20231027Comments_2.pdf

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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:

Name: Candice Johnson
Submission Time: Oct 27 2023 12:10PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 467 W 350 N
Blackfoot, ID 83221

Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "I am advocating for the PUC to help stop Idaho Power from decreasing the solar credit
earning potential on the basis of the points listed below, as well as help to better incentivize more utility
customers to opt for solar power.

- Idaho Power has a 100% clean energy goal - keep the public interested and contributing to that goal
with fair programs, including sufficient solar credit earning potential. Distributed energy system owners
should be fairly compensated for the services they provide and programs should enable a local energy
economy.

- Customers of all types deserve programs that help make the right choice for their family’s energy use,
ensuring pathways to universal access for all Idaho & Oregon residents to participate in energy
production

- Local clean energy systems provide grid security and reliability while protecting our climate and public
lands from catastrophic events like wildfires

- Solar programs provide countless, higher paying jobs for diverse groups of people. From administrative
and electrical, inspectors, and utility employees alike. Please don't downsize jobs in Idaho and Oregon by
decreasing the public interest in the growing solar industry by reducing their incentive for clean energy.

-The source of solar energy—the sun—is nearly limitless and can be accessed anywhere on earth at one
time or another. It would take around 10 million acres of land—or only 0.4% of the area of the United
States—to allow enough space for solar photovoltaics (PV) to supply all of our nation’s electricity.

Thank you"
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The following comment was submitted via PUCWeb:

Name: Linda Rytterager
Submission Time: Oct 27 2023 1:33PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
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Address: 2006 Gourley St.
Boise, ID 83705

Name of Utility Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "My husband and I have solar panels installed on our Boise residence. Like many
homeowners, we are pleased to have the ability to generate our own power from a clean energy source
and save money at the same time. We believe that Idaho Power should provide a fair rate for the
electricity we generate that alleviates the load on their grid and helps provide a more reliable
community-wide system, especially during the summer peak season.
We're proud that the growth of local solar power is reducing costs for upgrading and maintaining power
lines as well as improving system resiliency. As more homes go solar, Idaho Power and all its ratepayers
are experiencing many quantitative benefits. More locally-produced solar energy reduces the need for
Idaho Power to generate its own energy or purchase it on the open market. We should be encouraging
more homeowners to install solar by making sure they are fairly compensated for their production.
Please hold Idaho Power accountable to pay a fair rate to homeowners generating solar power that
provides many benefits to our energy system and community, now and into the future."
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