20221013Comments(9)_9.pdf

From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:00:05 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: GARY RICHARDSON
Submission Time: Oct 12 2022 4:38PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 746 N SANTA PAULA CT
BOISE, ID 83712-6564
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "In 2020, my wife, Diane Ronayne, and I invested $24,000 in a 24-panel, 10kW solar array. It began providing our electrical power in June 2020, so our net-metered exchange
rate is not grandfathered. So far, our system has provided more power to Idaho Power's distribution system than IPCo has supplied us when the sun goes down; i.e., we have a net
positive balance. In the present arrangement, IPCo acts as our "battery" from which we draw when our system is not producing power. We are willing to pay for that service. We, of
course, experience a downside from that arrangement that should be taken into account; when IPCo goes down, our solar production is interrupted, which can be costly. Our computers and
other electronic equipment are useless. Our refrigeration, lighting, and heating/AC systems are inoperative We support the Crossborder VODER study's methodology as more accurately
determining the cost/benefits of customer solar power. The outcome of these VODER decisions will determine whether we invest in our own batteries and whether we go all-electric
with a heat pump to replace our aging natural gas furnace. I hope the commission and its staff pay close attention to the wide ripple effects of the proper calculation of the VoDER,
especially for those of limited means who have invested large percentages of their saving in clean energy to lighten their carbon footprints and "do the right thing.""
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From:Kerry Canfield ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:22:36 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please look carefully at the independent study conducted by Crossborder Energy, which points out several
shortcomings in Idaho Power's own study on the costs and benefits of customer-owned rooftop solar. Idaho Power
will use this study to justify trying to reduce compensation rates to solar owners. To arrive at fair rates, we first
need a fair study.
Crossborder's study states, "We conclude that Idaho Power?s choice of assumptions and calculation methods
significantly undervalue the five components that the utility quantified. We present our own calculations of an ECR
with these five elements. In addition, the VODER Study fails to quantify important benefits of distributed solar that
the Commission directed the utility to analyze in Order No. 35284 -- benefits that are known and measurable, will
impact rates, and will benefit Idaho ratepayers and citizens.?
Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair and complete analysis. I urge you to reject Idaho Power's study
and look to Crossborder's study as a more accurate measure of the value (to ALL ratepayers) of customer-owned
solar power.
Sincerely,
Kerry Canfield
4915 SE 45th Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
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From:Keith Reinhardt ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Wednesday, October 12, 2022 11:04:47 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please reject Idaho Power's Solar Study. It is flawed because it does not quantify societal benefits--their study
focused primarily on benefits associated with electricity rates, not other benefits such as public health, local
economies, and (and this is a BIG one)... mitigating climate change.
Please look carefully at the independent study conducted by Crossborder Energy, which points out several
shortcomings in Idaho Power's own study on the costs and benefits of customer-owned rooftop solar. Idaho Power
will use this study to justify trying to reduce compensation rates to solar owners. To arrive at fair rates, we first
need a fair study.
Crossborder's study states, "We conclude that Idaho Power?s choice of assumptions and calculation methods
significantly undervalue the five components that the utility quantified. We present our own calculations of an ECR
with these five elements. In addition, the VODER Study fails to quantify important benefits of distributed solar that
the Commission directed the utility to analyze in Order No. 35284 -- benefits that are known and measurable, will
impact rates, and will benefit Idaho ratepayers and citizens.?
Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair and complete analysis. I urge you to reject Idaho Power's study
and look to Crossborder's study as a more accurate measure of the value (to ALL ratepayers) of customer-owned
solar power.
Sincerely,
Keith Reinhardt
356 S 8th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
[e-mail]
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From:Curtis Thaden
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:PUCWeb Notification - Comment for Case No. IPC-E-22-22 - Jentry Hull
Date:Thursday, October 13, 2022 7:41:33 AM
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From: PUCWeb Notification
To: Jan Norivuki
Subject: Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date: Friday, September 30, 2022 9:00:14 AM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Jentry Hull
Submission Time: Sep 30 2022 8:44AM
Email: 12:11
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2072 N Painted Rock Ln
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I invested heavily into solar in my home to offset the constantly increasing costs of
electricity. For instance, from Idaho Power's bills, I used 2,004 kWh from 4/29/22 - 8/30/22. My solar
panels for that exact same time period generated 4,768 kWh. Yet, I PAID $236.26 to Idaho Power for
that same period. How is it that I generated more than twice what I consumed and still had to pay?
This baffles me.
At this point, either Idaho Power needs to compensate accurately, or legislation needs to be brought
against solar companies to STOP
installing these systems that are costing upwards of $30,000. On top of the Idaho Power bill, I have
an embedded cost of $l70/month for the panels. So as you can see, the offset isn't there and I feel
blindsided by the solar company and Idaho Power's disregard for my give-back to them. Thank you,
Jentry Hull"
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an embedded cost of $l70/month for the panels. So as you can see, the offset isn't there and I feel
blindsided by the solar company and Idaho Power's disregard for my give-back to them. Thank you,
Jentry Hull"
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, October 13, 2022 1:00:06 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Katherine Smith
Submission Time: Oct 13 2022 12:02PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3930 W Adobe Ct
Boise, ID 83705
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "The ability to sell excess power back to Idaho Power (during daytime peak demand) is what makes solar panels pay off financially. If the PUC okays the buyback rate
change, there will be no incentive for homeowners to install solar panels. Without new solar power generation, Idaho Power will rely on natural gas for power generation. The existing
buyback rate has Idaho Power buying power at the same price it sells power, i.e. breaking even on the tiny fraction of overall power that solar accounts for. Idaho Power simply wants to
take money that is currently going to homeowners and turn it into profit for themselves. Our climate is more important than Idaho Power's increased profits. "
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From:Zoe Roberts ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Thursday, October 13, 2022 1:21:25 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar and renewable energy sources should be an option for everyone. Showing the communities of the Treasure
Valley, regardless of income status, that clean, reliable, and affordable energy is a priority is a powerful and positive
message.
Please look carefully at the independent study conducted by Crossborder Energy, which points out several
shortcomings in Idaho Power's own study on the costs and benefits of customer-owned rooftop solar. Idaho Power
will use this study to justify trying to reduce compensation rates to solar owners. To arrive at fair rates, we first
need a fair study.
Crossborder's study states, "We conclude that Idaho Power?s choice of assumptions and calculation methods
significantly undervalue the five components that the utility quantified. We present our own calculations of an ECR
with these five elements. In addition, the VODER Study fails to quantify important benefits of distributed solar that
the Commission directed the utility to analyze in Order No. 35284 -- benefits that are known and measurable, will
impact rates, and will benefit Idaho ratepayers and citizens.?
Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair and complete analysis. I urge you to reject Idaho Power's study
and look to Crossborder's study as a more accurate measure of the value (to ALL ratepayers) of customer-owned
solar power.
Sincerely,
Zoe Roberts
6723 W Denton Ln
Boise, ID 83704
[e-mail]
[phone]
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From:Mary K Deane ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Thursday, October 13, 2022 2:36:23 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
It's absolutely UNCONSCIONABLE that you are making solar energy more expensive and less available to
Idahoans. It's truly shameful. We're in the midst of a climate CRISIS and you SHOULD be doing EVERYTHING
possible to allow Idahoans to transition to CLEAN and RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Please look carefully at the independent study conducted by Crossborder Energy, which points out several
shortcomings in Idaho Power's own study on the costs and benefits of customer-owned rooftop solar. Idaho Power
will use this study to justify trying to reduce compensation rates to solar owners. To arrive at fair rates, we first
need a fair study.
Crossborder's study states, "We conclude that Idaho Power?s choice of assumptions and calculation methods
significantly undervalue the five components that the utility quantified. We present our own calculations of an ECR
with these five elements. In addition, the VODER Study fails to quantify important benefits of distributed solar that
the Commission directed the utility to analyze in Order No. 35284 -- benefits that are known and measurable, will
impact rates, and will benefit Idaho ratepayers and citizens.?
Idahoans deserve solar rates based on a more fair and complete analysis. I urge you to reject Idaho Power's study
and look to Crossborder's study as a more accurate measure of the value (to ALL ratepayers) of customer-owned
solar power.
Sincerely,
Mary K Deane
520 Empire Ln Trlr 18
Moscow, ID 83843
[e-mail]
[phone]
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Thursday, October 13, 2022 7:00:10 AM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Richard Sevier
Submission Time: Oct 12 2022 10:01PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3221 N 24th St
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "While Idaho Power is working to reduce the credit to residential solar generatorsfrom the current 1 kw-hr credit for 1 kw-hr generated, I feel they are missing the mark on the
benefits of residential solar in reducing their need to expand infrastructure and reducing theircarbon footprint at the same time. Idaho Power complains how residential solar producers
piggyback on their transmission lines costs. Those are sunk costs that should be assessed toeach ratepayer as a fixed monthly fee and can render Idaho Power's thoughts on that particular
topic moot. The next argument is the variability of solar production. While Boise is arelatively reliable location for solar production, there will be some variability. To focus on that
misses the clear and overwhelming benefit residential solar provides in reducing or slowingthe need for growing Idaho Power's infrastructure in serving one of the fastest growing regions
of the country. The elephant in the room is Idaho Power's indifference to residential solar,which represents one of the few meaningful actions we as individuals can take that have a
clear impact on our carbon footprint, and the footprint of the community. Rather thanindifference, Idaho Power should set residential solar as a strategic priority that has a benefit
beyond what can be measured in dollars and cents. I ask that the PUC hold Idaho Power to thecurrent exchange of 1 kw-hr credit for 1 kw-hr generated. Thank you for the opportunity to
comment. Richard Sevier"
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Name: Andrea WillemsSubmission Time: Oct 12 2022 9:07PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-484-7909
Address: 1122 S Phillippi StBoise, ID 83705-2621
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "case number IPC-E-22-22. The ability to sell excess power back to Idaho Power
(during daytime peak demand) is what makes solar panels pay of financially. If the PUC okays the buyback rate change, there will be no incentive for homeowners to install solar panels.
Without new solar power generation, Idaho Power will rely on natural gas for power generation. The existing buyback rate has Idaho Power buying power at the same price it sells
power, i.e. breaking even on the tiny fraction of overall power that solar accounts for. Idaho Power simply wants to take money that is currently going to homeowners and turn it into
profit for themselves. Our climate is more important than Idaho Powers increased profits. "
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