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From:Alison Ward ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:19:50 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please protect our ability to add more solar by protecting solar rates, as well as considering proposals to increase the
KW capacity of arrays. Our communities see solar as part of the path forward for a healthy future for all.
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,
Alison Ward
1003 N. Garden St.
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Richie Thomas ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:20:49 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As a Idaho resident, we should use all the means to better our economy and lifestyle. This includes being
environmentally conscious thereby leading to the betterment of future generations. Many Idahoans including me
have started moving towards this goal by using renewable resources and one of the cheapest and clean energy
resource is Solar. The Treasure Valley gets an average of 210 sunny days per year and we need to harness this
resource as much as possible. This study by Idaho Power is a biased report and does not consider the benefits of
solar energy. It does not provide an incentive for residents to move to a cleaner source of energy. This study is
focused at their monetary benefits in the short term, and no thought has been put to the long term benefits to the
community.
Any study must be peer-reviewed by other energy companies (including solar companies) as well as residents. This
Solar study report must be rejected.
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,
Richie Thomas
1094 N. Stolle Way
Meridian, ID 83642
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From:JOHN ALLEN ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:34:00 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
After reading parts of the comprehensive Crossborder Energy report, with its comments about Idaho Power's use of
outdated data, poor choices for modeling and omission of important facts, I request that you reject Idaho Power's
study.
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,
JOHN ALLEN
2972 E PARKCENTER BLVD APT 513
BOISE, ID 83716
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From:Helen Husband ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:34:06 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
A study by a power company is NOT going to be unbiased. Independent studies should only be ones considered.
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,
Helen Husband
2163 Dakota Ln
Ammon, ID 83406
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From:Roy Bossert ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:37:51 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
At this time Idaho consumers need all the incentives possible to switch to solar energy. I believe that rooftop solar
makes the most sense as available tracts of land for solar farms become more costly and difficult to secure. Many
people I know are presently waiting to see what the outcome of this decision will be before committing to solar
projects.
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,
Roy Bossert
23 Bossert Rd.
Salmon, ID 83467
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From:Heather Steele
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:38:43 PM
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To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on Idaho Power’s request to change itscompensation for net-metered rooftop solar systems.
My husband and I are Idaho Power customers who installed our rooftop system in late 2019.We are fortunate to have been grandfathered into the 1-to-1 compensation for excess energyproduced by our system. We are delighted to be able to both stabilize our electric costs and,perhaps more importantly, reduce our contribution to the greenhouse gases that are fuelingclimate change.
If Idaho Power gets its way in drastically reducing the compensation for home-generatedpower, it will negate current incentives for people like us to install their own systems and slowour progress toward a clean energy future. This change would be a detriment to our neighbors,our community, and ultimately our planet.
We support citizens’ ability to generate their own power in a way that is economical and has areasonably short payback period. For this to be feasible, we need the partnership of thepower company, not its opposition. Idaho Power’s proposed scheme would lengthen thepayback period to an extent that it might exceed the life of the solar system, if not also the lifeof the homeowner. Many fewer homeowners would be willing or able to make the substantialinvestment in a rooftop solar system under these conditions. In turn, solar installationcompanies and their employees would suffer. On a personal note, we have considered thepossibility of expanding our system in order to be able to power an electric vehicle. Thereduction in compensation would threaten our ability to afford such a project.
As home power generators, we support the capacity and resilience of the power grid for ourneighbors and Idaho Power. We produce excess energy at the time of year when it is most indemand and expensive to deliver, and thereby relieve some of the pressure for Idaho Power toexpand its own generation capacity. In this way, we feel we have greatly benefitted thecompany without its having to pay US a single penny. It is only fair that the companycompensate rooftop solar owners for the expensive energy we contribute during the summeron a one-to-one basis with cheaper energy during the winter.
Finally, I don’t need to reiterate the impassioned statements at last night’s meeting about thethreats of climate change and the dire consequences of inaction, other than to say that thepredictions are absolutely terrifying. I urge you to consider your critical role and opportunityin pushing our state toward a meaningful reduction in greenhouse gases. It’s in your hands tocompel Idaho Power to act as a partner to rooftop owners and a proponent to clean energydevelopment for our collective greater good.
With respect and thanks,
Heather Steele
From:Randy Smith ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:38:50 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Hello. Thank you for reading my comments. Residential solar power (RSP) needs a boost, not a take down. Idaho
Power?s latest study severely under values RSP. RSP is a critical component of our society?s transition to
renewables as our main sources of power. RSP uses building footprints already in place, helps the grid during peak
power use times, helps citizens be part of the solution, reduces need for large transmission lines, and is an insurance
policy from damage due to climate change. In order to identify the true value of RSP, a full, comprehensive
accounting of ALL its benefits needs be included in studies done. Idaho Power?s study falls short of the full
accounting thus vastly underestimates the true value of RSP. Please, please, please take this to heart as you consider
your next action surrounding this issue. For our kids? sake and future generations to come, make the best choice for
Idaho by embracing the economics that will result in more RSP, not less!
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,
Randy Smith
2651 E. 4000 N.
Twin Falls , ID 83301
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From:Melody Lenkner ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:40:06 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As members of the PUC, it is your job to keep electricity affordable and regulate the monopolies in our state. When
you make your decision it is incumbent on you to look at the bigger picture of climate change and affordable energy
as opposed to what is best for Idaho Power?s profit margin. In fact the more solar energy that is generated by
customers the more Idaho Power can focus its energies on projects of green 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,
Melody Lenkner
3023 c e 3400 n
twin falls, ID 83301
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From:Elizabeth Dyrsmid ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:40:15 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Investing in solar should be adequately rewarded.
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,
Elizabeth Dyrsmid
2208 N 19TH ST
BOISE, ID 83702
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From:Leigh Ford
To:Jan Noriyuki
Cc:Jeromy Cross; Ava Traverso
Subject:#IPC-E-22-22
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:44:56 PM
Attachments:#IPC-E-22-22.pdf
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Dear Secretary,
Please find attached the comments of Snake River Alliance for #IPC E-22-22.
Thank you for hosting three hearings as well as for the opportunity to comment.
Leigh
Leigh Ford (she/her)
Executive Director
Snake River Alliance
On Shoshone and Bannock land
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[phone] (office)
snakeriveralliance.org
Do Not Be Afraid Of Work That Has No End
~Avot de Rabbi Natan~
Snake River Alliance
PO Box 1731
Boise, ID 83701
On Shoshone and Bannock land
November 4, 2022
Snake River Alliance comments on #IPC-E-22-22
The Snake River Alliance has been Idaho’s nuclear watchdog for over 40 years.
We represent thousands of southern Idahoans who live, use, and enjoy the
natural beauty and resources that Idaho has to oer. We must stand with
current Idahoans who want to save money and resources, cut our carbon
footprint, free our waterways, and clean up our air. We also stand with future
generations, which should have a fighting chance.
Idaho Power’s VODER study is biased and heavily favors the corporation. The
study analyzed five components; avoided energy costs, avoided generation
capacity, T&D deferral, avoided line losses, and integration costs. The VODER
study consistently undervalued all five categories in Idaho Power’s favor.
The bias is even more blatant in what the study omits. Idaho Power agreed to
look at several environmental benefits of solar in their assessment, and they
chose not to. Idaho PUC Order No. 35284 directs the study to analyze “benefits
that are known and measurable, will impact rates, and will benefit Idaho
ratepayers and citizens.” Idaho Power chose to disregard the order while at the
same time advertising its green energy programs and peddling clean energy
goals.
Idaho Power is putting its profits over our climate. Idaho Power wants to reap
all the benefits of one’s personal solar panels without helping with the costs of
buying and maintaining the equipment. There need to be fair and transparent
rules around rates so that people do not feel cheated and solar development is
not impeded.
Disincentivizing solar not only aects those who already have it but also
dissuades people from investing in solar in the future. The ripple extends to
small businesses and communities. The solar industry provides good, local jobs
for many people in communities across the state.
For all these reasons, the Snake River Alliance urges the Idaho PUC to look out
for the interests of Idahoans and consider the Crossborder study. The
Crossborder study is a much fairer analysis of the actual value of solar.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Snake River Alliance
Submitted by Leigh Ford
Executive Director
From:Vince Lavorante
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comments
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:01:37 PM
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I was at the hearing last night and was impressed how well informed the speakers were withtheir comments. There were many comments made that made a lot of sense to justify theposition that the solar power generators (as myself) should not be penalized by not receivingfull credit for excess power generated. Idaho Power should not be our enemy but our ally inthe great cause of generating clean energy. I got into this program not to make a profit buthopefully to at least recoup my investment and doing my part as a Idaho resident and trying tobe a responsible person and do what I can to help reduce pollution and help the environment. Ihave actually got excited about seeing the daily data as far as being able to generate cleanpower and this has encouraged me to attempt to balance my usage to my production and in theend reduce my energy usage. My allowing IP to reduce my credit value would be adiscouragement to more solar power customers when we really need more to help ourenvironment. Please do not allow this to pass. Regards Vince Lavorante IPC-E-22-22
From:Sheree Welshimer ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:03:31 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,
Sheree Welshimer
5320 E. Lewis Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
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From:Kathleen Walker ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:07:31 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho needs to make solar energy production through solar panels available to customers in a way that is affordable
and fair. To me this means that we have the ability to bank our solar production for the snow months. It means that
our skies remain clear. It means that our beautiful state will stay that way for our children and grandchildren.
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,
Kathleen Walker
551 Docs Hickory DR
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Pamela Bly ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:12:35 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
With rivers running lower every year ?. Why wouldn?t we look for alternative sources of energy before our existing
systems are in crisis mode.
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,
Pamela Bly
2334 S. Swallowtail Ln.
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Melissa Ruth ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:15:00 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar is a huge part of our future. Please insist on accurate data and help move solar forward.
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,
Melissa Ruth
910 E Washington
Boise, ID 83712
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From:Elizabeth Roberts
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Net-metering rates for customer-generated solar should not be lowered
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:18:50 PM
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Elizabeth [e-mail]
I am an Idaho Power Customer.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on case #IPC-E-22-22.
Idaho Power should not be allowed to reduce solar net-metering rates for customer-generatedpower. The study they presented to the Commission is flawed because it understates the valueof power provided by rooftop solar owners.
Idaho Power failed to fully consider the value of grid stability and resiliency, the value ofreduced pollution on public health, and the value of local jobs in the solar industry.
Fewer customers will choose to install new rooftop solar if you allow Idaho Power’s newrates. In order to avoid the most severe consequences of climate change, we must transition toclean energy sources like solar as quickly as possible. More rooftop solar adoption will help usachieve this goal.
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission should not accept Idaho Power’s request to lower solarnet-metering rates.
From:Susan Ward ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:20:10 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We need a fair study to determine fair rates. Solar owners are helping the environment.
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,
Susan Ward
5913 N Cobbler Ln
Boise, ID 83703
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From:Christina Veloz ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:25:41 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Dear IPU
I encourage you to consider the families and communities in Idaho that need support and assistance to continue to
live in this great state....and one of those resources is local solar ownership. You need to continue to work with all
parties to utilize solar energy for the health and sustainability of our natural resources. Thank you!
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,
Christina Veloz
2462 N. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
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From:Amanda Lane ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:41:05 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Seems like compensating private citizens for solar in a fair manner would be a better idea than defacing our desert
with a less reliable wind source from an out of state investor. In the current cycle of our climate, alternatives to a
hydroelectric system is a crucial measure to ensure our increasing consumptions. Solar power isn?t a cheap
investment nor maintenance free. I hope we can go back to the drawing board and agree on a fair compensation plan
for those investing in the future of our grid, community and industry.
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,
Amanda Lane
745 Beta Cir
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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From:Crystal Rain ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:54:14 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
My name is Crystal Rain and I am an Idaho Power customer living in Garden City.
I am extremely concerned with the cost-benefit study put forward by Idaho Power. It is biased, uses out of date data,
lacks public input, and does not take into account very important environmental factors.
We don?t have a lot of time to mitigate the large, widespread impacts that climate change will bring to the planet.
None of us can escape the damage that?s coming but we can lessen it. Rooftop solar and other assorted distributed,
renewable power sources or a key factor in that mitigation.
Please seriously consider the independent study conducted by Crossborder Energy which outlines those
shortcomings. We deserve solar rates based on a more fair and complete analysis.
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,
Crystal Rain
3816 Kay Street
Garden City, ID 83714
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To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 5:00:08 PM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Lou Evans
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 4:47PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 6043 S Rising Sun Way
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I'm here to advocate for our current net metering system to stay at a 1:1 ratio. Thatmeans one kilowatt hour sent to the grid should always get no less than one credit afforded to
the owner of a solar system. Solar Companies have been working with Idaho Power for years,helping alleviate the strain on the grid by their solar customers sending their excess generated
energy to the grid powering their neighbors homes. This has helped to stop the rolling brownouts and black outs throughout the State of Idaho. Pecking away at that ratio devalues the
homeowner's (solar panel owner's) incentive to own their power. Idaho Power knows this.There are well over 600,000 Idaho Power customers throughout the state. All of them already
have been contributing to Idaho Power's renewable energy ventures through the "EnergyEfficiency Services" fee on their bill every month. The unfortunate part about that is Idaho
Power customers only receive a tiny fraction of that generated power they help fund, and thevast majority of that power goes to states like California for which Idaho Power has a contract
with. There is no way to justify this proposal where the solar panel owners and solarcompanies are incentivized. This is greed disguised as logic. Please consider dismissing this
proposal. Doing so will keep current solar customers satisfied, future solar customersincentivized, and hard-working solar companies thriving. Thank you."
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Name: miers johnson
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 4:00PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 14500 lewis lane
nampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "it is unfair for those of us that have invested in clean and renewable energy tohave our generation reimbursement reduced or eliminated. It was a large outlay on our part. It
is a benefit for our state and country to use renewable resources such as solar and wind .Theiruse should be encouraged especially now that more electric cars will be entering our grid"
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Name: Lon Stewart
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 4:52PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3477 N Shadow Hills Dr
Eagle, ID 83616
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Power's VODER study inaccurately characterizes some of the assumptionsmade in the study in Idaho Power's favor for reducing compensation to homeowner's creating
their own power from solar arrays. Idaho Power has committed to being 100% clean energy by2045. They believe in the value of solar energy as evidenced in their Jackpot Solar generation
facility, however they are unwilling to support distributed solar generation by customers intheir distribution area by valuing this energy at rates greater than 50 % less than current
pricing. This indicates they are more interested in their shareholders than their customers. As apublic utility, it should be the other way around. How much energy is lost back into the
environment from line losses transporting the energy from Jackpot Solar or along theHemmingway to Boardman line. This is lost revenue to Idaho Power. How many customer
generation sites could be built to compensate for this lost energy/revenue. Idaho Power couldhelp pay for some of these systems and still come out ahead with good public relations and
revenue. Customer generated electricity helps avoid the cost of constructing and operating anew power plant for peak shaving. Idaho Power's peak demands are summer afternoons when
the sun is shining and customer's solar arrays are creating maximum output thus helping tominimize the peak electrical usage. This sounds like a win-win situation. Idaho Power could
help pay for customers' installations and compensate electricity to the grid at more favorablerates and still come out money ahead as compared to constructing and operating a new
generation facility. Customer generated electricity allows customers the opportunity to be partof the solution for creating green energy. The customer puts up all the money for the
installation of their system, but Idaho Power does not see fit to recognize the value to theirsystem. Idaho Power's VODER study created by Idaho Power is not an independent study.
They may know their system better than a consultant but they aren't necessarily able to fairlyable to calculate all of the avoided costs. I urge you to reject the VODER study and use the
independent third party study by Crossborder Energy who has created a more complete andfair cost analysis for customer generated solar power to all Idaho Power rate payers. Thank
you for your consideration. Lon Stewart 3477 Shadow Hills Dr Eagle, ID 83616 I am an IdahoPower customer. "
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Name: Shawn Nield
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 4:00PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 7657 Gillis Rd
Boise, ID 83714
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "As regards case IPC-E-22-22 I'd like to make a few points. First, rooftop solar generators are responsible citizens, concerned about energy security not only for themselves
but for their communities and this country. At their expense they are benefiting the resiliency of the electrical grid, mitigating carbon emissions, and contributing to clean air for their fellow
citizens. Accepting the conclusions of Idaho Power Company's (IPC) study and letting them set the compensation rates to solar power generators would serve as an insult to responsible
citizens that are risking their own resources to truly make a difference. As far as the study is concerned, I do find it very readable and explanatory. I do not, however, believe that it entirely
addressed the concerns of the commission, nor did it properly value the energy contributions of residential solar. You're probably tired of hearing about the critique prepared by
Crossborders Energy but it appears they make multitudes of valid points that create serious doubt about the IPC study being "fair". After all, IPC stands to benefit handsomely at the
expense of well meaning responsible citizens like myself if it gets its way. It's hard not to read that critique and the credentials of the authors behind the Crossborders study and come to the
conclusion that IPC is being aggregiously disingenuous. In closing, I'd like to thank the folks at the PUC for their hard work and I recognize the seriousness of their charge of doing what's
best for the public. I attended the meeting on the 3rd but was unable to stay long enough to get up and speak. I hope this will suffice. "
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Name: Jason JenkinsSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 4:14PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-861-5662
Address: 11120 W Bodley Dr.Boise , ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I currently work in the solar industry. I think Idaho Powers study is unfair to the
individual home owner that invest their own money into solar. The buy back ratio is just puregreed and only benefits the utility Idaho Power. We are all in this together and power
generation is going to become an issue in this valley and surrounding area if we do not worktogether. The growth this valley is going to see over the foreseeable years is massive and if
Idaho power gets their way it will make it much more difficult for homeowner to make theinvestment into solar. That will lead to massive increases in our energy expenses as Idaho
power will be forced to purchase power from further sources. Thus increasing cost to the endconsumer. I love what I do for idahoans and helping them feel like they are part of the solution
to the energy demand that is increasing at one of the most rapid rates in the nation. I have livedin this valley for 21 years and have seen the changes here. It is no secret that this valley is one
of the fastest growing populations in the nation and has been for years. I would like to thinkthat we all work together to help generate a safe, and energy efficient power grid for this area.
It's hard to read the report that Idaho Power has proposed and feel like they want to be a partof the team. "
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Name: Nancy Parker
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 4:10PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 25962 Emmett Road
Caldwell, ID 83607
Name of Utility Company: Aspire Human Services
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I ask the commission to consider outside, unbiased studies of solar value.Crossborder Energy did a thorough analysis. Those of us who have invested our own money to
reduce strain on the grid should be paid market rates."
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Name: Jim ArmstrongSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 4:26PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-484-0073
Address: 1122 E Locust LaneNampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Comments Concerning Idaho Power’s Voder Study I have been a Residential
Service, On-Site Generation customer of Idaho Power since June 2021. My system (7.2 kW)was designed to produce sufficient energy to satisfy my annual energy consumption based on
monthly net metering and the exporting of excess net energy as described in the currentSchedule 6 rate structure. Yes, I was told by Idaho Power that Schedule 6 was subject to
changes in the future which could effect multiple areas dealing with compensation forexporting excess energy generated by my system. But, I had no indication that such changes
could be so drastic as those proposed in the Voder Study. I read the entire Study (manysections were quite difficult to grasp and understand since I am not a power plant and
distribution electrical engineer, lawyer, or statistical actuary) but I was able to comprehend itseffect based on page 109 of the Voder Study. My compensation for net excess energy could be
approximately a whopping 75 to 80% reduction per kWh. This type of reduction would negatemost of the reasons for becoming a Residential Service, On-Site Generation customer back in
June of 2021. My reasoning for wanting to be a homeowner solar generation participant was todo my part in helping improve our environment, to be better equipped to conserve electrical
energy, and to hopefully stabilize the cost of that electrical energy. Implementation of theVoder Study as it now stands, would be like changing the rules of a football game at half time;
the teams, the referees, and the spectators would be thrown into chaos. The only hope forprotecting my interests as a Residential Service, On-Site Generation customer of Idaho Power,
is that you, Idaho Public Utilities Commission will mediate in modifying the ultimateimplementation of any changes to Schedule 6 now and in the future. I know that every
successful business must adjust their business plan and rate structures to deal with a changingeconomy but it must be done with care and reasonable consideration of the effects it has on the
current and future customer base. Once the new changes go into effect, whatever they may be,all new applicants for Residential Service, On-Site Generation will know the rules of the game
and can fairly assess any benefits of becoming an On-Site Generation customer of IdahoPower. For those of us that became On-Site Generators between December 21, 2019 (the
grandfathered cutoff date) and whenever the new rules are implemented, we have no recoursebut ask IPUC to intervene on our behalf to secure a fair and equitable implementation of a
modified Voder Study. Thank you for your time and consideration of my concerns."
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Name: Matthew DuncanSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 4:28PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-353-5121
Address: 1714 S. Helen St.Boise, ID 83705
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Solar providers should be paid the going rate for power when it is generated and
added to the grid. Solar is under compensated due to daytime power is expensive and night time power is cheap or often even free to power companies due to the lack of demand. "
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From:Mary Anne Saunders ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 3:32:25 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As I have commented before, decisions made on flawed data are simply egregious. When 2 studies show such a
wide variance, something is certainly flawed. I implore you to be fair to Idaho consumers and not decide based on a
study done only by the industry.
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 Anne Saunders
2230 Schreiner Ln
Star, ID 83669
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From:Vanessa Rosenbaum ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 3:38:50 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am a NICU nurse and Idaho native who is extremely disappointed in Idaho Power. Solar is good for environmental
and human health. Please listen to the community you claim to serve, especially the youth whose futures are your
responsibility. We want energy democracy and locally-owned solar. It is hypocritical to claim that you care about
the environment while supporting a bogus study. It is in your power to do the right thing for the earth and our
community.
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,
Vanessa Rosenbaum
401 W Pueblo Street
Boise, ID 83702
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From:Katherine Kanevski ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 3:39:29 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar power could make a huge different in people lives when it comes to detaching from limited resource energys.
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,
Katherine Kanevski
4260 E Caper Ct
Boise, ID 83716
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From:Robert Sanders ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 3:41:06 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho power benefits from extra power produced by residential solar to its electrical grids. I?m not pumping power
into it when they get to charge more for the power they pay me for. That is ridiculous. The reason why people get
solar is to help our environment, and we would also like be compensated for our investment in it. This will only
make people invest in house batteries even more so we can cut off Idaho power out of the equation almost entirely.
Which I will do if this passes. Capitalism is a greedy monster that will never be full.
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,
Robert Sanders
1206 N Cumberland Dr.
Boise, ID 83704
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From:Jeanne Bustamante ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 3:44:56 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We need to move to renewable energy if we want to keep Idaho liveable. I love Idaho and its beautiful land, and the
more we can rely on solar power, the less we will need to rely on energy generation that is bad for the environment.
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,
Jeanne Bustamante
250 W Mallard Dr
Boise, ID 83706
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To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 3:48:59 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am an Idaho power customer and a rooftop solar homeowner.. I am upset that Idaho power is trying it's trying to
use its strong arm to stop solar In Idaho! This is good for everyone and we are challenged by more and more people
living here. We need our solar on the grid and we need to be compensated fairly for the energy that we provide to
Idaho power.
We also recognized that the study they did was flawed and they did not even listen to the commission's request.
This is unacceptable is unacceptable and needs and needs to stop. Solar energy is here to stay and we need healthy
competition for petition for our citizens.. I also feel that it helps people Be a part of something that is helping their
neighbors.
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,
lori a graber
1379 E Hogan St
Eagle, ID 83616
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From:Lynda Clark ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 3:49:17 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please support rooftop solar 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,
Lynda Clark
2780 So. Gatewood Ln.
Boise, ID 83709
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From:Lori Leatherbury ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 3:52:42 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As an owner of solar panels on my home, I'm very disappointed and frustrated with Idaho Power's attempt at
lowering compensation rates for solar. Using an incomplete study to justify changes to homeowners solar benefits is
unfair and wrong. I will be paying off my solar for Twenty Years and I deserve to have a fair rate of exchange for
my investment in my energy and in the environment.
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,
Lori Leatherbury
10120 W. La Hontan Drive
Boise, ID 83709
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From:Jason Jenkins ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 3:53:09 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I am work in the solar industry. Idaho Power trying to capitalize off of the individual home owners that choose to go
solar is pure greed. Home owners are choosing to help provide power to the grid at their own expense. Fair is at the
current model at 1 to 1 ratio and also to have a true independent study. as stated in the public meeting numerous
times this is purly a case of the fox guarding the hen house.
Please reject their own internal study and have a non bias study completed.
We are all in this together and the rapid growth of this area is going to demand other avenues of generating more
power or we will be dependent on purchasing power, at a much high rate, thus causing rapid cost increases to the
consumer.
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,
Jason Jenkins
11120 W Bodley Dr.
Boise, ID 83709
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From:Gene McGill ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:00:58 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I would like to add my voice to the advocacy of the Sierra Club and other nonpartisan groups and encourage Idaho
Power to provide more generous valuation to rooftop solar energy systems. Please consider the benefits of rooftop
solar energy systems to avoid carbon emissions. Idaho Power still has significant investment in coal fires plants.
Providing incentives for rooftop solar energy systems will help Idaho Power offset coal electric generation and
support the intended shuttering of the coal plants.
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,
Gene McGill
2430 W Cherry Lane
Boise, ID 83705
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From:David Grainger ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:07:13 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We put Solar on our rooftop for a number of reasons. Selling excess power back to Idaho power should remain at
the rate I am charged. My capital X expenditure has HELPED the grid when it needs it most.
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,
David Grainger
1734 W Sugar Crest st
Eagle , ID 83616
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From:Samantha Mooney ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:14:32 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,
Samantha Mooney
1379 E Hogan St
Eagle, ID 83616
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From:Bryan DuFosse ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:15:03 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I want to install solar on my home but the capital cost is relatively high. Solar is an excellent way to reduce our
public electric grid?s reliance on coal and natural gas fired power and we should be doing everything we can to
incentivize rooftop solar installations.
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,
Bryan DuFosse
5303 W. Grover st
Boise, ID 83705
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From:Charissa Bujak ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 7:08:08 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Investing in solar power now is even more important now than ever. We are homeowners in Boise and we would
pay more for solar power options. Thanks for your time.
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,
Charissa Bujak
3713 W Forsythia Dr
Boise , ID 83703
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From:Sayed Bahuddin Mirbacha ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 7:34:27 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Climate change is a very big thing for me because it has a lot of effect in our life and in our planet. So, as a youth
climate activist I'm fighting with climate change and everything that increase climate change in Earth. I really
encourage everyone to stand with us and save their life and their planet. It's really matter for me because we are not
the last generation in this world we have next and next generation that will affect in their life. I vote to solar power
which gives us 100% clean energy and I encourage you all to go by solar and save the Earth.
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,
Sayed Bahuddin Mirbacha
240 E Elwood Ln
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Lisa Hecht ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 7:44:26 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please compare the Crossborder and Idaho Power studies to understand the differences and come to a fairer, more
balanced conclusion regarding compensation for DE (solar) customers.
Also, the fact that Idaho Power sells RECs at above standard electric prices is market evidence of the value of clean
energy. Those of us who generate some of that clean energy Idaho sells should be compensated at some part of that
rate, which should be included and reflected in the VODER study.
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,
Lisa Hecht
4920 E. Sagewood Drive
Boise, ID 83716
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From:Susan Patla ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 8:00:45 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As an Idaho resident, I want idaho to encourage wide spread use of solar power to combat Climate warming. Idaho
Powers recent study needs careful review.
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,
Susan Patla
2840 Grandview Dr
Tetonia , ID 83452
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From:Brittany Hawkins ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 8:10:10 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I think we should implement all resources and solar would be the next step!
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,
Brittany Hawkins
2556 whispering pine dr #602
Twin falls , ID 83301
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From:Jean Weingartner
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Solar
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 8:29:15 PM
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I’m a grandfathered in solar owner. I bought solar because we ALL need to do our part to mitigate the damage of
climate change.
The population of Boise is growing and businesses are moving here who will use enormous amounts of energy.
You should be encouraging people to add to the grid instead of making it less financially attractive. I understand
you are beholding to stock holders, but the bottom line is not merely about money. It’s about our health and our
future.
I understand only two people will decide this matter. I understand you were appointed by the governor who
received $10,000 from Idaho Power. Hopefully, he wasn’t “bought” and neither are you.
Our young people are watching what we do. Please do the right thing and support local jobs, show our youth that
you care about THEIR future and assure Boise’s ability to provide all the electricity needed without building yet
another expensive transmission line.
Respectfully,
Jean Weingartner.
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From:Louis Evans
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Hearing 11/3/2022
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 9:01:50 PM
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Hello Secretary,
I'm here to advocate for our current net metering system to stay at a 1:1 ratio. That
means one kilowatt hour sent to the grid should always get no less than one credit
afforded to the owner of a solar system. Solar Companies have been working with Idaho
Power for years, helping alleviate the strain on the grid by their solar customers sending
their excess generated energy to the grid powering their neighbors homes. This has
helped to stop the rolling brown outs and black outs throughout the State of Idaho.
Pecking away at that ratio devalues the homeowner's (solar panel owner's) incentive to
own their power. Idaho Power knows this. There are well over 600,000 Idaho Power
customers throughout the state. All of them already have been contributing to Idaho
Power's renewable energy ventures through the "Energy Efficiency Services" fee on their
bill every month. The unfortunate part about that is Idaho Power customers only receive
a tiny fraction of that generated power they help fund, and the vast majority of that
power goes to states like California for which Idaho Power has a contract with. There is
no way to justify this proposal where the solar panel owners and solar companies are
incentivized. This is greed disguised as logic. Please consider dismissing this proposal.
Doing so will keep current solar customers satisfied, future solar customers incentivized,
and hard-working solar companies thriving. Thank you.
Kind Regards,
Lou Evans
208-994-5110www.idahomesolar.com
From:Jody Mahnken ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 10:08:54 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Due to Idaho Power unfair solar rates I haven't purchased solar. Their rates make it completely unaffordable for me.
I want clean energy!
Idaho Power's solar study is wrong, reject it and protect fair solar rates.
Thank you.
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,
Jody Mahnken
4140 Oxbow Way
Boise, ID 83713
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From:Melody Asher ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 10:25:29 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I believe local solar is important and a energy efficient way to make power for ourselves and our neighbors. It is
worth more than what Idaho Power is wanting to pay. I feel that they should pay a fair price for this power.
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,
Melody Asher
2502 Laurie Lane
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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From:Sam Eurich ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 10:38:25 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,
Sam Eurich
671 Con Virginia Drive
Hailey, ID 83333
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise, ID 83714
November 4, 2022
Re: Case # IPC-E-22-22, Idaho Power solar study
Dear Commissioners,
I’m writing on behalf of over 5,000 Idaho Power customers who are Sierra Club supporters to advocate for fair rates
for locally-owned rooftop solar systems in Idaho, which must start with a fair study to calculate those rates. Idaho
Power’s study is flawed and biased, and must be rejected by the PUC.
Idaho Power’s study is biased, needs independent review.
●Idaho Power, like electric utilities across the nation, has been actively trying to suppress customer-owned
rooftop solar installations for over a decade, since customer-owned energy doesn’t yield as much profit as
utility-owned energy and requires the utility to manage its grid in some different ways.
●Idaho Power tried to reduce solar export credit rates from the current 8-10 ¢/kWh to nearly 2 ¢/kWh in
2019, which would discourage customer solar ownership. It’s now using this new study to justify that
proposed decrease.
●However, the same study conducted by an independent third party found that the value of rooftop solar
power was actually closer to $18.3 ¢/kWh, nearly five times what Idaho Power proposed.
●Idaho Power’s study is not “fair & credible” as required by the PUC—it’s clearly skewed toward its own
corporate interests and should be replaced or heavily supplemented with external independent
analyses.
Idaho Power’s study is incomplete, needs environmental benefits.
●Idaho Power neglected to include any environmental benefits in its calculations, claiming that they are
irrelevant, non-quantifiable, and don’t affect rates.
●More solar energy helps reduce carbon emissions, which helps curb climate change and the range of costs
associated with it, including on utility rates.
●Idaho Power itself acknowledges the impacts of climate change on its system in its 20-year Integrated
Resource Plan, has its own 100% clean energy commitment to help mitigate climate change, and even told
the public that it would include climate and environmental factors in its solar value study during the design
phase last fall.
●Yet, the company conveniently decided to exclude environmental benefits from its final study, in an effort
to clearly keep the export credit rate as low as possible.
●These benefits are real, quantifiable, impact rates, and should be included in the study.
Idaho Power’s study is inaccurate, needs updated data and methods.
●Idaho Power used outdated data, some from studies conducted ten years ago, which don’t reflect the current
reality of energy prices or even its own system plans.
PO Box 552, Boise, ID 83701
208-384-1023 | [e-mail]
www.sierraclub.org/idaho
●It also failed to take into account the sustained increase in energy prices due to the War in Ukraine, and the
financial risk of increasingly volatile fossil gas prices.
●Idaho Power sometimes used overly complicated calculation methods when analogous, more transparent
methods that meet industry standards exist.
●Solar owners deserve full and accurate compensation for the valuable local, clean energy they put back onto
the grid that supplies power to their neighbors.
●Each data source and methodology should be scrutinized and brought fully up-to-date.
Idaho Power’s study is impactful yet inaccessible,needs public input.
●Idaho Power plans to use the results of this study to justify proposing the replacement of its Net Metering
program with a much lower Export Credit Rate system.
●This will make customer-owned solar less affordable and create undue financial barriers for Idaho Power
customers who wish to exercise their right to install a solar array to help meet their energy
needs—including homes, businesses, farms, schools, and even municipalities, particularly in low-income
communities.
●All customers will be deeply impacted by the results of this study and subsequent rate changes, particularly
customers who have installed solar arrays since December 2019 and customers who wish to install solar in
the future, including our youth.
●Idaho Power’s study is not easily accessible to the average customer, and its public education and
engagement with key stakeholders have not been adequate.
●Back in 2019, the PUC decided to reject Idaho Power's proposal to reduce solar compensation rates due to
public outcry, lack of sufficient evidence, and inadequate stakeholder engagement, which are all surfacing
in this case, as well.
●The PUC should once again prioritize customer impacts,concerns, and accessibility in its decision on
whether to approve Idaho Power’s study.
Please reject Idaho Power’s study and require a more impartial, complete, accurate, and accessible analysis
consistent with the concerns from the 800+ customers who have commented and testified on this case.
Our members want to see more solar panels in their communities to help address the climate crisis, improve public
health, advance our clean energy economy, create green jobs, build local grid resilience, and stabilize energy bills.
Please don’t let Idaho Power quash locally-owned solar and push these critical opportunities out of reach for Idaho
communities at a time when we need them the most.
Sincerely,
Lisa Young
Director
PO Box 552, Boise, ID 83701
208-384-1023 | [e-mail]
www.sierraclub.org/idaho
From:Katherine Zuckerman ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please do everything you can do to preserve beautiful Idaho.
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,
Katherine Zuckerman
3022 N Tamarack Dr
Boise, ID 83703
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From:Malorie Nilson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 2:24:00 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
In a world that is ever more threatened by climate change, we need more options to lessen our dependency on fossil
fuels. Transparency in partnerships with power companies regarding solar options is a key part of this process. Idaho
power has repeatedly cited outdated data that was shown to be misleading by an independent third party study.. I
think that Idaho power should be held accountable for this incomplete study and that compensation rates should be
fair representations of value.
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,
Malorie Nilson
450 W. Reese St.
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Janine Lambert ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 5:59:47 AM
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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,
Janine Lambert
152 E 18th St
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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From:Janet Yokan ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 6:52:54 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar power is part of the future. Idaho power should be grateful that so many want to embrace it with longterm
vision in mind. Anything short of Idaho power supporting solar is very short sighted. As water power diminishes
and the full cost of coal burning becomes acknowledged we as consumers should have the freedom to choose. Idaho
power should encourage not inhibit this consumer choice for our long term needs. The reverse metering rates should
be fair market value.
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,
Janet Yokan
Po Box 9496
Boise, ID 83707
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From:Maggie Trautman ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 7:40:15 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I started solar for the environmental benefits. It's not a means to get rich, but we should be fairly compensated and
matched with numbers bad on independent studies. Numbers coming from the company that have an interest in
undervaluing the results are problematic.
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,
Maggie Trautman
5008 West Spaulding Street
Boise, ID 83705
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 8:00:08 AM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Charles James
Submission Time: Nov 5 2022 7:58AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 9300 West Coleen Drive
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "First of all, isn’t the fact of Idaho Power doing their own study a classic conflict of interest? I believe that the PUC should request that Idaho Power pay for three independent
studies, these three independent studies should be hired by the PUC and not Idaho power. Once the studies were completed, they should be compared to the Idaho Power study. The
three studies should be broken down and come up with an average indicator of what should be done moving forward regarding the compensation of independent power generators. "
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From:Michal Lloyd ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 8:41:24 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please consider what is best for Idaho and the citizens of Idaho, not just Idaho Power.
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,
Michal Lloyd
1007 W. Resseguie St.
Boise, ID 83702
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From:juliana puzio ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 9:22:06 AM
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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,
juliana puzio
11019 W Southerland St
Boise, ID 83709
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From:Ted Stout ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 9:43:23 AM
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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,
Ted Stout
310 S. 1st Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
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From:Barbara Aronowitz ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 9:44:09 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We need to move forward, not backward in terms of energy. Idaho Power's report undervalued the benefits of solar
power.
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,
Barbara Aronowitz
118 Trail Creek Drive
Victor, ID 83455
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From:Rick Rudd ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:18:16 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I recently had solar installed, from the materials I?ve studied I feel Idaho Power is significantly undervaluing the
value of residential solar. I am not in favor of them being allowed to move forward with this,
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,
Rick Rudd
1455 W 12th St4147
Emmett, ID 83617
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To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 1:00:11 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Duane Hamilton
Submission Time: Nov 5 2022 12:14PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3432 Summerset Way
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am amazed that Idaho power wants to change net metering for Solar customers as this prevents an overload to their grid which is highly stressed after all the new Idaho Power
customers have moved here. I not only think they should keep net metering for customers who have paid a lot to help them overcome this stress but to actually offer more incentives for more
customers to do the same. I am strongly opposed to decreasing my net metering!"
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From:April Pletcher ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 6, 2022 6:55:38 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Our home gets a lot of sun! If affordable, would be the BEST!!
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,
April Pletcher
148 Antelope Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
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To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Sunday, November 6, 2022 1:00:13 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Charles Sierra
Submission Time: Nov 6 2022 12:49PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2922 S. Andros Way
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Power concluded that the value of solar is between 2.7 and 4.0 cents per kWh. The current electricity rate is between 8 and 10 cents per kWh. If Idaho Power’s
suggested value of solar is ultimately accepted by the PUC, solar owners would be compensated at a much lower value than what they pay for electricity – making solar less
attractive of an investment and spelling trouble for our climate and communities. This is an obvious attempt by Idaho Power to double dip on their profits. and stick it to the people of
Idaho."
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Sunday, November 6, 2022 2:00:15 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Charles Sierra
Submission Time: Nov 6 2022 1:28PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2922 S. Andros Way
Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Greetings, On June 30, Idaho Power released its Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VODER) study which provides the utility’s analysis of the value of solar as well as
a few other issues. This study will be used by the utility and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to determine the amount and the way that solar owners are paid for their solar
production. Idaho Power concluded that the value of solar is between 2.7 and 4.0 cents per kWh. The current electricity rate is between 8 and 10 cents per kWh. If Idaho Power’s
suggested value of solar is ultimately accepted by the PUC, solar owners would be compensated at a much lower value than what they pay for electricity – making solar less
attractive of an investment and spelling trouble for our climate and communities. I find this to be very concerning, we made a significant investment and purchased our solar system with the
belief that we would be getting a 1 for 1 exchange with Idaho power. We were told that we would be able to bank our excess power production for use in the winter months when our
system generated less power. This is the only way it made sense for us. Now with Idaho power wanting to double dip on their profits at our expense, we will be operating a loss. We will have
to pay on our loan to the solar company and to Idaho power. How do they get to dictate how much they will pay us for our power supply? We paid for our own infrastructure to make this
power not Idaho Power. Sincerely, Charles w Sierra."
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Monday, November 7, 2022 7:00:07 AM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Perry Brown
Submission Time: Nov 6 2022 6:16PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2809 N Hillway Dr
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am writing you this evening asking for your help to protect fair and reasonable net metering and ensuring that Idaho Power provide fair compensation residential solar power
generators. I have lived in Boise for 24 years. I am a physician. And I am a conservationist. I installed solar panels on my roof for both financial investment and for conservation and our
need to reduce our carbon footprint on our planet, related to climate change. When I did so, it made reasonable financial sense while doing the right thing for our planet. What Idaho Power
is now proposing will completely change the rules and the power / money sharing arrangement after I have made my significant investment ($55,000), and result in this having been a very
poor decision for me, and perhaps more importantly, for others who might still consider solar power production for their home. Their new net metering structure is going to significantly
decrease interest in household solar power production, and result in net increased use of other, higher impact energy production. This goes against the best interest of our citizens, our
community, and our planet. The research upon which they are basing their proposed change is flawed, and uses outdated data. They are trying to use "fuzzy math" to make their case, which
at the surface clearly is unfair and immoral. I urge you to not allow Idaho Power to change their net metering program. Why should I pay more for their kWh than they pay (or credit me)
for mine? If there is increased cost that we consumers need to pay for infrastructure, then increase the $5.24 per month charge to $10 or $15. But please don't allow the net metering
program to change. And if you do allow the net metering program to change, which I would very much be opposed to, I at least ask you to only allow them to do this for solar production
installed after a given date, to protect those of us that have already installed our system or have a contract to install a new system in coming weeks from a complete change in the ground
rules. We deserve some protection. I appreciate your consideration on this. This is a big deal. Thank you. Dr Perry Brown"
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From:Adam Rush
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:FW: IPC-E-22-22
Date:Monday, November 7, 2022 9:42:55 AM
Attachments:PUC (1).docx
From: Bryan Lawley <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2022 4:25 PM
To: Adam Rush <[e-mail]>
Subject: IPC-E-22-22
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Adam,
My file was too large to submit through the PUC website and I wanted to make sure the IPUC received this prior to the
5pm deadline this evening for public comment. I trust you can push this to the commissioners on my behalf? I was able to
testify last evening but I felt it critical to expand on many of mine and other's points made. Thank you in advance for
getting this submitted for me.
Best,
EGT Solar
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Bryan Lawley / President 208.602.9583
EGT Solar 208.795.5170 401 N Main Street Meridian, ID 83642
In reference to IPC-E-22-22: I first want to thank the IPUC for simply doing the right thing and allowing
the 3 public hearings throughout Idaho regarding this issue. I did not feel I got the opportunity to truly
voice my testimony in the very short amount of time allotted and thus the reason for these expanded
comments. As I mentioned in my testimony last evening here in Boise, I have gone through every
attempt from ID Power over the last 12 years to slash solar net metering equality and thus I feel my
input in this matter carries much more weight and should provide more perspective prior to your
decision in this matter. Several points were made last evening by myself and other curagious individuals
that I wanted to highlight and expand on:
1)This decision certainly will affect/destroy the Idaho solar economy not just in the short term but for
many generations to come.
The gentleman that referenced jokingly the age of Mr. Anderson did bring something to the surface that
I think is very important to consider. The decision made by this commission at the ages they represent
can not forget that the people most effected by siding with ID Power’s proposals are our children and
grandchildren and what a shame to not allow them to exercise their right to choose their power. Siding
with ID Power would be simply going backwards in a time where solar will dominate every state’s future
power needs. The other major issue with this is regionally a bad decision here would set a very ugly
precedent for other states/utilities to use this rate case for their benefit. Do you really want to make the
IPUC and Idaho such an example?
2) I mentioned last evening the back door conversations and illegal actions by Idaho Power employees
to talk high profile local businesses from going solar but was not able to have any time to disclose these
happenings.
I want to bring 2 of many of these instances to light so the IPUC understands the continual fight we have
been forced to fight for years in our local industry. I will reference contacts in this email that are willing
to validate these events.
Blue Cross of Idaho: I started working with BCI in mid-2019 under a directive of the CEO to investigate
how solar could benefit their primary location in Meridian. Prior to the initial meeting knowing that ID
Power would do everything in their power to not allow such a high-profile client to not only go solar but
push a huge marketing campaign once it was operational, I quickly researched my upcoming audience. I
quickly learned that the former CEO of Idaho Power Daryl Anderson was on the board at BCI. Having
several friends that are high up within BCI I reached out to them and asked if they felt this was going to
inhibit the board’s decision on this matter. They assured me that it would not be an issue and thus we
proceeded with our initial meetings with the executive team. Upon designing and creating an accurate
estimate I instructed my internal team to be as conservative as possible with our assumptions and all
our production calculations knowing ID Power would also be reviewing this as what they claim to be “a
courtesy service to their larger clients”. I also asked from the very beginning to be involved in all
conversations with ID Power in order to rightfully defend any arguments within our proposal. It was
brought to my attention from a BCI employee that ID Power’s finance team had scheduled a zoom
meeting to discuss their analysis of our estimate which I of course was not invited to attend as they
assured me I would from the start. Fearing and knowing the reason for this meeting I was sent the zoom
link for this call and intentionally jumped on the call 15 min after it had started to give ID Power a
chance to be mid conversation. When my name popped up on the zoom link the conversation ended
abruptly to BCI’s confusion as ID Power called this meeting and now would not finish the conversation
knowing I was listening in. The CEO for BCI was extremely frustrated as to why they called a meeting and
now would not continue which was wasting everyone’s time and asked the ID Power team several times
what the purpose of this meeting was, why they called it, and why there was no further conversation.
BCI has not yet moved forward with this project as the CFO at the time would simply not sign off on
approval to move forward as the only member of the executive team that was not in favor of this
project. Ironically, I was told also that Daryl Anderson was also one of the only board members also not
in favor of proceeding with the project. I have since learned from BCI executives that Daryl no longer
occupies his board seat and the CFO is no longer employed by BCI and BCI now wants to once again
explore proceeding with this project. The quotes below are taken directly from email correspondence
from an internal BCI employee. The IPUC has to understand that this type of illegal influence has
occurred since the existence of my company and thus has cost my company millions of dollars of
revenue which has essentially cheated the state out of tax revenue, cheated our local economy from
this money not being recirculated, and of course cheated these clients in the social and financial benefits
these projects truly provide.
“Finance deterred the momentum along with Idaho Power”
“They have done an analysis for us so I am very interested to see what they came up with
because they were scrambling the last time we all met”
Another instance that has to be pointed out stems back to 2018/2019 when this matter was put before
the IPUC for the agricultural and industrial clients. At that time, we were nearing the closing of a $8.9M
agriculture solar project for Grant and Hagan Farms located in Eden ID. This project would have taken
their operation nearly to 100% offset for the foreseeable future. As Rob Black my VP and I were driving
to Twin Falls to close this deal with Mr. Grant and Mr. Hagan they called us when we were 30 min away
to divulge a conversation, they had just had with Randy Mendiola their ID Power rep at the time. They
quoted Mr. Mendiola with saying “I know you are about to do a large scale solar project for your farms
and I am calling to encourage you not to go that route as we at Idaho Power are in active discussions to
slash the value of solar net metering and to reduce the demand and KWh rates for agricultural meters so
it would not be in their best interest to proceed as it would not reach the payback that we (EGT Solar)
was representing.” We then met as planned and Mr. Grant and Mr. Hagan agreed to at min submit all 33
meters applications for net metering approval from ID Power. These were submitted and approved
giving Grant and Hagan 1 year to have the solar systems installed and operational prior to application
expiration. Continued conversations with ID Power with Grant and Hagan led them to be persuaded to
hold off of this project and thus the applications expired which would have given them grandfather
status until 2045 on this installation. Fast froward a few months the IPUC allowed net metering
compensation to be devalued during the C&I rate case. We have stayed in contact with Mr. Grant and
Mr. Hagan and they are very bitter with how this transpired and regretful that they did not heed to our
advice to proceed with the project as rates and demand fee’s were not in fact lowered as ID Power
stated and by not doing this project this cost their operation a substantial amount of millions of dollars
in avoided electricity and demand charges for one of Idaho’s largest potato growers. Mr. Grant is aware
of ID Power’s continued attempts to devalue solar now in the residential sector and has agreed to be
available to validate this occurrence should you want to discuss this matter further. Mr. Grant on a
phone call this morning quoted “I remember very well what I was falsely promised and what actually
transpired”.
This type of back door behavior is commonplace and highlights ID Power’s monopolistic approach to
control all things power in this state despite the public messaging that they fully support renewable
energy growth. What are small business’ like mine legally advised to do against a giant like ID
Power?….don’t even bother as they have too deep of pockets and would string legal action out until you
were out of business or bankrupt. This is why you as the IPUC must stand up for the private sector and
for Idaho’s right to have a choice of how they procure their power.

3) In all previous rate cases regarding solar net metering in all meter classes the IPUC has had a very
clear and loud message from ID Power on the misrepresentation and misleading sales tactics that occur
within the solar industry.
I would be a rich man and not putting up this extreme fight in this matter if I had a dollar for every time,
I have heard an ID Power employee reference this subject matter. This in my opinion is their staple
stance to attack net metering here in ID. Yes, there are bad apples in the solar industry just like any
other industry that train sales representative incorrectly to represent being “in charge of ID Power net
metering” or misleading social media adds showing Governor Little behind an add saying that Idaho is
paying residents to go solar in ID. All this I agree is terrible for our industry and does mislead consumers
but again these types of ads exist in every other industry and consumers have a responsibility to
research any company they are considering using to determine the validity of their offering. These “fly
by night” companies that primarily employ a door-to-door canvassing approach make up a very small %
of the annual installations in this market. There are several truly local operations that have clean
reputations and long track records of not misleading consumers but rather selling through education
and not high-pressure tactics. This is the message ID Power uses in front of all large industrial solar
inquiries to deter them from truly evaluating whether going solar would be a benefit to their operations.
In 2019 ID Power worked with the local solar industry to create the Idaho Solar Consumer Protection Act
which gives the ID Attorney General the authority to take legal action against companies that are found
to be using these misleading tactics. The companies that have chosen to run ethically were all in support
of this as a mechanism to ensure a healthy and honest local solar industry. It should not be the IPUC’s
responsibility with laws like this now in place to have their viewpoints and decisions swayed by these
comments.

4) As mentioned last evening the responsibility of the IPUC is to protect the best interests of Idaho
ratepayers totaling 675K+ residents not the 2000+ employees from Idaho Power.
This is the IPUC’s chance to remove the stigma of continually siding with Idaho Power and what is in
their best interests as a stock driven for profit corporation. I ask that you follow your appointment and
follow through with the reason you sit in the chairs that you do.

5) There is a stigma also around solar that only the leftwing Idahoan’s are the solar adopters.
This could not be further from the truth and in my vast 12 year experience the far majority of solar
adopters are rather conservative Idahoan’s that see the financial payback value associated with solar.
6) Idaho Power in 2022 has consistently and illegally pushed misinformation out regarding this proposed
change in net metering buyback rates.
I can recount 15-20 conversations this year with prospective clients that prior to reaching out to EGT
Solar had called ID Power customer service for guidance for finding a qualified solar contractor and were
verbatim told by Idaho Power customer service reps that install solar was a huge risk as they had already
changed the 1/1 credit structure. This led me to call my contacts within Idaho Power customer service
department to inform them on this misinformation and to ensure that message was not continually
pushed out as that was absolutely not the case and that was illegal for them to do that. I also emailed
the Idaho AG regarding this matter with no response back from them in July of this year. The damage
this has done financially by using unfair scare tactics is not acceptable and again ID Power should be
held accountable for these under the table tactics. This on top of having solar clients have to initial in 5
separate areas when submitting a net meter application is hard enough to combat as ID Power’s
disclaimers are in themselves very leading to them making changes to the current structure.

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 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 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.
From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Monday, November 7, 2022 9:00:05 AM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Aaron von Lindern
Submission Time: Nov 7 2022 8:54AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3685 N Maywood Dr
Boise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: " I was unable to attend the hearing in person, but as an Idaho Power customer Iwant to let the PUC know that I am concerned that by using outdated data and methodologies
that undervalue distributed generation, Idaho Power has not produced a study that fairly valueselectricity exported by customers with solar generation. I urge the PUC to listen to public
input and make sure that electricity generated by residential and business customers with solaris is compensated accurately."
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Name: Perry Brown
Submission Time: Nov 7 2022 8:22AMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2809 N Hillway Dr
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Good morning. I submitted a prior comment, but forgot to add one additionalimportant piece. Currently, net metering rules for Idaho Power limit system "size" such that
medium to large capacity residential solar generation systems cannot add battery backupwithout exceeding this maximum size. I believe that that maximum size is 25 kWh, though I'm
thinking I don't have the correct unit on that. I was told that we would exceed maximumsystem size if we wanted to add battery backup. Again, I am firmly opposed to allowing Idaho
Power change the ground rules for net metering for reasons already stated, especially for thoseof us who installed our solar power system and are already generating power under the current
system. We should at least be "grandfathered" to stay in the current net metering plan. But, ifIPC does approve ANY change to Idaho Power's net metering plan, I ask that the size capacity
for residential systems be increased substantially, to allow us to add battery backup to ourresidential solar power system and at least hold onto our generated kWh rather than lose full
credit for them under a new net metering plan. Idaho Power should not be able to "have its cake and eat it too". They should not get changes that benefit them without some changes that
benefit their customers and those of us who have invested significantly (in my case, $55,000) to generate electricity under the net metering plan that existed at the time that our decision was
made to do this. Thank you for your consideration. Dr Perry Brown"
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Friday, November 4, 2022 4:00:08 PM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Tyler Lobdell
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:40PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3449 S Norfolk Way
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission, I am a homeowner living in Boise withmy wife and two young sons. We installed rooftop solar on our home in September of 2021. I
am an Idaho Power customer. I respectfully request that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission(“IPUC”) reject Idaho Power’s study and proposal to dramatically reduce the rates paid to
residential, on-site solar electricity generation. First, the Idaho Power study is not objectiveand was apparently designed to reach a foregone conclusion. Idaho Power’s main interest
clearly is maintaining its monopoly and maximizing profits. Thankfully, the IPUC has adifferent mandate and an obligation to protect the public good. In the face of a growing
climate emergency, distributed solar electricity generation is one of the best, most economical,and readily deployable solutions available. Penalizing citizens for taking the initiative to be
part of the solution and disincentivizing future rooftop solar installations is contrary to thepublic good for many reasons. In addition to being a carbon neutral source of energy,
distributed rooftop solar provides the grid with flexibility and resilience that centralized, IOUowned and operated electricity generation cannot match. Idaho Power boasts about its use of
hydroelectric power as part of its sustainable portfolio, but as our southern neighbors arelearning through the dramatic decline in Lake Powell water levels, hydropower itself is
vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Idaho Power should be embracing tools toencourage resilient, clean electricity generation to bolster our clean energy portfolio, instead of
stifling it. Second, Idaho is a place where individual choice and freedom are highly valued andprotected. Private citizens investing their own capital to help transition our state into the clean
energy system of the future is exactly the kind of citizen-led reform that Idaho should embraceand encourage. Idaho Power’s attempt to undervalue this electricity generation to pad its
profits is blatant overreach by a government created monopoly. I already pay a $5 fee everymonth for the privilege of generating my own electricity and sharing some with my neighbors.
Idaho Power cannot be allowed to profiteer off my private investment and willingness to jointhe citizen-led effort to decarbonize Idaho’s power grid. Third, to quote a gentleman that gave
oral comments at the November 3rd public hearing: “All I want is fair credit.” Rooftop solarowners are not seeking a windfall, we only seek fair treatment in the face of a powerful, self-
interested monopoly. Idaho Power’s proposed rate reduction would place rooftop solar out ofreach for citizens without substantial financial means and a willingness to take a financial loss.
Participating in the citizen-led effort to decarbonize Idaho’s grid should not be limited to thewealthy and altruistic. As Idaho begins to embrace other, far less effective climate mitigation
measures, such as development of so-called biogas from agricultural wastes, dispersed solargeneration should be at the top of the IPUC’s list of transition tools to encourage. For these
reasons and those expressed by the Sierra Club and Idaho Conservation League, I respectfullyask that you reject Idaho Power’s study and chart a path forward that fosters robust
development of rooftop solar throughout Idaho. Sincerely, Tyler Lobdell, Esq. 3449 S NorfolkWay Boise, Idaho 83706 "
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Name: Debbie Olson
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:10PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2415 W Madison
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Reference Case IPC-E-22-22 Debbie olson 2415 W Madison Ave Boise, ID.83702 208-954-3495 First, I would like to thank the commission for giving us the opportunity
to voice our concerns about the unfairness of Idaho Powers treatment of those of us with RoofSolar panels. *All people with panels should be grandfathered in- no matter when they could
afford to add them. * I propose a through investigation be conducted on Idaho Power. It wasevident last night that the company has not followed your request for a fair and unbiased
survey. I am concerned that Idaho Power is copying the PG&E model and our state will beruined by their neglect. * I also, would like all Solar Panel companies to have the same
policies and regulations. When I had my panels added I was cheated out of several dollars ofpromised compensation. Their excuse was it wasn’t written down. This left me a very unhappy
customer with very expensive panels on my roof. Idaho Power sent a representative out tohave me sign papers. I remember his comment “we will miss you a amazing costumer". It took
over two years for my panels to actually make it so that monthly bill is less than $10. Why ismy bill higher than others? I am finally happy to have them and then Idaho Power wants to
change the game plan. Please tell them no. * I agreed with many of of the speakers last nightthat Idaho Power is not taking care of their costumers.The condition of our earth right now is
sad and unhealthy. One would want to count on and hope that the energy companies of ourcountry would be promoting and using best safe practices. Idaho Power is not. They treat us
like enemies. Again, thank you for your time."
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Name: Pete Friedman Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:33PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-869-4969
Address: 4088W. Quail RidgeBoise, ID 83703
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear Commissioners, We previously commented on the referenced case
suggesting that an independent entity conduct the cost analysis. Due to conflicting studiessubmitted to the commission, we request an independent analysis be conducted prior to any
decision on the application. Sincerely Pete and Betsy Friedman"
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Name: Anthony MarkerSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:26PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-571-9813
Address: 1008 Glen Haven PlaceBoise, ID 83705
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I'm super disappointed that Idaho Power has chosen to reduce incentives for
customers to install rooftop solar panels. We had these panels installed in August 2022knowing ahead of time that we would still have to pay some on our electrical bill (our offset is
only about 90%). Still, we believed it was the right thing to do. With the reduction in credits torooftop solar owners, we're gong to be paying significantly more than expected for electricity,
AND we're going to making payments on the system installation. Grandfathering in systemsonly to 2020 doesn't do us a bit of good. We feel all rooftop solar installations made before the
study and subsequent announced intention to reduce payments should, at the very least, begrandfathered in for the higher rates."
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Name: Michelle Reagan
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:47PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 13266 Norwood Road
Donnelly, ID 83615
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I have personally invested in solar panels and batteries for my home because Iknow we need more of our energy to be produced from clean energy and I want to be part of
the solution. Climate change is a serious issue and Idaho has a rapidly growing population;however, Idaho Power is not aligned to be part of the progress that will move us in the right
direction. Idaho Power has taken away incentives for individuals and small businesses toinstall solar despite the fact that it claims it will produce 100% sustainable power by 2045.
Solar is currently only 5-6% of its current energy production, so it has a LONG way to go, and
is clearly not doing everything possible to move toward that goal. In fact, Idaho Power is de-incentivizing distributed solar power production. The problem is that Idaho Power is not
incentivized toward what is best for Idaho - it is incentivized toward keeping the highest profitfor the longest possible time. We need aligned incentives to move us into clean energy as
quickly as possible. In states where energy production is deregulated, power companies workin harmony with individual solar producers (and batteries) to decrease the need for building
new power plants and to help smooth out demand with batteries. This is the way of the futureand Idaho Power is an obstruction to this. Idaho Power’s monopoly is not in the best interest
of our state as it is not acting as a good steward for future planning and progress. Thank youfor your consideration in this matter. Regards, Michelle Reagan"
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Name: John Boettcher
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:12PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 1809 W. Washington
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I recently moved back to Boise after 20 years away and was looking into installingsolar on the house I bought here in the 80’s. I attended the Thursday meeting hoping to get
insight of how to proceed and maximize the benefits of my investment, totally ignorant of thecrux of the hearing. From what I gathered from the meeting and talking with folks in the
parking lot about the unlikelihood of this hearing having any influence on your decision Ithink my best bet would be to use the $20,000 I had budgeted to spend on panels and instead
use it to buy Idaho Power stock, perhaps even research what publicly traded solar installationcompany was doing a brisk business in Idaho and short their stock. It only makes sense. It
seems the naïveté of the altruists has always been a bonus for those in power. I’ve recentlyheard two songs on pop radio saying in effect “We’re all going to burn up anyway so let’s get
the party started now.” The words seem prescient when I see all those giant pickup trucks onthe road here and the #1. concern of folks these days is high gas prices. Oh to live in
interesting times. John Boettcher "
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Name: Vincent SantangeloSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:37PM
Email: [e-mail]: 808-388-2299
Address: 6817 W Folk DriveBoise, ID 83704
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "While it is reasonable for Idaho Power to reserve the right to modify stipulations
of the Net Energy Metering program, proposed changes should be advantageous and at aminimum, fair, to existing and prospective on-site generation customers. Instead, it appears
that Idaho Power is taking advantage to tip things in their favor, maintain control, anddiscourage homeowners from going solar when in fact, they have a fully renewable goal by
2045 and Boise plans to be fully renewable by 2035. Their most recent "study" is both flawedand biased, as has been made evident by the many testimonies and parties involved. "
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Name: Matthew Lutz
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:01PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2128 N 15th St
Boise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho power should do everything in its power to encourage the development ofsustainable power sources to include solar on civilians homes. Any regulation that reduces the
consumers investment into their homes even if they end up putting power into the systemshould be avoided. Reducing the rate that homeowners would recover when they put power
into the grid should be voted down now. "
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Name: Matthew KohnSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:29PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-830-1634
Address: 520 E Jefferson St.Boise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Hello, and thank you for reading my comments. I attended the evening hearing on
Nov. 3, which articulated so well many of the arguments opposing adoption of Idaho Power’sproposed compensation for electricity production via rooftop solar. I won’t detail my views on
those topics, except to emphasize: 1. An independent assessment of rooftop solar values isneeded. As many have said, using Idaho Power’s assessment is like having a fox propose
security systems around a henhouse. There is an alternative assessment via Cross Border thatPUC should consider. 2. Most rooftop solar production is during summer afternoons, when
rates are highest. That seasonal value (not the yearly rate) should be considered. My final,lengthier comment relates to the seasonality of power production both now and into the future.
For context, I am a University Distinguished Professor at Boise State, and one of my principal
research areas concerns climate change. In that last ~200 years, concentrations of greenhouse gases have risen to levels that, insofar as we can determine, have not been seen in 15 million
years. These levels will continue to increase. Even with the development of new technologies, it will likely take hundreds of years, if not thousands, to return levels to normal – we are stuck
with this for a very long time. Although there are impacts everywhere on Earth, there is both good news and bad news for Idaho’s power consumption and power production. The bad news
is that we will need more power during hotter summers, while summertime hydroelectric power will decrease. Why will it decrease? Higher temperatures mean snow melts off earlier
and faster in the spring and early summer, leaving lower water levels and diminished power production later in the year. This is often referred to as “agricultural drought”, because, even
though the total amount of water we receive each year might not change much, its seasonal summertime availability decreases dramatically. The good news is that summertime is when
solar electricity production is highest. That is, future decreases in summer hydroelectric power can be offset by increases in summer solar electricity production. This is an ideal solution for
Idaho because we won’t be able to rely on wind (Idaho is not particularly windy, and wind speeds are not projected to increase into the future), and the only other major source of energy
(fossil fuel burning) will make the problem worse. In that context, it is essential that Idaho incentivizes solar energy production. If individuals want to invest their capital in helping solve
this increasingly alarming problem, Idaho should be helping, not punishing them. I get it that rejecting Idaho Power’s proposed plan might seem like it hinders progress on what we really
need – a comprehensive power plan to cope with future power needs. But we know already that solar energy is urgently needed to solve this problem. It really is the best solution for the
foreseeable future. Continuing the current compensation for rooftop solar is the best course, while adopting Idaho Power’s regressive plan is a truly bad idea. Thank you again for your
patience and commitment in reviewing our comments and serving the public. -Matt"
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Name: Virgil Moore
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:34PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 11627 W Peak View Ct
Boise, ID 83709
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power COmpany
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We are recent roof top solar participants. I have reviewed materials before theIPUC concerning IPC request for a change in the value of roof top solar. Without getting into
detail our system is exporting about 300 KWH per month so far. We plan to go to an electricvehicle in the future and hope that we can still produce surplus power for use on the power
grid after adding that to our load. We currently use heat pump water heating to reduce ourelectrical power demand and have shifted that load to daytime to use our own solar generation.
With that said as I understand the proposal IPC is suggesting a $.022 value for this power weexport vs. a straight exchange for power when we need to import from the grid. In reading IPC
submissions the assumptions they use to value this power seem to be incomplete to all thecurrent and future needs of the power users. Suggesting we are costing other users an increase
in cost when we produce more that we use seems to ignore that dispersed solar generation canand does reduce peak load reducing the need for additional generation. We ask this case be
continued to allow for further fact finding of the information before the IPUC. Thank You,Virgil and Becky Moore 11627 W Peak View Ct, Boise ID 83709 208-631-2917"
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Name: Hank Clouser
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 3:10PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 249 Ernesto DR
McCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I personally invested in batteries and solar for my home because I see it as theright thing to do and it will be the way of the future. Individuals having solar and batteries has
proven to work in states where power has been deregulated - for both the individuals and forthe power companies. The additional power produced by individuals reduces the need for new
power generation plants/facilities and the batteries help to smooth the power demand curve.Unfortunately, in states where energy is not deregulated, the power companies have no
incentive to progress into this new world of cooperating with individual power producers.Thus, they are incentivized to keep the structure as is and block progress to protect their
profits. If we want Idaho to move into the 21st century of energy production, we will need
more solar and batteries - both large and small. In order for that to happen, there needs to be more incentive than what Idaho Power is proposing. It’s working for other states and will
work for Idaho as well. We just need some cooperation and aligned incentives. Thank you IPUC for trying to make this work and filling in gap for Idaho not having deregulated Energy.
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Saturday, November 5, 2022 7:00:21 AM
The following comments were submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Suzanne Kromer
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 6:01PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 111 S Randall St.
Boise, ID 83705
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am a resident of Boise and the recent purchaser of solar panels. I deliberatedwhether or not to make the large investment in solar, and support a local business in doing so,
for quite some time. Ultimately, I chose solar in large part due to the current net meteringprogram. It makes good sense for Idaho Power to utilize my excess solar during peak summer
energy usage and return it via credit in kind. I urge the Idaho Public Utilities Commission toheavily review or reject Idaho Power's recent study, and instead find a solution that is fair to
current and future solar owners. I fear that IPUC allowing Idaho Power its current request willkill solar when it's increasingly important to diversify our clean energy use. Thank you for
your time. "
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Name: Ryan HartSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 6:29PM
Email: [e-mail]: 253-224-7624
Address: 14026 W Bunkerhill StBoise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I would like to expressing the urgency in protecting net metering and encouraging
the Public Utility Commission to push Idaho Power to make a fair compensation structure forcurrent and future solar generators. I recently installed a 10kw system and believe my
investment is actually supporting your infrastructure. Based on more reputable studiesperformed the rate in which Idaho Power buys power from me should not be decreased, but
rather increased at least 50%."
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Name: Caleb HansenSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 7:42PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-321-2534
Address: 3163 E Fairview Ave #150Meridian, ID 83642
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important issue. I am an Idaho
Power customer who does not have solar, and I oppose approval of the Idaho Power Study. Areliable, unbiased, and comprehensive study is vital to good decision making, unfortunately
this study comes up short of those requirements. It seems clear that this study was conductedwith the sole purpose of justifying oversized rate cuts to small scale solar investors in our
State. I was able to watch nearly 2 hours of the hearing on the 3rd, and was struck that whileIdaho Power argues publicly that they pay solar-generating customers "at the expense of
customers without solar"- not one of these customers allegedly bearing the cost of the programcame forward to testify and ask the Committee for relief. As a member of this class of Idaho
Power customers who do not have solar, I would like to submit that I am happy if some of mymonthly payment goes to small scale solar investors in my community. Idaho Power
customers as a whole clearly do not see this as a problem. Given the virtual unanimity of thepublic comments against this study, it would be difficult for me to square a finding in favor of
the utility with the Commission's good reputation and history of dedicated public service. Thepublic, and the Commission both deserve a more reliable and comprehensive study to guide
the important decisions at hand. Maintaining just, fair, and reasonable rates for small scalesolar investors in our community is the best way to incentivize building out the distributed
infrastructure that will ultimately result in more efficient and reliable distribution for IdahoPower customers. Thank you for all the important work you do. With sincerity and respect,
Caleb Hansen"
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Name: Keith TalbertSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 11:40PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-455-2727
Address: 2410 S 10th AveCaldwell, ID 83605
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am asking you to please review carefully both Idaho Power's proposal and the
3rd party review of their data. I personally don't have the knowledge base to make an accurateevaluation of the vast differences in the two reports. But I do find the huge decrease in what
Idaho Power is suggesting I be reimbursed for my net metering would indicate something isamiss. I don't understand how the rate they've been paying could possibly have been so
overpriced in the past. It seems that production costs would only have increased over the yearslike almost everything else, including the rates they charge. I'd like to ask the PUC to evaluate
a fair price for both Idaho Power and the producers of home solar like myself to get a fairprice for the electricity we produce. I'd like that price to encourage ongoing production of
environmentally sound electricity. And I'd like for that to be an equitable price for everyone.Idaho Power's single study does not seem fair and they shouldn't be able to single handedly
control how solar energy is valued. "
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Name: Richard MarshSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 11:54PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-319-4175
Address: 6086 N Bennington WayBoise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I know that Idaho Power believes they are the power in Idaho. I hope that the
Idaho utilities commission does not believe the same thing. “Power to and for the people”should be utilities commission‘s mandate. It is bad enough that Idaho power does not have to
pay residential providers for the excess power they produce. At an absolute minimum theyshould have to Match kilowatt for kilowatt for the power produced by residential homeowners.
After all, they are reselling the power for at least that much, more if they export it to otherstates. Any analysis performed by Idaho power or their flunkies should be scrutinized very
carefully, as it is likely very biased. Common sense dictates that Idaho power should givecredit on at least a one to one ratio. I defy anyone to argue the fairness of that. Moreover, I
would argue that they should pay for excess power generated by any provider. After all, theyare reselling that power. Does that make sense to incentivize individuals to create power for
the greater good of all?"
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Name: Edmund BogertSubmission Time: Nov 5 2022 12:19AM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-867-3316
Address: P O Box 1477McCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Comments on Reference case Number IPC-E-22-22 VODER Study Dear Idaho
Public Utility Commissioners, This case will provide the small power generator more certaintyin their decision to make a capital investment in solar energy. The Voder Study seeks to create
a clarification of the Distributed Energy Resource(DER) within the rate classes. It alsoattempts to set the parameters for reimbursement for excess power provided to Idaho Power by
a DER. I believe the study fails to take into account several benefits of a DER in providing apeak power generation source and minimizes the monetary benefits to IPC and its ratepayers. I
strongly agree with the excellent analysis presented by the Idaho Conservation League (ICL)in testimony to the Commission. I would ask that the IPUC direct Idaho Power to work with
ICL and other professional energy consultants/interested parties in developing a reasonablereimbursement rate structure which will encourage its customers to make capital investments
in DER’s. Additionally, I would encourage Idaho Power to review its business model ofcentralized generation, transmission and distribution. It should consider modifying it to
include distributed generation, storage and aggregation. The technology to manage distributedgeneration, storage and aggregation exists in other areas around the country. Thank you…
Edmund A Bogert III "
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Name: Kurt FesenmyerSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 9:52PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-949-0202
Address: 1507 N 25th StBoise, ID 83702
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Power has a vested business interest in minimizing the compensation
provided to distributed, on-site energy producers. I encourage the commission to provideoversight and regulation of Idaho Power and consider the VODER study along with other
independent studies and perspectives, such as the Crossborder Energy study."
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Name: Thao NelsonSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 5:32PM
Email: [e-mail]: 518-888-5662
Address: 14023 W Stockwell StBoise, ID 83713
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "We need to protect net metering and provide fair compensation for current and
future homeowners of solar generators. It’s the fair and right thing to do. We need to protectour future "
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Name: Thomas Weingartner
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 8:58PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 307 N Picardy Pl
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am a resident of Boise, Idaho, an Idaho power customer and installed rooftopsolar on my home over 5 years ago mainly because I could afford to do so and because I see
the need to do my part to enhance the use of renewable energy throughout the US. I also liveon my retirement investments, some of which include Idaho Power. I am also a strong
supporter of Idaho’s economy, especially its small business owners and believe that thenational security of the USA requires extensive development of renewable energy sources. I
am also very concerned about a warming climate and the need for this country to move asquickly as possible to generating power from renewables, including solar. I am concerned
about a warming climate because it will negatively impact our economy. In addition, Idahoemploys over 2100 people in its power generation sector, of which nearly a third are employed
in solar power generation. I’m disappointed in Idaho Power’s recent report, which is opaque tomost customers, considered biased in Idaho Power’s favor, and antithetical to small
businesses. An understandable and unbiased report was requested by the PUC several timesover the past few years and Idaho Power has not produced such with the latest version. The
population of Boise is growing and businesses are moving here who will use enormousamounts of energy. You should be encouraging people to add to the grid instead of making it
less financially attractive. I understand you are beholden to stock holders (including myself),but the bottom line is not merely about money. It’s about our health and our future. I
understand that only two people will decide this matter, who were appointed by the GovernorLittle who received $10,000 in campaign contributions from Idaho Power. I hope that this
donation does not affect the PUC’s decision. Our young people are watching what we do.Please do the right thing and support local jobs, a diverse economy powered by small
businesses, show our youth that you care about THEIR future and assure Boise’s ability toprovide all the electricity needed in an environmentally healthy manner. "
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Name: Drew Izatt
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 10:57PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3021Trevor St.
Pocatello , ID 83201
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I do not support the attempt by the Utility companies to reduce the amount of
credit now being given for electricity generated from my rooftop solar. It seems to me that abig push was made by the government and even by the utility companies to encourage
investment in private solar power generation, but now that myself and others have made thatinvestment, an attempt to reduce the incentives is disingenuous and hypocritical. I urge that a
decrease of any amount is not approved. "
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Name: Doug SchulzeSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 6:12PM
Email: [e-mail]: 858-877-3684
Address: 3150 S AvondaleNampa, ID 83686
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I support Idaho power here. My solar is a generation source and Idaho power
shouldn't have to "pay" retail for my generation but wholesale as it would from any otherentity. Sure it's a nice perk for the consumer but that's not commerce in which I'm engaging."
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Name: Alyson Martin
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 10:47PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 3716 E Timbersaw Dr
Boise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I installed my residential solar panels in 2016, so am apparently grandfathered inand may avoid being dragged into Idaho Power's latest scheme to penalize solarizers.
Nevertheless, I am outraged by Idaho Power's backward thinking on net-metering. IP gives alot of lip service to promoting sustainability but turns right around and finds a way to
disincentivize solar. It is very sad. Idaho Power is in a position to help solve the climate crisis,but its backward approach prevents that from happening. The ever increasing droughts, floods,
and fires that are proof of the climate crisis just don't seem to register with this company. It'sall about money, and how to squeeze more of it out of those who are trying to be part of the
solution. I sometimes think Idaho Power resents residential solar and wants solar all for itself.In any event, the company is actively advancing a world for our children that will likely be
unlivable. What a legacy."
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Name: Dennis McGonigalSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 8:25PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-610-4744
Address: 10201 State Highway 75Bellevue, ID 83313
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "The recently completed study by Idaho Power with regards to net metering is
incomplete. The study failed to include all the benefits of solar, and how net metering is alarge contributor to those benefits. Net metering creates more solar power, it untaxes and
actually aids the power grid, and safety, while very important, is not at issue with thistechnology. This is good clean safe energy. Something we are all going to need more of under
world conditions and energy strains of the future. Please consider the good of solar, as thedocument you are going to read is not a fair or unbiased document, and does not fully examine
all the benefits of solar or net metering. Thank you for your consideration."
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Name: David GarmanSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 6:22PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-598-4746
Address: 4923 E Sagewood DrBoise, ID 83716
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am an Idaho resident and residential ratepayer. Idaho Power is my energy
provider. I am now retired, but I was an Assistant Secretary and the Under Secretary of Energyat the U.S. Department of Energy during the Bush Administration. Subsequent to that I was
Chair of the Electric Power Research Institute's (EPRI) Advisory Council, and I served onseveral Advisory Boards to Universities, National Labs and the National Academies, mainly in
roles pertaining to electric power generation, transmission, distribution and use. I also own agrid-connected solar PV energy system for my home in Boise, and I am also in the process of
installing a grid-connected solar PV energy system for my vacation home near Riggins, Idaho.I value the "grid services" I enjoy as a solar homeowner, and I would agree that "inflow" and
backup power to meet my home's energy requirements is something I should pay my fair sharefor. At the same time, I am mindful that I am personally capitalizing a power generation
resource that is valuable to other ratepayers (and society as a whole) by virtue of its ability toreduce greenhouse gas emissions, to promote grid resilience and reliability, and to help keep
power affordable for all ratepayers. To get to the point: I have read Idaho Power's VODERstudy, and in my opinion, it undervalues excess rooftop solar in several significant ways that
were well summarized in Crossborder Energy's independent review dated September 20, 2021,which I also read. I strongly urge you to consider the points in the independent review, and to
ensure that the scope of analysis that will inform a rate cate case will contain all the criteriaraised in that review. Beach and McGuire did a superb job with their analysis, and the Idaho
PUC should take full advantage of this important work. Thank you for the opportunity tocomment. "
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Name: Kathleen Fahey
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 5:29PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 2808 S Colorado Ave
Boise, ID 83706
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Please consider any decisions that could negatively impact Idahoans choices toimplement energy sources for the future. More and more people are switching to electric
cars….we need more options for energy sources that will be cost effective, not fewer in thehands of a monopoly. Shame on you if you don’t consider my children’s and grandchildren’s
future clean air and and transition to a different world than you and I have lived in!!!"
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Name: Greg NesslageSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 7:34PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-353-9473
Address: 11776 Altamont StCaldwell, ID 83605
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power Company
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I purchased solar for my home to help the environment and the primary selling
point was that the cost of the loan would match what our current power bill is, so the costwould be a wash. If Idaho Power changes the reimbursement rate for 1kwh that I generate and
push back to them, then I would have to pay Idaho Power to get back some of the power Iproduced for them. This is ONLY to increase their profits and does nothing but hurt the
consumer. Plus, why would I not be fairly compensated for the power that I "sold" to them justas they wish to be fairly compensated for the power they sell to me?"
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Name: Alex Brun
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 8:31PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 744 Deer Foreest
McCall, ID 83638
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Case Number: IPC-E-22-22 November 4th, 2022 To Whom It May Concern:After reviewing the VODER study, I am writing to strongly advocate the commission to
require one-to-one net energy metering for all rooftop solar. In order to install rooftop solar, Ihad to make a significant upfront investment that made economic sense based on Idaho
Power’s net metering compensation rates. A retroactive change to existing systems is unfairand poor business. Idaho Power should honor the rates that made rooftop solar installation
doable for existing systems like ours. Furthermore, net energy metering is clearly the fairestway to compensate ALL households that install rooftop solar (current and future). It is
ludicrous that Idaho Power could adopt a system that charges consumers more for using powerand pays them less for the power that they generate. Individual rooftop solar installations
should not require a complicated understanding of energy pricing and energy exchanges, butrather a fair and reasonable expectation that what energy you put into the system, you can later
draw back out. It is especially reasonable due to the fact that we are not paid for our excessenergy generation, rather it just accumulates as a credit. The paperwork, metering, and
tracking required for the complicated net billing proposals is simply unnecessary. AlthoughIdaho Power has systematically worked to make rooftop solar less appealing to consumers
over the past decade, rooftop solar is a benefit to the community. It offers resilience to thepower supply and reduces our reliance on greenhouse gas generating power sources. This, in
turn, helps reduce the potentially cataclysmic impacts of climate change on our town, state,country, and world. Rooftop solar also allows us to use areas already built on to generate
power without impacting new land. Idaho Power and the Public Utility Commission should bedoing everything in their power to encourage rooftop solar installation. This includes fair and
simple pricing for rooftop solar, i.e. net energy metering. Please act in the best interest of thepublic, consumers, and the environment and continue one-to-one net metering credits.
Sincerely, Alex Brun "
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Name: Carol KlugSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 6:31PM
Email: [e-mail]: 208-631-3352
Address: 520 N 1st St WIdaho, ID 83628
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "PUC: Please understand Idaho Power is trying to monopolize all power in the
state and force people to comply to their price rates even though they did not take everythinginto account on their study! We solar owners have installed solar at 100% cost to ourselves.
ALL of our extra power that goes back in the grid helps Idaho Power during high usage and isa benefit to them! To not pay fairly for what we generate yet want a full price on what they
generate is a ripoff! We solar owners have an economic impact that all goes into the state,jobs, tax money etc. All a benefit for our state. Plus, we solar owners are doing our part to help
our state go "green", a goal Idaho Power themselves should be striving for and encouraging!Please don'[t let them take us backward on progress and make solar a financial burden for the
average Idahoan! Thank you, Carol Klug. Proud solar owner who wants to reduce my carbonfootprint!"
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Name: Nick Romans
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 6:09PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 896 W BACALL ST
Meridian, ID 83646
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am writing in opposition of Idaho Power's proposal to cut compensation rates forIdaho residents with excess solar power. Idahoans should be given fair compensation for
providing power back to the grid for use by others. I'd also like to highlight how Idaho is astate with a great number of natural resources and wilderness enjoyed by so many outdoor
enthusiasts - from both in and out-of-state. If there's a chance Idaho Power can provide theopportunity for Idahoans to reduce the need for fuels which are unfriendly to the environment,
I think they have an obligation to do so."
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Name: Tyler HarrisSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 8:48PM
Email: [e-mail]: 206-819-5378
Address: 646 S. Granite WayBoise, ID 83712
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "I am writing to urge the PUC to reject Idaho Power’s attempt to discount net
metered home solar generation. Please protect this resource and allow the Idahoans thatdepend on solar generation to receive their fair repayment. We need to do everything possible
to incentivize clean energy, not disincentivize it. This would stifle solar generation in a regionthat has tremendous potential, and at the time we need it most. If grid maintenance cost is truly
the issue, there are ways of spreading that cost around all utilizers that do not unfairly penalizesolar producers. "
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Name: Barbara Thiele
Submission Time: Nov 4 2022 5:13PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: PO Box 302
New Meadows, ID 83654
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Dear Commissioners: I am writing to urge you to look beyond the study submittedby Idaho Power (IP) and more deeply into the full value of benefits from privately owned on-
site electricity generation. The full spectrum of benefits from on-site generation to customersand non-customers should be considered, not just the costs and benefits to Idaho Power. Power
production is a service not just a business. Furthermore, I urge you to recognize the use offaulty, outdated data and weak, outdated assumptions in the IP study. Do not allow Idaho
Power to rush or pressure you into making a decision based on poor information andassumptions. Demand better. Finally, I ask that you consider the hardship IP is asking you to
place on customers who have taken on great personal expense to assist IP in moving towardcleaner production of electricity and to help themselves financially. I would like to share my
personal story as I know there are others like me. My husband and I are retired schoolteachers.My 10-year tenure here in Idaho produced an insufficient pension, but with my husband's
pension, we were comfortable enough. Then in 2019 he was diagnosed with dementia. I wasdevastated and petrified. I knew all his pension would soon have to go to his long-term care. I
had to find a way to afford to live on my own. We had built our small house so that solarwould someday be feasible as we had wanted to do our part to reduce energy emissions and
build a better world for our grandkids. So, I used a chunk of our savings to add solar to thehouse knowing it would help me save money. I was not able to afford a storage battery and I
need Idaho Power as back-up. The investment has helped me stay in my home. This was inSeptember 2020. There is much more to my story, but the point is I made a hard financial
decision to benefit myself and do my part to help contribute to sustainable energy solutions. Itwould not be fair to me or others like me to slash compensation rates based on faulty data or
faulty assumptions. Generating decentralized clean energy is part of the solution to not onlyclimate challenges but to our vulnerable energy system, and I believe it is more helpful to
Idaho Power than they have acknowleged. After all, they are getting free energy from us.Which brings me to the value derived from privately generated electricity to everyone. The IP
study either ignores or does not fully evaluate these benefits. These benefits include 1.)Greater energy resiliency for society as a whole. 2.) Less expense to all customers for new
power plants and transmission lines. 3.) Less maintenance cost for IP as private people mustmaintain their own systems and less IP infrastructure is needed. 4.) Our electricity generation
reduces the risk of volatility in cost of other energy sources and 5.) We reduce the cost, bothfinancial and environmental of carbon emissions to Idaho Power and our communities.
Finally, there may be other benefits of which I am not currently aware, and I ask you to lookcarefully. I know others more educated in these matters will outline to you where IP has used
poor or outdated information in making their report, so I will not belabor that. I hope I havemade those aspects of concern to me and others like me clear to you, and I trust you will be
guided by what is fair, true and good for the citizens and customers of the power company.
Thank you for your consideration of my letter. Respectfully, Barbara Thiele"
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Name: Andrew PiattSubmission Time: Nov 4 2022 5:52PM
Email: [e-mail]: 509-396-6339
Address: 7870 E Bell Canyon RdHarrison, ID 83833
Name of Utility Company: Kootenai Electric Cooperative
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Individual power generation projects help provide resiliency to the grid, and
combined with local battery storage options, can even help to stabilize the grid in times of stress, saving both parties money and with home owners working cooperatively with the utility
districts rather than fostering an adversarial relationship between the two. By disincentivizing individual investments in solar/wind projects, you effectively stifle continued private
investment in power generation and storage, create a disincentive to work with utility districts happy to buy up privately generated power at reduced rates, and slow any movement toward a
distributed power generation grid. See the Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) project in California (PG&E) or the PV-Shift project in Germany (TransnetBW) for examples
of utility districts working WITH customers to their mutual benefit instead of against customers who invest in these projects. Rather than ending net metering, let's instead work
together to save both parties money and provide a more resilient grid for everyone!"
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From:Laura Hanks ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-22-22 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 7, 2022 12:03:38 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,
Laura Hanks
6281 SE Deering Ct
Milwaukie, OR 97222
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From:PUCWeb Notification
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Notice: A comment was submitted to PUCWeb
Date:Monday, November 7, 2022 1:00:07 PM
The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:
Name: Lila Dressen
Submission Time: Nov 7 2022 12:11PMEmail: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]Address: 4453 N 2157 E
Filer, ID 83328
Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power
Case ID: IPC-E-22-22
Comment: "Idaho Net Metering Rate Proposal: As someone who just installed solar panels on our roof the idea that the net metering benefit would be slashed immediately is distressing to
say the least. Feels like Idaho Power has big self interest in making solar panels a zero benefit to install. The high cost of installation with the hope of a 10 year break even is already
marginal. Reducing the benefit of net metering with a pay back somewhere out to 20 or 30 years will have the public stop purchasing altogether, Who benefits from that? There is no
question a third party review needs to be required to determine the actual benefit Idaho Power is receiving from roof top solar. Someone needs to look out for the consumer and this decision
shouldn't be based on a study done by the organization who stand to benefit handisomely. Thank You!"
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