Commission
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:36:42 AM
In reference to IPC-E-22-22 I write these comments as a residential solar customer. It is myconsidered opinion that open hearings, and discussions add to the findings of improved service. When "public" bodies act without input from the public they deny themselves of additionalinformation, and frequently step upon the very customers they serve. Secondly, plain languageallows better understanding and acceptance of policy changes.
With a proposal on the table to reduce or remove four dams on the Columbia/Snake River
watershed it seems timely to have input on future demands for power generation.
This net metering issue started years ago with ID Power "claiming" a $145k annual shortfall from thenet metering rate class at that time. I will preface my below comments with the fact that today thisrate class still today makes up less than 1.5% of the total rate payer population that ID Power serves.This felt from the start back in the first net metering rate case like a clear attempt to limit futurecompetition and future growth of solar here in ID just as it still does today.
First, this study was ordered by the IPUC in such a manner that a general consumer without solar or
utility industry knowledge could read and understand. They were also tasked with using as current
and accurate data as available and in this case the data represented for cost/kwh is grossly
understated as rate/fees have jumped substantially along with everything else economically since
this study was first started and should have been updated prior to its release to ensure on the
surface any sort of fairness or accuracy. For these reasons I feel from the start this is simply an
invalid and outdated study and should be recognized as such by the IPUC in this matter.
Hourly Netting Request-This is a huge issue as the only party that benefits from this is of course IDPower. A solar customer under the current monthly netting structure has a clear checks andbalances against accurate credit accumulation and reporting and against what they were proposedfrom their solar provider in their initial estimates. Hourly netting strips a consumer checks andbalances away from them which simply cannot be allowed to happen. The other major issue here isID Power pushed into law the Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act as a way to hold solar providersaccountable for misrepresentation and misleading sales tactics and allow for the ID Attorney Generalto step in and be able to have a clear legal route for consumers against solar providers. Yes, we havebad apples in the solar industry and yes, they should be held accountable however this is true of anyindustry but because solar is a direct competitor to Idaho's monopolistic utility this is a constantdriver/platform that ID Power has pushed as means to make these detrimental changes to netmetering. The more critical issue here is having this consumer protection act in place we arerequired to have many disclosure statements in order to even provide a solar estimate to anyconsumer. If hourly netting is allowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits as providing anaccurate estimate of a solar system payback becomes virtually impossible as every ID Power ratepayer uses power differently every hour seasonally here in ID. Stripping back the layers this requestby ID Power is a clear attempt to make solar providers jobs nearly impossible and have to staffengineers to work through a customer’s 8760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12 monthswhich is a hugely expensive and time consuming exercise and sure to be wrong with so many otherweather factors year to year here in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question the true motives behindthis request and maintain the current monthly netting structure that has worked very well for manyyears.
Lack of Environmental Valuation-This study for many reasons is a clearly biased study for anyone
who has any knowledge of the local solar industry. For ID Power to not provide a value for
environmental impact that distributed solar does indeed provide is very short sided. Solar provides
an immense carbon reduction which yes is hard to truly measure but to just simply skim over this
section as they did should leave many questions for the IPUC in this discussion.
Peak Demand Reduction-I and many others close to this industry find this attempt to gut the solar
industry at a time where the population is outracing what ID Power can provide at peak demandtimes is laughable. The amount of continued added infrastructure needed to keep providing reliablepower and maintain an already outdated electrical grid to an ever-growing population should involvesolar heavily in a commonsense world. The values presented in the study are not in line whatsoeverwith other comparable studies done in recent years. When a solar system overproduces every dayduring daylight hours that power is put to use at the nearest draw which is always a neighboringproperty. To say that does not provide an immense value to any utility is simply wrong. Lesstransmission/distribution/line loss/and cleaner power delivery to these neighboring properties withsolar.

Respectfully,
Maurie
-- "Education isn't something you can finish." Isaac Asimov
Maurie [e-mail]1233 W. Deer Crest DriveMeridian, ID 83646Phone: [phone]
From:Riemersma, Drew
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:39:31 AM
Hello,

My name is Drew Riemersma from Pocatello and I hope you’re having a good week. I would like to
address Case # IPC-E-22-22 as I believe that this study is not credible and presents an artificially low
value for solar. I believe every Idahoan should have the ability to be energy independent and that by
making solar less affordable, it disallows us the ability to choose how and where we get our power. I
would ask you to 1. Reject Idaho Power’s incomplete study and 2. Hold in-person public hearings in
multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territory, and offer virtual video options and a
weekend option to ensure as many people as possible can participate.

Thank you for your time an consideration. I wish all the best to you and yours.

Sincerely,
-Drew
Drew Riemersma, MS Environmental TechnicianScience & Environment | City of Pocatello | he/him PO Box 4169 | Pocatello, ID 83205 | [e-mail] o: [phone] c: [phone]

From:Leslie Halvorson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:40:12 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I believe it is vital to involve the public on decisions that directly affect them when it comes to energy changes.
Please have a public meeting for the changes you are considering so your customers can be more informed and you
can hear their concerns and thoughts.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Leslie Halvorson
3518 N Tamarack Drive
Boise, ID 83703
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From:Haley Ruffin ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:43:33 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Rooftop solar is an important step towards powering our communities with renewable energy. Power company
compensation was a key factor in my mom?s decision to install solar as she needed to anticipate her expenses on a
fixed income.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Haley Ruffin
731 W Victory Rd
Boise, ID 83706
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From:VENKATA KRISHNA CHAITANYA Pakala
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case Number: IPC-E-22-22 Comments
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:45:34 AM
Hello,
Thank you for the opportunity to help us share our comments in writing in reference to IPC-E-22-22.I write these comments from both a residential solar customer as well as an engineering professorwith expertise in energy. First and foremost, I urge the committee to please hold in-person publichearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territories. Due to the uncertain times welive in, I hope you also offer virtual video and weekend options so that we are inclusive of all peoplewho can share their concerns directly with the Public Utilities Commission.
We are in an energy crisis and anything we can do to help is welcome. The recent urgency to focuson climate efforts and push for more solar at the federal level was a watershed moment for us andfuture generations. Lots of people are also switching to electric vehicles to support the environmentand lower our reliance on fossil fuels. I am in the process of installing a backup battery and makingmy home electric vehicle (EV) ready and look forward to buying an EV soon.
In the light of all of this, I am very concerned about Idaho Power’s newly published cost-benefitstudy on rooftop solar. I read it in depth and concluded that it clearly underestimates the value ofsolar by deliberately excluding quantifiable environmental and related benefits. Most importantlythis devalues the large investments people have made to install solar threatening fair compensationfor Idaho citizens.
The study almost feels like it is designed to alter the net metering significantly hurting the customerswho made huge financial investments in solar. The number of solar customers still makes up about1.5% of the total population that ID Power serves. Our efforts should be to increase this base of solarcustomers not hurt the existing ones and also make it very difficult for future homeowners andbusinesses to transition to clean energy.
The hourly netting request is a huge issue as it only benefits Idaho Power. As a solar customer underthe current monthly netting structure, we have clear checks and balances against accurate creditaccumulation and reporting and against what they were proposed from their solar provider in ourinitial estimates. Hourly netting strips a consumer checks and balances away from us which isunacceptable. When we made huge financial investments in solar the hourly netting was not inplace. If hourly netting is allowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits as providing anaccurate estimate of a solar system payback becomes virtually impossible as every ID Power ratepayer uses power differently every hour seasonally here in ID.
This study was ordered by the IPUC in such a manner that a general consumer without solar or utility
industry knowledge could read and understand. They were also tasked with using as current and accuratedata as available and in this case the data represented for cost/kwh is grossly understated as rate/fees havejumped substantially along with everything else economically since this study was first started and shouldhave been updated prior to its release to ensure on the surface any sort of fairness or accuracy. For these
reasons I feel from the start this is simply an invalid and outdated study and should be recognized as suchby the IPUC in this matter. I believe if any chances are made it should not affect existing customersand I strongly urge the Idaho Public Utilities commission to hold inclusive public hearings.
Thank you,
Krishna Pakala
2986 S Old Hickory Way
Boise, ID - 83716
From:Aaron Meyer ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:48:05 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Profit over ethics. Profit over environment. Profit over people. That?s your motto; your business mission, your
business objectives. You are losing money with free energy , so, what do you do, you monetize the free energy solar
power provided., you cut off sources to facilitate solar power that is best for environment and for humanity?and all
life on this planet. Be morally courageous, and be the industry that puts planet before profit margins. In margins ,
your precious margins, you still make profit, it?s just greed that you serve. Greed from corporate CEO?s and their
pockets. It?s unconscionable , yet, you still slough off all moral tethers, to fill your coffers.
No one gets out alive, and your profits don?t follow you.
Do what is proper, what is morally, ethically just and facilitate renewable energy , not stifle or mite it just so you can
enlarge your margins. Be courageous and do the right thing, not bend or contort your reasons to mimic ?justified?
actions.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Aaron Meyer
3020 West Hester Street
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Curtis Olson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:48:26 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Public hearing and discussion is necessary for all to understand the implications. This should benefit Idaho Power
in the eyes of the public and those that feel this will personally impact them.
Curtis Olson
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Curtis Olson
3856 S Stonegate Ave
Boise, ID 83706
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From:MORRIS WAINWRIGHT ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:50:39 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
The public should have a say in how public utilities operate. I urge you to hold public hearings that are accessible to
all Idahoans for this very important issue.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
MORRIS WAINWRIGHT
2318 W JEFFERSON ST
BOISE, ID 83702
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From:Steven Brawley
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:55:21 AM
In reference to IPC-E-22-22 I write these comments from a residential solar customer, but with a broad
and in-depth understanding of the northwest power grid including Idaho specifically. I spent over 15
years working for the Bureau of Reclamation and was responsible for the power production at
Reclamation managed facilities in the northwest which included power generation facilities at Palisades,
Anderson Ranch, Minidoka, and Black Canyon Dams. I worked directly with Bonneville Power and the
Corp of Engineers to generate, distribute, and market federally produced power in the northwest. I
certainly understand the infrastructure challenges in Idaho, and it is readily apparent the infrastructure
investment is lagging in Idaho given the pace of population growth. Idaho Power’s has faced distribution
issues for more than 15 years when wind penetration pointed out distribution limitation in the early 2000’s.
Idaho Power current efforts to attack the solar power industry is short sighted and directly contrary to
their public position to be 100% renewable by 2045. It is well understood that when a solar system
overproduces every day during daylight hours that this over production is delivered to the nearest power
draw which is always a neighboring property. This is a direct and significant value to Idaho Power - less
transmission/distribution/line loss/and cleaner power delivery.
The net metering issue started years ago when Idaho Power "claimed" an annual shortfall associated with
net metering rate. With this claim, the initial net metering rate case was a clear attempt to limit future
competition and growth of solar power. IPUC muddy the net metering waters when it ordered a study
that the general consumer, without solar or utility industry knowledge, could read or understand. This
study is not only outdated and needs to be revisited; I believe it is partial to Idaho Power. In addition, it is
fundamentally important that IPUC question the objectives behind Idaho Powers current request. The
monthly netting structure works very well and solar generation at the consumer level is a system added
value (discussed above) for which Idaho Power does not bare the associated infrastructure costs. I
would argue the Idaho Power does not fairly represent the overall system benefits when they claim an
annual loss.
While the commission has proposed workshops on net metering, it does not include in person publichearings. It is imperative that IPUC schedule and hold in person public hearing so the net metering issuecan be fully understood and vetted. Anything less shows a real bias towards Idaho Power with littleregard to the solar power industry and the residential solar customer.
From:Lisa Szentes
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Idaho Power solar net metering
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:58:05 AM
Dear PUC,
Please consider requiring Idaho Power to hold public hearings on the proposed changes to
solar net metering in Idaho.
This untimely proposed change comes when the legislature is finally tackling efforts to moreeffectively shift to green energy.
Placing roadblocks in the public and private sector to make choices to incorporate solar power
by changing the formula which incentivizes companies and individuals to do so counters theseefforts. Public input is important.
Sincerely,
Lisa Szentes2593 W Brockton Ct, Eagle, ID 83616
From:Mark Gross
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:In person hearings request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:00:30 AM
As an Idaho power customer in two locations in Idaho, I would like to request in person
hearings around the solar policy changes by Idaho power.
My two addresses where I get power are:75 Golden Bar ct, Donnelly ID
5331 N Brookmeadow way, Boise ID
From:lpgebhardt
To:Jan Noriyuki
Cc:Laurence Gebhardt
Subject:Idaho Power Study Comments
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:05:49 AM
August 11, 2022
Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
Re : Idaho Power Value of Solar Study Value of Distributed Energy Resources Study(idahopower.com)
I am an Idaho Power customer living in Pocatello. I served a 26 year career in the nuclear
submarine Navy. Post Navy I helped start, expand and manage three commercial shipyards. Now in Pocatello I serve as a consultant to US shipyards and an advisory board for a
sustainability company financed by Amazon. I am past President, Pocatello Centennial RotaryClub and adjunct faculty at Idaho State University. My wife Janie is a United Church of
Christ minister who was elected to the School District 25 Board of Trustees serving over 15years.
My read of the referenced distributed energy study reveals that it underestimates the value of
rooftop and other outdoor solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental andrelated benefits. This threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms,
schools, and other local entities that benefit from locally-owned solar. The Idaho Power studyis incomplete or inaccurate for these reasons:
· Low estimate of the capacity contribution of solar
· Does not adequately value the avoided generation, transmission, and distribution capacity
value
· No analysis of avoided environmental costs or avoided risk
· No analysis of the economics of solar investment for customers under Idaho Power’s
suggested export credit rate
· Proposes “real-time” netting, which is not practical or actionable for solar customers
· The study has not yet been vetted through PUC public hearings
I care about these issues because a greater portion of Idaho’s electrical power base load can be
supplied by pollution-free solar, wind, and nuclear power. Idaho Power hydroelectricgeneration is at risk because of aging dam-generation systems. Dam systems are challenged by
natural resources and fish interests. We need continuity of clean, reliable power in Idaho. IDACORP is pressured by some shareholders to oppose investment in renewable energy by its
own companies and local residents. In recent years some Idaho Power investors sponsoredanti-wind “Swindle” and anti-rooftop solar advertising. Idaho Power is a regulated monopoly.
I have no other power choices except locally owned distributed systems such as rooftop solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s serviceterritory (and offer virtual video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as
possible can participate in this critical proceeding and share their concerns directly with theCommission.
Respectfully,
Laurence P. Gebhardt Ph.D., Captain US Navy (Retired)
1200 Aspen Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
208-380-2205 [e-mail]

From:Olivia H Fixsen
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Accessible Public Hearings for Case IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:06:35 AM
Dear Commission,

(Regarding case IPC-E-22-22)
I speak for myself, my family and for the greater good of not only the state of Idaho, but for our
nation and our planet.

Please, hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territory,
and offer virtual video options and a weekend option to ensure as many people as possible can
participate. When this study came to life two years ago, only one public hearing was held—on a
weeknight lasting until 2am. This restricted a large population from being able to attend. If Idaho
Power is so heavily using the term “fairness” regarding lowering the value of customer energy
generation, then this general idea of “fairness” must be applicable to all parties and all aspects
within this case. We, the people, the public, the customers, the energy generators should also be
given this opportunity for “fairness”—fairness taking shape in accessibility. Idaho Power was given 2
years to conduct a study for their case; please give us opportunities to speak and be heard.
Please, reject Idaho Power’s incomplete study.

You required Idaho Power to analyze and determine the monetary value of the exported electricity
from solar power owners. The recently released Idaho Power value of solar study should not be
approved. Their analysis not only may have used incorrect data but also excludes a number of
important criteria making the value of the exported electricity artificially low. The result is the solar
installation would have to export two to three kWhs onto the grid for the owner to get one kWh
back when it is needed.

Again, if Idaho Power believes a reduction in rates is a matter of fairness, then fairness must be
objectively maintained in the study and the analysis. A study as important as this one should adhere
to well established industry standard practices and data as well as accounting for avoided costs
associated with the environment, public health, transmission and generation upgrades.

The Clean Today, Cleaner Tomorrow goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045 is commendable;
however, I’m curious to know how many executives and higher-ups of Idaho Power will have retired
well before the time this goal is forecasted to be met. Following through with this commitment is
not really their problem, it’s for the next generation of executives that will take their place. Net-
metering is one of the main incentives for going solar; how will Idaho be able to continue the path of
clean energy if solar energy systems become less accessible to our residents?

Please consider my concerns and hear both sides equally.

Respectfully,

Olivia Fixsen
Idaho Resident

From:Sabrina Roblin ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:09:11 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Embracing alternative energies is essential to our economy, security, well-being, water for agriculture and drinking,
and the continued well-being of the ecosystems in Idaho that support the economy through hunting, fishing, river
rafting, hiking, skiing, etc. Only by reducing carbon emissions and embracing solar and other alternatives will we
continue to thrive. Support local Solar Power - it's essential!
Thank you.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Sabrina Roblin
PO Box 2469
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Marty
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:net metering IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:12:22 AM
Hello,
Public input is necessary on the issue of net metering. Idaho power must support, not deterindependent, clean, green solar inputs to their grid.
Thank you,James M Telford
4915 N Gooder John LaneEagle, Idaho 83616
From:Patricia Weber ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:18:54 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Prairie Falcon Audubon, located in the Magic Valleystrongly supports properly sited photovoltaic solar power that
avoids, minimizes, or mitigates impacts to birds and their habitat. As the Conservation Chair for the local chapter,
we encourage a public meeting to explore the study and recommendations. Solar energy is currently one of the
fastest growing forms of energy. It?s economically competitive, and is flexible in the size and location of
installations. It can power a single home or an entire neighborhood, and can be privately owned or service a whole
community. Science shows that unless we slow the rise of global temperatures, two-thirds of North America?s birds
could face extinction. Renewable energy, like solar power, is key to reducing pollution and holding temperatures
steady. This not only protects birds, but also communities.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Patricia Weber
3968 North 3625 East
Kimberly, ID 83341
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From:Ted Stout ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:20:34 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Ted Stout
310 S. 1st Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
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From:Alice Campbell ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:26:51 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Alice Campbell
2031 Hwy 3
Kendrick, ID 83537
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From:Steve Bastian ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:30:10 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
The PUC should be encouraging growth of solar energy in Idaho. It creates jobs, diversifies the power grid, and
reduces the need for creating new sources of generation. In general it is good for rate payers. Please deny IP CO?s
request to lower rebates to rate payers that elect to install solar. Between federal, state and utility incentives,
installation of solar energy must be encouraged as much as is practical.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Steve Bastian
6508 Pomona rd
Boise, ID 83704
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From:William R Ritter
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Request for Additional Meetings
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:43:05 AM
To whom it may concern,

I am writing this email today in hopes of encouraging a fair and adequate opportunity for the citizens
of Idaho to voice their thoughts and opinions in response to the case study on net-metering
conducted by Idaho Power.

The last net meting case had only one public hearing which ran well into the early hours of the
morning, which was shut down before many people had the opportunity to properly voice their
thoughts. This is unacceptable and a signal that there needs to be several meetings, not just in Boise,
but in other hubs such as Twin Falls and Pocatello to ensure that there is fair representation. Solar is
growing at an exponential rate, and the decisions from the case will affect many today, but even
more in the future. It is only reasonable to allow people to have a say and have their voices be
heard.

This is an issue that should not be taken lightly, so I implore you to do the right things and allow the
people who will be directly affected by this decision to share their thoughts before making the final
decision.

Thank you for your consideration,

Will Ritter
Account Manager - CED Greentech Boise
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From:Benjamin J Vodovoz
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Public Hearing for Case IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:50:06 AM
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To whom it may concern,

I’m writing on behalf of all Idahoans that they need their voice heard on the Idaho Power case study
about net metering.

The last net metering case only had 1 hearing in Boise on a weeknight so not everyone with an
opinion on the matter was able to speak and even then comments lasted well into the next morning!
With the growing population of the State there are more voices that need to be heard so I think
there should be at least 3 hearings in the Boise area at different times so anyone with a say on the
matter can ensure their opinion is validated.

These hearings would also be necessary in other parts of the State as not everyone can travel to
Boise but even in Blaine county, Twin Falls, Pocatello, everyone would be affected by these changes
to net metering and they should be able to attend at least 1 local hearing on the matter.

Thanks,
Ben Vodovoz
Purchasing and Sales, CED Greentech Boise & Pocatello
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From:Barbara Aronowitz ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:56:06 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Barbara Aronowitz
118 Trail Creek Drive
Victor, ID 83455
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From:Rich
To:Jan Noriyuki; Gmail
Subject:Solar Study (IPC-E-22-22)
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:04:53 AM
As an Idaho Power consumer and solar owner, I am very disappointed in the referenced Idaho Power
study and the restricted nature of allowance to hear the voices of Idaho consumers.

It is critical that broadly available public hearings be facilitated so we the people can be heard.

Idaho Power’s study is clearly biased against the consumer, and against clean solar power. Their
interest is clearly to have the IPUC rubber stamp their intent to raise costs to the customers and
penalize solar owners. Their contentions are unwarranted and unsupported, and will hurt all Idaho
customer.

Schedule open in-person public hearing across Idaho and make them broadly available to all
including all times of the day, all days, both weekday and weekend.

Sincerely,

Rich Want
29246 Farmway Rd
Caldwell, ID 83607

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From:Andrew Huang ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:07:05 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Messrs and Madames Commissioners,
Let me respectfully request that Idaho Power's approach to homeowner solar power be carefully and publicly
reviewed from the public's perspective. Certainly Idaho Power has a right and responsibility for their own
profitability, but they ARE a public utility with more responsibility to the public than to themselves.
The resiliency and robustness of homeowner solar is a huge advantage in the dramatically changing climate that we
are facing. Though the generous rates of net metering is expensive to Idaho Power, those costs become an
investment into a diversified infrastructure for Idaho, one that may better deal with the climate changes we face.
Finally, let me note that homeowner solar is a huge economic boom for idaho. I have personally injected $50K into
the Idaho economy for a roofing, electrical work, and USA made panels for my solar PV project this spring.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Andrew Huang
140 E Provident Dr
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Alex Hackett ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:09:14 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho Power recently published a study that shows it intends to slash compensation rates to local solar owners by
over 60%, making solar power less affordable for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities.
The Idaho Power?s study is not fair or credible and that it presents an artificially low value of solar that will prevent
residents from exercising their right to energy independence.
I ask that you revert from this study and go back to paying solar owners a 1 to 1 for the energy they produce. Also,
we need equitable and accessible public hearings in multiple locations and days (including a weekend option)! Local
residents in Pocatello, Ketchum, Twin Falls, McCall, or even Ontario shouldn't have to drive all the way to Boise to
participate in a public hearing on such an important case. You are limiting who can participate.
Thank you.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Alex Hackett
307 S Juniper St
Nampa, ID 83686
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From:J. Fleming
To:Jan Noriyuki
Cc:J. Fleming; "[e-mail]"
Subject:Case number IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:13:57 AM
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Dear PUC,

We installed a solar array last year to supplement our current and long-term
future energy costs, that, and be good environmentally responsible citizens and
ease the ever increasing demand on our already outdated and weak electrical
grid. Privately owned homes that provide on-site generation systems only
represents a little over 1% of all solar generation in Idaho - how can this be an
issue for Idaho Power business?

Don't let Idaho Power change the current credit rate/compensation structure -
our solar array on the roof was based on our total annual consumption and
amount of KWH credits needed to "bank" (sent back to the grid) this annual
amount over the course of 12 months. If you change this credit structure, it
would affect our monthly bill and more so, have a detrimental impact on the
adoption of new solar systems on residential roofs in Idaho. We need these
kinds of alternative and sustainable sources of energy as the population of
Idaho ever increases and taxes our grid.

Solar and wind are key power sources available to us and should be welcomed
by Idaho Power, not seen as a competitor. Don't let this type of "free" energy
be still-born in Idaho by a large energy company that simply needs to embrace
it and learn how to work alongside it - it makes sense and only benefits all of us
in the long run.

Sincerely,

Jim & Linda Fleming, Twin Falls, Idaho

Jim Fleming

V.P., Sales & Distribution
[e-mail]
www.sweetpdz.com

208.316.7564 PDZ Company, LLCc/o Jim Fleming1098 Pinewood CircleTwin Falls, Idaho 83301

From:Pam
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Feedback for IPUC meeting today at 11 am
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:22:33 AM
From Neal and Pamela Davis
198 Nisula Place
McCall, ID 83638
208-315-4938. [e-mail]
208-630-3486. [e-mail]
I was unable to submit this electronically using the Consumer Complaint/Inquiry Form because it would not accept
the case # I was given.
IPC-E-22-22
Because of our deep concern about global warming and climate change, we are installing a home solar system. This
is a worldwide issue and I truly believe we can all have an impact on the health and well being of our planet, which
directly contributes to the health and well being of the inhabitants.
IPUC ordered a study which could be read and understood by people like me. I think you have a professional
responsibility to consumers like me to make sure the data is current and accurate, the rate classes are fairly
represented and that solar customers like me will have access to the checks and balances provided by the current
monthly netting structure. We need to keep the critical benefits of solar central to all decision making.
Representatives from the solar industry need to be partners along with Idaho Power and customers like me to ensure
we are doing what is best for the planet, the customers, and the providers which includes the solar industry. We are
all in this together and we need to work together. In healthcare we have a cynical saying that, "The surgery was a
success but the patient died." To avoid this scenario in our current time, we all need to include the well being of our
planet in our decision making and solar is a powerful way to ease the stress on our planet by decreasing carbon
emissions. Investors always tout a diversified portfolio. I think our power structure is more powerful with the
addition of solar. Please listen and pay attention to all of the team members on this issue and thank you for the time
and the diligence you bring to this issue.
From:Tyson Chavis
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:22:51 AM
Hello,
As an Idaho native, I would like to ask you to Reject Idaho Power’s incomplete study.
The study is not fair or credible and it presents an artificially low value of solar that willprevent residents from exercising their right to energy independence.
We also need to Hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho
Power’s service territory, and offer virtual video options and a weekend option to
ensure as many people as possible can participate.
Thank you,
-Tyson Chavis
From:holt haga
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 - Request for Public Hearing
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:31:28 AM
To Whom it May concern,
I am writing to request a Public Hearing on this issue. It appears that Idaho Power is attempting to jam this through
without the appropriate procedural elements such as a basic public hearing. As a solar customer with rooftop
electricity generation, I am concerned about the accuracy of the study conducted by Idaho Power in terms of net
metering, lack of environmental evaluation and peak demand reduction. Policy should reflect what’s best for the
consumer while also promoting sustainable energy practices. Lack of public comment, feedback and the ability to
ask questions on this issue in a public forum would be frankly underhanded.
I appreciate your attention and consideration.
Regards,
Holt
From:Linda Fleming
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case number IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:46:24 AM
Dear PUC,
We installed a solar array last year to supplement our current and long-term future energy costs, to be good
environmentally responsible citizens, and ease the ever-increasing demand on our already outdated and weak
electrical grid. Privately owned homes that provide on-site generation systems only represent a little over 1% of all
solar generation in Idaho - how can this be an issue for the Idaho Power business?
Don't let Idaho Power change the current credit rate/compensation structure - our solar array on the roof was basedon our total annual consumption and the number of KWH credits needed to "bank" (sent back to the grid) thisannual amount over the course of 12 months. If you change this credit structure, it would affect our monthly billand more so, have a detrimental impact on the adoption of new solar systems on residential roofs in Idaho. Weneed these kinds of alternative and sustainable sources of energy as the population of Idaho ever increases and taxesour grid. Our community is rated as one of the fastest growing in the United States.
Solar and wind are key power sources available to us and should be welcomed by Idaho Power, not seen as a
competitor. Don't let this type of "free" energy be still-born in Idaho by a large energy company that simply needs
to embrace it and learn how to work alongside it - it makes sense and only benefits all of us in the long run.
Sincerely,
Linda Fleming, Twin Falls, Idaho
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From:Alice Anderson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:51:01 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Hello, the world is experiencing a frightening climate change . We will all need to make sacrifices for ourselves
our planet and for future generations. Idaho power should not be allowed to slow the growth of alternative greener
solutions. Please hold public hearings in multiple locations regarding Idaho powers request on local solar power.
Thank you.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Alice Anderson
155 Morgan Dr
McCall, ID 83638
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From:Cathy Brown ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:59:27 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We all need to join the fight for our future. As a 4th generation Idahoan and a lifetime Idaho Power customer I look
to you to lead us not sabotage us!!!
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Cathy Brown
2507 W Pleasanton Ave
Boise, ID 83702
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From:[e-mail]
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Idaho Power Solar Study (IPC-E-22-22)
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:04:45 AM
Dear IPUC Commissioners and staff,
We are writing regarding the recent study done by Idaho Power and presented to the IPUC
(IPC-E-22-22). We have heard that there is discussion of not allowing for in-person public
meetings regarding this study. This would be very unfair to solar customers and the Solar
Industry all around the state. We believe that this study is very biased towards Idaho Power
and does not treat the solar industry and solar customers fairly. Hourly net metering only
benefits Idaho Power and severely harms Solar Customers and the Solar Industry as a whole as
it makes it impossible for Solar Customers to ensure that they are receiving the proper credit
for excess power. Idaho Power refuses to recognize the environmental benefits of having
distributed Solar. They also do not recognize how Solar Customers are also helping to meet
demand during peak times. These are only a few of the many things that stand out in the
study as being ignored and/or very biased in Idaho Power's favor. The bottom line is that this
study aims to significantly harm the Solar Industry and Solar Customers in an attempt to make
customers more dependent on the power they provide. Idaho power should be working with
the Solar Industry and Solar Customers... and not against them.
We feel that it is critical that In-Person public comments be allowed in multiple meetings
around the state so that Solar Customers can ensure they have a say in this process and are
treated fairly.
I pray that you will carefully consider this request as you work to ensure the best interests of
all parties involved.
Thanks.
Mark and Mary Kroll
____________________________
Mark and Mary Kroll
28055 Running River Street
Wilder, ID 83676
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From:Dr. Dave Makings
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:(IPC-E-22-22)
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:13:14 AM
I AGREE with ICL. As an Idaho citizen, active voter and solar owner I STRONGLY request
Public Hearings in several cities across Idaho Power service area.
Dr. Dave MakingsProfessor Emeritus College of Southern Idaho
M Star LLC
PO Box 25Kimberly, ID 83341
From:Alec D Kondeff
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Public Hearings for Case IPC-E-22-22
Date:Wednesday, August 10, 2022 5:37:45 PM
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To whom it may concern,

I am reaching out in an attempt to allow my coworkers, friends, and fellow Idahoans to have their
voices heard in regards to the Idaho Power case study about net metering on solar here in Idaho.

As I recall, the last net metering case that led to this proposed study had only one single public
hearing here in Boise, held on a weeknight. Comments lasted long in to the next morning, until it
eventually was shut down with many voices not being heard. With the increase in population and
popularity of solar in Idaho, at least three public hearings in Boise alone is absolutely necessary to
avoid silencing concerned citizens that would like to make their comments on this case.

And let’s not forget that this case will potentially affect a huge swath of southern Idaho and even
Oregon, and holding hearings in Boise alone would effectively wall off many of even my own
personal friends who would like to speak about this case and comment on the study. The number of
exporting customers of Idaho Power in Blaine county, Pocatello, and Twin falls is growing rapidly and
minimum of one hearing is necessary in all three of these locations.

I like to believe that a small voice like mine can still be heard in a vast and beautiful state like Idaho,
please hear my comment and understand that this issue is not being taken lightly by a great many.

Sincerely,

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From:Kelly I Mooney
To:Jan Noriyuki
Cc:Shasten T Jolley
Subject:Opposing Idaho Power"s Study
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:26:53 AM
Dear PUC,

      I have read the recent study by Idaho Power on Net Metering and
strongly think this is a negative impact for the residents of Idaho. The study is
noticeably lacking information that such a big company should easily be able to
obtain in a study on their own area of expertise. I'm astonished that this is the
best they could give us. The study also gives the notion that there is little to no
benefit for installing solar power, which in my eyes is avoiding a green
movement and forcing Idaho to rely on other power generating resources that
may be more harmful to the Earth or non-renewable.
      I would really urge you to hold multiple hearings across the state and
see the overwhelming amount of people that think this will be a negative effect
to our communities. I have not found one person yet in my conversations on
the subject that thinks this could benefit us in any way, just the pockets of
those at the top of Idaho power. Solar power is the best way for individual
power generation and it is unfortunate that such a big company is getting so
bitter because they are losing money, when in the big picture, this is an
amazing step for humanity in saving our planet's resources.
With best wishes,
Kelly Mooney
From:Michael Engle
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Portneuf Resource Council comments regarding IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:34:53 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
This letter is concerning Idaho Power’s (IPC) fair and credible valuation study of solarpower, case number IPC-E-22-22. The Portneuf Resource Council (PRC) is a non-profit organization in Southeast Idaho that promotes clean energy and clean water. PRC represents more than three hundred citizens in southeast Idaho who areinterested in or already have powered their homes or businesses with solar power.
PRC is disappointed in the results of the IPC study on the value of customergenerated power. We believe the conclusion that the customer generated power isat or near the wholesale rate is inconsistent with other similar studies and doesn't usecorrect numbers for various avoided costs and completely ignores environmental andhealth benefits all together. PRC plans to submit detailed comments on the specificsof the avoided cost numbers and community benefits in a separate submission to theIPUC.
The purpose of writing today is to encourage the IPUC to hold multiple hybrid public hearings(in person and online) regarding the IPC Valuation Study. Idahoans are passionate about solarfor many reasons including energy independence, participation in the clean energy transition,and the freedom to choose their own energy systems that best meet their families needs. Webelieve it would be of value for the Commission to participate directly with the public to seethat passion and understand their positions and concerns. In southeast Idaho, many of PRC'sconstituents would like to let the Commission know in person of their concerns and commentsabout the study.
We suggest at least 4 public hearings and recommend in person plus web based meetings inBoise, Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene, and Hailey.
Thank you for listening,
Sincerely,
Mike Engle
Chair, Portneuf Resource Council
208 284 3825
From:Shelley Stratton ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:42:24 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Shelley Stratton
316 12th Ave N
Nampa, ID 83687
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From:Rob Hanson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:54:33 AM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Dear Idaho Public Utility Commissioners:
Please hold public hearings for comment and information sharing on the recent Idaho Power study on compensation
rates for home solar electricity producers. The public needs this opportunity to speak our concerns and share our
ideas. This is a complicated issue with many moving parts. Similar studies have been performed around the country
with results that are less favorable to the utility. Public hearings are an important part of fostering public trust in
IPUC decisions.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Rob Hanson
2061 E. Feldspar Ct.
Boise, ID 83712
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From:MaryCarol Nelson
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Listen to our voices desiring solar power for all.
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:58:58 AM
Idaho has some of the best solar energy possibilities in the nation! This
presents the Public Utility District with great opportunities in this climate crisis, to
directly help the state, its citizens and the environment. These opportunities aremore than about money, they are about protection of the place and its people we allhold dear.
When I lived in Washington State, I was a member of a very small group who
wanted to do something good for our community and to help prevent climatechange. The state of Washington gave us the means to do this: Our CommunitySolar Project that we sponsored became the first one installed in Chelan County
under a Washington State program allowing and making possible, a community to
finance a solar-electric installation on local public property. The community was
overwhelmingly supportive of this venture, and we ended up putting 96 solar panelson the middle school roof. This was simply because of the generousity of our local
PUD and the citizens of our community. They invested in the project that in turn,
repaid them over the next 6 years. These folks did this, not because of money, (Our
electricity was already very inexpensive) , but because they also believed in doingsomething good for our citizens and the environment.
Idaho Power has a chance also, to do something good. They first need to
LISTEN to the citizens of Idaho: Listen to our voices! Hold public hearings across
all of Idaho Power districts; make these hearings frequent and at times and dates sothat more people can actually attend. With Idaho's amazing sunshine, there should
be solar panels on every rooftop and on fields where they can shade crops and farm
animals! Why not try to make Idaho a leader in AFFORDABLE SOLAR energy!!
Most sincerely,MaryCarol Nelson
[e-mail]
1541 Baldy View Drive,Hailey, Idaho 83333
From:Amy DeJesus ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:01:07 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Locally owned solar creates jobs and diversifies energy resources for our grid. Do not follow California and Texas
mistakes by empowering a single utility company to build a monopoly to the severe detriment of our communities -
people's wellbeing depend on economic opportunity and infrastructure that is built to last and to support the
commonwealth.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Amy DeJesus
3671 S Pheasant Tail Way
BOISE, ID 83716
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From:Janet Buschert ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:21:10 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
For years Idaho Power has continued to reduce their support for solar power and particularly rooftop solar. Because
of this, each new report and application deserves a complete public process to assure that all data and points of view
are heard and considered. Please hold public hearings on Idaho Power's latest report. And beyond a single
meeting. We need equitable and accessible public hearings in multiple locations and days (including a weekend and
virtual option)! Local residents in Twin Falls or Idaho Falls shouldn't have to drive all the way to Boise to
participate in a public hearing on such an important case.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Janet Buschert
235 W Floating Feather Rd
Eagle, ID 83616
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From:Mark Overfelt ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:23:43 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Mark Overfelt
PO Box 3452
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Michael Bunnell ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:34:32 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Michael Bunnell
1504 North 17th Street
Boise, ID 83702
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From:Scott Larson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:37:29 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Public Utilities have a responsibility to utilize all methods of electric generation, especially those that have the
lowest environmental impact, such as solar power. The PUC should allow public hearings before making any
decisions that concern the use of solar power in our state.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Scott Larson
5205 W Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
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From:Sunergy Consulting
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:39:56 PM
Hello,
We are requesting several public forum meetings throughout Idaho Power territory.
This is in the best interest of mutual clients of Idaho Power and our company. These
should be accessible both in person and virtually to allow mutual clients to share
input. Not only having several locations throughout Idaho Power service areas these
meetings should be spread about on different days, times and even weekends.Thank you,
Katrina and Tim CottomSunergy Solar, EV Charging and Energy Solutions LLCIdaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, NewMexico, Illinois and [e-mail]
"We connect the Sun to your Energy"
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From:Shane Dittrich
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Comment
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:47:08 PM
My name is Shane Dittrich, I currently own a 32kW ground mount solar array. This array wasinstalled in 2021. I am writing these comments because it has become apparent that IP is planningto drastically penalize me for having onsite power generation.
These comments are in reference to IPC-E-22-22. I find this attempt so outrageous for a multitude
of reasons. The net metering issue is a clear attempt by Idaho Power to limit future competition and
future growth of solar. This goes against everything Idaho Power is publicizing in the news, saying
they are working on renewable energy. I have paid over $100k for my array because I believe in the
renewable energy cause and want to help. I will never see a return on my investment but to have
Idaho Power clearly trying to limit my production is counter intuitive. They paid nothing for the
infrastructure of my generation and they benefit by my production of electricity back to the grid.
They only pay me with credits. I find this attempt to cut private production where the population is
outracing what Idaho Power can provide at peak demand times very frustrating. The amount of
continued added infrastructure needed to keep providing reliable power and maintain an already
outdated electrical grid to an ever-growing population should involve solar heavily in a
commonsense world. The values presented in the study are not in line whatsoever with other
comparable studies done in recent years. When a solar system overproduces every day during
daylight hours that power is put to use at the nearest draw which is always a neighboring property.
To say that does not provide an immense value to any utility is simply wrong. Less
transmission/distribution/line loss/and cleaner power delivery to these neighboring properties with
solar.
This study was ordered by the IPUC in such a manner that a general consumer without solar or utilityindustry knowledge could read and understand. They were also tasked with using as current andaccurate data as available and in this case the data represented for cost/kwh is grossly understatedas rate/fees have jumped substantially along with everything else economically since this study wasfirst started and should have been updated prior to its release to ensure on the surface any sort offairness or accuracy. For these reasons I feel from the start this is simply an invalid and outdatedstudy and should be recognized as such by the IPUC in this matter.
Hourly Netting Request-This is a huge issue as the only party that benefits from this is of course
Idaho Power. A solar customer under the current monthly netting structure has a clear checks and
balances against accurate credit accumulation and reporting and against what they were proposed
from their solar provider in their initial estimates. Hourly netting strips a consumer checks and
balances away from them which simply cannot be allowed to happen. The other major issue here is
ID Power pushed into law the Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act as a way to hold solar providers
accountable for misrepresentation and misleading sales tactics and allow for the ID Att General to
step in and be able to have a clear legal route for consumers against solar providers. Yes, we have
bad apples in the solar industry and yes, they should be held accountable however this is true of any
industry but because solar is a direct competitor to Idaho's monopolistic utility this is a constant
driver/platform that ID Power has pushed as means to make these detrimental changes to net
metering. The more critical issue here is having this consumer protection act in place we are
required to have many disclosure statements in order to even provide a solar estimate to any
consumer. If hourly netting is allowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits as providing an
accurate estimate of a solar system payback becomes virtually impossible as every ID Power rate
payer uses power differently every hour seasonally here in ID. Stripping back the layers this request
by ID Power is a clear attempt to make solar providers jobs nearly impossible and have to staff
engineers to work through a customer’s 8760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12 months
which is a hugely expensive and time consuming exercise and sure to be wrong with so many other
weather factors year to year here in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question the true motives behind
this request and maintain the current monthly netting structure that has worked very well for many
years.
Lack of Environmental Valuation-This study for many reasons is a clearly bias study for anyone whohas any knowledge of the local solar industry. For ID Power to not provide a value for environmentalimpact that distributed solar does indeed provide is very short sided. Solar provides an immensecarbon reduction which yes is hard to truly measure but to just simply skim over this section as theydid should leave many questions for the IPUC in this discussion.
Please do not let Idaho Power strip me of my ability to help supply renewable energy.

Shane
From:Steven Walker ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 2:06:17 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
The Idaho Power Study deliberately leaves out data on important benefits such as creating local jobs, energy and
grid resilience, public health, and mitigating environmental damage and climate change. We need the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission (PUC) to hold public hearings in multiple locations around the state at times the public can
easily attend such as weekends or evenings.
My current home is the second home I have owned with rooftop solar. As the country is moving towards electric
vehicles and more electric heated and air conditioned homes we should be encouraging rooftop solar and cheaper
electric rates for everyone. Geothermal, solar, wind, and water power can easily provide our nations energy needs.
We should encourage investments, not discourage them by making compensation lower than what the utility
companies charge.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Steven Walker
4777 South Whitmore Way
Boise, ID 83709
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From:Hailey Minder
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case # IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:26:14 PM
Hello,
I would like to make a comment about residential solar. We have not had the opportunity to
invest in solar on our private property, yet. And I am good friends with a business owner thatis in the same boat. Both of us are very interested in doing so, but with the way I understand
Idaho Power's proposed future rate for adding power into the grid, it might not make any senseto put extra units on my home, or my friend's business building.
I don't know the dollars and cents behind the credits or proposed credits in the future, but it
sounds like Idaho Power would prefer that people not produce extra power to put into the grid.In a state where we are educated to be independent and yet help our community... the idea that
a local for-profit company is discouraging both of those things is sad to me. It seems like awin-win situation for Idaho Power if people choose to invest their own money into purchasing,
installing, and maintaining solar panels on their private property that then send power back tothe grid. Also with the unprecedented growth in our region, more available power seems like a
best case scenario. Less possible brown outs in the future?
As I said above, this is a hugely complicated issue and I'm not sure how all of it really works,but I'd like to get a fair pay back from the company I've paid into for so long, when I put solar
panels on my home. And if I (or maybe since I) can't get that, I would like to get a fair "credit"when we choose to start producing our own power.
Thank you for your time and your much better understanding of this complicated issue. Good
luck with it all.
See You on the River,Hailey Minder
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From:Robert Kinghorn
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Solar hearings
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:27:41 PM
As a home owner in Jerome county , and a solar user I am asking the commission to allow regional hearings in
regards to the recent study conducted by Idaho Power.
Idaho Power Solar Study (IPC-E-22-22)
Thank you for your consideration in allowing our voices and concerns to be heard.
Sent from Robert Kinghorn
From:Judith Reilly ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:44:19 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Listen to the people who are voicing a call for clean energy. We are killing our on
Y planet.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Judith Reilly
13556 Paoletti St
Caldwell, ID 83607
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From:Josie Fretwell ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:45:02 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We recently installed solar panels and feel this sudden shift in policy deserves a fair hearing, one that includes
consumers. We also feel that disincentivizing solar power is exactly the wrong thing to do as climate change
warming threatens all life on the planet.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Josie Fretwell
3528 W Meadow Pl
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Cheri Gavin ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 2:21:54 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We strongly urge you to broadly communicate all schedules well in advance of holding robust public input process
throughout Idaho Power's service territory!
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Cheri Gavin
9135 S. Linder Road
Meridian , ID 83642
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From:Kim Sagers
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Case number IPC-E-22-22
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 3:16:40 PM
Dear PUC,
I am a concerned citizen, and though I don't have solar power myself as I am a renter,
I believe that to have it shows one to be a good environmentally responsible citizen,
and ease the ever-increasing demand on our already outdated and weak electrical
grid. Privately owned homes that provide on-site generation systems represent such
a miniscule percent of all solar generation in Idaho - how can this be an issue for theIdaho Power business?
Don't let Idaho Power change the current credit rate/compensation structure. If you
change this credit structure, it would have a detrimental impact on the adoption ofnew solar systems on residential roofs in Idaho. It would also have a negative effect
on the bills for current solar power consumers. We need these kinds of alternative
and sustainable sources of energy as the population of Idaho ever increases and
taxes our grid. Our community is rated as one of the fastest growing in the UnitedStates.
Solar and wind are key power sources available to us and should be welcomed by
Idaho Power, not seen as a competitor. Don't let this type of "free" energy be still-born in Idaho by a large energy company that simply needs to embrace it and learn
how to work alongside it - it makes sense and only benefits all of us in the long run.
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From: PUCWeb Notification <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2022 2:02 PM
To: ConsumerComplaintsWeb <[e-mail]>
Subject: Notice: A complaint was submitted to PUCWeb
The following complaint was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Joe Shea
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:56PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1962 N Peartree Ave
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Contacted Utility: Yes
Comment: "I want the IPUC to be To be at Idaho Power meeting to represent us that have solar
panels."
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From:Barbara Olic-Hamilton ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Hearing Request
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 3:07:43 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Although I don't have rooftop solar, when I look to the future, I see it as a valuable source of energy that should be
encouraged, not discouraged. We will need more energy from multiple energy sources, including rooftop solar.
I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This impacts customer
rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power?s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding
and share their concerns directly with the Commission.
After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in the study, I urge you to reject Idaho
Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis.
Sincerely,
Barbara Olic-Hamilton
3755 Maze Place
Boise, ID 83706
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:00:07 AM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Gene Bennett
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 7:25AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4210 North Rogue River Way
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please hold public hearings on the above case and ask Idaho Power to issue anExecutive Summary of their proposal prior to the public hearings."
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Name: Jerry Piper
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 7:36AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2575 Battershell Lane
Midvale, ID 83645
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Having just recently installed a solar power production system at my homeresidence I am very concerned about the changes Idaho Power is asking for. It basically
reduces my compensation for power production by 35% if I understand the specifics. I amvery concerned since this reduction in compensation is a direct correlation to the amount of
power that the Idaho Power Company will take back into the grid. This assumption is due tothat fact that it will no longer be equitable for someone to be able to afford to install a solar
system. It also advantages Idaho Power by showing a higher output in power if I understandthe formula for compensation return based on total output of power. I strongly urge the Idaho
Public Utility Commissioners to allow public comment through public hearings. The IdahoPower findings in the report provided by Idaho Power in this case has a strong utility bias and
has issues that need brought to light through a public hearing. I urge the IPUC to hold hearingsin several local venues across the state so that information in this case can be properly vetted
and allow the public to provide the IPUC a more complete view of the issues and potentialunintended consequences of this case. In this time of high inflation this case and the
consequences that it will produces on consumers needs to be considered and should be heardthrough open hearings. "
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Name: Patricia Rielly
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 7:11AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 12299 west pavo st
Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable
environmental and related benefits. This threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that benefit from locally-owned solar.
Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territories. Offer virtual video and weekend options so people can share their concerns directly
with the Public Utilities Commission. Thank you for your attention to this important matter!"
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 2:00:07 PM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jonathan Oh
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:15PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 6261 S Teak Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "With regards to case IPC-E-22-22, I urge the PUC to require Idaho Power to havepublic hearings on this matter. Idaho Power is attempting to take away our benefit of per kWh
onsite generation without taking into consideration the public input. Thank you. SIncerely,Jon"
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Name: Chad Majors
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:19PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 515 11th Avenue South
Nampa, ID 83651
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I ask that IPUC require public in person hearings all across Idaho Powers territoryin order to offer a full range of opinions and studies that might not support the recently
released value of solar study from Idaho Power. It seems to me that there is a clear conflict ofinterest from IP."
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Name: Roger Millar
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:24PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 269 Rio Vista Boulevard
McCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please make sure to include accessible public hearings statewide as a part of yourdeliberation of this important case. This issue is too important to resolve without input from
the people affected. Thank you!"
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Name: Candis MillarSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:10PM
Email: [e-mail]: 406-697-0879
Address: 269 Rio VistaMcCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Regarding the proposed scheduling for the 'value of solar' study. Please revise this
schedule to include at least 3 public hearings with remote access option. It is only fair that thepublic get to comment on this study that is the focus of a public resource. Thanks for taking
my comment."
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Name: Dawn ChristensenSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:49PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-598-0723
Address: 10310 W Treeline streetBOISE, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "This is a huge issue as the only party that benefits from this is of course ID Power.
A solar customer under the current monthly netting structure has a clear checks and balancesagainst accurate credit accumulation and reporting and against what they were proposed from
their solar provider in their initial estimates. Hourly netting strips a consumer checks andbalances away from them which simply cannot be allowed to happen. The other major issue
here is ID Power pushed into law the Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act as a way to holdsolar providers accountable for misrepresentation and misleading sales tactics and allow for
the ID Att General to step in and be able to have a clear legal route for consumers against solarproviders. Yes, we have bad apples in the solar industry and yes, they should be held
accountable however this is true of any industry but because solar is a direct competitor toIdaho's monopolistic utility this is a constant driver/platform that ID Power has pushed as
means to make these detrimental changes to net metering. The more critical issue here ishaving this consumer protection act in place we are required to have many disclosure
statements in order to even provide a solar estimate to any consumer. If hourly netting isallowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits as providing an accurate estimate of a
solar system payback becomes virtually impossible as every ID Power rate payer uses powerdifferently every hour seasonally here in ID. Stripping back the layers this request by ID
Power is a clear attempt to make solar providers jobs nearly impossible and have to staffengineers to work through a customer’s 8760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12
months which is a hugely expensive and time consuming exercise and sure to be wrong withso many other weather factors year to year here in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question the
true motives behind this request and maintain the current monthly netting structure that hasworked very well for many years. "
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Name: Chander Sawh
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:42PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2417 E. La Grange Dr
Meridian, Id 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Chander Sawh and I am an Idaho Power customer living in Meridian.I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar.
It underestimates the value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental andrelated benefits. This threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms,
schools, and other local entities that benefit from locally-owned solar. Please hold in-personpublic hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate inthis critical proceeding and share their concerns directly with the Commission."
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Name: Deana Spracklen
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:29PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 5009 E. Orchard Ave.
Nampa, ID 83676
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As a homeowner who has recently invested in solar power, I would greatlyappreciate any changes to Idaho Power's process of reimbursement for solar energy be open to
public comment via meetings, in person or online, before any changes be made. "
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Name: Karen SteenhofSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:52PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-337-2355
Address: 18109 Briar Creek RdMurphy, ID 83650
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Karen Steenhof, and I am an Idaho Power customer living in Murphy,
Idaho. In 2014 I installed an 8 kw solar array (36 panels) on the roof of my barn. I oppose Idaho Power Company’s plans to reduce compensation rates to local solar owners. I am
concerned that the analysis in Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar underestimates the value of solar. The analysis does not consider all the benefits of
locally produced solar power, and it does not adequately recognize that distributed rooftop solar reduces the need for additional transmission and the associated environmental costs. I
care about these issues because I am concerned about climate change. I would like to expand my solar generation, but I would be penalized for doing so under Idaho Power’s current plan.
Please hold public hearings throughout Idaho Power’s service area to ensure that as many people as possible can share their concerns about this flawed study and the upcoming critical
decision directly with the Commission. For those of us in rural areas, virtual meetings are particularly important. Solar generation should be more not less affordable if Idaho Power
truly wants to meet its goal of 100% clean energy in 25 years. "
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Name: Cole FredericksSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 1:25PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-503-6969
Address: 457 Steelhead WayBoise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Make this hearing public and give homeowners with solar a voice, as its a
valuable and more sustainable option."
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:00:07 PM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Tim Cottom
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:26PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 211 S 700 W
Heyburn, ID 83336
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am requesting public forum meetings at several venues throughout Idaho Powerservice territory. Mutual of clients of Idaho Power and our company deserve adequate
opportunities to share their input on this highly important issue. Thank you"
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Name: Douglas LampmanSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:19PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-901-5700
Address: 11759 W. Meadowfalls dr.Star, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: RVESTA, INC
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "To Whom It may concern, I am a residential customer/provider to Idaho Power. I
recently invested over $64,000 in a solar aria to generate clean efficient energy to my homeand my community. I am under the existing net metering program for consumers with Idaho
Power. I am shocked and amazed at the attempt to keep this clearly bias study from Publiccommentary in an open public hearing.I have long been aware of Idaho powers desire to
penalize solar producers. Under the false and misleading assumption that it’s not fair for theaverage consumer who is hooked to the grid in a traditional billing scenario.However under
the light of day and in light of the fact that the federal government has just enacted a $400billion dollar investment in clean energy the very least you as a public regulator you a
responsibility to open up this process to debate in a public forum. The study which IPCcommissioned is bias and inaccurate, And is intentionally designed to support their desire to
penalize independent power producers to the grid. In consideration of the serious climacticchanges we are experiencing in our region IPC should be desirous of a fair and equitable
system to compensate us for our contributions to the system. This proposal penalizes notincentivizes people who are attempting to make a difference! I beg you to open up this hearing
process and allow the public to weigh in on behalf of all consumers and our environment.Regards,Douglas J. Lampman Star, Idaho Power producer."
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Name: Rick Graff
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:31PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1965 West Maracay Drive
MERIDIAN, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "There must be public, in person hearings about the proposed reduction inconsumer generated solar power credit. Their study does not accurately portray current or
future electricity costs and seriously undermines a grassroots resource for energy production.Please allow for public in person comments on their proposal. Thank you "
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Name: Matthew Hepworth
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:11PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 848 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I strongly encourage the commission to hold in person hearings and/or meetingswith the public pertaining to the VODER report. I hold a masters degree in energy engineering
and have worked in the renewables and distributed energy space for over a decade. Manyfindings of this report are contrary to studies conducted by other utilities on the same topics
and the public deserves the time and ability to review the study in depth, present questions,and discuss with the commission in a public forum. "
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Name: Craig Held
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:09PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3535 N Mountain View Dr
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As a solar generator, I think the report generated by Idaho Power was reallybiased. How can you allow a company to produce something that they have a vested interest in
controlling? There needs to be public hearings in various cities so the public can providecomments on this study. In addition it would be wise to have an academic community with no
bias be commissioned by the IPUC to conduct a study or review of the findings done in IdahoPower's study."
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Name: william stokes
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:37PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 880 E. Franklin #309
meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Very Concerned about proposal on net metering of Electrical Power consumptionto public. "
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Name: Brandon Doerksen
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:17PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1150 East Lone Creek Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Brandon Doerksen, and I am an Idaho Power customer living inEagle, ID. I am a father of 3 and currently have the opportunity to help residential customers
utilize rooftop solar to save money and have options such as battery backup for their family'sautonomy and economic well-being. I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly
published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the value of solar byintentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This threatens fair
compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities thatbenefit from locally-owned solar. I care about these issues because I talk with many clients
weekly who take pride in going solar to protect the environment and utilize governmentincentives. The solar economy dramatically benefits the local economy and the customers it
serves while supporting the grid when it needs it most. Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power's service territory (and offer virtual video options and
a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding and share their concerns directly with the Commission."
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Name: Ryan White
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:08PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2700 E Locust St
Emmett, ID 83617
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am formally requesting a public hearing over this case IPC-E-22-22."
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Name: Shane DittrichSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:45PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-965-6655
Address: 62 S. Pit LaneNampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Shane Dittrich, I currently own a 32kW ground mount solar array.
This array was installed in 2021. I am writing these comments because it has become apparent that IP is planning to drastically penalize me for having onsite power generation. These
comments are in reference to IPC-E-22-22. I find this attempt so outrageous for a multitude of reasons. The net metering issue is a clear attempt by Idaho Power to limit future competition
and future growth of solar. This goes against everything Idaho Power is publicizing in the news, saying they are working on renewable energy. I have paid over $100k for my array
because I believe in the renewable energy cause and want to help. I will never see a return on my investment but to have Idaho Power clearly trying to limit my production is counter
intuitive. They paid nothing for the infrastructure of my generation and they benefit by my production of electricity back to the grid. They only pay me with credits. I find this attempt to
cut private production where the population is outracing what Idaho Power can provide at
peak demand times very frustrating. The amount of continued added infrastructure needed tokeep providing reliable power and maintain an already outdated electrical grid to an ever-
growing population should involve solar heavily in a commonsense world. The valuespresented in the study are not in line whatsoever with other comparable studies done in recent
years. When a solar system overproduces every day during daylight hours that power is put touse at the nearest draw which is always a neighboring property. To say that does not provide
an immense value to any utility is simply wrong. Less transmission/distribution/line loss/andcleaner power delivery to these neighboring properties with solar. This study was ordered by
the IPUC in such a manner that a general consumer without solar or utility industry knowledgecould read and understand. They were also tasked with using as current and accurate data as
available and in this case the data represented for cost/kwh is grossly understated as rate/feeshave jumped substantially along with everything else economically since this study was first
started and should have been updated prior to its release to ensure on the surface any sort offairness or accuracy. For these reasons I feel from the start this is simply an invalid and
outdated study and should be recognized as such by the IPUC in this matter. Hourly NettingRequest-This is a huge issue as the only party that benefits from this is of course Idaho Power.
A solar customer under the current monthly netting structure has a clear checks and balancesagainst accurate credit accumulation and reporting and against what they were proposed from
their solar provider in their initial estimates. Hourly netting strips a consumer checks andbalances away from them which simply cannot be allowed to happen. The other major issue
here is ID Power pushed into law the Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act as a way to holdsolar providers accountable for misrepresentation and misleading sales tactics and allow for
the ID Att General to step in and be able to have a clear legal route for consumers against solarproviders. Yes, we have bad apples in the solar industry and yes, they should be held
accountable however this is true of any industry but because solar is a direct competitor toIdaho's monopolistic utility this is a constant driver/platform that ID Power has pushed as
means to make these detrimental changes to net metering. The more critical issue here ishaving this consumer protection act in place we are required to have many disclosure
statements in order to even provide a solar estimate to any consumer. If hourly netting isallowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits as providing an accurate estimate of a
solar system payback becomes virtually impossible as every ID Power rate payer uses powerdifferently every hour seasonally here in ID. Stripping back the layers this request by ID
Power is a clear attempt to make solar providers jobs nearly impossible and have to staffengineers to work through a customer’s 8760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12
months which is a hugely expensive and time consuming exercise and sure to be wrong withso many other weather factors year to year here in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question the
true motives behind this request and maintain the current monthly netting structure that hasworked very well for many years. Lack of Environmental Valuation-This study for many
reasons is a clearly bias study for anyone who has any knowledge of the local solar industry.For ID Power to not provide a value for environmental impact that distributed solar does
indeed provide is very short sided. Solar provides an immense carbon reduction which yes ishard to truly measure but to just simply skim over this section as they did should leave many
questions for the IPUC in this discussion. Plea"
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Name: Burton Smith Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:59PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-308-3535
Address: 2651 E. 4000 NTwin Falls , ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello, This is to request a series of public meetings/hearings so that the PUC
Commissioners may hear and see in person the real people that have concerns about therecently published Idaho Power Solar study. This is such an important issue for the people of
Idaho’s future. Its impact goes beyond Idaho as well. I strongly, strongly encourage you toschedule multiple public meetings at various places and times, even Saturdays, so that you
may hear from the public, whom you represent, about their perspective on rooftop solar, netmetering, and Idaho Power’s study. As many buildings as possible should be power plants for
generating electricity. In these times, the public should be encouraged to have solar installed,not impeded. I will submit my thoughts on specific aspects of Idaho Power’s study at the
appropriate time. For now, please heed my and other’s request for scheduling multiple publichearings for you to listen and learn about the people’s perspectives on this issue. Thank you.
Burton Smith"
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Name: Austin QuappSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:37PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-949-3947
Address: 321 Eagle Glen LnEagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Solar is a growing industry that I believe is ever more important as the valley
grows and our energy demands increase. With the growth in the valley with new homes airconditioning usage is increase which is a huge draw to the aging electrical grid. Customers
that produce electricity with solar offset those huge demands and relieve pressure off of thegrid. In my opinion, every house should have solar, if plausible, just to help offset this huge
demand during the summer. We see what is happening in around the country and I think itwould be poor planning to disincentivize customers who use their own money to help produce
electricity to offset their own usage and the extra power to other customers. This is only one ofmany reasons why solar benefits our local community. The actions that ID Power is
attempting to have placed on the solar industry will greatly reduce anyone's ability to go solarin the future. I get that as a company their goal is to make as much money as possible without
competition but competition is good for any industry, especially when there is a monopoly inplace like ID Power. Thank you for hearing a small portion of many thoughts about this
proposed case. I hope that this statement will help the Utilities Commission keep in mind thepublics best interest and not that of Idaho Power. "
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Name: Jennie Baker
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:56PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 8185 S. Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello - My husband previously sent in a comment when we originally received information about this case. The letter we received was very vague, and it was difficult to
determine what was being proposed regarding individual solar systems. We have recently obtained additional information, so I would like to make a comment as well. I would like to
request accessible public hearings regarding this issue. We recently installed a new solar system for our home. We felt good about being able to produce power for ourselves and help
increase power for the power grid even if it is a small amount. We were discouraged to hear that our efforts were met with these proposed changes to reduce the benefit we receive from
producing power. Our area is growing significantly, so it seems that Idaho Power would be appreciative of any additional help it can receive. We would respectfully request that these
proposals be reconsidered and not allowed to be implemented. Thank you."
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Name: Dennis PearlSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:01PM
Email: [e-mail]: 986-999-0694
Address: 942 NE Tanager StMountain Home, ID 83647
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Request a second look at this study as well as a public hearing so all sides could
be heard and issues addressed. "
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:00:06 PM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: David Dewey
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:09AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 9074 Hanley Pl.
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am an owner of a solar power array for my property at 9074 Hanley Pl. and donot want to see my power rates increased by changing the rules of the agreement we signed up
for when we put in the solar power. There should certainly be at least a public hearing withadequate time for response for any proposed changes in the way solar power is billed and
accounted for."
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Name: Janae KorfantaSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:08AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-371-7949
Address: 8621 W San Marino DrBoise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Janae Korfanta
Case ID: IPC-E-18-15
Comment: "I strongly urge the PUC to hold both in-person and virtual hearings for the IPC-
22-22 case. The public is a major stake-holders in this case and will feel the impacts of thisdecision for decades. They deserve the ability to comment. Furthermore, the study that Idaho
Power has conducted does not address viewpoints beyond their own interests. Their studypresents the issue in a way that does not take into account the public's best interest and instead
seeks to promote the interests of Idaho Power. The PUC has a duty to represent the public andits interests; however, in order to do so, they must take the opportunity to hear from the public
about their needs and concerns. "
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Name: Jacob HaysSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:54AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-867-9984
Address: 11545 WEST FLORIDA DRIVEBOISE, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am a homeowner in Boise, and I have recently learned that significant changes to
the value of excess solar production are being considered. I understand there are many factorsin this decision, but I am feel very strongly that a public hearing is necessary so that you may
understand the views from homeowners like myself and those who may be considering solarpower on their properties. Thank you, Jake Hays"
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Name: Dave Makings
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:10AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: PO Box 25 or 3420N 3500 E
Kimberly, ID 83341
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As an Idaho citizen and active voter and solar owner I agree with ICL ICL will beadvocating for in-person public hearings (with a virtual component) in Pocatello, Ketchum,
and Boise. We need one in Twin Falls also. "
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Name: Robert GrossSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:34AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-869-4670
Address: 5233 S Chinook AveBoise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: ID Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We would like to request public hearings statewide, and public input regarding
Idaho Powers attempt to reduce household solar power credits. Concerned that the study is onesided without the full input of all stakeholders. We have chosen solar not to make a profit but
to help our community and state have clean energy. Thank you, Robert and Janice Gross "
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Name: Hidy RasmussenSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:02AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-240-4608
Address: 1817 Tempe DrPocatello, ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am requesting a public hearing on this case."
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Name: Lon Stewart
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:34AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3477 Shadow Hills Dr
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Lon Stewart and I am an Idaho Power customer living in Eagle. I amconsidering installing my own PV panels with battery backup to do my part to generate clean
renewable energy. Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar appearsto underestimates the value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and
related benefits. This threatens fair compensation for Idaho Power customers trying to benefitfrom customer owned solar. My neighbor has solar panels and is compensated at the net
metering rate of what they purchase power for. If I install panels, I would be compensated at amuch less rate. This does not seem fair. We are both generating electricity that can be used on
the grid. The electrons do not know change because of their compensation rate. I applaudIdaho Power for setting a goal of being 100% renewable energy by 2045 and setting up their
own solar fields. But if they are truly trying to be clean energy, why are they discouragingcustomer owned generation? The customer puts up the capitol expenditure for installation and
maintenance thereby eliminating the need for Idaho Power to construct large generatingfacilities, distribution lines and suffer line loses. Just think if Idaho Power put some of that
money towards a roof top solar panel for everyone, I bet it would still be cheaper than a largefacility. There are a lot of people like me that are considering solar and would be very
interested in how this study or a revised study would affect them. Please hold in-person publichearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territory (and offer virtual video
options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in thiscritical proceeding and share their concerns directly with the Commission. Thank you for your
consideration. "
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Name: Jacob WalkerSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:58AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-585-8232
Address: 1060 West Elias DriveMeridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "it appears that idaho power is attempting to reduce the investment made by home
owners to generate their own power. I realize that as a business it hurts their bottom linebecause they are not able to continue to raise rates every year and minimize the value to
homeowner power generation. My ask is that these hearings be public and that all sides have achance to present evidence. Idaho power should not have the only say in this matter. "
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Name: Jackie Wood
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:17AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 22717 Riley Ct
Middleton, ID 83644
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We must hold hearings that are open to the public for these proposed net meteringchanges. It's important to our family that we're able to attend them."
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Name: Gilberto Sauceda Jr
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:15AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2305 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "IDACORP made a 2021 profit of $245.6 million and their CEO made $5.9 millionin 2020. How can a company with such wealth be allowed to stifle clean energy? "
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Name: Paul Derig
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:11AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1518 E. South Slope Rd.
Emmett, ID 83617
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am submitting my comments as a residential solar generator, regarding the IdahoPower VODER study. I am dissapointed in the study in that it does not consider the
investment made by the consumer to generate power and take some pressure off the utilitycompany and provide them with an environmentally friendly source of electricity. In the
proposal set forth in the Export Credit Rate example (proposal) I do not feel that this isequitable when compared to the rates charged back to the customer. The utility infrastructure
is no different whether I am a user or generator so the costs are the same for the utility, yet mycost of the system to provide power for myself and other on the grid was substantial and I still
pay Idaho Power the monthly fee for service as outlined in the study. This seems like a reallygood deal for the utility charging 3-4 times the rate that they are giving back in ECR (if they
had paid for the system that I installed then it would be equitable to just pay the low exportcredit rate). There are a few reasons that I put my system in: First as a retired person on a fixed
income I wanted to have firm budget figured for my expenses. The ECR does not accomplishthis as shown in the example, I give them free electricity (generating more than I consume) I
pay ID power because of the inequity of ECR and then they turn around and sell that power tosomeone else. I call that double dipping! Secondly it was the right thing to do my part to help
reduce the demand on the grid particularly with the growth in this area. Was it a greatinvestment? No I could have done better leaving the money invested, but as a hedge against
growth and rising demand I still feel it was the right decision. The commission may prove thatwrong if ERC is approved without due consideration for the consumer system costs and any
future credits by whatever means, the utility should stay on par with the generator. Third arethe environmental and carbon emission considerations that are highly scrutinized these days. I
strongly feel that this proposal/study need to be properly evaluated and balanced to include theresidential costs and benefits of generation, and not just look at it from Idaho Powers
perspective. Thank you for your consideration! Paul"
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Name: Stephen WoodSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:13AM
Email: [e-mail]: 206-679-2311
Address: 22717 Riley CtMiddleton, ID 83644
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As someone who recently spent $30k upgrading and installing solar on my home I'm very discouraged to read about these potential changes to the way our system is metered
and billed. Doesn't peak demand reduction negatively affect both the utility and the customer?When everyone's AC is running full speed we're SENDING energy to the grid and into their
homes (not to mention lowering the burden of electricity we use). IPUC must require Idaho Power to hold public hearings for these changes."
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Name: kelley steen
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:16AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2869 4th Ave East
twin falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "This this should be a public hearing. Idaho power is trying to shaft everyone who has spent resources installing solar on their home. "
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Name: Ashley Rasmussen
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:02AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1817 Tempe Dr
Pocatello, ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho PowerCase ID: IPC-E-22-22
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Name: Brett JobSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 11:57AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-890-3491
Address: 6054 South Settlement WayBoise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We need to have public hearings on this issue as we need to insure that in the net
metering structure there is a fairness and balance for those of us who have invested in solar energy for Idaho. We can not let Idaho Power control the game and not fairly pay those of us
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 3:00:06 PM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Steve Harrel
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:20PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 23285 Middle Road
Wilder, ID 83676
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Renewable Energy is my future and the ability to add a Solar System to my homeshould be simple and cost effective. Our great State of Idaho should be leading the way for our
nation to provide a easy path for anyone's financial situation to go Solar. I am very concernedabout Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. Thisthreatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local
entities that benefit from locally-owned solar. Please allow an open, Public forum to hear from75% of Idaho Power users, not a .0001%. The dark of night, behind closed doors schemes are
the works of evil, the truth is out in the light."
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Name: Ellen ParrSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:07PM
Email: [e-mail]: 503-349-3004
Address: 8875 Red Tail LnNampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "First off, we need to have public hearings about this case!!! It looks to me like a
money grab by Idaho Power. Those of us who have spent a considerable amount of our moneyto install solar should not be punished for helping the state. We are not only helping the
environment in a rapidly denigrating climate, we also help the state by providing power inpeak usage times. Hourly net metering looks like an attempt by Idaho Power to limit
consumers from choosing solar."
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Name: Jon MinkoffSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:02PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-459-4740
Address: 11648 Eva LaneCaldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As a residential on-site generator of solar power, I strongly request that the PUC
hold at least three in-person public hearings around Idaho (with online access) on the Value ofDistributed Energy Resources (VODER) Study. Workshops are inadequate for this important
matter. "
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Name: Tracy Vedder Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:10PM
Email: [e-mail]: 425-391-3003
Address: 5377 S Ten Mile Rd Meridian , ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Tracy Vedder]__ and I am an Idaho Power living in Meridian. My
husband and I have used solar power for over a year now and have found it to be a tremendousasset for us personally and for our community. I am very concerned about Idaho Power's
newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the value of solar byintentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This threatens fair
compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities thatbenefit from locally-owned solar. I care about these issues because my family is very
concerned about climate change, the side effects of hydropower (salmon) and the use of fossilfuels. It’s the reason we elected to purchase our solar power system in the first place even
though Idaho is one of the least supportive states for alternative fuels. Please hold in-personpublic hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territory (and offer virtual
video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate inthis critical proceeding and share their concerns directly with the Commission."
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Name: Daniel Bennett
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:23PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 289 W Screech Owl dr.
Kuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As an Idaho Native, a father of four and an Employee of the renewable-energyindustry I am largely concerned with the "Customer generation," or "VODER" study provided
by Idaho power. Common sense guidelines were issued by the IPUC, and Idaho Power made aclear decision to side-step several of the requirements for this study to be considered valid. 1.
The positive impact the Solar industry has on the environment as an alternative to fossil fuelsis considerable and Idaho Power's decision to negate any consideration here is gross
negligence. 2. The IPUC required the findings in the survey to be easily understood by thegeneral public. As an industry professional who works directly with Solar production and
consumption it is a challenge to understand some or even most of the information supplied inthis study. 3. Idaho Power has chosen to provide a solution that does not consider the
consumer or the solar providers as well as the farming communities or other commercialassets. This attempt and every other attempt have been in effort to cripple the competition to
fossil fuels and monopolize the energy resources available. 4. Idaho Power has asserted thatthe changes they seek are imminent, have issued mailers to the public with verbiage that has
created a panic and have not provided an ample opportunity for the public to address theirconcerns or challenge the validity of this extremely bias and inaccurate conclusion. The public
must be able to speak and be heard. Please allow the opportunity for not only the Intervenersbut the general public and industry professionals to be heard. This requires multiple venues, in
person or virtual and at many times of the day/week. We deserve the right to elaborate on theimpact this decision would have and why the study is not "comprehensive" and requires a
much broader scope as well as the necessity for compromise. "
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Name: Randy CrayneSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:44PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-954-6642
Address: 932 N Linda Vista AveBoise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My wife & I are both recently retired and have setup our budget with our reduced
income by earlier this year making the decision to add solar panels to our home to help offsetour bills. We are and have been the homeowner for 35 years with the recently installed 4.5 kW
roof solar installation. The motivation for installing the system included: 1) reducing the costof energy for our home 2) providing power for a future EV, (now we are rethinking the
purchase of the car) to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. 3) helping to reduce the need forIdaho Power to build additional power plants In Idaho Power’s recent study, considerations of
financial compensation vs. kWh compensation, values Idaho Power at about 8-10 cents/kWh;and that generated by a homeowner at 2-4 cents/kWh. This makes no sense. Shouldn’t our
generated electricity be the same value as Idaho Power’s? And the cost of a home solar systemactually costs the homeowner well over 6-7 cents per kWh when installation and associated
hardware are calculated. But the only fair way, in our view, is to use kWh equivalence,calculated continuously; then credit or debit determined monthly, or in similar manner.
Changing the formula would have a very negative effect to our monthly bill. Had we known ofthis potential change in rules and cost changes, we would not have made the decision to install
solar panels. Please consider leaving the current structure in place, or offer a grandfatherclause for existing customers and not just for customers that had solar in 2019. Respectfully
Submitted Randy & Cindy Crayne "
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Name: Jonathan SanthouseSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:11PM
Email: [e-mail]: 719-201-6295
Address: 8149 E Selway CtNampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I request that IPUC hold public hearings on this case. I believe this is important so
that there is a chance for experts in the solar power industry to have input and data consideredby the public, as well as the information IPUC has provided. Thank you for your
consideration."
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Name: Harry RenoSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:37PM
Email: [e-mail]: 253-442-5623
Address: 1967 N Peartree AveMeridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I just read (today) for the first time what is being proposed by the PUC. The
proposition sounds "shady" and being done on "the sly" with an expiration date of today. Theproposition sounds very inequitable and unfair to the consumer. Additional time to review this
case in detail would be appreciated."
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Name: Daniel OstermillerSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:43PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-634-6442
Address: 300 Crowley Ln #2018McCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please support public comment and attendance for input into private solar projects
and compensation by the Idaho Power. Support homeowners contribution to solar power.Thanks Dan Ostermiller"
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Name: Joy Steiner
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:33PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1105 W Pueblo St
Boise, ID 83072
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Joy Steiner and I am an Idaho Power customer living in Boise. I am aretired educator with children and grandchildren also living in Boise. Our family is invested in
growing all forms of revenue and jobs for Idaho. I am very concerned about Idaho Power'snewly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the value of solar by
intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This threatens faircompensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that
benefit from locally-owned solar. I care about these issues because solar is an importantsource of energy and income for Idaho. Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple
locations across Idaho Power’s service territory (and offer virtual video options and a weekendoption) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding and
share their concerns directly with the Commission. Thank you, Joy Steiner"
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Name: Troy JenkinsSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:13PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-961-0990
Address: 5610 SE 1st AveNew Plymouth, ID 83655
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "From what I understand the commission is reviewing a study from Idaho Power
that ultimately could decrease the energy credit as much as 60%. I would urge you to not makea determination with out having the appropriate public meetings. Thank you for your
consideration. "
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Name: Mark SmithSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:53PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-954-1687
Address: 1908 N 29th StBoise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "In the interest of transparency and accountability, I request that public hearings be
held on consideration of solar net metering, the topic case number."
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Name: Cliff LooneySubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:42PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-739-7344
Address: 2269 E Hyper Dr.Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear Idaho PUC, I am greatly concerned that Idaho Power is attempting to
achieve the changes requested in this proposal in a clandestine manner. This needs to be airedand to sort out the motivation of Idaho Power. These changes further suppress the attempts of
all concerned with the environmental dangers of continuing to rely on water and power toproduce electricity. The solar industry needs to be encouraged rather than discouraged. Idaho's
ability to gain a toehold on the clean air and water for fish agenda is essential to thepreservation of Idaho citizens' life style. Idaho Power's attempt to achieve betrays a motivation
that is very self serving and short sighted. Please deny this move and do require full publichearings for this request. Cliff Looney"
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Name: William Remington
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:41PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2170 Eagle Crest DriveFiler, ID 83328
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "On issues that will affect Idaho’s future energy security it is imperative that
citizens be given a chance to express their concerns at public hearings. Many of us have or are in the process of installing solar panels based on the current 1:1 energy swaps. Obviously
changing out of the current situation changes the calculation as to whether or not to undertake this financial investment."
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Name: Gregory Daggett
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 2:02PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 13292 W. Telemark St.
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I urge the IPUC to host in person hearings to address concerns related to the proposal put forth by Idaho Power to change the way it manages on site solar power
production. The three areas of significant concern that I would like an opportunity to address are: 1. Actions taken to create economic barriers to renewable energy sources is in direct
conflict with the collective recommendations of the scientific community to address climate change. 2. The specific proposal to calculate net usage on an hourly basis will cause economic
hardship for those who invested in systems based the current model (resulting in a 10-12 year payback period) as the payback period will never be obtained. 3. On site solar installations are
not material to Idaho Power today, and new solar installations are outnumbered by new customers (residential and commercial), thus the materiality of this class of customers is not a
threat today or tomorrow. I hope I have the opportunity to bring my voice and additional information to an upcoming hearing. Best regards, Greg Daggett"
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:00:07 AM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jacinth Reese
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:08AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2702 E Rhyolite Ct
Boise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am concerned with how Idaho power is handling and receiving their informationregarding net metering and would like for the IPUC to require public in person hearings all
across Idaho Power territory."
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Name: Amelia ShankwitzSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:06AM
Email: [e-mail]: 612-423-2654
Address: 848 E Warm Springs AveBoise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am writing to urge the PUC to hold both an in-person and virtual hearing for the
IPC-22-22 case. The public is one of the major stake holders of this case and will feel theimpacts of this decision for decades and as a result deserves the ability to comment.
Furthermore, the study that Idaho Power has conducted is incredibly one sided. The currentstudy presents the issue in a way that does not take into account the publics best interest and
instead seeks to promote the interests of Idaho Power. The PUC has a responsibility torepresent the public and its interests; in order to do this they must have the opportunity to hear
from the public about their needs and concerns. "
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Name: Russel LodgeSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:46AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-401-4888
Address: 4004 N Sandpoint WayBoise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "IPUC really needs to require Idaho Power to hold Public Hearings when it comes
to solar net metering, and customer generation. There's a lot of talk about going green and being renewable, but IP policy does not seem to support these ends."
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Name: Max Hineman
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:37AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2430 Claremont Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Power has recently submitted a study in support of their request to modifythe net metering of residential solar to a net billing with a very low proposed ratio (< 0.4:1). I
have some concerns about the submitted study not the least being a complete omission of anenvironmental impact assessment, which would clearly have been positive for the solar
generated power. While it is clear that using solar and wind power adds complexity to themanagement of the grid, these elements are part of the current power base already. As climate
change is forming a greater risk to all locals including Idaho, and greater emphasis is buildingon usage of renewable/sustainable energy it seems quite backward to make such an anti-solar
proposal in 2022. I would encourage the IPUC to look with a critical eye at the VODER studyand ensure that there are public hearings on all topics related to fossil fuel avoidance. Thank
you for your time."
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Name: Gayla StillmanSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:25AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-465-5623
Address: 938 S Powerline RdNampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am requesting a public hearing for this case. This affects several Idaho Power
customers and we should be given an opportunity to hear the main points of the studypresented, and to ask questions and receive answers regarding the study and the proposed
changes. "
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Name: Ronald VoigtSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:33AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-869-2207
Address: 687 Eagle Hills WayEagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As a current owner of a home solar array, I would request asking the Commissionfor public hearings. When the technical language of the letters from Idaho Power come to us,
we should be able to question the actual impact of their statements before decisions come topass. "
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Name: Eric Eschen
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:26AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 109 E. Provident Dr.
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: West Ada School District
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello IPC, The IPC rates and makes rules governing utility operations. Thequestion is, is the commission set up to protect the interests of one company or Idaho as a
whole? If we are working in the interests of citizens, it would be the wrong decision to allowIdaho Power to make private solar power generating less attractive and more expensive. It
negatively affects citizens, solar power businesses and all the jobs/supply jobs they provide,all in the interest of benefiting one company. If the IPC is representing Idaho, the decision is
clear not to choose one company's bottom line over the greater benefit to Idaho as a whole.Thank you! Dr. Eschen"
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Name: Michael Robinson
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:04AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 15410 Cupid Drive
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "5 years ago, we had solar panels installed on our home and have enjoyed thebenefits of clean, renewable power for these past 5 years. Over that time period, the Idaho
Power Company has made several attempts to alter the agreement we have with our net-zerometering. Any attempt to alter the current program will adversely effect the feasibility of using
solar power by current and future customers. As it now stands, it will take us 17 years to justbreak even. Any change in the connection charge or the way balances are carried or zeroed out
would discourage many people from investing in clean power. We are encouraged by thefederal government to embrace clean energy. The state should certainly not place roadblocks
in the way of this transition but should encourage individuals to help finance the expansion ofclean energy by making it beneficial to do so. I urge the PUC to hold open, in person hearings
before entertaining any consideration of proposals to slow the adoption of solar power byIdaho Power."
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Name: james fleming
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:09AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1098 Pinewood Cir
Twin Falls, ID 83301-3337
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We spent 1000's of $$$ on a solar array last year to supplement our current andlong-term future energy costs, that, and be good environmentally responsible citizens and ease
the ever increasing demand on our already outdated and weak electrical grid. Privately ownedhomes that provide on-site generation systems only represents a little over 1% of all solar
generation in Idaho - how can this be an issue for Idaho Power business? Don't let IdahoPower change the current credit rate/compensation structure - our solar array on the roof was
based on our total annual consumption and amount of KWH credits needed to "bank" (sendback to the grid) this annual amount over the course of 12 months. If you change this credit
structure, it would effect our monthly bill and more so, have a detrimental impact on theadoption of new solar systems on residential roofs in Idaho. We need these kinds of alternative
and sustainable sources of energy as the population of Idaho ever increases and taxes our grid.Solar and wind are key power sources available to us and should be welcomed by Idaho
Power, not seen as a competitor. Don't let this type of "free" energy be still-born in Idaho by alarge energy company that simply needs to embrace it and learn how to work alongside it - it
makes sense and only benefits all of us in the long run. Jim & Linda Fleming, Twin Falls,Idaho "
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Name: Jim Paulson
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:34AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 645 Wickham Fen Way
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Since Idaho Power is regulated and services residential customers, I strongly advise that their proposed changes that would greatly effect net metering be open to the public
for input! I am not sure why they are wanting the solar companies to do hourly estimates, that appears very burdensome of a request for no net gain to the consumer. I have a net metered
system and once installed, I can see my usage by hour. The one graph that would be useful that I don't believe I have access to is one that combines the actual power I used per
hour/day/month and how much of it I relied on Idaho Power's system and how much I generated via my solar panels. That way, I would know my true power consumption for those
periods and could adjust my use accordingly. Idaho Power currently has multiple offerings to help people reduce their power consumption by upgrading the systems in the home so they
should equally work with consumers who want to use alternative energy to help sustain our grid and leave a smaller carbon footprint. Thanks for reading my comment. "
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Name: Andrew Donndelinger
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:11AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4492 N panaro Ave
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "In reference to IPC-E-22-22 I write these comments as a residential solar customer. This net metering issue started years ago with ID Power “claiming”; a $145k annual
shortfall from the net metering rate class at that time. I will preface my below comments with the fact that today this rate class still today makes up less than 1.5% of the total rate payer
population that ID Power serves. This felt from the start back in the first net metering rate case like a clear attempt to limit future competition and future growth of solar here in ID just as it
still does today. First, this study was ordered by the IPUC in such a manner that a general consumer without solar or utility industry knowledge could read and understand. They were
also tasked with using as current and accurate data as available and in this case the datarepresented for cost/kwh is grossly understated as rate/fees have jumped substantially along
with everything else economically since this study was first started and should have beenupdated prior to it’s release to ensure on the surface any sort of fairness or accuracy. For these
reasons I feel from the start this is simply an invalid and outdated study and should berecognized as such by the IPUC in this matter. Hourly Netting Request-This is a huge issue as
the only party that benefits from this is of course ID Power. A solar customer under the currentmonthly netting structure has a clear checks and balances against accurate credit accumulation
and reporting and against what they were proposed from their solar provider in their initialestimates. Hourly netting strips a consumer checks and balances away from them which
simply cannot be allowed to happen. The other major issue here is ID Power pushed into lawthe Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act as a way to hold solar providers accountable for
misrepresentation and misleading sales tactics and allow for the ID Att General to step in andbe able to have a clear legal route for consumers against solar providers. Yes, we have bad
apples in the solar industry and yes, they should be held accountable however this is true ofany industry but because solar is a direct competitor to Idaho’s monopolistic utility this is a
constant driver/platform that ID Power has pushed as means to make these detrimentalchanges to net metering. The more critical issue here is having this consumer protection act in
place we are required to have many disclosure statements in order to even provide a solarestimate to any consumer. If hourly netting is allowed it leaves solar providers wide open to
lawsuits as providing an accurate estimate of a solar system payback becomes virtuallyimpossible as every ID Power rate payer uses power differently every hour seasonally here in
ID. Stripping back the layers this request by ID Power is a clear attempt to make solarproviders jobs nearly impossible and have to staff engineers to work through a customer’s
8760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12 months which is a hugely expensive andtime consuming exercise and sure to be wrong with so many other weather factors year to year
here in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question the true motives behind this request andmaintain the current monthly netting structure that has worked very well for many years. Lack
of Environmental Valuation-This study for many reasons is a clearly bias study for anyonewho has any knowledge of the local solar industry. For ID Power to not provide a value for
environmental impact that distributed solar does indeed provide is very short sided. Solarprovides an immense carbon reduction which yes is hard to truly measure but to just simply
skim over this section as they did should leave many questions for the IPUC in this discussion.Peak Demand Reduction-I and many others close to this industry find this attempt to gut the
solar industry at a time where the population is outracing what ID Power can provide at peakdemand times is laughable. The amount of continued added infrastructure needed to keep
providing reliable power and maintain an already outdated electrical grid to an ever-growingpopulation should involve solar heavily in a commonsense world. The values presented in the
study are not in line whatsoever with other comparable studies done in recent years. When asolar system overproduces every day during daylight hours that power is put to use at the
nearest draw which is always a neighboring property. To say that does not provide a immensevalue to any utility is simply wrong. Less transmission/distribution/line loss/and cleaner power
delivery to these neighboring properties with solar. "
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Name: Andrew huangSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:11AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-908-3186
Address: 140 E Provident Drboise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Messrs and Madames Commissioners, Let me respectfully request that Idaho
Power's approach to homeowner solar power be carefully and publicly reviewed from thepublic's perspective. Certainly Idaho Power has a right and responsibility for their own
profitability, but they ARE a public utility with more responsibility to the public than tothemselves. The resiliency and robustness of homeowner solar is a huge advantage in the
dramatically changing climate that we are facing. Though the generous rates of net metering isexpensive to Idaho Power, those costs become an investment into a diversified infrastructure
for Idaho, one that may better deal with the climate changes we face. As a public utility, IdahoPower must take such issues into consideration. An analysis based on Avoided Costs must
take a modern and realistic approach to Avoided Costs that includes the costs of recoveringfrom climate disasters that will tremendously impact existing centralized infrastructure.
Finally, let me note that homeowner solar is a huge economic boom for idaho. I havepersonally injected $50K into the Idaho economy for a roofing, electrical work, and USA
made panels for my solar PV project this spring."
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Name: Dale OstermanSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:38AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-345-2585
Address: 50 Hidden BowlBOISE, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Having read the report related to this case I believe the public has the right to hear
other opinions to IPCo's very biased report. This would best be accomplished in public openhearings where other opinion related to this case could be expressed. Thank you"
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Name: NANCY M PARKER
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:37AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 25962 EMMETT RD
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "There need to be public hearings on Idaho Power's plan to suppress the growth ofsolar energy. They must be accessible to all the public, including ADA compliance and virtual
attendance."
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Name: ARTHUR TALSMASubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:29AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-249-0734
Address: 10400 DUCK LANENAMPA, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We have been Idaho Power residential and business customers for over 30 years.
We just installed Solar for all the right reasons including benefits to clean air and water forsalmon and reduction of our carbon foot-print to do our part regarding climate change. We are
request that IP be required to have OPEN Public Meetings throughout Idaho regards theiroutdated residential and business Solar study. The study lacks Environmental Valuation which
is the opposite way USA should be headed. Hourly Netting Metering requested by them is anoutright scam to home-owners who have always tracked their use on a monthly bases. We
should be given full credit for the power we individually produce whether it is peak power orlow demands periods. Less than 1.5% of the total rate payers population in Idaho Powers
service area have solar and they should be commended by Idaho Power for helping reduce thedemand on the grid. Congress just passed major bills to provide incentives for solar not only
for utility companies and home-owners, electric autos etc and sunny Idaho is headed in thewrong direction lead by greedy Idaho Power. IPUC granted legacy status to eligible Schedule
84 systems as of December 1,2020 and that good move should be extended to December 312022 and beyond for incentives to switch to renewable resources and fight inflation in our fast
growing state. "
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Name: JANICE WILLIAMSSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:19AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-968-6603
Address: 1343 N GINGHAM AVEKUNA , ID 83643
Name of Utility Company: IDAHO POWER
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please hold multiple public hearings all over the state, during various times of
day, and various days of the week including weekends to ensure that all interested parties inIdaho are able to contribute their thoughts and feedback on this issue. It is apparent to me that
Idaho Power simply wants to own ALL of the solar in the state, taking the power away fromthe people that should enjoy all of the benefits of switching to solar. Including net metering at
a fair rate. Solar offers great benefits to the environment, provides excellent well paying jobs,and gives people the ability to generate power on their own, on their own homes, as they
should be allowed to do without being hindered by the billion dollar corporation known asIdaho Power. "
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Name: Andrew Descalso
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:25AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1619 Primrose Dr
Nampa, ID 83686-8585
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "In reference to IPC-E-22-22 I write these comments as a residential solarcustomer. This net metering issue started years ago with ID Power "claiming" a $145k annual
shortfall from the net metering rate class at that time. I will preface my below comments withthe fact that today this rate class still today makes up less than 1.5% of the total rate payer
population that ID Power serves. This felt from the start back in the first net metering rate caselike a clear attempt to limit future competition and future growth of solar here in ID just as it
still does today. First, this study was ordered by the IPUC in such a manner that a generalconsumer without solar or utility industry knowledge could read and understand. They were
also tasked with using as current and accurate data as available and in this case the datarepresented for cost/kwh is grossly understated as rate/fees have jumped substantially along
with everything else economically since this study was first started and should have beenupdated prior to it's release to ensure on the surface any sort of fairness or accuracy. For these
reasons I feel from the start this is simply an invalid and outdated study and should berecognized as such by the IPUC in this matter. Hourly Netting Request- This is a huge issue as
the only party that benefits from this is of course ID Power. A solar customer under the currentmonthly netting structure has a clear checks and balances against accurate credit accumulation
and reporting and against what they were proposed from their solar provider in their initialestimates. Hourly netting strips a consumer checks and balances away from them which
simply cannot be allowed to happen. The other major issue here is ID Power pushed into lawthe Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act as a way to hold solar providers accountable for
misrepresentation and misleading sales tactics and allow for the ID Att General to step in andbe able to have a clear legal route for consumers against solar providers. Yes, we have bad
apples (Blue Raven) in the solar industry and yes, they should be held accountable howeverthis is true of any industry but because solar is a direct competitor to Idaho's monopolistic
utility this is a constant driver/platform that ID Power has pushed as means to make thesedetrimental changes to net metering. The more critical issue here is having this consumer
protection act in place we are required to have many disclosure statements in order to evenprovide a solar estimate to any consumer. If hourly netting is allowed it leaves solar providers
wide open to lawsuits as providing an accurate estimate of a solar system payback becomesvirtually impossible as every ID Power rate payer uses power differently every hour
seasonally here in ID. Stripping back the layers this request by ID Power is a clear attempt tomake solar providers jobs nearly impossible and have to staff engineers to work through a
customer’s 8760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12 months which is a hugelyexpensive and time consuming exercise and sure to be wrong with so many other weather
factors year to year here in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question the true motives behindthis request and maintain the current monthly netting structure that has worked very well for
many years. Lack of Environmental Valuation- This study for many reasons is a clearly biasstudy for anyone who has any knowledge of the local solar industry. For ID Power to not
provide a value for environmental impact that distributed solar does indeed provide is veryshort sided. Solar provides an immense carbon reduction which yes is hard to truly measure
but to just simply skim over this section as they did should leave many questions for the IPUCin this discussion. Peak Demand Reduction- I and many others close to this industry find this
attempt to gut the solar industry at a time where the population is outracing what ID Powercan provide at peak demand times is laughable. The amount of continued added infrastructure
needed to keep providing reliable power and maintain an already outdated electrical grid to anever-growing population should involve solar heavily in a commonsense world. The values
presented in the study are not in line whatsoever with other comparable studies done in recentyears. When a solar system overproduces every day during daylight hours that power is put to
use at the nearest draw which is always a neighboring property. To say that does not provide aimmense value to any utility is simply wrong. Less transmission/distribution/line loss/and
cleaner power delivery to these neighboring properties with solar. "
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Name: Brian CaseSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:24AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-890-0358
Address: 5621 Joe LnNampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As an owner of a home onsite solar generating system here are some of my
thoughts on the Idaho power onsite solar generation and the IPC‐E‐22‐22 study. 1. If I loan mymoney to the bank to use, they actually pay me interest. If I loan my power to the power
company, they want to charge me to let them use it (Net hourly billing/Kwh Credit Value). 2.If I am going to lose 60‐80% of my value of the power I loan to Idaho power then the
following is likely to occur. a. Use the power instead of loaning it to the Idaho Power i. Watermy yard during the day, instead of at Night ii. Do laundry during the day instead of at Night
iii. Switch to Natural Gas heating instead of Electric Heat. iv. I am already thinking of designsfor power management systems to utilize the excess power so I get full value of it. 1. For
example, a Pre‐water heater that only uses excess power to preheat the water before going tothe on‐demand water heater 2. Divert excess power or pumped water to my neighbor, he could
purchase it from me at a 10 to 20% discount instead of me taking a 60‐80% discount on myexcess power. 3. Evaluate the economics of onsite storage of power vs loaning the power to
Idaho Power. a. Plus: this could likely increase demand for onsite storage systems and additional volume of these systems might reduce the price of such systems. b. Negative:
Onsite storage systems tend to not be very environmentally friendly i.e. more batteries. c. Neutral: Onsite storage systems can lead to total independence from ID Power. b. Of course,
reducing the value of excess onsite generated power will either reduce the demand for Onsite generating systems or force vendors to lower the prices of such system to make then
economically viable for home owners. 3. The argument is the Onsite generating customer don’t pay their fair share of the required infrastructure. a. I don’t really see how this is any
different from a user that only uses 500kwh and a user that uses 5000kwh per month. The cost of the infrastructure is still a percentage of the actual kw Idaho power provides. This is fair
because the low usage users don’t require additional power generating plants or additional power lines to support additional load of a high usage user. b. The additional infrastructure
that Solar users require is literally the wire going to their neighbor, which ID Power already has in place. As mentioned above devaluing the power distributed through Idaho power could
lead to a Market for that power that bypasses Idaho Power altogether. 4. Net Hourly Billing c. I see the main goal of this is the ability to charge all users higher rates during Peak usage
times. I think trying to introduce it for onsite generation sites, is a just guise to get the foot in the door tactic so it can eventually be applied to all users. d. The study claims “Net Hourly
Metering” is to more accurate track usage of power, in reality this is just a way to make it much more difficult to predict what actual power costs will be, instead of averaging out over a
monthly the cost, the cost will be very dependent on actual weather conditions. As the study states much of the infrastructure to track this data is already in place. ID Power does not need
to charge based on “Net Hourly Billing” it to get accurate usage information, they already have access to it. Thank You Brian Case 208‐890‐0358 Nampa"
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Name: Tony DiGiuseppe
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 10:25AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1950 S Riparian Wy
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I would request the Commission for public hearings in regard to solar power. "
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:00:06 AM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Clint Dolsby
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:32AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1022 E Carter ST
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "In reference to IPC-E-22-22 I write these comments as a residential solarcustomer. I have lived through multiple attempts from Idaho Power to curb the growth of solar
here in Idaho over the last several years I find this attempt egregious for a multitude of reasonshighlighted below. This net metering issue started years ago with ID Power "claiming" a
$145k annual shortfall from the net metering rate class at that time. I will preface mycomments with the fact that today this rate class still today makes up less than 1.5% of the
total rate payer population that Idaho Power serves. This has felt from the start like a clearattempt to limit future competition and future growth of solar Idaho. First, the study was
ordered by the IPUC in such a manner that a general consumer without solar or utility industryknowledge would not have the knowledge to read and understand it. They were also tasked
with using current and accurate data that was available and in this case the data represented forcost/kwh is grossly understated as rate/fees have jumped substantially along with everything
else economically since this study was first started and should have been updated prior to it'srelease to ensure on the surface any sort of fairness or accuracy. For these reasons I feel from
the start this is simply an invalid and outdated study and should be recognized as such by theIPUC in this matter. Hourly Netting Request-This is a huge issue as the only party that
benefits from this is Idaho Power. A solar customer under the current monthly nettingstructure has clear check and balances against accurate credit accumulation and reporting and
against what they were proposed from their solar provider in their initial estimates. Hourlynetting strips a this away which simply cannot be allowed to happen. The other major issue
here is Idaho Power pushed into law the Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act as a way tohold solar providers accountable for misrepresentation and misleading sales tactics and allow
for the ID Att General to step in and be able to have a clear legal route for consumers againstsolar providers. Yes, there are bad apples in the solar industry and yes, they should be held
accountable however this is true of any industry but because solar is a direct competitor toIdaho's monopolistic utility this is a constant driver/platform that ID Power has pushed as
means to make these detrimental changes to net metering. The more critical issue here ishaving this consumer protection act in place we are required to have many disclosure
statements in order to even provide a solar estimate to any consumer. If hourly netting isallowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits as providing an accurate estimate of a
solar system payback becomes virtually impossible as every ID Power rate payer uses powerdifferently every hour seasonally here in ID. Stripping back the layers this request by ID
Power appears to be a clear attempt to make solar providers jobs very difficult and time intensive. They would potentially need to hire staff engineers to work through a customer’s
8,760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12 months which is a hugely expensive and time consuming exercise and sure to be wrong with so many other weather factors year to year
here in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question the true motives behind this request and maintain the current monthly netting structure that has worked very well for many years. Lack
of Environmental Valuation-For ID Power to not provide a value for environmental impact that distributed solar does indeed provide is very short sighted. Solar provides an immense
carbon reduction which is hard to truly measure but to just simply skim over this section as they did should leave many questions for the IPUC in this discussion. Peak Demand
Reduction- The amount of continued added infrastructure needed to keep providing reliable power and maintain an already outdated electrical grid to an ever-growing population should
involve solar heavily in a commonsense world. The values presented in the study are not in line with other comparable studies done in recent years. When a solar system overproduces
every day during daylight hours that power is put to use at the nearest draw which is always a neighboring property. To say that does not provide an immense value to any utility is simply
wrong. Less transmission/distribution/line loss/and cleaner power delivery to these neighboring properties with solar."
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Name: Kurt burkholder
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:38AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 309 N Picardy Place
boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am an Idaho Power customer and owner of a residential solar array. Please provide for public hearings during the Commission's review of IPC's net metering program.
Thank you."
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Name: Michael Logan
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:50AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2220 W Maracay Dr
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please bring this case to in-person public hearing (an option for joining via webwould be great as well). Thank you for your consideration. "
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Name: Jacob Anderson
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:59AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1022 E McKinley St
Boise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Upon reading Idaho Power's VODER study, I am unhappy with how the companyis attempting to undervalue customer solar generation--with the objective of underpaying
customers who generate their own power--by declaring many of its benefits to be of zero valuein the guise of detailed accounting, and urge the Public Utilities Commission to take a broader
view than Idaho Power has. In section 4.5.1, Idaho Power audaciously declares theenvironmental benefits of solar generation to be unworthy of its consideration merely because
the company is not subject to a carbon tax or Renewable Portfolio Standard. This is a boldstatement for a utility whose cheapest, most abundant source of electricity is hydropower,
whose availability depends strongly on environmental quality. The effects of climate changein Idaho (less precipitation, less snow, and more year-to-year variability) will hurt its own
hydroelectric generation (and that of other utilities) by reducing the amount of water availablefor generation and its seasonal and interannual consistency. This will force more power to be
generated by more expensive (and dirtier) sources. Idaho Power is apparently in denial aboutthis effect, or is happy to pass on costs to consumers, or feels like it's easier to define its effect
to be zero rather than estimate it. Regardless of why Idaho Power chooses to ignore it, thedegradation of Idaho's hydropower resource will hurt ratepayers. Idaho power also ignores the
externalities of its business decisions--just in Idaho, burning more fossil fuels means morewildfires, worse public health due to poor air quality, less abundant and reliable water for
agriculture, and damage to recreation via less snow/streamflow, degraded lands, and hottersummer days. This does not even mention the harmful effects that will occur outside Idaho.
Idaho Power's bottom line may not be hurt by these externalities, but Idahoans will be. The
VODER study also does not consider benefits to Idaho for producing its own energy. Idahodoes not have significant fossil fuel resources; every dollar we spend on fossil fuels leaves our
economy and makes us poorer. Fossil fuel prices are highly variable and likely to increase inthe future. As we are seeing in the Ukraine crisis, fossil fuels are also a means of geopolitical
coercion or support; every cubic foot of gas that we burn for power in Idaho is a cubic footthat cannot be used to help our allies when our adversaries try to hold their energy hostage.
Homegrown solar helps protect Idaho from trends of increasing prices and from price shocks,keeps more of our money in the state, and makes our country stronger. Again, Idaho Power
does not consider these benefits that put customer solar generation in the public interest. IdahoPower's report outlines its (apparently short-term) self interest. However, the Public Utilities
Commission's duty is to balance the interests of the utility, the ratepayers, and the publicinterest. In this case, you must protect the ratepayers and the public from a self-serving, short-
sighted giant who ignores a wide range of solar benefits. Additionally, I encourage you to holdaccessible public hearings (meaning across Idaho, in-person and online, and with options
outside work hours) on this important matter. Idaho Power must not be the only voice heardwhen it attempts to cheat its customer-generators."
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Name: Chris Loveland
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:02AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 224 E Prairie View Ln
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I have been a solar customer now for a handful of years! I love my clean energy.Since the installation of my solar, I heard rumors of Idaho Power trying to make it difficult for
Idahoans to support our evergrowing electrical grid with clean energy by skewing netmetering in large favor of Idaho Power. This battle seems to have not ended! I am now hearing
that Idaho Power is trying again to drastically change net metering by using a highly biasedstudy. I, therefore, am asking for IPUC to require public in-person hearings all across Idaho
Power territory to discuss this topic further. Thank you for your time! "
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Name: Marilyn AmesSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:11AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-705-8451
Address: 13595 N. Moonglow LanePocatello, ID 83202
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I'm an Idaho native and widow who has a longtime dream of going solar, and I
have been saving to have roof panels installed on my home and purchase an electric vehiclewhich I can chargie it at home using the solar panels. It's such a clean energy, and I am thrilled
it will help the earth and prevent looming climate disaster. In studying how to have these solarpanels done right and searching for an affordable EV, I now discover that Idaho Power
Company is planning to cut compensation rates to rooftop solar owners by more than 60%based on an incomplete study. How unfair! This move will forbid me and many, many more
Idahoans from being able to install solar rooftop panels and affording EVs at a time whenproducing clean energy has never been more crutial to saving our planet..I don't understand
why Idaho Power would do this to Idaho and to its customers except as a money grab for theirstock holders at a time of national inflation. The future of my grandchildren and of all
generations of Idaho children to come is at stake. Compensation at market rates for excesselectricity produced by homeowners is only fair and right. I beg the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission to at the very least 1. Reject Idaho Power’s incomplete study and 2. Hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territory, and offer
virtual video options and a weekend option to ensure as many people as possible canparticipate. Respectfully yours, Marilyn Ames "
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Name: Jim Lewis
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:45AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2154 E. Taconic Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I urge you to provide a public hearing on this case. We are retired on a fixedincome and budgeted the purchase of our solar system on the exchange of power at equal or
near equal value. A deal is a deal and profits should not come before the promises to thecustomer. Aren’t we all supposed to be embracing non-fossil fuel alternatives and here we
have a profit hungry company trying to renege on the very essence of what it takes to get us allthere???? Jim Lewis-retired educator "
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Name: John DePillo
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:26AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 28038 Running River ST
Wilder, ID 83676
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I would like to request there be accessible public hearings on Case IPC-E-22-22.As a solar system owner we are concerned about the change to hourly net metering and the
impact it will have on our credits for over production of our system. We also concerned withthe dat use in the study as being outdates and should be update prior to the studies release. In
this case the data represented for cost/kwh is grossly understated as rate/fees have jumpedsubstantially along with everything else economically since this study was first started and
should have been updated prior to it's release to ensure on the surface any sort of fairness oraccuracy."
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Name: Jeffrey Morris
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:20AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 8574 W Mornin Mist St
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I respectfully request the Public Utilities Commission to 1. Extend theIntervention period from 21 days to 63 days. This amount of time would allow stakeholders
and interested parties the time to read, digest, and make coherent intervention responses to thestakeholder’s (Idaho Power) one-sided position. 2. Continue to allow public input through the
review period. 3. Publish and schedule 6 Review Meetings plus 2 virtual meetings in the IdahoPower customer service area for stakeholders to hear PUC positions and stakeholder positions
regarding Idaho Power’s study. Make sure the meetings fit 2 morning opportunities; 2afternoon opportunities; and 2 evening opportunities. Make sure the virtual meetings provide
opportunities for evening and weekends. 4. Review VODER studies from other states andcompare to Idaho Power findings. I’d suggest Utah, Wyoming, Massachusetts, Deleware, and
the District of Columbia. 5. Delay PUC decision until after a independent qualified 3rd partyVODER study is completed. Thank you Jeffrey Morris 208-571-3975 "
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Name: James M Telford
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:08AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4915 N Gooder John Lane
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "No net metering! Public input must be allowed on this issue. Idaho Power must
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Name: Linda Fleming
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:18AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1098 Pinewood Circle
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Id power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "ID power : Please provide your Idaho Power users the ability to correctly readtheir net usage and keep the Hourly netting reporting as is. We all need to play a part in saving
this earth, solar power is a necessity, we need to work together! "
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Name: Moya ShatzSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:36AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-841-8072
Address: 1022 E Carter STBoise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on
rooftop solar. It underestimates the value of solar by excluding measurable environmental andrelated benefits. This impacts customer rates and threatens fair compensation for Idaho
families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that benefit from locally-ownedsolar. Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Powers service
territory (and offer virtual video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people aspossible can participate in this critical proceeding and share their concerns directly with the
Commission. After gaining an understanding of public concerns and the technical flaws in thestudy, I urge you to reject Idaho Power's study. Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more
fair, credible, comprehensive, and complete analysis. "
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Name: Alex AakerSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:06AM
Email: [e-mail]: 608-632-1515
Address: 1324 S Leadville AveBoise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am writing to strongly urge the PUC to hold both in person and virtual hearings
for the IPC-22-22 case. The public deserves the ability to comment. We should be doingeverything we can to encourage homeowners to invest in alternative energy, and this poorly
designed study should not be allowed to dictate the future of solar power in Idaho."
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Name: Nancy and David NegriSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:46AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-866-1117
Address: 12112 N Barn Owl WayBoise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We are dismayed to hear that Idaho Power is requesting significant changes to
solar net metering that would drastically slow renewable energy growth in Idaho and lead tolarge rate/fee increases. Worse, IP is attempting to do this without public hearings. We
strongly urge IPUC to require public in person hearings throughout the State, particularly inBoise, Ketchum, and Pocatello. The public should have full opportunity to respond to IP’s
biased and self-serving solar study and proposal. Thank you for consideration of this request.Nancy and David Negri"
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Name: Robert Kelley
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:14AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 254 s Cole rd
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Robert Kelley and I a solar contractor in Boise. I am very concernedabout Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the
value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. Thisthreatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools, and other local
entities that benefit from locally-owned solar. I care about these issues because the case thatIdaho Power is presenting will do a lot of harm, really fast, to the solar industry and with our
customers. To protect the residential solar homeowners within Idaho Power's territory we need
to have a clear guideline that is fair to the consumers moving forward. Please hold in-personpublic hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territory and offer virtual
video options during the week around lunchtime, and a weekend option to ensure as manypeople as possible can participate in this critical proceeding and share their concerns directly
with the Commission. "
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Name: Rob SmithSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:45AM
Email: [e-mail]: 570-592-8581
Address: 6623 N Waterlilly WayBoise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Power's study is outrageous. If this study is approved that will not only
prove that Idaho Power is a greedy monopoly (more so than they already are) but that the PUCis also ultimately aligned with Idaho Power and benefits from these changes. We as residents
and solar energy industry advocates and employees should have an equal right to contest thisvia public hearings. In order to make this fair there needs to be multiple public hearings with
video conferencing to allow residents from all over the state to participate. This not only put'scustomers with solar at risk of not meeting their investment but the solar industry in danger of
going extinct in Idaho and losing hundreds, if not thousands of jobs. It is clear Idaho Powerdoes not care about green energy even though they say they do.. they also do not care about
their own customers and would rather them take the hit financially than lose moneythemselves. There is a bigger risk at hand this year and future years that the PUC NEEDS to
consider. The population growth of Idaho will lead to more energy needs and where will thatenergy come from? Our dams, rivers, lakes, and all waterways are slowly evaporating and the
power lost by transporting energy from that far away is wayy more financial loss thanallowing homeowners to produce energy themselves. Idaho Power said it themselves that there
will be rolling blackouts and there plan to combat this is not encourage people to get solar toprotect their own well being in these hot summer months.. but punish them for making a
choice to protect their right to energy? All in all this can't be passed as it is violates basichuman rights. "
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Name: jonathan stoke
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:27AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4608 E Baytree Court
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please hold in-person public hearings across Idaho Power’s service territoryregarding status of discussions regarding any changes in the method of calculation and rates
applicable to users of rooftop solar generation. Public participation is key to good decision-making and maintaining faith in the process and outcome of agency and commission actions."
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Name: Olivia Fixsen
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:28AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2219 E Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power'sservice territory--and at the very least, please offer a virtual option so residents who live far
from the meeting locations are able to participate. As a Boise resident, I believe I will haveeasy access to attend; however, I speak on behalf of my friends located in Twin Falls, Coeur
d'Alene, Pocatello, the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, and all other towns and cities locatedmore than 1 hour away. Thank you"
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Name: Brent Roberts
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:19AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1423 Larsen Rd
Weiser, ID 83672
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Power is making an attempt to make drastic and detrimental changes tosolar net metering structure here in Idaho. There is a need for the IPUC to require public in-
person hearings all across Idaho Power territory in order to debunk their recently releasedvalue of solar study which is clearly biased. Idahoan's have a right to clean energy and if this
attempt is successful the results will be a massive slowing of renewable energy growth inIdaho and subsequent heavy rate/fee increases moving forward. The critical ask here is to
absolutely have the IPUC require Idaho Power to hold public hearings. It is obvious IdahoPower only has their interest in mind. This shouldn't come at the expense of every Idahoan
who has made an investment into renewable energy sources."
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Name: Matt KleinSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 9:03AM
Email: [e-mail]: 206-327-4515
Address: 430 W Ridgeline DrBoise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am a residential solar owner/customer in Boise. I respectively request public
hearings around the state (at least in Boise) on the recently completed Idaho Power solar study. I believe it contains multiple issues that call into question the validity of the study. At
the highest level, if the recommendations are implemented as written, it will degrade adoption of solar in Idaho during a time in which we need as much renewable power on the grid as
possible. A public hearing will allow all involved to have their voices heard on this important topic. Thanks, Matt"
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:00:14 AM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: James Wells
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:55AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 200 Mcdevitt Rd
Placerville, ID 83666
Name of Utility Company: ID Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hourly Netting Request-This is a huge issue as the only party that benefits fromthis is of course ID Power. A solar customer under the current monthly netting structure has a
clear checks and balances against accurate credit accumulation and reporting and against whatthey were proposed from their solar provider in their initial estimates. Hourly netting strips a
consumer checks and balances away from them which simply cannot be allowed to happen.The other major issue here is ID Power pushed into law the Idaho Solar Consumer Protection
Act as a way to hold solar providers accountable for misrepresentation and misleading salestactics and allow for the ID Att General to step in and be able to have a clear legal route for
consumers against solar providers. Yes, we have bad apples in the solar industry and yes, theyshould be held accountable however this is true of any industry but because solar is a direct
competitor to Idaho's monopolistic utility this is a constant driver/platform that ID Power haspushed as means to make these detrimental changes to net metering. The more critical issue
here is having this consumer protection act in place we are required to have many disclosurestatements in order to even provide a solar estimate to any consumer. If hourly netting is
allowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits as providing an accurate estimate of asolar system payback becomes virtually impossible as every ID Power rate payer uses power
differently every hour seasonally here in ID. Stripping back the layers this request by IDPower is a clear attempt to make solar providers jobs nearly impossible and have to staff
engineers to work through a customer’s 8760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12months which is a hugely expensive and time consuming exercise and sure to be wrong with
so many other weather factors year to year here in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question thetrue motives behind this request and maintain the current monthly netting structure that has
worked very well for many years. Lack of Environmental Valuation-This study for manyreasons is a clearly bias study for anyone who has any knowledge of the local solar industry.
For ID Power to not provide a value for environmental impact that distributed solar doesindeed provide is very short sided. Solar provides an immense carbon reduction which yes is
hard to truly measure but to just simply skim over this section as they did should leave manyquestions for the IPUC in this discussion. Peak Demand Reduction-I and many others close to
this industry find this attempt to gut the solar industry at a time where the population isoutracing what ID Power can provide at peak demand times is laughable. The amount of
continued added infrastructure needed to keep providing reliable power and maintain analready outdated electrical grid to an ever-growing population should involve solar heavily in
a commonsense world. The values presented in the study are not in line whatsoever with othercomparable studies done in recent years. When a solar system overproduces every day during
daylight hours that power is put to use at the nearest draw which is always a neighboringproperty. To say that does not provide a immense value to any utility is simply wrong. Less
transmission/distribution/line loss/and cleaner power delivery to these neighboring propertieswith solar. I propose we solar owners demonstrate our benefit to the power grid by banding
together and shutting down our solar systems for one hour during peak demand, to see whatwould happen."
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Name: Robert Flood
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:11AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1949 N.Peartree Ave
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "There needs to be a public hearing about Idaho Powers intention to reduce thevalue of privately produced electricity thru solar production. Isn’t this somewhat of a ponsi
scheme. Have someone invest in production then turn around and sell part of what theyproduce as being an Idaho Power product."
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Name: Stephanie Bacon
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:03AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 6024 N. Plano Lane
Boise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We are new home solar users and we are outraged at the thought that Idaho Poweris trying to use its biased solar study to change the solar net metering structure in Idaho. We
have sacrificed and invested a lot to do what we believe is the right thing for our climate andenvironment; don't let them penalize us for that. We request public hearings on this subject."
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Name: Robert Kessler
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:15AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1048 W Julep Ct
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello, I am writing to ask the Commission to allow public hearings in the case:Idaho Power Solar Study (IPC-E-22-22) Scheduling. Public voices need to be heard in defense
of our rights to produce energy at a fair price in Idaho Power's latest attempt to squash theprivate solar industry. "
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Name: Cindy Karst
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:34AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 308 N 4th Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We need to have public in-person hearings on this not just workshops. We havesolar on our home and would like to attend a public hearing on this issue. "
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Name: Luke Landriani
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:17AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 548 W. Criterion St.
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As a native Idahoan and residential solar generator (as of 7/2022) in Meridian,Idaho, I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on
rooftop solar. We just had our install sized/completed based on the current net meteringsystem. I would like to ask for a public in person hearing in multiple areas within the state.
Offer virtual video and weekend options so people can share their concerns directly with thePublic Utilities Commission. I do not agree with Idaho Power's biased study made in an
attempt to reduce the value of my excess generated solar energy credit. Solar is a consumerchoice and this would be a detrimental hit to our budding local industry and take away our
right to produce our own energy at a fair price. This threatens fair compensation for Idahofamilies, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that benefit from locally-owned
solar. The study underestimates the value of solar by intentionally excluding measurableenvironmental and related benefits."
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Name: Cynthia Boulton
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:27AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 254 BuckCamp Road
McCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request public hearings regarding Case # IPC-E-22-2. As I understand it, Idaho Power is attempting to significantly devalue excess power
generation from Idahoan's solar systems. I am 66 years old and just purchased and installedsolar panels for our home last month. It came at great cost to our family. It is unlikely we will
ever recoup our investment. We made this investment for two reasons. Primarily, to insure weare moving forward to help address climate change by reducing our dependence on coal and
hydroelectric power. As you are aware is it unlikely the later will be unsustainable as wewatch Lake Powell and Lake Mead dry up. The second is to help with continued rise in
electric bills, also unsustainable for many Idahoans and those of us on limited income. I cannot believe the commission would considering measures that would penalise those who have
invested in solar power. I trust the IPUC to support sustainable clean energy, anything elsewould be unconscionable in the setting of this unprecidented crisis of global warming.
Reducing incentives for solar power would certainly take us in the opposite direction. Wemust do everything in our power to insure a sustainable world for our children and future
generations. Please allow our voices to be heard and work to insure we continue to invest inclean sustainable energy for Idaho. "
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Name: Robert Bennett
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:41AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4385 NW Purple Sage Circle
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power & Intermountain Gas
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "In reference to IPC-E-22-22 I write these comments from both a residential solarcustomer as well as a solar business owner (12 yr) that employs 23 very hard working and
talented Idahoan's. Having worked through multiple attempts from Idaho Power to slash thegrowth of solar here in Idaho over the last 12 years I find this hail marry attempt so outrageous
for a multitude of reasons I will highlight below. This net metering issue started years agowith ID Power "claiming" a $145k annual shortfall from the net metering rate class at that
time. I will preface my below comments with the fact that today this rate class still todaymakes up less than 1.5% of the total rate payer population that ID Power serves. This felt from
the start back in the first net metering rate case like a clear attempt to limit future competitionand future growth of solar here in ID just as it still does today. First, this study was ordered by
the IPUC in such a manner that a general consumer without solar or utility industry knowledgecould read and understand. They were also tasked with using as current and accurate data as
available and in this case the data represented for cost/kwh is grossly understated as rate/feeshave jumped substantially along with everything else economically since this study was first
started and should have been updated prior to it's release to ensure on the surface any sort offairness or accuracy. For these reasons I feel from the start this is simply an invalid and
outdated study and should be recognized as such by the IPUC in this matter. Hourly NettingRequest-This is a huge issue as the only party that benefits from this is of course ID Power. A
solar customer under the current monthly netting structure has a clear checks and balancesagainst accurate credit accumulation and reporting and against what they were proposed from
their solar provider in their initial estimates. Hourly netting strips a consumer checks andbalances away from them which simply cannot be allowed to happen. The other major issue
here is ID Power pushed into law the Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act as a way to holdsolar providers accountable for misrepresentation and misleading sales tactics and allow for
the ID Att General to step in and be able to have a clear legal route for consumers against solarproviders. Yes, we have bad apples in the solar industry and yes, they should be held
accountable however this is true of any industry but because solar is a direct competitor toIdaho's monopolistic utility this is a constant driver/platform that ID Power has pushed as
means to make these detrimental changes to net metering. The more critical issue here ishaving this consumer protection act in place we are required to have many disclosure
statements in order to even provide a solar estimate to any consumer. If hourly netting isallowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits as providing an accurate estimate of a
solar system payback becomes virtually impossible as every ID Power rate payer uses powerdifferently every hour seasonally here in ID. Stripping back the layers this request by ID
Power is a clear attempt to make solar providers jobs nearly impossible and have to staffengineers to work through a customer’s 8760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12
months which is a hugely expensive and time consuming exercise and sure to be wrong withso many other weather factors year to year here in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question the
true motives behind this request and maintain the current monthly netting structure that hasworked very well for many years. Lack of Environmental Valuation-This study for many
reasons is a clearly bias study for anyone who has any knowledge of the local solar industry.For ID Power to not provide a value for environmental impact that distributed solar does
indeed provide is very short sided. Solar provides an immense carbon reduction which yes ishard to truly measure but to just simply skim over this section as they did should leave many
questions for the IPUC in this discussion. Peak Demand Reduction-I and many others close tothis industry find this attempt to gut the solar industry at a time where the population is
outracing what ID Power can provide at peak demand times is laughable. The amount ofcontinued added infrastructure needed to keep providing reliable power and maintain an
already outdated electrical grid to an ever-growing population should involve solar heavily ina commonsense world. The values presented in the study are not in line whatsoever with other
comparable studies done in recent years. When a solar system overproduces every day duringdaylight hours that power is put to use at the nearest draw which is always a neighboring
property. To say that does not provide a immense value to any utility is simply wrong. Less transmission/distribution/line loss/and cleaner power delivery to these neighboring properties
with solar. "
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Name: Michael KochertSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:49AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-308-8046
Address: 1622 S 1625 E Gooding, ID 83330
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Co
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I wish to comment on the recent study conducted by Idaho Power Company (IPC)
regarding the benefits of solar energy, particularly customer generated solar power. My wife and I own and operate a farm north of Gooding, and we have a 6 kW solar array for domestic
use on our farm. I am concerned about the IPC study because I believe that it is biased. It underestimated the value of solar energy, and it does not take in account the full benefits and
value of solar power. To me, the report reflects a stark contrast to IPC’s goal to utilize 100%clean energy within the next 25 years. In light of my concerns I request that the PUC hold in-
person public hearings in multiple locations across IPC’s service territory (e.g. Boise, Pocatello, Ketchum, Twin Falls, etc), and offer virtual video options and a weekend option to
ensure as many people as possible can participate. I also believe that the report should receive an independent peer review. Thank you for the opportunity to comment and for your
consideration. "
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Name: Donna Saba
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:25AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 5034 Sarah Ct
Fruitland, ID 83619
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Good morning, I am reaching out about a concern I have in relation to IdahoPower Company's continued attempts to undermine consumer solar power generation and net
metering. I am certain there is a path that can fulfill the needs of both the consumer producerand Idaho Power, but it needs to be based on honest, OPEN information and not on biased
outdated manipulative studies. I will freely admit that I am simply a private citizen living anormal life and I am not privy to every detail; however, I do know that Idaho Power is a
company trying to derail the competition of the solar power consumer producer and it's tryingto do this behind closed doors. I respectfully request that all meetings about solar power
consumer production be held in an open public meeting where information can be heard andscrutinized by all parties involved. Please don't misinterpret the word "scrutinized" as having a
negative connotation but as a means and method to verify, analyze and when necessary, refuteinformation presented and make the best possible decisions and outcome for ALL parties.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Warm regards, Donna Saba"
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Name: Penny SartoriSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:10AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-417-1177
Address: 11434 W. Fenchurch Ct.Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please make the public hearing accessible to all Idaho Power customers by
holding these hearing on multiple day and locations. We all need the opportunity to be heard.Unlike the one two years ago that caused this whole situation One meeting in one city doesn't
give solar customer like myself and future customer in other areas of the state the opportunityto publicly voice their concern with this study. If Idaho Power expects to be totally GREEN by
2045 what better way to reach that goal than to use existing customer to pay the cost of thesystem to supplement their needs and compensate them fairly. It relieves the stress on the grid
and help with the huge problem of "CLIMATE CHANGE". The federal government is doingtheir part to help with this problem why can't the utilities do the same. "
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Name: Cathy KriloffSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:33AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-235-7520
Address: 209 S. 8th Ave.Pocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am writing because I am deeply concerned about the impact of Idaho Power’s
incomplete study on distributed solar power. I urge you to reject the study as it does notinclude broader potential economic and environmental benefits and the proposed 60% drop in
the reimbursement rate will limit the ability for residential customers, businesses, and farmersto add solar power. I hope you will hold multiple in-person events across Idaho Power’s
territory with virtual video options and weekend times available to maximize opportunities forinput by those customers who have or want to add solar power on their property. Thank you."
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Name: Krishna Pakala
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:47AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2986 S Old Hickory Way
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello, Thank you for the opportunity to help us share our comments in writing inreference to IPC-E-22-22. I write these comments from both a residential solar customer as
well as an engineering professor with expertise in energy. First and foremost, I urge thecommittee to please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s
service territories. Due to the uncertain times we live in, I hope you also offer virtual videoand weekend options so that we are inclusive of all people who can share their concerns
directly with the Public Utilities Commission. We are in an energy crisis and anything we cando to help is welcome. The recent urgency to focus on climate efforts and push for more solar
at the federal level was a watershed moment for us and future generations. Lots of people arealso switching to electric vehicles to support the environment and lower our reliance on fossil
fuels. I am in the process of installing a backup battery and making my home electric vehicle(EV) ready and look forward to buying an EV soon. In the light of all of this, I am very
concerned about Idaho Power’s newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. I read itin depth and concluded that it clearly underestimates the value of solar by deliberately
excluding quantifiable environmental and related benefits. Most importantly this devalues thelarge investments people have made to install solar threatening fair compensation for Idaho
citizens. The study almost feels like it is designed to alter the net metering significantlyhurting the customers who made huge financial investments in solar. The number of solar
customers still makes up about 1.5% of the total population that ID Power serves. Our effortsshould be to increase this base of solar customers not hurt the existing ones and also make it
very difficult for future homeowners and businesses to transition to clean energy. The hourlynetting request is a huge issue as it only benefits Idaho Power. As a solar customer under the
current monthly netting structure, we have clear checks and balances against accurate creditaccumulation and reporting and against what they were proposed from their solar provider in
our initial estimates. Hourly netting strips a consumer checks and balances away from uswhich is unacceptable. When we made huge financial investments in solar the hourly netting
was not in place. If hourly netting is allowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits asproviding an accurate estimate of a solar system payback becomes virtually impossible as
every ID Power rate payer uses power differently every hour seasonally here in ID. This studywas ordered by the IPUC in such a manner that a general consumer without solar or utility
industry knowledge could read and understand. They were also tasked with using as currentand accurate data as available and in this case the data represented for cost/kwh is grossly
understated as rate/fees have jumped substantially along with everything else economicallysince this study was first started and should have been updated prior to its release to ensure on
the surface any sort of fairness or accuracy. For these reasons I feel from the start this issimply an invalid and outdated study and should be recognized as such by the IPUC in this
matter. I believe if any chances are made it should not affect existing customers and I stronglyurge the Idaho Public Utilities commission to hold inclusive public hearings. Thank you,
Krishna Pakala"
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Name: Jeff LuffSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:49AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-315-1964
Address: 3300 Idaho 55Meadows, ID 83654-5008
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As a generator of customer power, I must insist that the Idaho PUC require
accessible public comment opportunities to comment on Idaho Power's solar study. Withoutthis necessary opportunity, non Idaho Power generators will not be adequately represented in
the PUC's decision making process. Thank you for your consideration of this very importantdecision."
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Name: Richard Rush
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:18AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 20 S Ruby Street
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please hold a public hearing on Idaho Power’s attempt to tax home owners whohave installed solar panels. We should be encouraging use of solar panels rather than
eliminating them. Richard and Nancy Rush"
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Name: Gwenn MaxfieldSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:13AM
Email: [e-mail]: 206-947-2493
Address: 1010 N 22nd STBoise, id 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Re IPC-E-22-22 As a resident of Boise and a homeowner with solar energy
production, I am frustrated that Idaho Power (IP) is attempting to reduce the growth and use ofsolar in Idaho. As a public utility, IP has near monopolistic powers to regulate both the users
of power and the rates charges. It is important that any changes to IP’s economic and politicalenvironment take place in a public hearing. A public hearing isn’t a desire, its a mandatory
component of a public utility’s operation. IP obtains most, if not all, its power from hydroelectric production. Increasingly the availability of water is becoming a scarce commodity as
hotter weather makes greater demand for the use of water and water availability becomesscarcer. We have all seen the pictures of significantly reduced water reservoirs, including
those in Idaho. The fortunate and unusual late spring rainfalls in 2022 may not happen everyyear to mostly replenish the reservoirs. What will IP do when they do not have adequate water
to respond to the increased energy demands for air conditioning from an increasing populationbase, which take second place to demands for drinking water? At that point no rate increase
will provide additional power or increase their coffers. But...solar energy provided bycommercial and residential producers can help fill the need. Then solar competition will be a
partner, not a challenge. Let’s not have IP’s short sighted concern over competition and ratesrule out future needs. I am asking that all deliberations regarding IPC-E-22-22 be held in
pubic, which is the proper and legal way to conduct any business of a public utility. Manysolar professionals are available to provide credible information on the legal, environmental
and infrastructure aspects of solar energy production and its contribution to the state of Idaho.Respectfully Gwenn Maxfield’ "
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Name: Dean Schaecher
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:27AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4145 S. Stargazer Pl.
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am hearing rumbles of Idaho Power attempting (AGAIN) to make change theNet Metering and no public hearings? If there is a significant change in rates/fees based solely
on a study by Idaho Power the consumers of Idaho Power should have a say in how this studywas conducted and the results before rates/fees are assessed. The current political climate
leads me to believe Idaho Power should be welcoming to Alternative Energy Sources."
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Name: Kerry PagenkopfSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:49AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-880-2063
Address: 28729 River Ridge Rd.Wilder, ID 83676
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "To my understanding, there is no open public forum or comment venue scheduled
for this proposal. As a solar user I adamantly object to the lack of opportunity to voice myopinion to the upcoming changes being proposed. It is detrimental to our current economy,
standard of living, and adaptation of clean energy. As a retired citizen who has invested tens ofthousands of dollars in advance to help control my utility costs during retirement years, I
object to being manipulated back in to higher costs. A public hearing should be mandatory onthis issue."
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Name: Tom Stuart
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:53AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 749 e high point ln
Boise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: IPC
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am now a customer who generates a significant portion of my electrical energyfrom PV panels on my roof, under IPC’s existing net metering provisions. Private Solar
generation at residences and businesses is an essential component of a more efficient,modernized future for Idaho. I am concerned that public input on IPC’s latest proposals will be
insufficient to reflect actual public interest and sentiment. I urge IPUC to insist on in —personand virtual public hearings on the proposal, in several locations in IPC’s territory - including
Boise, Pocatello, Twin Falls, and the Wood River Valley. Public input is essential to properlyevaluate the IPC proposal for future private generation. Thank you."
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Name: Matt Oranday
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:52AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 6149 N Meeker Pl
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: LLL-U-74-27
Comment: "PLEASE, hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across IdahoPower’s service territory (e.g. Boise, Pocatello, Ketchum) and offer virtual video options and a
weekend option to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this decision. "
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Name: Kirk KremerSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:56AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-861-6614
Address: 2575W. Val Vista CtMeridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "With all the talk of global warming from fossil fuels, drought conditions, salmon
recovery, energy shortages, etc. some of have taken the initiative to install solar panels at ourexpense to conserve energy and now Idaho Power want to give us less credit in efforts to take
advantage of us. Please tell Idaho Power and its parent company Idacor to stop trying tosqueeze more money out of us after they were the ones preaching to us on how good solar
power can be. We should get reimbursed for our solar panel purchases if they are not willingto keep this program ongoing. Tx. "
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Name: Rob Black
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:57AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3043 E Autumn Way
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "PUC, Please deny Idaho Power's request to change net metering to hourly orinstantaneous netting at a reduced cost. Idaho Power has a monopoly on the majority of
Idaho's power grid and is making more money today than ever. A quick financial check onIDACorp shows this. So the fact that Idaho Power is trying to attack the 12,000 customers
who have renewable energy systems in place doesn't make sense to me at all as they aremaking more than enough money for their investors. Here is what I found. Revenue: 2021:
1.46 Billion 2020: 1.35 Billion 2019: 1.35 Billion 2018: 1.37 Billion 2017: 1.35 Billion 2016:1.26 Billion 2015: 1.27 Billion 2014: 1.28 Billion 2013: 1.25 Billion. Gross Profit: 21: 572
Million 20: 562 Million 19: 545 Million 18: 537 Million 17: 521 Million 16: 459 Million 15:465 Million 14: 428 Million 13: 471 Million Net Income: 21: 245 Million 20: 237 Million 19:
232 Million 18: 226 Million 17: 212 Million 16: 198 Million 15: 194 Million 14: 193 Million13: 182 Million Over the past 9 years, Idaho Power has managed to increase revenue by $210
Million, increase Gross profit by 101 Million, and increased net profit by 63 Million but theyare claiming that renewable energy customers are hurting their portfolio. I am asking you to
stop this and protect the PUBLIC! Allowing Idaho Power to move forward with this plan willtake away our rights to use clean energy to help curb inflation to the rising costs of energy. If
you allow this to go through I believe that we will see a very large increase in the cost ofelectricity over the next 10 years so Idaho Power can continue to reap all of the profits that
you have seen above. Without a fair value associated with renewable energy, there will be noway for the PUBLIC to protect themselves against Idaho Power. Sincerely, Rob Black"
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Name: Craig Smith
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:44AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1740 Echo Ave
Parma, ID 83660
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello, As a solar user and Idaho Power customer, I would request accessiblePublic Hearings throughout Idaho, so that the public can be involved. Idaho Power has a
monopoly and the public should have access to these proposed changes, as they aresubstantially shaded towards Idaho Power and away from the public. It appears they are trying
to hurt the solar community, in direct conflict of their stated goals of becoming green by 2045."
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Name: Marcus Mickelsen
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:32AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 594 Wooten way
Blackfoot , ID 83221
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I want public hearings for the above referenced case. It’s our legal right to attendthe meetings. "
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Name: James Hopper
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:37AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 6195 W Walton Pond Dr.
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please allow public discussion concerning IPC-E-22-22. I have many concernsabout the Power Co. study into rate changes. It appears to be profit motivated with disregard to
the individual homeowner providing solar benefits. With the use of a solar battery backup Ican also assist my neighbors in the event of a blackout (recharge cell phones; emergency
internet use; emergency medical equipment; etc.). Thank You, JEH"
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Name: Amy RustadSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 8:56AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-870-6005
Address: 121 N. Al Fresco PlaceBoise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear PUC, My name is Amy Rustad and I am a long-term Idaho Power customer
living in Boise. Please hold hearings on local solar power. Self reliance, personal choice, andlocal control are central to Idahoans, and Idaho Power's recent cost-benefit study on rooftop
solar conveniently sidesteps all of these issues, as well as the environmental benefits of local
solar production. Idaho is blessed with perfect conditions to capture solar power. To drastically cut compensation for rooftop solar production is a disingenuous way to shut down
the industry, at a time when we should be wholeheartedly embracing it. What the study does do is protect corporate profits, which is NOT a service for our population. Please hold in-
person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power’s service territory (and offer virtual video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many people as possible can
participate in this critical proceeding and share their concerns directly with the Commission. Thank you for your consideration. Amy Rustad "
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:00:07 AM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Kathy Noble
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:47PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 86 Freedom Loop
Bellevue, ID 83313
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I would like to request public hearings be held across the state so that more peoplecan participate and weigh in on this very important hearing for the future of Idaho's power
generation and for the opportunity for more people to understand the details of having rooftopor farm solar. Pocatello and the Wood River Valley are both very interested in how the PUC
responds to the new Idaho Power study. "
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Name: elizabeth jeffreySubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:40PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-309-0336
Address: 201 N. 3rd AVeHailey, ID 83333
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I'm a long time customer of Idaho Power and am hoping to change my home to all
electric in the near future. I'm so concerned about our increasing extreme weather and theirpotential connections to the burning of fossil fuel From that perspective, I'm disappointed in
the in house study from Idaho Power as it is being presented. As we see so often in in-housestudies vs. 3rd party studies avoided speaking to some issues of great importance to me as an
environmentalist and to me as a customer. I think they presented low estimates of potentialcontributions of local solar and didn't have sufficient looks at the savings in infrastructure,
savings in energy conserved by not traveling long distances on the transmission lines and thenthey have no analysis of the environmental and health savings brought on by increasing local
solar and decreasing ff burning. I feel a full study should be done by an objective, 3rd partyand that there should be the opportunity for public hearings throughout the service area
impacted by this electrical monopoly's services. If Idaho Power has any intention of trying tomeet its stated clean energy goals, it will have to look at all possible ways to do that and do
what needs to be done to reach them. Recognizing the true value of solar doesn't seem to besomething they are presently doing and maybe a 3rd party study would make those realities a
bit more real to Idaho Power. Thank you for your work on this issue."
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Name: Mike BisagnoSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:18PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-890-0839
Address: 11380 W Morela DrBoise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "To Whom It May Concern, In reference to IPC-E-22-22 I write these comments
from both a residential solar customer as well as a solar business owner (12 yr) that employs23 very hard working and talented Idahoan's. Having worked through multiple attempts from
Idaho Power to slash the growth of solar here in Idaho over the last 12 years I find this hailmarry attempt so outrageous for a multitude of reasons I will highlight below. This net
metering issue started years ago with ID Power "claiming" a $145k annual shortfall from thenet metering rate class at that time. I will preface my below comments with the fact that today
this rate class still today makes up less than 1.5% of the total rate payer population that IDPower serves. This felt from the start back in the first net metering rate case like a clear
attempt to limit future competition and future growth of solar here in ID just as it still doestoday. First, this study was ordered by the IPUC in such a manner that a general consumer
without solar or utility industry knowledge could read and understand. They were also taskedwith using as current and accurate data as available and in this case the data represented for
cost/kwh is grossly understated as rate/fees have jumped substantially along with everythingelse economically since this study was first started and should have been updated prior to it's
release to ensure on the surface any sort of fairness or accuracy. For these reasons I feel fromthe start this is simply an invalid and outdated study and should be recognized as such by the
IPUC in this matter. Hourly Netting Request-This is a huge issue as the only party thatbenefits from this is of course ID Power. A solar customer under the current monthly netting
structure has a clear checks and balances against accurate credit accumulation and reportingand against what they were proposed from their solar provider in their initial estimates. Hourly
netting strips a consumer checks and balances away from them which simply cannot beallowed to happen. The other major issue here is ID Power pushed into law the Idaho Solar
Consumer Protection Act as a way to hold solar providers accountable for misrepresentationand misleading sales tactics and allow for the ID Att General to step in and be able to have a
clear legal route for consumers against solar providers. Yes, we have bad apples in the solarindustry and yes, they should be held accountable however this is true of any industry but
because solar is a direct competitor to Idaho's monopolistic utility this is a constantdriver/platform that ID Power has pushed as means to make these detrimental changes to net
metering. The more critical issue here is having this consumer protection act in place we arerequired to have many disclosure statements in order to even provide a solar estimate to any
consumer. If hourly netting is allowed it leaves solar providers wide open to lawsuits asproviding an accurate estimate of a solar system payback becomes virtually impossible as
every ID Power rate payer uses power differently every hour seasonally here in ID. Strippingback the layers this request by ID Power is a clear attempt to make solar providers jobs nearly
impossible and have to staff engineers to work through a customer’s 8760 hourly powerintervals from the previous 12 months which is a hugely expensive and time consuming
exercise and sure to be wrong with so many other weather factors year to year here in ID. Iurge the IPUC to heavily question the true motives behind this request and maintain the
current monthly netting structure that has worked very well for many years. Lack ofEnvironmental Valuation-This study for many reasons is a clearly bias study for anyone who
has any knowledge of the local solar industry. For ID Power to not provide a value forenvironmental impact that distributed solar does indeed provide is very short sided. Solar
provides an immense carbon reduction which yes is hard to truly measure but to just simplyskim over this section as they did should leave many questions for the IPUC in this discussion.
Peak Demand Reduction-I and many others close to this industry find this attempt to gut thesolar industry at a time where the population is outracing what ID Power can provide at peak
demand times is laughable. The amount of continued added infrastructure needed to keepproviding reliable power and maintain an already outdated electrical grid to an ever-growing
population should involve solar heavily in a commonsense world. The values presented in thestudy are not in line whatsoever with other comparable studies done in recent years. When a
solar system overproduces every day during daylight hours that power is put to use at thenearest draw which is always a neighboring property. To say that does not provide a immense
value to any utility is simply wrong. "
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Name: Douglas A SaarelSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:52PM
Email: [e-mail]: 801-597-1175
Address: 2047 South Springbrook LaneBoise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: IDAHO POWER
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "PLEASE REQUIRE PUBLIC HEARINGS across Idaho Power territory BEFORE
any changes are made to the current solar net metering program in Idaho! We disagree withthe recent study performed by Idaho Power company. We ask for a public forum to allow us to
defend/debate individuals' rights to use solar power, a renewable and carbon-neutral energysource, in a cost-effective manner in Idaho."
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Name: Kenneth Hamner
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:10PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 69 Peregrine Dr.
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I hereby request that the commission hold in-person public hearings (with a virtualcomponent) in Pocatello, Ketchum, Boise, and other major cities throughout the state in
regards to case IPC-E-22-22. I believe it is imperative in order to protect the public interest."
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Name: Rob BlackSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:08PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-936-0358
Address: 3228 S Brookridge WayBoise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "PUC, My name is Rob Black and I am concerned about Idaho Power's attempt to
devalue Excess energy that they buy from solar customers on their grid. I feel itunderestimates the value of solar by intentionally leaving out important factors when
determining the true value. In the next few paragraphs, I will explain why I feel this way. 1)Solar can easily be measured through monitoring software that is installed with a solar system.
Consumers can protect themselves with this easy measurement by installing consumption CT'sthis shows how much energy is consumed from the grid and produced and sent back to the
grid. When consumers have this installed it works as checks and balances against Idaho Powerto make sure they are getting the proper credits they should for excess production. If you have
hourly or instantaneous netting then that protection will be taken away. Idaho Power knowsthis so if they mess up any crediting to a consumer's account the consumer will never know. In
2019 Idaho Pass the Consumer Protection Law to protect consumers from both solarcompanies and Idaho Power. I feel if you change this then the consumer will no longer be
protected against Idaho Power. Idaho Power gave no quantitative value to the environmentalimpact of the solar generation provided by the consumer. How can that be accurate? Our entire
county is pushing for Green Energy and now we have a utility company trying to detercustomers from buying solar energy. To me, this sounds very hypocritical. They state they
want to be 100% renewable by 2045 but then in the next sentence they tell consumers thatthey just want to be but we as the public have to buy their renewable energy at a higher cost
than what we can produce it at. In closing, I feel this study lacks credible information and theirstudy should be denied. In addition to that, I feel you should allow the public to attend
meetings where they can give their opinions to you as the commission in person so you canunderstand why the majority of Idaho Power customers feel that this decision is not protecting
the people!"
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Name: Laurie HynsonSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:49PM
Email: [e-mail]: 931-802-0804
Address: 279 S Long Bay WayStar, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please offer accessible public hearings with a virtual public component in
Pocatello, Ketchum and Boise so folks can voice their opinions and concerns about the IdahoPower’s desire to decrease value of the excess generated energy produced by customer’s solar
array systems. Thanks for your help. "
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Name: Adrienne HorelSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:21PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-297-9241
Address: 3043 E AUTUMN WAYMERIDIAN, ID 83642-6238
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Public Utilities Commission, My name is Adrienne Horel and I live in Meridian,
ID. I have seen the VODER Study that Idaho Power is attempting to get you to pass and I feelthis study lacks very important subjects that I feel are necessary to value solar energy properly.
I believe Idaho Power intentionally left things like environmental impact out of this study tomake solar appear less valuable to them. In my opinion, Idaho Power is just trying to devalue
solar so much that people no longer buy it. And once that occurs I feel they will begin to beable to increase prices of energy exponentially without consumers being able to protect
themselves by installing a solar system. All people should be able to install renewable energysystems for their homes and be paid a fair value for that energy. In no way is what they are
proposing a fair value. I am asking you to hold public hearings where people can come andshare their stories. Accepting Idaho Power's proposal will be a giant step back for Idaho and
our attempt to become a cleaner State. Please remember that our Federal Government ispushing for more and more renewable energy. We are passing Bills to fund the manufacturing
of renewable energy in the US. We are extending Tax Credits on the federal level for 10 yearsand increasing the value of the tax credit. We have a country that is taking the appropriate
steps to save our planet. Please don't take a step in the wrong direction for us Idahoans!Sincererly, Adrienne Horel"
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Name: Linda Engle
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 11:09PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 340 S 11TH AVE
POCATELLO, ID 83201-4810
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: " I am an Idaho Power customer originally from Pocatello, now living in Boise. Iam concerned that Idaho Power's recent solar valuation study did not include certain
quantifiable technical, environmental, societal and health measures. Because of theseomissions, IPC severly undervalued solar power which will make it less desirable for
consumers. As a result, IPC will have more difficulty reaching it's 100% goal. I am veryconcerned about this issue because climate change is on our heals. The current severe Idaho
drought will continue to decrease Idaho's ability to make hydropower. We need to doeverything we can to transition and undervaluing solar with an incomplete study does not
move us toward sustainability. Please hold in-person and on line public hearnings across IPC'sservice territory both during the week and weekend so all Idahoans can participate and share
their concerns. Thank-you, Linda Engle"
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Name: DEREK WANDERSSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 5:06AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-989-3621
Address: 3320 Highway 52Payette, ID 83661
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I do not agree with idaho power trying to knock down self generation of clean
power. There needs to be public hearing on there request to take more control and money fromsolar and wind power from individuals. They raise rates year over year my farm pays 200,000
thousand a year to them, i invested money to try save on that with solar. They need to tightenthere belts like the rest of us have to if there budget isn't working."
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Name: DONALD SHAFF
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:41PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4552 N FOOTHILL DR
BOISE, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Co.
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Given the petitioner did not meet all of the requirements of the Study ordered bythe PUC, I implore the PUC to Order a public hearing for as many days as necessary around
the state and to schedule a virtual meeting in the evening hours to give Idahoans theopportunity to present testimony on whether the Study is sufficient and the proposals or
conclusions of the Study are correct. I reserve the right to supplement my Comment further asthe Case moves forward. "
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Name: Amy Minervini
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:15PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1513 4th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Amy Minervini and I am an Idaho resident living in Lewiston--NezPerce County. I am very concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on
rooftop solar. It underestimates the value of solar by intentionally excluding measurableenvironmental and related benefits. This threatens fair compensation for Idaho families,
businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that benefit from locally-owned solar. I careabout these issues because solar is a sustainable and renewable energy that we MUST rely on
more as global warming threatens our world. Please hold in-person public hearings in multiplelocations across Idaho Power’s service territory (and offer virtual video options and a weekend
option) to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding andshare their concerns directly with the Commission. Sincerely, Amy Minervini"
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Name: Lindy Cogan
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:08PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 530 E. McKercher Blvd
Hailey, ID 83333
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Lindy Cogan, I live in Hailey Idaho. I've had rooftop solar since 2017.Idaho Power has continued to erode the value of net metering, which disincentivizes
individuals to invest in solar energy, and businesses to continue to develop and create solarenergy solutions. The study didn't include an environmental benefit study, which is real and
should be measurable. Please hold in-person and virtual public meetings across Idaho Power'sservice locations. We have a right to self generation, and I would like to further understand
and express my concerns about Idaho Power's value of solar study. Thank you. Lindy Cogan"
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Name: Davis NguyenSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:05PM
Email: [e-mail]: 916-204-4397
Address: 4054 N tattenham wayBoise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Public hearings regarding this case"
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Name: Stephen Lloyd
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 6:56AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1968 S Goldking Way
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please schedule several public hearings in Boise so I may attend. It is importantthat homeowners get to comment on what would be fair way to compensate them for solar
power they produce. "
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Name: Scott Buckley Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:46PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-631-0395
Address: 15626 Cumulus WayCaldwell , ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am outraged that Idaho Power is trying to devalue the power that I am producing
with the very expensive Solar on my home. Please do not allow them to do this. This wouldalso discourage people from switching to solar in the future."
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Name: Randall Goodspeed
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:05PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 7681 E Nolan Dr
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "On the subject of ID Power requesting to reduce the value of excess generatedsolar energy credit by over 60% without public hearings needs to be addressed. All effected
parties should be allowed to voice opinions prior to any decision PUC may make."
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Name: Jeffrey MorrisSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 5:19PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-571-3975
Address: 8574 W Mornin Mist StBoise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I respectfully request that the Idaho Public Utility Commission 1. Reject Idaho
Power’s incomplete study 2. Hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across IdahoPower’s service territory, and offer virtual video options and a weekend option to ensure as
many people as possible can participate. The PUC erred allowing a service producingstakeholder to present the Value of Distributed Energy Resources. Idaho Power is a publicly
owned for-profit utility company with their main stakeholders - the shareholders of thecompany. This study should have been conducted by a third party. The PUC should be the
final arbitrator between the for-profit utility and the customers the PUC allows the sole serviceto provide service to. Here are a couple of many problems I see within the study: Section 6
Compensation Structure. Figure 6.1 shows the net energy metering is a $5 monthly. If theservice charge were prorated to demand, no-solar residential would pay an additional $12.91
for derived service charge. Idaho Power unfairly puts the burden of the study's results on theconsumers using net metering. I used Net billing + basic $5 service as a ratio to compare with
residential service (no solar) + derived service. Section 9.1 Evaluation of Existing Cap. IdahoPower is operating under an existing project operating cap that “varies by customer type.
Residential and small general customers’ project eligibility cap is 25 kW and commercial,Industrial, and irrigation customer’s project eligibility cap is 100 kW.” I maintain that
customer caps limit free economic enterprise between supplier and customer unfairly. Thefollowing exhibit clearly shows that photovoltaic system efficiencies have improved over time
with current system laboratory capabilities exceeding 40% efficiency. Solar panel efficiency iscalculated as a percentage as follows: Efficiency = panel power (in kW) x 100% Panel length
x panel width (in m) (Source retrieved fromhttps://www.photonicuniverse.com/en/resources/articles/full/7.html August 10, 2022) My
Q.Peal Duo Blk ML-G10+ Series have a 20.6% maximum module efficiency Sunpower hasmodules of the same basic length and width with between 20.1 and 22.8% efficiency. Both Q-
Cells are manufactured in the United States and feed distributions and installation jobs in theUnited States and globally. Using the efficiency calculator above, if we solve for the
theoretical maximum efficiency of a solar cell made of ideal material of 33.7% with thecurrent dimensions of the Q-Cell panel, the panel power increases from 400w to 660w. My
current 25 panel 10kW system could be a future 16.5 kW system. 33.7% Efficiency = panelpower (in kW) x 100% 1.960784 m Panel power (in kW) = 33.7 x 1.960784 100 .660784 kW
or 660.784 W. A 37 panel system would easily create over 25kW. I’ve audited Idaho taxpayerreturns that include Form 39R alternative energy deductions with 37 panels. It’s not hard to
imagine Idaho Power customers incorporating solar energy in their agricultural, business andindividual applications as the cost per solar panel watt continues to decrease while the
efficiency continues to increase over time. Instead of bilking energy producers, how aboutincentivizing these energy producers like the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of
2022 that incentivizes taxpayers with a 30% tax credit for renewable clean energy installationsfrom 2022 through 2033. The bill calls for a 10-year extension at 30% of the cost of the
installed equipment, which will then step down to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034. Imagine astorage facility owner who decides to use their storage roof tops to produce solar power on an
acre of storage facility roofing and to include battery storage that provides power during nongenerating periods for the facility and exports unused battery storage to the grid on a daily
basis. Walmart installed over 240 solar systems. The available space on a Walmart isconsiderably more capable of handling a system greater than 100kW. I can’t imagine Micron
being limited to a cap on components per chip. Here’s a quote from Lafayette College -Efficiency of Solar PV, Then, Now and Future by Amos Hans. (Retrieved from
https://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs352-sp14-pv/technology/history-of-pv-technology/ August 10,2022) In the 21st century, the efficiency continues to rise and and the future forecast shows
that there are no signs that the efficiency would stop increasing. In addition, the cost of solarenergy has been decreasing. Jeffrey W. Morris "
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Name: Noel Rocklein
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:28AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 5543 E. Bay Trail Ct
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "With Idaho's forever growing population and a warming world, the need for cleanenergy sources (including Solar and battery storage, wind, small-nuclear, etc) is critical to
displace reliance on fossil fuels. Solar, in particular, is valuable towards reducing peakdemand during hot summer afternoons. Private homeowners who chose (past/present/future)
to produce surplus clean energy to meet their monthly needs should be encouraged with amodest ROI, not dissuaded through hourly pricing. I'd love to hear more (details and timeline)
about Idaho Power's future plans towards achieving a 100% clean-energy future, includingenergy storage."
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Name: Robert Lonning
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:51PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 201 N. 3rd Ave.
Hailey, ID 83333
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Rob Lonning and I am an Idaho Power customer living in Hailey, ID.My wife and I have been enjoying our rooftop solar panels since construction in 2015. Given
what we know about human induced climate change, it seems particularly unbelievable thatanyone would try to reduce the incentives for producing clean electricity. I understand that a
monopoly's goal is to maximize profits which makes me glad that there is the oversightcreated by the PUC. I hope you will not accept Idaho Power's new cost-benefit study on
rooftop solar. Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power'sservice territory (and offer virtual video options and a weekend option) to ensure as many
people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding and share their concerns directlywith the Commission. "
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Name: Melody and Michael Asher and McBride
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:38PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2502 Laurie Lane
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear Public Utility Commission Members - We are Idaho Power customers andwe believe in solar power - both utility generated and customer generated. We feel that Idaho
Power's cost benefit analysis does not cover all the info that should have been a part of thatstudy. We are asking you to hold in-person (with a virtual component) PUC hearings in
multiple locations throughout the state on different dates and times so that as many people aspossible can give you face-to-face comments. Thank you for your consideration- Michael
McBride and Melody Asher"
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Name: Tom MartinSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:42PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-631-2934
Address: 9709 W. Cascade St.Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "It has been brought to my attention that Idaho Power is making requests to the
Public Utilities Commission to make changes to their Solar Net Metering policies withoutholding Public Comment sessions. It is my view that public comment is desirable and
necessary for all areas that Idaho Power Co. serves. The Public Utility Commission shouldhave a desire to hear from the customers that Idaho Power Co serves, including those that have
solar panel installations and/or are planning to install solar panels. I believe it is the PublicUtility Commission duty to hold open hearings that are available to the public so that the
public's voice can be heard and that the public can be informed of the changes that IdahoPower Co is requesting in regard to Solar Panel generation, i.e.: net metering changes. Tom
Martin 9709 W. Cascade St. Boise, Idaho. 83704"
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Name: Jane ChandlerSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:30PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-863-6774
Address: 1407 East Jefferson stBoise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am writing to strongly urge the commission to hold both in person and virtual
hearings on the IPC-22-22 case across the state. Idaho Power has presented a very one sidedstudy that benefits their business, but disregards the needs of the public and the environment.
For this reason, and also because the PUC is charged to represent and support the public,public hearings should be held and made easily assessable for those who would like to attend
in person or virtually. Any decision should made in a fair and balanced way that takes intoaccount all of the needs an interests of its stakeholders. The public is one of the most impacted
stakeholders and therefore should have a seat at this table. This is especially important due tothe lack of objectivity of the study. "
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Name: Spencer Stucki
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:35PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 24442 Nubian goat court
Caldwell , ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As an Idaho power customer and a solar power customer I petition the commission to allow for public hearings on this matter. The voice of the customer should be
heard with regards to this case. Thank you for your consideration. "
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Name: Drew Hackett Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:07PM
Email: [e-mail]: 206-999-6576
Address: 2217 W Oakhampton DrEagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please hold in person meetings on this issue. Consumers deserve it."
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Name: Rebecca SkeemSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:43PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-404-6732
Address: 12144 W Pavo StStar, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I understand that you might be making changes regarding our power bills. We
would like a public hearing on what those changes will be. We bought the solar panels to help the power grid. Not to be penalized for having them. We need clarification on what your
intentions are. Public hearing would help. Thank you"
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Name: Erick BacaSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:43PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-914-1324
Address: 1331 N Frazier AveBoise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "ID Hello, I am requesting accessible public hearings all across Idaho Power
territory in order to comment on their recently released value of solar study. Please respond with the decision!"
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Name: Maria Held
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:04PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 240 W Concord St
Middleton, ID 83644
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please hold public hearings. "
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Name: Neale Rolfe
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:50PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3204 w Hansen Ave
Boise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is neale I am an idaho power customer living in boise idaho. I am a concerned citizen and possible future Solar customer. I am very concerned about Idaho powers
newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. It underestimates the value of Solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This threatens fair
compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms, schools and other local entities that benefit from locally-owned Solar. I care about these issues not only because it will affect my
livelihood from being a future home owner but also working in the Solar industry. Please please hold in person public hearings in multiple locations on different days and different
times so the public has more of a chance to have a voice on the issue and how it affects them. "
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Name: Ben Heffron
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 5:04PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3153 E 17TH STREET
AMMON, ID 83406
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "On behalf of Prizm Solar and our hundreds of Idaho Power customers, I implore you to open this case to public hearings. This is a highly impactful issue, and needs to be given
the highest visability."
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Name: Harry DellamaterSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:31PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-921-2335
Address: 86 Rocky Canyon RdBoise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We strongly request public hearings for this case! Strongly"
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Name: James BrownSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:27PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-204-6325
Address: 1847 N. Siltstone WayKuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am requesting accessible public hearings for this case. Having recently invested
in solar panels which essentially replace my daily usage year-over-year, I am disappointed to learn the current net-metering approach is being re-evaluated. In doing my part to alleviate the
pressure on power providers like Idaho Power, I would like to have a front-row seat to the hearing and have my voice heard."
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Name: Shasten Jolley
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:40PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1298 W. Crest Wood Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Shasten Jolley and I am the manager of a solar equipment distribution company in Boise and Pocatello. I am writing in to express my extreme concern about the
recent study published by Idaho Power on the cost-benefit analysis of rooftop solar. I, and many others in the local industry, believe that the study highly underestimates the true value of
solar both economically and environmentally (in fact, it hardly, if at all, covers any data surrounding environmental benefits of solar as they claim it to be "unquantifiable"). I was born
and raised here in the Boise area and I have watched the solar industry explode here over the last few years. I am afraid that Idaho Power's attempts to cut into net-metering will cause a
major interruption in the economic boom that the solar industry has brought to the state, and I believe it needs to be rejected entirely. I also know that if this were to move forward, thousands
of people could lose jobs and lose opportunities for economic freedom that rooftop solar can provide (and does provide) for so many people in this wonderful state. With this, I believe it is
only right that multiple public hearings be held related to this topic. Homeowners
and business owners alike deserve a fair chance to express their opinions and concerns on thismatter as it has extreme repercussions if moved forward. I am asking that public hearings are
held in venues across the state on different days of the week to allow as many people access toattend as possible. I even think online video options would be very beneficial so we can reach
as many people as possible (which is only fair). I hope that this matter is taken as seriously asit should with the weight of its repercussions weighing on so many good people of the state of
Idaho. Please do not let Idaho Power crush the opportunities of so many of our wonderfulcitizens. Thank you for your time."
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Name: Jeffrey Hollingshead
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:20PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 12082 N. 19th Ave
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "This is in regards to IPC-E-22-22 & the reduction of credit for excess powergeneration from a solar installation on a private residence. I have invested $35,000.00 in a
solar system for my home. Excess power generated transfers to my battery backup system &beyond that is credited back to my Idaho Power bill. President Biden & congress just past a
huge energy bill that includes the production of solar equipment to power our homes.Removing the energy credit by 60% is taking away any incentive I had for installing solar in
the first place. Each resident should have the right to produce their own power & allow for theenergy needs supplied by Idaho Power to service those that don't have solar to supplement
their energy use. The study Idaho Power has issued is completely biased against the solarindustry & public hearings should be made available so all voices can be heard. To negate
public hearings, in this case, would be a travesty. We're talking about hourly netting reductionor elimination which is the only checks & balances we have as customers. The current system
is and has worked quite well & there should be no reason to eliminate it. Please allow forpublic hearings so our voices can be heard. - Thank You, Jeffrey Hollingshead, 40 Yr resident.
Idaho Power Customer & Solar Energy advocate. "
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Name: Troy PeltzerSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:42PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-465-4864
Address: 31 N Burlington DrNampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I understand that Idaho Power is again asking for changes related to solar and
green energy. Idaho power has conducted research the only reflect one side. I ask that publicmeetings be held regarding any changes Idaho Power suggests. Idaho power is wanting to gain
substantial benefits for infrastructure customers has spend hard earned money on. "
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Name: Catherine OlsonSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:41PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-375-0694
Address: 7450 N Hampstead Ave.Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We want the right to present our case in public meeting. We own EV's and intend
to add Solar PV. As citizens of a free state we demand the opportunity to own our own energyproduction and be compensated fairly for the value of our systems benefit to everyone around
us."
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Name: Nate BondelidSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:15PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-488-0397
Address: 732 w sherason drEagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please allow public hearings on this case"
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Name: Jessica Maddox
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:11PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1430 Shenandoah Dr
Boise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I have solar power and am concerned about Idaho power’s new proposal tosignificantly make drastic and detrimental changes to solar net metering structure here in
Idaho. I am requesting that a public in person hearing in boise and across Idaho powersterritory be held. Thank you"
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Name: LaVelle Gardner
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:05PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 44 Ord Blvd.
Nampa, ID 83651
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please hold public hearings on local solar power. We are at a point in the climatecrisis that only substantive action can possibly save this planet for future generations. Please
let the public have a say in what happens with our public utilities."
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Name: George StantonSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:29PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-407-3069
Address: 10696 W Treeline CtBoise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "The public at large hasn't had time to look over study. Putting aside the flaws in
the study (which are many and biased) the public needs to be given time to review andcomment. They need a way to interact with the PUC in regards to Net Metering. Many people
don't even realize this is going on and that they will be affected because they are future solarusers. We need to be given a space to give comment. A weekend when more people are able to
be off of work as well as during the week. The territory that this ruling could impact is largeand therefore there should be several areas where we can go and give comment throughout the
state. If the public is going to accurately be represented then give them the opportunity. Azoom meeting, several locations, several different times to meet in person at PUC meetings to
discuss and give comment to the PUC regarding this study, Net Metering and this Case. Iwhole heartedly disagree with the results of this study and feel it was completed in a bias way.
Idaho Power says they like solar.. what they mean is they like being a monopoly and providingsolar to you not allowing you to go solar. By enacting what is suggested by Idaho Power you
are preventing the majority of Idaho customers from going solar because of the cost of
way most people use power and the cost associated with batteries. Also, why not go to a Timeof Use case with solar customers. The same ToU that other residential customers can choose
to go. This will allow Idaho Power to adjust the cost of power according to the time to bestmake sense for Idaho Power. Incentive to use power when the demand is low and not use
power when demand is high. We went over a lot of the arguments two years ago that IdahoPower had and many of them were made up and proven to be wrong. They are trying to use
this study to again falsely portray (lie) about the benefits of solar to the consumer, the grid, theenvironment, and Idaho Power. Yes Idaho Power benefits from solar more than they are
letting on. They would rather forgo the benefits of customer supplied solar generation toreceive future profits and maintain control and their monopoly on power here in the state of
Idaho. There is so much more to say but I have not had the time to review the entire study orgather all my thoughts. I look forward to seeing the PUC in an in person meeting at a local
building. Thanks "
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Name: Martha S BibbSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:56PM
Email: [e-mail]: 503-539-8863
Address: 810 CD Olena DrHailey, ID 83333
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear Public Utility Commissioners, I would like to request that you have public
meetings at various areas around the service area of Idaho Power to allow the exercise of ourright to make public comments. Energy generation and use is a very important issue both to
individual consumers but also to all citizens as an existential issue of climate change andlivability. Citizens need time and interaction with our commissioners to be able to understand
and to express their concerns and issues on this extremely important issue. Numerous meetinglocations and times would allow the greatest participation of our citizens. Having a virtual
component at each meeting would add participants who either are unable to attend in person orare concerned about infectious disease transmission at public gatherings. Please help us to
share our voices by holding these meetings. I would also like to extend the public commenttime due to the complexity of the VODER, with all its acronyms and energy vocabulary.
Thank you fore your service to the customers of Idaho Power, our energy monopoly.Sincerely, Martha S Bibb"
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Name: Sara Palma
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:40PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1331 N Frazier Ave
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We need for the IPUC to require public, in person hearings all across Idaho Powerterritory. I am happy with my current setup and credit system with Idaho Power. As a solar
system owner I would like to be heard. Please respond."
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Name: Michael SteinmetzSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:10PM
Email: [e-mail]: 858-382-5458
Address: 3448 S Bo Daniel PlNampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Request that the IPUC require Idaho Power to hold a public hearing about their
proposed changes to the solar net metering structure."
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Name: Matthew WilliamsSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:38PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-250-9472
Address: 11988 W ROCKHAMPTON STBOISE, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello and thank you for taking public comments. I would like to request a public
hearing be available to make live comments and feedback on this study. Please allow for anonline/call in option as well. Thank you"
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Name: Lloyd Berriman
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:37PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 865 E Finch Creek
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Is the date from the study this case is based on current and accurate? When wasthe study engaged and in what quarter was the data collected? Does it take into account the
latest economic environment (inflation, power shortages)? As a customer who installed solar Iam against the hourly netting request. My usage varies hourly, daily, and weekly based a
numerous and changing factors. As a mathematician I do do find the hourly nettingmeaningful. monthly netting is appropriate and most understandable by the lay person and
average consumer. These items need airing. I hope public hearings that give residents accessto address these issues are held. Thank you for your representation of all people of Idaho,
businesses and consumers."
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Name: Loren LancasterSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:42PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-733-3743
Address: 3722 N 2544 ETWIN FALLS, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "This matter needs to be held at a public meeting not behind closed doors."
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Name: Tor A Dalzell
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:38PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3204 W Hansen Ave.
Boise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Tor Dalzell I work in this industry and I really love my job it has donewonders for me being born and raised here in Idaho, and this is directly going to hurt this
industry and the future I'm trying to build. Please please please, you need to hold publichearings for this in multiple locations on multiple days at different times to let the public come
and speak on this. For the future of our state and the future generations. Thank you "
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Name: Russ McCandlessSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:26PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-779-0040
Address: 1974 S Wilde Creek Way Boise , ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Public hearings must be held before Idaho power Effectively unfairly shuts down
personal solar electric generation by means of their heavily biased 'study'. "
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Name: Eran YanivSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:06PM
Email: [e-mail]: 408-626-7656
Address: 4894 N Curlew LnEagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Since this case will dramatically change the economics of customer generated
renewable energy, the public need to weigh in. If Idaho Power is successful in changing thebuy back rates, this will be a death sentence for renewable energy, and the environmental
benefits of clean energy will be lost. please make all discussions, hearings, decisionstransparent and accessible to the public. also, Since only Idaho Power's voice is active in this
survey, the public must be heard as well. please conduct as many public hearings so the publiccan weigh in."
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Name: Rosanne Oh
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:00PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 6261 S Teak Ave
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power and Solar generation
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Power has started a campaign to scare customers away from solargeneration and then unfairly compensate those who generate power to the grid. We will want a
voice in this decision and be heard for public comments. "
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Name: Derik Scudder Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:05PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-484-9084
Address: 2574 E Gloucester StBoise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "In reference to IPC-E-22-22 I write these comments as a residential solar customer
as well as an Idaho native who deeply values our environment, our public lands, and thefreedom to provide my own energy, with an expectation of fair remuneration. I find this hail
marry attempt so outrageous for a multitude of reasons I will highlight below. This netmetering issue started years ago with ID Power "claiming" a $145k annual shortfall from the
net metering rate class at that time. I will preface my below comments with the fact that todaythis rate class still today makes up less than 1.5% of the total rate payer population that ID
Power serves. This felt from the start like a clear attempt to limit future competition and futuregrowth of solar in ID just as it still does today. First, this study was ordered by the IPUC in
such a manner that a general consumer without solar or utility industry knowledge could readand understand. They were also tasked with using as current and accurate data as available and
in this case the data represented for cost/kwh is grossly understated as rate/fees have jumpedsubstantially along with everything else economically since this study was first started and
should have been updated prior to it's release to ensure on the surface any sort of fairness oraccuracy. For these reasons I feel from the start this is simply an invalid and outdated study
and should be recognized as such by the IPUC in this matter. Hourly Netting Request-This is ahuge issue as the only party that benefits from this is ID Power. A solar customer under the
current monthly netting structure has clear checks and balances against accurate creditaccumulation and reporting and against what they were proposed from their solar provider in
their initial estimates. Hourly netting strips consumers of checks and balances, which simplycannot be allowed to happen. The other major issue here is ID Power pushed into law the
Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act as a way to hold solar providers accountable formisrepresentation and misleading sales tactics and allow for the ID Att General to step in and
be able to have a clear legal route for consumers against solar providers. Yes, there are badapples in the solar industry and yes, they should be held accountable however this is true of
any industry but because solar is a direct competitor to Idaho's monopolistic utility this is aconstant driver/platform that ID Power has pushed as means to make these detrimental
changes to net metering. The more critical issue here is having this consumer protection act inplace we are required to have many disclosure statements in order to even provide a solar
estimate to any consumer. If hourly netting is allowed it leaves solar providers wide open tolawsuits as providing an accurate estimate of a solar system payback becomes virtually
impossible as every ID Power rate payer uses power differently every hour seasonally here inID. Stripping back the layers this request by ID Power is a clear attempt to make solar
providers jobs nearly impossible and have to staff engineers to work through a customer’s8760 hourly power intervals from the previous 12 months which is a hugely expensive and
time consuming exercise and sure to be wrong with so many other weather factors year to yearhere in ID. I urge the IPUC to heavily question the true motives behind this request and
maintain the current monthly netting structure that has worked very well for many years. Lackof Environmental Valuation-This study for many reasons is a clearly bias study for anyone
who has any knowledge of the local solar industry. For ID Power to not provide a value forenvironmental impact that distributed solar does indeed provide is very short sided. Solar
provides an immense carbon reduction which yes is hard to truly measure but to just simplyskim over this section as they did should leave many questions for the IPUC in this discussion.
Peak Demand Reduction-I and many others close to this industry find this attempt to gut thesolar industry at a time where the population is outracing what ID Power can provide at peak
demand times is laughable. The amount of continued added infrastructure needed to keepproviding reliable power and maintain an already outdated electrical grid to an ever-growing
population should involve solar heavily in a commonsense world. The values presented in thestudy are not in line with other comparable studies done in recent years. When a solar system
overproduces every day during daylight hours that power is put to use at the nearest drawwhich is always a neighboring property. To say that does not provide a immense value to any
utility is wrong. Please, as the public commission established to ensure consumer protections,do the right thing. Hold in-person hearings and ensure the public is afforded an opportunity to
be heard. Respectfully, Derik Scudder "
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Name: Dallas GraySubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:20PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-280-0850
Address: 3434 Sage Springs RdKimberly, ID 83341
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I have been informed that Idaho Power has released a study in an attempt to
reduce the value and compensation associated with excess generated solar energy. This actionis detrimental to consumers as it takes away our rights to produce energy at a fair price. I
would hope, and am asking, that the IPUC would host public in person hearings throughoutour great state. Consumers that will be directly effected by this action deserve to have there
voices heard. "
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Name: Brent MathieuSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:11PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-577-8022
Address: 4130 W Plum StBoise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Organization of Resource Councils
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello, I installed a solar system in Dec, 2019. I am net metered, and grandfathered
in with Idaho Power regarding excess solar power that my residential system generates. Irequest that IPUC hold public hearings on how Idaho residents, commercial companies and
Idaho Power may cooperate to use solar in Idaho. Idaho has abundant sun shine, and vastspaces appropriate for solar, especially for irrigation. Microgrids, in conjunction with Idaho
power, would make electric power more dependable for communities. Residential andcommercial solar systems tied to a microgrid, in cooperation with Idaho Power's expertise
would benefit all. Please hold public hearings, and consider how Idaho businesses, residents,and Idaho Power may all benefit from more solar power. Thank you. "
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Name: Jimmy Federico
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:14PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 13809 Crisholm St
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As a near future solar customer the attempt by Idaho Power to reduce the rate ofsolar customers is concerning. First, solar customers reduce the amount of energy used off the
grid. In a time when Idaho power is warning of brown outs, I would think solar provided backto the grid would be welcomed. Additionally, customers providing solar should be
compensated for their investing that Idaho power benefits from and resells. Many of us wantto help reduce the carbon emissions and help make our planet more green. As a company that
claims to support geeen energy and claims to be full green by 2045, your attempts to punishsolar customers says otherwise. It would also reduce or completely element potential
customers. Such a small amount of people have solar that this feels like greed more thananything else. I hope Idaho power reverses it’s plans and supports green energy thst solar
customers provide. Together we can make our planet better for future generations. Thank you,Jimmy Federico. "
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Name: Nadine Carter
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:31PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3119 N Wagon Wheel Rd
Boise , ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please provide public hearings on addition to the scheduled workshops. Thepublic have a right to hear and be heard."
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Name: Mark Peterson
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:45PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1436 Gun Hill Road
McCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I believe it is VERY important to hold public hearings for the commission toreceive critical input from customers and stakeholders in this case. "
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Name: Muriel Roberts
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:13PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 541 South 7th Ave.
Pocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-21-21
Comment: "Portneuf Resource Council did a great job of getting Pocatello residents tosolarize. Others are ready to do it, but they need to know that they will be able to receive a fair
price for the electricity they pass on to Idaho Power. Please hold hearings around the state sothe people in Pocatello and elsewhere can appear to speak for a fair price for the power they
could could provide from solar panels on their homes. Thank you. Muriel Roberts"
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Name: Natalia CiccioSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 11:31PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-585-7040
Address: 2188 W Sonoma drMeridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: solar and Idaho Power
Comment: "I request a public hearing for the Solar study case. Thank you"
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Name: Greg Helsel
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:20PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 25277 Marina Ct
Wilder, ID 83676
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: LLU-U-22-22
Comment: "I request that public hearings be made available for this solar study case inCanyon County, ID."
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Name: Tracey Schuyler
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:37PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 918 N Caledonia Place
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello -- I am an Idaho Power customer living in Eagle. I am a practice manager ata pediatric therapy clinic here in Eagle (for 10 years), and I'm also a holistic nutrition
consultant. I am concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftopsolar. As I have come to understand, the study underestimates the value of solar by excluding
measurable environmental and related benefits. This threatens fair compensation for Idahofamilies, businesses, farms, schools, and other local entities that benefit from locally-owned
solar. I care about these issues because I'd like us, as knowledgeable and experienced adults, toleave this planet viable for our children and grandchildren. As we all know, if we destroy our
Earth, it's likely to come back and repair itself in some form, but there won't be any of ushumans left! I urge you to hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across Idaho
Power’s service territory (and offer virtual video options and a weekend option) to ensure asmany people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding and share their concerns
directly with the Commission. Thank you for your consideration. "
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Name: John SchuylerSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:59PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-340-7944
Address: 918 N Caledonia PlaceEagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is John Schuyler and I am an Idaho Power customer living in Eagle. I
am in commercial real estate, but have also worked in the renewable energy business. It seemsthat Idaho Power's permanent game plan is to attempt this damaging rate change scheme every
few years in the hope that one day they succeed. Of course the study they produce will showthat the current net metering structure is unfair to them, while every independent study shows
otherwise when all factors are considered. The truth is that if an Idaho Power customer putssolar on his/her roof, that is new clean power generation that Idaho Power did not have to
produce in one of their existing or FUTURE facilities - also called avoided cost. If theCompany wants to meet its 100% renewable energy goals, especially while the State of Idaho
is growing so fast, it should welcome the help by its customers and pay them under thecurrent, and fair structure. Please hold in-person public hearings in multiple locations across
Idaho Power’s service territory (and offer virtual video options and a weekend option) toensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding and share their
concerns directly with the Commission. "
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Name: Charles PeganSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:23PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-859-5432
Address: 5310 N Brookmeadow Way Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello, I have looked through the lengthy proposal made by Idaho Power to
establish new rates for reimbursing on-sight power generation customers. There are plenty ofslides and spreadsheets using jargon that I do not fully understand. I assume that the PUC will
be scheduling a public hearing to allow customers to get full and accurate explanations in alanguage understandable to the public. My family made the investment in renewable energy
not just to save costs but also to help our community into a future with higher energy demand.The shear bulk of the proposal materials make clear that there is much to discuss and
understand around energy generation, distribution, and overhead costs. Please schedule thepublic hearing and I will be present to participate. Thank you. Regards, Charlie Pegan 208 859
5432"
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Name: Greg OlsonSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:35PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-389-9956
Address: 8399 West Hill RoadBoise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My immediate family and my extended family owns solar PV on our homes and
multiple electric vehicles. Our home voltage is as much as 16 volts below other homes innewer Boise subdivisions. Clearly, Idaho Power is NOT able to maintain consistent voltage
across their customer base. Privately owned solar PV and battery smart grid tied systemswould correct this and many other problems, ONLY if incentives are not removed."
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Name: Rhiana Menen
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 11:57PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1601 Garfield St
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please hold a public hearing on Idaho Power’s proposed changes to net metering.Their solar studies need review and we need to make clean energy easier and more appealing
to a wider audience. "
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Name: Maddie SchuylerSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:51PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-995-9298
Address: 918 N Caledonia PlEagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I'm an Idaho Power customer living in Eagle, ID. I'm very concerned by Idaho
Power's new study on the costs and benefits of rooftop solar because of how much itunderestimates the value of solar. They have intentionally excluded measurable environmental
and societal benefits of rooftop solar that contribute significantly to its value. I'm disappointedby this threat to fair compensation for Idahoans. Making solar energy less affordable is a step
in the wrong direction, especially with Idaho Power's commitment to 100% clean energy by2045. My family would like to one day install solar on our home, but cost is an important
factor. A lower compensation rate makes this less accessible, which is disappointing becausewe want to do as much as we can to lower our environmental impact, which I know we are not
alone in. Please hold in-person, public hearings on this issue in multiple locations across IdahoPower's service territory (and offer virtual video options and a weekend option) to make
hearings as accessible as possible for as many people as possible to participate in this criticalproceeding. "
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Name: Rachel Arndt
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:21PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1005 Ridge Rd
McCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I urge the Commission to not devalue solar energy investments in Idaho. We arenew owners of residential solar panels, and it was a costly investment for us, but we felt it was
the right direction to be taking both for ourselves and our community at large. Please do whatyou can to support this important step towards a more energy secure and cleaner future. Thank
you, Rachel Arndt"
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Name: Kevin PreeceSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:13PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-371-0782
Address: 2510 N Oconner aveMeridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I have solar on my home. I have solar on 3 other structures and I still buy power
from Idaho power. Any change moving forward to make it more difficult for private citizensto have the right to choose to install solar should be stopped. All changes no matter how small
should be part of a public hearing. To many of our right and freedoms are already at stake.Please keep Idaho free and stop Idaho power from pushing through changes without a hearing.
Thank you Kevin "
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Name: ricky pierceSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:31PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-866-8018
Address: 432 e. Amalie ct.meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I submit that the consequences of the outcome of this study will affect all citizens,
and the citizens have a right to ask questions and make comments on any changes. pleaserequire public hearings on any proposals."
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Name: Dennis Ferney
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 12:01AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 354 E Palermo Dr
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please schedule public hearings for case IPC-E-22-22. The Idaho Power proposalis nothing more than an attempt to cripple the consumer solar industry in Idaho. The current
monthly netting structure works well for consumers as it is easy to monitor and understand. Achange to hourly netting would be a disaster for a solar customer like me. Additionally,
residential solar installations are great for the environment by providing clean solar energyduring peak demand right not. I believe that Idaho Power's target date for conversion to solar
is not until 2034. I appreciate your consideration of this request for a public hearing for caseIPC-E-22-22."
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Name: James Van Dinter
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:51PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 12088 W Tidewater Dr
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Consumer
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As an owner of a solar system connected to the Idaho Power system, I amembarrassed by the "study" Idaho Power provide the commission with concerning the
company's relationship with its solar customers. Therefore, I request that the Commission holdpublic hearings throughout the area that Idaho Power provides power for concerning the
"study." As was demonstrated by the PUC hearings two years ago, those of us who own solarsystems have grave concerns about the areas Idaho Power had promised that they would
consider in the study and how Idaho Power deals with us. We hope that you will be interestedhearing these concerns."
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Name: Eri Crum
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:23PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3997 n blue wing place
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Boise Spine Center
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am requesting in person public hearings to discuss Idaho Power's proposal toessentially take a step back in the movement to provide solar energy. Any step taken to
devalue a proven strategy to help combat climate change is unethical and sad. Please considerfurther discussion on this matter."
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Name: Tyler Grange
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 5:02PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 6149 N Meeker Place Suite 110
Boise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idahome Solar
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please allow for a public (and virtual) workshop for all of our clients be able tovoice their concern over this case. "
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Name: Cecily Tamcke
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:55PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2193 W BELLAGIO DR
MERIDIAN, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We purchased solar energy panels last year to help the planet as well as to savemoney. If Idaho power decides to pass there plan of increasing the cost of solar, it will no
longer be worth investing in solar. What they are trying to do is so greedy and are not thinkingof the environment or the people. What's the point of going solar if it is going to be more
expensive in the longer run. This isn't the way to help our environment go green."
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Name: MARC HARTRANFTSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:54PM
Email: [e-mail]: 408-204-5690
Address: 5998 Ashley LaneMarsing, ID 83639
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We are requesting that public hearings be conducted to allow public input on the
merits of this case Thank You"
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Name: Sarah JacksonSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:36PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-251-3179
Address: 605 S 6th AvePocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am a customer of Idaho Power and have been for many years. I am greatly
concerned about Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar. I recentlymade the huge decision of adding solar onto my home. Having just had my house re roofed, I
thought what better time. The cost of both is significant to me. The reason I am doing this isbecause solar is the right thing to do. It is clean energy. My solar panels may likely outlive me,
so my investment is not only for the environment, but also for the future of clean energy.Every kilowatt hour of energy I will generate will go into the grid, which doesn't have to be
generated from a power plant. We are in a climate crises now and now is when we need tosupport solar, not cut back on the benefits of solar as Idaho Power is proposing. Slashing
compensation rates to local solar owners doesn't take into account the full benefits of locallyproduced solar. By supporting Idaho Power's proposal you will greatly be reducing any
incentive for customers to add this clean energy source that is locally produced, to theirhomes. When I saw this proposal, I seriously considered trying to back out of my contract with
the solar installer, however I will not. The panels will be installed on my home soon. I feel asthough Idaho Power has pulled the rug out from under me with their proposal. Solar is a long
term solution that should be supported, not hindered. Solar is clean energy transmission. Ishould be able to earn a return on the power I generate. It's like owning my home rather than
renting, or installing energy efficient windows, and doors. Access to clean energy should beaffordable and a right for our future generations. There is a real lack of environmental benefits
shown in the study by Idaho Power. The benefits are very real and beneficial. I would ask thatyou please hold in-person public hearings on this in multiple locations across Idaho Power's
service area as well as have available virtual video options. This is important and needed toensure as many people as possible can participate in this critical proceeding and share their
concerns directly with the Commission. Thank you for your consideration, Respectfully, SarahJackson "
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Name: Steven Villachica
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:54PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4054 W Camas St
Boise, ID 83705
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am tired of idaho power trying to change the rules related to the solar energygame. There should be public hearings on this. And idaho power needs to back off trying to
impose price increases on solar users. "
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Name: Blake Kingsley Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:39PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-713-0994
Address: 4961 W Grand Rapids DrMeridian , ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am a solar producer and a consumer of power. With the importance of the
ramifications to the communities you serve from your proposed changes, public in personmeetings in many communities is paramount. Sincerely, Blake Kingsley "
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Name: Jeff Erwin
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:17PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4488 N Sandpoint Way
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am requesting a public hearing on this case so we can shine a light on IdahoPower’s “study.” "
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Name: Robert Sojka
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:36PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2506 Laurie Lane
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear Idaho PUC, August 10, 2022 I earnestly request that the Idaho PUC conductaccessible comprehensive statewide hearings to obtain public response regarding its recently
released study and proposals regarding a proposed new rate structure and other measuresaffecting solar power generation by Idaho citizens and businesses that feed into the statewide
electrical grid. These hearings should include evening and weekend sessions at regionalvenues adequate to get robust public input. A significant time has elapsed since the PUC was
instructed to and agreed to do a comprehensive examination of both the financial andenvironmental impacts of a variety of aspects and manifestations of potential solar power
development in Idaho by individual citizens and businesses for both their own use and to meetIdaho's need for abundant, reliable, environmentally responsible and secure power generation.
The report issued in recent days leaves much to be desired in objectivity and thoroughness,both regarding the full financial landscape of considerations affecting the path forward and the
recognition of and commitment to the existential need for a rapid, efficient and economicallyequitable shift to environmentally sound means of power generation. Among aspects needing
a more robust evaluation are: *Full nature and extent of transmission loss/conservation amongtypes of solar installations, largely underestimating the efficiency/economic advantage to
Idaho Power of Rooftop generation. *Rooftop vs dedicated multi-acre remote generation siteenvironmental impacts. *A better appreciation of the potential for encouraging use of solar
over parking areas, animal pens, canals etc. to take advantage of shading benefits (practiceswidely encouraged, used and rewarded in other states). *A credible estimation of the relative
vulnerability of large multi-acre remote sites vs. dispersed rooftop generation susceptibility tovandalism/sabotage (and hence wide area power outages). *A comprehensive detailed and full
disclosure/accounting of the financial benefits of sale of Idaho's excess solar-generated powerduring peak generation times to out of state buyers via the grid. *A detailed comprehensive
analysis of subsidiary environmental benefits of the contributions of solar's potential role(including rooftop and other forms of private generation) to help thwart global warming's
economic costs related to wild fires, drought, crop damage, human health and death risks etc.This analysis needs to embrace the internationally recognized urgency for a much more rapid
pursuit of fully renewable power generation than Idaho Power's suggested 2045 goal. *Agreater disclosure to and discussion with the public of whether and how the legislature's
formula for funding Idaho Power's operations based on the amount of power it produces maycreate a potential conflict of interest since that financial allocation is diminished by the amount
of power generated by private power-generating entities contributing power to the grid.*Evaluation and adoption of successful approaches to more rapid and equitable development
of renewable power already well under way in other states, and even in communities withinIdaho, such as Idaho Falls. There is a wide recognition in the public that other states are
transitioning more rapidly and more harmoniously to renewable energy than in Idaho. Much ofIdaho Power's approach is seen as discouraging inclusiveness in this statewide community
effort, rather than encouraging it, with Idaho Power's primary emphasis on consolidatingownership, control and financial benefits unto itself rather than serving the highest best
interest of the state's entire population. Finally, I would suggest that if Idaho Power is actuallyworking to champion the needs of the full spectrum of Idaho's citizens why has it not already
begun to strongly lobby the legislature to dedicate a significant portion of its $1.3 Billionsurplus to enable achievement of this existential need for transition to fully renewable power
via ecologically responsible site development in the time frame this crisis actually demands.This makes far greater sense for addressing a crisis than imposing a 4% rate increase. Thank
you for your consideration. Respectfully, Robert E. Sojka "
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Name: Brian TibbsSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:29PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-841-9959
Address: 11203 Arch StBoise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "It appears that Idaho Power is attempting to once again curtail the benefits of
residential solar installation and use in this case. If Idaho Power publicly supports solar andclaims to back 100% renewables in the future, why would they be making solar less affordable
for the end user? People in positions of power should be on the side of consumers and ongetting the state's energy to 100% renewable. Solar is safer for the environment than hydro,
nuclear and of course carbon energy creation. Of all sources of power, solar should be proppedup and encouraged. These recent moves push things in the opposite direction. I will fight this
measure as hard as I can."
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Name: David BartleSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:27PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-761-3525
Address: 2533 N Bruins CircleBoise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am a business owner considering investing in solar to offset some of my electric
bill. I have been holding off on this decision because of Idaho Power proposal to change netmetering to "real time" (or hourly) and also dramatically reduce the rate they pay for generated
power. That would destroy the economics of my investment. I own multiple properties, butonly one is ideal for solar. So if Idaho Power wants to use real time or hourly net metering,
please let me combine my accounts and use all my properties electric demand whencalculating my net metering. "
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Name: Ryan Higgins
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:18PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 9655 W Pebble Brook Ln
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "It is only fair for the people to decide what they want to do, not a power company.You need to open this up for public hearings! This is taking money out of our pockets because
a corporation says they want more money! No different than stealing. I am in favor of a freemarket, not one in which I am told how to spend my hard earned idaho dollars! Public hearing
is needed!!! Thank you"
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Name: MARC HARTRANFTSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:52PM
Email: [e-mail]: 408-204-5690
Address: 5998 Ashley LaneMarsing, ID 83639
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-02
Comment: "We are requesting that you ensure public hearings are conducted to review the
merits of this case. Thank You! "
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Name: Emily BeckmannSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:46PM
Email: [e-mail]: 615-478-0415
Address: 4356 N Nines Ridge LaneBoise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "ID As both a solar and Idaho Power costumer I strongly request accessible public
hearings regarding the solar study. The public needs to be able to listen and speak up on thisissue that will great affect them. Thank you. "
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Name: Carl Ihling
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:35PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 108 E 48th St
Garden City, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I have recently reviewed current Idaho Power policy statements regarding solarproduction and urgently need to request Idaho Power to hold a public hearing regarding this
matter. As a current solar array owner I am offering my experience to help with the review ofthis matter. Carl Ihling"
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Name: Sue Hoffman
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:11PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1100 Burnett Drive Unit 509
Nampa, ID 83651
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I received an explanation from Idaho Power regarding serious changes in howIdaho Power will view the energy derived from individual solar panels. From my
understanding, I think that I am grandfathered in. I have been waiting to hear about publicmeetings that I can attend to hear more about this and to have an opportunity to ask some
questions. I just found out that there are no plans regarding these changes for regular citizensto hear more about this. I think it would be advantageous for Idaho Power to go out to a few
areas across that state and explain what is going on. All we hear is "Go Green," but if there isnot going to be a benefit to do so, what would people switch to solar? I need to know more.
Please let me know when the public hearing regarding this will be in the Treasure Valley.Thank you."
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Name: mark rose
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 11:24PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 30299 Peckham Rd
Wilder, ID 83676
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Sirs--once again Solar power is being treated like a red headed step child in Idaho--the least you can do is have public hearings about it and not just rule with an iron fist--let the
people comment on the proposal"
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Name: Kenneth PfannenstielSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 5:28PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-244-1175
Address: 2390 Dusk View CtPocatello, ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "With their proposal of a change to Net Metering Policy we think there should be
public hearings for comments in multi areas around their service area for comment. Pocatello,Boise and somewhere in between."
Name: Elizabeth Saarel
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:51PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2047 South Springbrook Lane
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: IDAHO POWER
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "PLEASE REQUIRE PUBLIC HEARINGS across Idaho Power territory BEFOREany changes are made to the current solar net metering program in Idaho! We disagree with
the recent study performed by Idaho Power company. We ask for a public forum to allow us todefend/debate individuals' rights to use solar power, a renewable and carbon-neutral energy
source, in a cost-effective manner in Idaho."
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Name: Anne HerndonSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:07PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-377-8767
Address: 6110 Bay StreetBoise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "My name is Anne Herndon and I live in Boise, Idaho. I believe the PUC needs to
do everything in its power to promote the advance of clean, renewable energy production suchas on-site solar generation. It is not surprising that Idaho Power, a for-profit utility company,
has conducted a study that was designed to discourage the growth of on-site generation. Thestudy grossly disregards the benefits of clean, renewable energy. To be fair to the public, a
study needs to be conducted by an independent 3rd party that includes a thorough analysis ofon-site generation benefits such as minimal environmental impact and local distribution,
creating power that can be used nearby to avoid the expense of long distance transmission anddistribution infrastructure development. I agree with many of the intervenors in this case who
are requesting multiple public hearings to allow concerned citizens to voice their opinions.Thank you, Anne Herndon "
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Name: Shannon Ansley
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:26PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 424 S 7TH AVE
POCATELLO, ID 83201-5816
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear PUC, Please organize and hold public hearings within the major Idaho citiesthat are served by Idaho Power. It is imperative that you hear directly from solar powered
residents and those who are planning the conversion to solar. Idaho Power cannot be allowedto torpedo the residential solar user in Idaho. Idaho has independent-minded people who have
the right to self-generated solar and who have the right to chose what power options they wantto use. Having Idaho Power dictate and limit our options is unIdahoan and unAmerican. Please
listen to the people and not just big business and wealthy shareholders. You know and weknow that Idaho Power failed to account for avoided environmental costs and avoided risk
costs in the VODER study. Best regards, Shannon Ansley"
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Name: James SwainSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:44PM
Email: [e-mail]: 408-569-9968
Address: 3908 S Bard AveBoise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello, I am writing to ask that you please hold public, in-person hearings about
the proposed updates to the net metering structure in here Idaho. Regards, James "
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Name: Thomas WeingartnerSubmission Time: Aug 11 2022 6:44AM
Email: [e-mail]: 907-388-0414
Address: 307 N Picardy PlBoise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "IPUC must have public in person hearings across Idaho Power territory in order
for the public to address IP's recently released value of solar study, which I believe isbiased.The hourly netting proposal by IP is designed more to benefit IP than the solar
consumer. It is flawed and I urge that IPUC maintain the current monthly netting structure thathas worked very well for many years. ID Power did not adequately evaluate the environmental
impact of distributed solar power. The amount of continued added infrastructure needed tokeep providing reliable power and maintain an already outdated electrical grid to an ever-
growing population should involve solar heavily. The values presented in the IP study are notin line whatsoever with other comparable studies done in recent years. In short, Idaho Power's
report is flawed in key ways and the public MUST be allowed to comment on it in person."
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Name: Lloyd Berriman JrSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:26PM
Email: [e-mail]: 818-298-2746
Address: 865 E Finch CreekMeridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please provide public hearings that give consumers access to address issues
related to this case. As a solar customer I am AGAINST the HOURLY NETTING request.My usage varies hourly, daily, and even weekly based on a number of variables. Monthly
netting is not only appropriate but in fact the only option truly understandable by the layperson and consumer. I also wonder, is the data in the study current and accurate? When was
the study commissioned and the data collected? Have today's economic factors (inflation,fossil fuel volatility) been accounted for? This case concerns me."
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Name: Leigh Ford
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 5:29PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: PO Box 1731
Boise, ID 83701
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Thank you for the opportunity to comment. In-person public hearings with avirtual option would be extremely beneficial to our supporters. In particular, hearings in the
Treasure Valley, Wood River Valley, and Pocatello area are needed. Some people don't haveaccess to stable internet but would attend a physical meeting. Others live too far and need
virtual access. Having both options across a variety of geographic areas would likely increaseaccess and public participation. "
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Name: Paul Miller
Submission Time: Aug 11 2022 5:43AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3765 w Dublin dr
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello As a supporter of green energy solutions I am deeply concerned that Idahopower are looking to reduce access to solar energy solutions. In the interest of everybody I
think it’s important that we hold public hearings across the state should better determine thefeelings and needs of consumers Thanks"
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Name: Scott Friedman
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 5:08PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 104 Blue Grouse Rd
Sun Valley, ID 83353
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am recommending that we have in person hearings in Ketchum and Pocatelloregarding solar panel usage by homeowners and ranchers and farmers. Idaho Power needs to
hear from their constituents, and their research is incomplete, and solar panel users shouldhave their views evaluated and respected. "
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Name: Craig Wheeler
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:31PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 18453 S Cloverdale Rd
Kuna, ID 83634
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I find it fairly suspect that Idaho Power wants to propose massive changes toprotect their future profits without a public hearing. I strongly recommend that the Idaho
PUBLIC Utility Commission require Idaho Power to present their research in a open, andPUBLIC forum. Thank you."
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Name: Michel Liao
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:49PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 6100 S Pierre Way
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello, My name is Michel Liao, and I am an Idaho Power customer living inBoise. I'm a high schooler attending Timberline High School and serve as a co-president of its
environmental club. I've co-founded a non-profit, called System Green, aimed at encouragingsustainability within Boise. If Idaho Power substantially decreases compensation rates, it'll
have huge implications against their 2045 100% clean energy commitment. Their actionwould disincentivize solar energy, leading to less economic activity in the sector and hence
less R&D. In turn, it'll take longer to get cheaper solar. Plus, it dramatically increases theburden on my generation, the same generation that has to solve all of the other problems left to
us. When we look back on history, my generation MUST be the one to solve climate change.On my behalf, my future childrens' behalves, and my generation, please hold in-person public
hearings in multiple locations across Idaho Power's service territory. Public engagement isessential to a democracy and ensuring a healthy world for all of us. Thank you, Michel Liao"
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Name: Katie Hassard
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:40PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 6698 CHERRY LN
Nampa, ID 83687
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I recently have made a large investment into roof top solar at my home. I alsohave friends who have done the same. These investments were made after the grandfather
benefit with Idaho Power. We of course knew there would be changes to solar credits but thechanges Idaho Power is suggesting will obliterate the value of solar. Without the purchase
batteries to save the extra creation of credits the ROI will never be met. However, with thecost of batteries it is still unlikely to have a reasonable ROI. This is a surprising time to
destroy the solar market when the current presidency is doing so much to increase the greenenergy movement. I am asking that you hold a public hearing on this matter. I hope that these
meetings take place in multiple cities especially where there are lots of solar customers. Iwould like to be physically present for the meeting but have a zoom feature for those whom
might not be able to attend. "
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Name: Jeromy CrossSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:38PM
Email: [e-mail]: 303-241-1097
Address: 5414 N Wildcat plMeridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As a roof top solar owner I feel that Idaho Power's Solar Study is a farce. The
PCU is here to protect the people of Idaho from predatory practices. I am asking that the PUChas in-person hearings so you can for yourselves hear the will of the people. Please due the
right thing for Idaho."
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Name: Jerrod ScottSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:56PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-598-5756
Address: 3321 S. StanfordNampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello. Please make a monopoly have in person public hearings on proposed
changes to their solar onsite program. It is disappointing that anything else would beconsidered."
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Name: Dennis Stewart
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:31PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 9770 W PURPLE ASH DR
Star, ID 83669-6083
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I recently received notification of this case from Idaho Power. I am a past IPCo
electric power. I also have some understanding about the rate setting process and itscomplexities. I have a solar installation on my home. I reviewed the IPCo study and have
several questions. I ahve some doubts about the propriety of the some of the claims in thisreport. It is my desire and opinion that this study needs serious, in-depth study and review. I
am hopeful that the IPUC will not approve the IPCo case without a significant review both bythe commission and the public. Please require more extensive involvement by the solar
industry in Idaho and by solar producers like myself. Please require public hearings withample time opportunity for interested parties to become aware and to provide input and
comment on the IPCo proposal. Thank you. "
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Name: Robert LadenburgerSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:14PM
Email: [e-mail]: 970-270-6239
Address: 4015 N Sandpoint WayBoise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I believe that the IPUC should host public in person meetings in multiple areas of
the state to receive public input on the Idaho Power Study. I support the Idaho ConservationLeague’s recommendation that this would include meetings in Pocatello, Ketchum and Boise.
Thank you for considering my input."
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Name: Louis DysonSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:20PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-985-6198
Address: 12703 W Lacerta CourtStar, ID 83669
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Powers plan to change the current Net Metering system to a very costly and
cumbersome system, is not why I chose to go with rooftop solar panels in 2015 at our firsthome in Meridian, Idaho. When we purchased our current home in Star, Idaho the lot and
house was chosen for it's Solar capabilities. As the Federal Government is directing/suggestingclean energy what is Idaho Power thinking are they thinking that Solar is a thing of the past.
Please help the homeowner keep the current system in place! "
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Name: Michael WellsSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 8:43PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-315-3406
Address: 1525 Quail Run Drive Lewiston , ID 83501
Name of Utility Company: Avista
Case ID: IPV-E-22-22
Comment: "Hi, Rooftop solar is an incredibly important piece of the answer to a more
diversified, responsive energy portfolio in Idaho and I encourage you to hold a public hearingrather than simply take the recommendations of a flawed Idaho Power study that failed to
value solar power properly. Thank you "
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Name: Trey SkousenSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 6:35PM
Email: [e-mail]: 801-404-8001
Address: 5409 Hickory N Run PlaceMeridian, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I think the commission should hold multiple public hearings in multiple parts of
the state, on multiple days and times. The Commission needs to hear the public's voice.rooftop solar is criticially important for the grid, the environment and an individual's choice to
have rooftop power on their home at reasonable cost. Without a fair and market rate buyback,the economics don't make as much sense and Idaho Power is purposefully trying to ruin
rooftop solar for homeowners. "
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Name: David ThomasSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 9:49PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-573-6913
Address: 917 E. Washington StreetBoise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I'm not in favor of any of the changes that are proposed as I understand them.
Solar power as it is currently regulated does much to reduce peak load and therefore benefitsthe entire community. It should be considered and treated as an asset. Additionally, I believe
that the significance of this topic begs to have public hearings across Idaho Power's servicearea. Don't let Idaho Power ram this through without a fair discussion. David Thomas"
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Name: Brian Fortuin
Submission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:31PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3819n 2538e
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I would like to comment on solar power. I recently installed solar to cover all ofmy electricity needs. I did this to protect the environment, to save utility expenses and to
protect myself should our population growth outstrip the power available on the grid. If I werenot able to get all of my power back at night and in the winter when solar produces less, I
would not have installed solar. At all. Financially, solar barely makes sense in Idaho; however,it does make sense as a concerned citizen trying to limit my carbon footprint. If the IPUC does
anything to diminish the electricity credits that a residential system generates, then that wouldstop solar installations across our state. I would also note that our efforts should be focused on
limiting the number of eyesore windmills which must cause an even greater mismatchbetween power generation and demand. Furthermore, we see an increasing number of large
solar farms across our state which undoubtedly contribute significantly to the mismatch.Please, do not punish residential consumers because Idaho Power wants to use its data to
change a system that works well currently. My family is native to Idaho. We have enjoyedexcellent service from Idaho Power. we are grateful to the IPUC for keeping all of Idaho in
mind as it makes decisions for the well-being of our state. I implore you to protect residentialpower customers from being exploited by the interests of a massive company. Sincerely, Brian
Fortuin, MD"
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Name: Kevin TamckeSubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 7:50PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-861-4896
Address: 2193 w Bellagio drMeridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "If this passes what's the point of going solar it will never pay for itself. What idaho
power is proposing is all about lining their pockets. I recall over a 4% increase and now this "
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Name: William SpenskySubmission Time: Aug 10 2022 10:39PM
Email: [e-mail]: 304-638-7758
Address: 2305 W STATE STREETBoise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Power's newly published cost-benefit study on rooftop solar grossly
underestimates the value of solar by intentionally excluding measurable environmental and related benefits. This threatens fair compensation for Idaho families, businesses, farms,
schools, and other local entities that benefit from locally-owned solar. Please hold in-person public hearings across your territory and be accommodating and allow people to show up on
the weekend and via the web. Some of us us genuinely put the planet over profit and genuinely ask for a small reward. Thank you for your attention to this important matter!"
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