20230606Comments_1.pdf

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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Charles Posegate
Submission Time: Jun 5 2023 8:17PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1150 Riverton Rd
Blackfoot , ID 83221

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "To Whom It May Concern:

I strongly urge the IPUC to reject Idaho Power's request to transi�on from net metering to real �me net
billing.

Idaho is fortunate to have some of the lowest energy costs in the na�on. Idaho Power's abundant
hydroelectric resources have benefited local agriculture, industry, and residents.

Low energy costs, however, provide litle incen�ve for investment in addi�onal renewable infrastructure.
Thanks to Idaho Power's net energy metering, it has made sense for certain residen�al customers to
invest in solar genera�on on their proper�es--even though this came at considerable costs to the
homeowners.

If the IPUC approves Idaho Power's request to transi�on to real-�me metering, solar inves�ng will no
longer make financial sense. If approved, Idaho Power will con�nue to benefit from the tremendous
investment that residen�al consumers have made, but homeowners will no longer be fairly
compensated for the energy generated on their property.

I strongly urge the IPUC to reject Idaho Power's request to abandon net metering. Power consumers in
my area do not have a choice when selec�ng a power company. We have to use Idaho Power. The IPUC
needs to act to protect Idaho residents from the u�lity company ac�ng so obviously in its own interest
and not in the interest of Idahoans.

Addi�onally, Idaho Power generates some of its power from non-renewable sources, including natural
gas, coal, and diesel. De-incen�vizing investment in renewable energy, including residen�al solar, is bad
for Idaho's future as well."