20231102Comments_10.pdf

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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Kay Durman
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 9:29AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5072 Cherokee St
Pocatello, ID 83204

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "Re: proposal to the compensa�on structure for on-site power generators:
Please allow Idaho Power to change compensa�on to protect ALL of their customers, not just a select
few who gambled that the rates would never change."
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The following comments were submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Josie Fretwell
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 1:12PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3528 W Meadow Pl
Boise, ID 83706-2766

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "I am concerned that suggested changes to the net metering fee structure proposed by Idaho
Power for their roo�op solar customers will decrease investment in clean, renewable energy AND levy a
special class fee on homeowners that purchased roo�op solar a�er Dec 20, 2019. As the climate
con�nues to warm and the necessity of keeping coal, oil, and gas in the ground intensifies, residen�al
customers that can partner with Idaho Power to provide clean, renewable energy should be encouraged.
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Name: Joshah Alencheril
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 1:33PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 764 E Trinidad Dr
Meridian, ID 83642

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

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Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "Dear Idaho Public U�lity Commissioners,

Amid infla�on, rising energy costs and grid instability, it’s clear that Idaho Power should be doing a whole
lot more to promote roo�op solar. Instead, the u�lity has submited a proposal (Case Number IPC-E-23-
14) that would make going solar harder and more expensive.

Idaho Power is proposing a dras�c overhaul to net metering with a complicated set of charges and
credits. If these proposals are approved by the Public Service Commission, they will make solar
unaffordable and inaccessible for you, and our working families.

Net metering is a billing policy that ensures solar customers receive full, fair retail credit from their u�lity
for the excess energy they produce. People and businesses in Idaho Power’s coverage area rely on net
metering so they can use solar to produce their own energy. In turn, they receive a bill credit for the
electricity they send back to the grid and share with their neighbors. The proposed changes to net
metering would have a devasta�ng impact on customers who have already gone solar or are thinking
about going solar, at a �me when they can least afford it.

Addi�onally, the proposed reduc�on and/or poten�al elimina�on of net metering diminishes the
economic poten�al for the roo�op solar industry to grow and create local jobs. Net metering is the
keystone policy that keeps solar economically viable and helps solar customers earn a return on their
investment in clean energy.

I urge you to oppose Idaho Power (Case Number IPC-E-23-14) proposal that would diminish the benefits
of roo�op solar and prevent more families from going solar.

Thank you for your considera�on."
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The following comments were submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Maury Smith
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 2:05PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 7855 E Rogue Drive
Nampa, ID 83687

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "I moved from CA to ID five years ago with the mentality that solar power was good for all.
My wife and I invested approximately $40,000 to install a system on our brand new Nampa home so that
we would have lower long term expenses due to this system.
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We believe that it is wholly unfair to move the needle on exes�ng systems......you should not be able to
change the rules on exis�ng solar belivers. Instead, why not change the rules for new users or don't
make ANY changes.

Very frustrated that net metering changes are being considered at all!"
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Name: Marshall Murrin
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 2:23PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3724 W Hillcrest Dr
Boise, ID 83705

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "Dear Idaho Public U�lity Commissioners,

Amid infla�on, rising energy costs and grid instability, it’s clear that Idaho Power should be doing a whole
lot more to promote roo�op solar. Instead, the u�lity has submited a proposal (Case Number IPC-E-23-
14) that would make going solar harder and more expensive.
Idaho Power is proposing a dras�c overhaul to net metering with a complicated set of charges and
credits. If these proposals are approved by the Public Service Commission, they will make solar
unaffordable and inaccessible for you, and our working families. I personally made this decision to invest
in solar because of the environmental impact plus being able to generate power during the highest
usage �mes helping Idaho Power during these high-demand �mes. This was also a financial decision
made in 2022. In Idaho Power's proposal 2022 is not considered legacy, which it should be. Doing
anything otherwise is a huge bait and switch and is not a fair prac�ce. If they were to pass this ruling but
have it for systems installed a�er a future date then at least the thousands of people like me wouldn't be
ge�ng financially punished for trying to help Idaho achieve its green goals.
Net metering is a billing policy that ensures solar customers receive full, fair retail credit from their u�lity
for the excess energy they produce. People and businesses in Idaho Power’s coverage area rely on net
metering so they can use solar to produce their own energy. In turn, they receive a bill credit for the
electricity they send back to the grid and share with their neighbors. The proposed changes to net
metering would have a devasta�ng impact on customers who have already gone solar or are thinking
about going solar, at a �me when they can least afford it.

I urge you to oppose Idaho Power (Case Number IPC-E-23-14) proposal that would diminish the benefits
of roo�op solar and prevent more families from going solar.

Thank you for your considera�on."
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Name: Bety Brooks
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 2:33PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: PO Box 981
Hailey, ID 83333

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "Dear Idaho Public U�lity Commissioners,

Amid infla�on, rising energy costs and grid instability, it’s clear that Idaho Power should be doing a whole
lot more to promote roo�op solar. Instead, the u�lity has submited a proposal (Case Number IPC-E-23-
14) that would make going solar harder and more expensive.

In fact, solar users should receive more money back.

Idaho Power is proposing a dras�c overhaul to net metering with a complicated set of charges and
credits. If these proposals are approved by the Public Service Commission, they will make solar
unaffordable and inaccessible for you, and our working families.

Net metering is a billing policy that ensures solar customers receive full, fair retail credit from their u�lity
for the excess energy they produce. People and businesses in Idaho Power’s coverage area rely on net
metering so they can use solar to produce their own energy. In turn, they receive a bill credit for the
electricity they send back to the grid and share with their neighbors. The proposed changes to net
metering would have a devasta�ng impact on customers who have already gone solar or are thinking
about going solar, at a �me when they can least afford it.

Addi�onally, the proposed reduc�on and/or poten�al elimina�on of net metering diminishes the
economic poten�al for the roo�op solar industry to grow and create local jobs. Net metering is the
keystone policy that keeps solar economically viable and helps solar customers earn a return on their
investment in clean energy.

I urge you to oppose Idaho Power (Case Number IPC-E-23-14) proposal that would diminish the benefits
of roo�op solar and prevent more families from going solar.

Thank you for your considera�on."
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The following comments were submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Richard Wuori
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 3:20PM
Email: [e-mail]
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Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1227 S 19TH ST
NAMPA, ID 83686

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "
Dear Idaho Public U�lity Commissioners,

Amid infla�on, rising energy costs and grid instability, it’s clear that Idaho Power should be doing much
more to promote roo�op solar. Roo�op solar provides power especially needed at peak �mes when
Idaho Power is struggling to meet demand and would otherwise be forced to expand its power
genera�on capability at high cost. Instead, the u�lity has submited a proposal (Case Number IPC-E-23-
14) that would make going solar harder and more expensive.

Idaho Power is proposing a dras�c overhaul to net metering with a complicated set of charges and
credits. If these proposals are approved by the Public Service Commission, they will make solar
unaffordable and inaccessible for you, and our working families.

Net metering is a billing policy that ensures solar customers receive full, fair retail credit from their u�lity
for the excess energy they produce. People and businesses in Idaho Power’s coverage area rely on net
metering so they can use solar to produce their own energy. In turn, they receive a bill credit for the
electricity they send back to the grid and share with their neighbors. The proposed changes to net
metering would have a devasta�ng impact on customers who have already gone solar or are thinking
about going solar, at a �me when they can least afford it.

Addi�onally, the proposed reduc�on and/or poten�al elimina�on of net metering diminishes the
economic poten�al for the roo�op solar industry to grow and create local jobs. Net metering is the
keystone policy that keeps solar economically viable and helps solar customers earn a return on their
investment in clean energy.

I urge you to oppose Idaho Power (Case Number IPC-E-23-14) proposal that would diminish the benefits
of roo�op solar and prevent more families from going solar.

Thank you for your considera�on.
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Name: Beverly Montano
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 3:22PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 4265 N. Liesel Lane
Boise, ID 83704

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power
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Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "I understand Idaho Power is submi�ng to change the way their customers using Solar are
billed, and this customers feels this is just 1 more way the "people" are affected in a nega�ve way. We
spent a lot of money inves�ng in Solar to help our planet and to create our own power and ul�mately
save money on our power month. Now, the way I understand it, its not right for Idaho Power to make
changes regarding customers with Solar now, or ever. Idaho Power should even give Incen�ves to buy
excess power rather than simply take it away during certain months.
Idaho Power should be suppor�ng and promo�ng solar usage and not trying to penalize those of us that
have chosen to make this investment. Most people would never have made this investment if they had
known Idaho Power would ul�mately change the rules to get more money from people. "
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Name: Tim Schaap
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 3:40PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2819 Quail Meadow Loop
Caldwell, ID 83605

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "This comment is in regards to Idaho Powers request to decrease the amount paid to
homeowners for power generated via homeowner owned solar power and increase the amount we pay
for power from Idaho Power.
My wife and I are re�red, living on fixed income. We got our solar panels two years ago and are very
happy with it. We are s�ll paying for those panels. If Idaho power gets their way, we won't be able to
pay both bills, power and solar. This is outrageous that they are trying to do this to us. We are trying to
be responsible ci�zens and do our part to cut our energy use and provide some. Idaho Power is being
greedy. If this goes through, my wife and I will be hurt financially in a bad way, please don't let this
happen. There is no good reason for Idaho Power to do this other than add to their botom line. Please
help us and don't allow this to happen. Thank you Tim and Juanita Schaap 11/2/23"
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Name: Warren Smith
Submission Time: Nov 2 2023 3:50PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2778 NW 12th St
Meridian, ID 83646-3100

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

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Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "Please do not let Idaho Power reduce the net power provision. Many of us are trying to do
our part to help the country go green on power. Yet the power companies are doing everything possible
to degrade the individual generator so their profits can be higher and the officers in the company can get
bigger bonus' and paychecks at the expense of the individual producer.
Warren Smith"
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