20231106Comments_105.pdf

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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: John Kropp
Submission Time: Nov 4 2023 6:23AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2131 Hwy 52
Payete, ID 83661

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "Concerning the amount of compensa�on owners of solar, wind or other forms of self
genera�on receive for excess power above what they use, I support Idaho Powers plan to compensate
them fairly based on real value, without other customers subsidizing the costs. I should not be forced to
pay for real property improvements on others property at any rate that is above the current wholesale
rate paid by Idaho Power for electricity. Paying wholesale market prices for electricity however it is
generated is a fiscally responsible policy and should be the basis for these rates. Altera�ve forms of
genera�on have had more than an adequate amount of subsides and �me to mature.
Sincerely,
John Kropp "
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Pete Purchase
Submission Time: Nov 4 2023 9:07AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 5779 S Hill Farm Way
Meridian, ID 83642

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "This comment is in regards to the net metering changes proper by Idaho power. We installed
roo�op solar as a means to remove variability in energy costs, to contribute to green energy ini�a�ves,
and help remove our household’s burden on the energy grid.

A�er reading the proposal it seems clear that ID Power undervalues roo�op solar as a sustainable
energy source. Although roo�op customers don’t pay retail prices for all of their energy, they do support
other ID Power customers during peak demand when they would not be compensated accordingly.

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Net Metering works and seems to be a great way to increase power genera�on without adding
significant costs to the u�lity. It is my opinion and comment that u�li�es should not devalue roo�op
solar and charge full retail for the same energy to other customers. I propose keeping the Net Metering
model. I ask that you oppose ID Power’s proposal (case number IPC-E-23-14).

Thank you for your considera�on."
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Janet Buschert
Submission Time: Nov 4 2023 4:56PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 235 W Floa�ng Feather Rd
Eagle, ID 83616

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "Commissioners of the PUC,

I am wri�ng in opposi�on to Idaho Power’s current proposal regarding residen�al solar power
compensa�on and costs. Idaho Power con�nues to propose changes to the metering process to increase
their profits and undervalue the energy home users are returning to the grid. Idaho Power charges that
home solar users don’t pay fairly for grid maintenance, and yet we supply our maximum amount of
energy back to the grid at the �mes of day that are most beneficial to them in two ways – it keeps them
from needing to buy so much power at peak-�me rates and it reduces the degree to which they need to
add capacity in order to meet peak-�me needs. This is consistently undervalued in models they propose.

Our current systems are legacy systems and so we won’t (for the �me being) be personally impacted.
But these con�nued efforts to chip away at the value of roo�op solar increases our commitment to
leaving the grid altogether at the first reliable and affordable opportunity. Then the grid (and therefore
other Idaho Power customers) will not benefit from the energy we push into the grid at peak hours. We
won’t be alone in this, and considera�on must be given to the impact this move will have on grid
stability and maintenance costs spread across remaining users over �me. The correct long-term view
would be to build a vibrant community of users sharing a key public u�lity charge with providing public
good. Con�nued pushes to undervalue roo�op solar only have the opposite impact. Please consider the
long-term needs for public u�lity customers and reject this proposal by Idaho Power.

Thank you so much for your diligent work,

Janet Buschert
235 W Floa�ng Feather Rd.
Eagle, Idaho
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The following comments were submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Debra Acock
Submission Time: Nov 4 2023 6:08PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 1811 N. Vista Ave
Fruitland, ID 83619

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.
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.
Personally, I think that those of us who have already gone solar should be celebrated by Idaho Power. We
are supplying energy into their grid during �mes of high use. This saves them having to purchase
addi�onal power from outside providers at a �me when power genera�on is marginal at best.
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.
Debra R Acock
Solar Owner in Fruitland, ID.
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Mark Veristain
Submission Time: Nov 5 2023 9:04AM
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Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: P.O. Box 33 102 Meadow Rd
Idaho City, ID 83631

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "Dear Sirs
I am just a home owner that was teased into going solar by the U.S. Government, the State of Idaho,
and the Idaho Power Company. I think it is great and it has worked well for us.
When I signed up, we had what I thought was a legal agreement that spelled out, in the agreement, the
terms of our service.
It is hard for me to believe that now you want to change this agreement. We are s�ll paying off our Solar
Installment that and this agreement was to help us offset the cost of Idaho Power. I do believe that Idaho
Power keeps the cost of power down. AND I understand that you can sell it elsewhere for at a higher
rate. BUT those dams were put in by the Bonneville Administra�on exactly to to produce power for this
area first.
Selling power to other places and users at the expense of the local communi�es is wrong,.and I am
against it.
Thank you for your �me and hopefully your considera�on Mark Veristain"
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kate Bauer ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
<kwautomail@phone2ac�on.com>
Sent: Friday, November 3, 2023 6:35 PM
To: Jan Noriyuki
Subject: IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment

Dear Idaho Public U�li�es Commission,

I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash roo�op solar compensa�on rates year a�er
year, pushing roo�op solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Roo�op solar provides so many benefits to
Idaho Power and all its customers, yet Idaho Power?s calcula�ons don?t capture that full value. It?s not
accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not right.

A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and
understanding of this case for roo�op solar customers and regulators alike.

B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommenda�ons to correct Idaho Power?s calcula�ons (on
Genera�on Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribu�on Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and
Environmental Compliance) and provide customers with an ini�al Export Credit Rate of at least 10
?/kWh.

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C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommenda�on for customers to lock-in their ini�al rate for at least a
10-year period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.

Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual tes�mony op�on (as is provided at Public
Service Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspec�ves
from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kate Bauer
3012 W WOODLAWN AVE
BOISE, ID 83702
[e-mail]
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jesi Lile ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message <kwautomail@phone2ac�on.com>
Sent: Friday, November 3, 2023 7:19 PM
To: Jan Noriyuki
Subject: IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment

Dear Idaho Public U�li�es Commission,

Residents deserve the ability to choose their energy sources and not have big government take those
decisions away! Protect our rights and our beau�ful state!

I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash roo�op solar compensa�on rates year a�er
year, pushing roo�op solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Roo�op solar provides so many benefits to
Idaho Power and all its customers, yet Idaho Power?s calcula�ons don?t capture that full value. It?s not
accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not right.

A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and
understanding of this case for roo�op solar customers and regulators alike.

B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommenda�ons to correct Idaho Power?s calcula�ons (on
Genera�on Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribu�on Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and
Environmental Compliance) and provide customers with an ini�al Export Credit Rate of at least 10
?/kWh.

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C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommenda�on for customers to lock-in their ini�al rate for at least a
10-year period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.

Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual tes�mony op�on (as is provided at Public
Service Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspec�ves
from everyone who will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jesi Lile
499 avenue h
Boise, ID 83712
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From: Sondra Dunkle <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, November 3, 2023 7:32 PM
To: Jan Noriyuki
Subject: Comments on PUC Case Number IPC-E-23-24.
Jan Noriyuki & Idaho Public U�li�es Commission,
I can’t believe that Idaho Power (IP) is s�ll, con�nuously, working to lower the rates that they use to
compensate for the excess power they export to the grid, from ci�zens who are doing the right thing to
help control climate change & installing solar panels on their roo�ops. Every year IP comes up with yet
another scheme, exposing just how disingenuous they are! This has been going on for years, & each
year they’re more blatant! This exposes their lack of concern for both the ci�zens who are doing their
part, and for our climate. Profit over people, and profit over climate! Disgus�ng & Immoral!
The IPUC oversees Idaho Power, & I urge you, beg you, to stop this latest ploy by Idaho Power. We
ci�zens paid a LOT of money to have solar installed on our homes. Many took out loans to pay for it, &
are s�ll paying. Then there are the unspoken, extra expenses to get the equipment & wires installed in
our homes so that the power WE generate from our own solar systems go directly into the grid. Isn’t
that handy & inexpensive for IP! We pay to install & maintain our solar systems, we generate the power,
then give it to IP through the grid! We can’t even use it ourselves! It goes directly into the grid without
IP having to pay anything! Then it’s parceled out to its customers.
The ini�al agreement IP made with solar customers was that IP would do the right thing, & give
equal credit to home owners for the power they supply to the grid/IP. That’s fair, since IP receives our
power directly, without any expense! They don’t have to install solar, generate their own power, or pay
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to have it connected to the grid, maintain it, etc. - they have only to sell it to their customers! Such a
deal! IP ini�ally gave solar customers full credit for the power they supply to the grid. That credit goes
towards the electricity solar customers use now, & in the future. That’s fair compensa�on, because of
the energy they freely supply to IP. Extra energy that solar customers produce remains with IP to sell to
other customers - at whatever rates they set. Thus it’s only fair to equally credit solar customers for the
power they produce, minus the power they use. Stated another way, the power that solar customers
freely supply to the grid is of equal value to what IP charges any residen�al customer, and should be
credited that way.
If solar customers aren’t given full credit for the electricity they produce, IP is profi�ng off their
solar customers for the energy they freely supply to the grid. That’s not what solar customers were told,
nor what they agreed to when they paid for solar panels to be installed on their homes. Solar customers
aren’t a business, nor middlemen. For IP to make a profit off them would be unfair, should be illegal, & is
dishonest. The solar customer only gets ahead by being fairly & equally credited for all electricity they
produce. IP should be encouraging its customers to go solar, to help address climate change. It’s
incongruous for IP to promote their plans to go solar in the future, yet not treat their own solar
customers fairly in the mean�me. Customers need financial stability and visibility when they make a
big, long-term investment like rooftop solar. And solar companies need that to do their business, too.
Idaho Power wants to change (lower) the rate every year, but we deserve policies like in NV and AZ
where the rate stays stable.
Please read & consider the Crossborder Study, performed not by IP, but it’s an independent
study. That study found a much higher value for residen�al solar than IP’s VODER study
reported. Please don’t be swayed by the Fox-in-the-henhouse type of study done by IP. Good research
is done by independent researchers, not by those who stand to profit from the outcome.
Sincerely,
Sondra Dunkle
Pocatello, ID resident
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Kathy Markham
Submission Time: Nov 6 2023 10:43AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 868 Rim View Ln E
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho power

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

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Comment: "I agree with all the comments made on disagreeing with the rate change. I am an Idaho
Power stockholder, albeit very small amount but s�ll feel the botom line in driving this adjustment is
profit. Thank you for your �me."
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Karen Steenhof
Submission Time: Nov 6 2023 1:14PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 18109 Briar Creek Rd
Murphy, ID 83650

Name of U�lity Company: Idaho Power Company

Case ID: IPC-E-23-14

Comment: "I oppose Idaho Power’s proposal to change the way that they compensate solar panel
owners for the power that they generate, and I urge the PUC to support fair compensa�on for locally-
owned solar power in southern Idaho. Idaho Power’s proposal will de-incen�vize homeowners from
installing solar panels. Furthermore, their proposal is unfair to homeowners who installed solar panels
a�er 2019. Those who have already invested in roo�op solar deserve to be compensated fully and fairly
for the valuable energy that they provide back to the grid. People who invested early in local, clean
energy should not be penalized for doing the right thing at the right �me. I installed a roo�op 8.25 kW
system consis�ng of 30 panels on my barn roof in Murphy, Idaho back in 2014. Idaho Power’s proposal
would grand-father my rates, but I would be penalized if I chose to expand my array in the future. This is
unfortunate because I had always thought I would expand the system when I could afford it.

Climate change is already threatening our infrastructure and our environment in many ways. Now is not
the �me to discourage innova�ve clean energy solu�ons. Roo�op solar is an essen�al step towards
comba�ng the climate crisis. The more people who generate power, the less Idaho Power will need to
invest in transmission lines and wind farms, both of which are increasingly difficult to permit. Idaho
Power and the PUC need to recognize residen�al solar energy as a cri�cal part of a more reliable,
sustainable energy future for Idaho.
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From:Nicolas Lefevre ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Friday, November 3, 2023 8:47:45 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
In 2017, I made the decision to install rooftop solar on my home. This decision was based on many parameters but
one of the main ones was the assurance that I could rely on net metering for the life of the system. It is essential to
the financial soundness of any solar installation decision. As a whole, it also makes much more financial and
economical sense for Idaho Power to assume the role of long term virtual "battery" for each of its rooftop solar
customers versus each one having to purchase and install its own home battery system. The size of the utility allows
this to be possible and make sense. In many ways, residential solar helps the utility by lowering traffic on the power
infrastructure since it moved some generation closer to the distribution points. Idaho Power should embrace this
partnership with individual residential power generation instead of treating it like competition and try to kill it.
Thank you.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nicolas Lefevre
2755 Via Valdarno
Pocatello, ID 83201
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From:H Boyle
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14, e.g. Comments on PUC Case Number IPC-E-23-24.
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 6:55:59 AM
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Given my training as an economist, and my pro-climate proclivity, I oppose net metering for rooftop solar.
1. It is a regressive form of tax. It causes non-solar adopters to subsidize solar adopters via their electric charges.
This is both through the subsidy for roof top solar and for the fact that rooftop solar net charges do not usually
incorporate transmission infrastructure charges.
2. It is cost inefficient versus other forms of “clean” energy created at scale. Solar farms are far more cost efficient
than rooftop solar.
3. As an American, I am deeply disturbed that China controls 70% of the solar supply chain. I object to the US
paying China for our energy infrastructure on national security grounds.
Please resist the non-analytical narratives on roof top solar propagated by the Sierra Club and other out of state
organizations. Do what is best for Idahoans based on facts and analysis.
Thank you,
Perry Boyle
Ketchum ID
From:Chelsea Smith ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:05:00 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar is a technology of the future and just because every Idahoan can?t take advantage of it just yet, does not mean
we should be making it harder to attain. Please keep affordable access to solar available for Idahoans. There are so
few things we can agree on politically in this state but my hope is that clean energy can truly become a bipartisan
value. I implore Idaho Power to take the high road and become a leader in this space so Idaho can be a leader in
some way, instead of always being the state that takes a step back into the dark ages. If Idaho Power helped citizens
attain their own energy independence through solar they could be the hero of this story instead of playing the role of
another greedy villain. Please help Idaho move forward not backward! Please resolve the General rate case to allow
for better assessment and adopt Vote Solars recommendations.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Smith
13 S Jackson
Boise, ID 83705
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From:Crystal Rain ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:07:49 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Crystal Rain
3815 Kay Street
Garden City, ID 83714
crystal m [e-mail]
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From:Gavin McClurg ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:06:28 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho Power talks a lot about ?fair solar? and pretending to be concerned about renewables. If they actually did they
wouldn?t be trying so hard to squash private solar. We need to look forward, we need to protect the Earth for future
generations, not pad the coffers of a monopoly. We just built a new home in Hailey and installed 18 kw of PV
because it not only makes sense for the planet but it makes sense for recovering the huge investment over time, but
only if Idaho Power maintains net metering. If the scrap it, zero new solar will be installed and we stay addicted to
coal.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gavin McClurg
103 Nez Perce Cir
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Cathy Anderson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:43:58 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Do what's right for Idaho and the planet.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Cathy Anderson
14580 Midway Rd
Nampa, ID 83651
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From:Amanda Lowe ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:54:28 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Amanda Lowe
1501 Dewey Street
Boise, ID 83702
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From:Nathan Jacobsen (nate [e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:59:14 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Dear Idaho Public Utility Commission,
Please reject Idaho Power's Solar rate change proposal. This one-sided plan solely prioritizes Idaho Power's
interests. We need a balanced proposal that considers existing and future solar power customers, low-income equity,
and environmental impacts.
Sincerely,
Nathan Jacobsen
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nathan Jacobsen
4644 N Eyrie Way
Boise, ID 83703
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From:Susan Chaloupka ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:01:18 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Susan Chaloupka
1117 North 19th St
Boise, ID 83702
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From:Kevin Klein ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:01:33 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
It is inherently unfair that Idaho Power wishes to change the rules of the game because they refuse to adapt and
change a century old business model. Idaho Power no longer has a monopoly on energy production; and they need
to accept that fact. Instead, they are trying to maintain that monopoly by pricing out the obvious alternative(s).
What will they do if/when solar and battery backup becomes cheap enough to go off grid?
If they are concerned about solar customers paying their fair share for delivery infrastructure; they need to find a
equitable way to spread those costs to all customers. Surely there is a better metric than variable kWh consumed to
cover these generally fixed costs.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kevin Klein
2751 S Rebel Pl
Boise, ID 83709
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From:James Van Dinter ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:07:17 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
James Van Dinter
12088 W Tidewater Dr
Boise, ID 83713
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From:Karin Lindholm ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:08:06 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We need corporations and individuals to embrace sustainable energy. When you punish someone who cares about
our energy future by low balling calculations and not giving the true energy credit due Your greedy actions go
against our nations commitment to sustainable energy and limiting the ever increasing likelihood of the tipping point
of global, warming and mass, extinction of populations of species and our way of life. In my eyes, it?s a crime.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Karin Lindholm
1450 Aviation Dr, Suite 203
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Terry Maret ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:09:59 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Terry Maret
4083 S Argonaut
boise, ID 83709
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From:Glenn Russell ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:19:07 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho PUC,
I cannot stressed enough the importance of you rejecting Idaho Power's (IP) proposal/plan for rooftop solar (RTS)
citizens of Idaho. It is obvious Idaho Power is trying to limit citizen owned/ locally owned solar power to maximize
their own profits and maintain IP's monopoly of energy generation in Idaho. It is absolutely unfair by IP to single
out and charge higher rates and fees to RTS generations. I work in the energy sector and from my experience and
observations, RTS is the future of electrical generation that has the least ecosystem impact. In fact, PUC should re-
considered IP's structure for only providing credit for rooftop solar generators and evaluate if a better plan forward
would be for IP to pay for the RTS generation produced and distributed to the electrical grid. The electrical grid is
public resource and it is time for IP to remove and replace their antiquated hydropower with alternative generation
solutions and provide greater access for RTS.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Glenn Russell
446 S. 9th
Pocatello, ID 83201
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From:Crista Worthy ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:32:41 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Crista Worthy
13015 N Shafer Way
Boise, ID 83714
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From:DANIEL APPEL ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:35:16 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I installed rooftop solar in 2018 and am therefore grandfathered in to the existing reimbursement schedule for excess
solar credits. I believe that these homeowner investments greatly improve Idaho Power's ability to provide energy at
their peak demand times. Therefore the Public Utilities commission should provide a fair reimbursement to
homeowners in view of the substantial investment being made. Thank you for your consideration
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
DANIEL APPEL
4190 N. Waterford Pl
Boise, ID 83703
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From:Michael Cimolino ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:40:51 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Do not charge me more money......period.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Michael Cimolino
285 Trailblazer Street
Middleton , ID 83644
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From:Hollie Leavitt ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:44:50 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar is a renewable energy that provides a resource for my family that can't be controlled or taken away by another
entity. It puts the power in my hands both literally and figuratively. Idaho is the freest of the free states. I'd hate to
see access to this resource discouraged thru policy
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Hollie Leavitt
1557 Mustang Mesa Ave
Middleton, ID 83644
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From:Ethan Sims ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:55:24 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar power is a clean, cheap alternative to fossil fuels and is important in reducing climate change and air pollution
that greatly harm community health. We need to incentivize adoption of solar energy anywhere feasible and rule
changes like this will discourage new solar projects.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ethan Sims
1312 North Harrison Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702
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From:T. Michael and Alice Norris ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 12:04:30 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We moved to Idaho a year ago and immediately installed solar when we saw so much sunshine. When Idaho Power
proposed weakening solar benefits for homeowners we were surprised since they have a future 100% green energy
plan and we are helping that! Incentivizing us to help seems a no brainer but instead they are doing the opposite
seemingly believing home generation is competition rather that inexpensive to them supplementation.
Please consider our state, the environment, and our children?s future in your decision.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
T. Michael and Alice Norris
2000 s myers st
Boise, ID 83706
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From:James (Jim) Grunow ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 12:04:57 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We recently sold our home in which we had installed solar panels on our roof. This reduced our monthly bill most
months to Idaho Power to the base level of $5.40. I would hope the PUC would NOT decrease the support for solar
energy as they consider future rates. We were very happy with our solar panels. If anything, I think they should
make it less costly to install such panels. There is no reason why every home in Boise should not install solar panels
if it would be economically possible to do so. I am listing our former address which has the solar panels
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
James (Jim) Grunow
12016 W. Stillwater Dr.
Boise, ID 83713
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From:Judith Hart ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 12:08:25 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar power is cost-effective and stops the senseless need for fossil fuels.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Judith Hart
2248 N Foudy Avenue
Eagle, ID 83616
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From:Robin Piane ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 12:25:23 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar in all its forms is of paramount importance in starting to help reverse climate change. We NEED solar and
NOT fossil fuels or damming waters! DO THE RIGHT THING!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Robin Piane
6218 NORTH BOLSENA LANE, Meridian, ID 83646
MERIDIAN, ID 83646
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From:Richard A Rusnak ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 12:58:29 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Your PUC, decisions are poised to both curtail individuals rights to fair and affordable energy generation and
increase business and individuals costs, as it becomes more clear every year that a decentralized power grid is the
best technology to free markets and not monopolizing choices during a transition from carbon based economies.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Richard A Rusnak
12373 W Brentor St
Boise, ID 83709
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From:Kenneth Palmer ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 1:16:01 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
It effects how they reimburse me for extra electricity.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Palmer
10177 W JEWELL ST
BOISE, ID 83704
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From:Gayle Chapman ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 1:22:24 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Hey Idaho Power, Please make these meetings concerning us and our power generation easy for us to participate in.
Schedule these meetings in locations that are easy for us all to get to, and during hours that are not general business
workday hours. There are weekends and weeknights that are available to the folks who generate solar power, and
you guys need to have our input and consideration. Just because our government isn't considerate of constituent
rights doesn't mean that every corporation in America follows suit. You need us, and we all need to do better at
working together. Thanks!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gayle Chapman
7854 W Hummel Dr
BOISE, ID 83709
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From:Molly Swabb ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 1:41:59 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I have solar and it is the way of the future.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Molly Swabb
PO Box 308
Donnelly, ID 83615
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From:Edward Cisek ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 1:56:32 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Solar Energy is the future of our planet and is a renewable source of clean energy. Financial incentives and cost
savings should be provide to everyone to expand the use of this energy source.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Edward Cisek
835 W Arbor Pointe Way
Nampa, ID 83686
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From:Sandra Hancock ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 2:02:31 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Who the heck do you think you are to make life more difficult and remove our choices? It is un-American.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sandra Hancock
1386 W Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, ID 83617
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From:Jearold Frederick ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 2:05:35 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Not that my voice will make any difference, but after looking at what IP proposal is. They will have accomplished
shutting down any desire to install solar on residential. If a homeowner wants to invest in solar with no return on
investment, they would not be that stupid. I was fortunate enough to invest early and got under grandfather till 2045.
By that time I will be dead. IP does not want to invest in clean energy unless they make the return in investment. At
the very least they should move the legacy dates up to 2021 starting.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jearold Frederick
8968 S.BLACK CAT RD
Nampa, ID 83687
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From:Gary Hanson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 2:37:12 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Dear PUC
As roof top solar residents of Meridian ID, we have been providing electricity to the grid in excess of 1000 KW per
year since October 2018. For the privilege of doing so, Idaho Power charges me $5.12 a month for the special
meter they had to provide. While it is true we do not pay any other fees for "use of the grid", I believe Idaho power
has been selling the excess power we provide thereby recouping the expense plus some profit.
Have they ever considered asking roof top solar customers to chip in a small annual fee for "use of the grid"? I
believe this would be a better compromise instead of the new rates they are proposing for future roof top solar
customers. Would not this be a more fair compromise? Please encourage Idaho power to come back with a
proposal such as this.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gary Hanson
1299 W Hitchcock St
Meridian, ID 83646
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From:Billie Farley ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 2:48:48 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As a homeowner who installed roof-top solar in 2020, I urge you to reject Idaho Power's new rate schedule. The rate
schedule is designed to discourage new installations on roof tops and to penalize private homeowners with existing
array installations. We are the investors in our installations, not Idaho Power. We carry all the liability and
maintenance costs. for our equipment, not Idaho Power. We made all the concessions to comply to Idaho Power's
rules for installation and meter needs. We, also, had very few or limited tax benefits granted by the state and the
federal government for depreciation on our systems compared to benefits granted to a large corporation like Idaho
Power. As a society, we should be seeking to support, encourage, and normalize home solar energy production
systems. Using roof tops to produce clean energy is so logical, it hurts to think we are still having to point out its
massive benefits. Please vote against this unfair rate structure.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Billie Farley
15383 Cypress St
Caldwell, ID 83607
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From:Scott Burlingame ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 3:05:18 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
With the world's carbon load steadily climbing, we need a broad based consensus that cutting emissions whenever
and wherever possible is what human beings need to do. If the PUC treats solar energy like coal fired energy, one is
as good as the other, you are sending the wrong message. Please support those of us bearing the up-front costs of
clean generation. Don't allow Idaho Power to use a false equivalence to justify grabbing more money.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Scott Burlingame
3520 Kingswood Drive
Boise, ID 83704
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From:Robbie Leatham ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 3:24:10 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Robbie Leatham
1726 S. Broxon Street
Boise, ID 83705
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From:Linda Blizzard ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 3:48:48 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Climate change is real. We need roof top solar
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Linda Blizzard
3970 W Meadowpine St
Meridian , ID 83642
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From:Virginia Wade ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 3:51:41 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
My husband and I purchased solar panels for our home last year. We did this to become more environmentally
conscious. Shortly after, we received notification Idaho Power wants to do away with net metering and instead give
us a credit for only pennies on the dollar for energy not used within the hour it's made based on their heavily biased
"studies." Idaho Power is a monopoly and wishes to continue to be. Furthermore, solar customers are helping to
lessen the demand on the grid during peak use times during Spring, Summer, and Fall when the sun is out, temps are
high, and people are running their air conditioning full-blast. With the growth rate in Idaho over the past several
years and concerns about decreasing precipitation many years, I am not confident Idaho Power can fully support the
state. If we wanted to live somewhere with rolling brown outs and potential grid overload, we would live in
California. Idaho Power is going against everything Idahoans stand for with this "power" move.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Virginia Wade
2652 W Cedar Grove St
Meridian, ID 83646
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From:Bill Baer ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 3:53:18 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
As an existing solar rooftop net-metered customer/generator, I think it is a shame that the PUC is trying to
decentivize more residential rooftop installations by giving homeowners a shitty deal for power produced. I get that
we (net meter customers) use existing nfrastructure to move our generated power, so a reasonable surcharge is in
order there. However, the PUC needs to think long-term concerning the facilitation towards a clean energy future
with residential rooftop production being a major component of that goal. No one said this would be easy or without
compromise or sacrifice. Buck up and do the right thing and figure this out without making it any harder for
homeowners to make the move to solar in whole or part. Thnx!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bill Baer
15 Bitterroot Loop
Salmon, ID 83467
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From:Michael Graff ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 4:24:27 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Without rambling here, the benefits of solar go without needing to say: to the environment, to health, to the
economy, and others. If one can contribute to that, one should not be penalized for doing so. Thank you.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Michael Graff
3876 E Pecan St
Boise, ID 83716
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From:paul hilding ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 4:43:00 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Dear Sir/Madam:
I assume most of you have children. Perhaps grandchildren. That you want to do what's best for them and for
future generations of Idahoans. I also assume you are aware of the following facts: (1) 2023 so far is the warmest
year on record. (2) The eight warmest years in history have all occurred since 2015. (3) According to the climate
"doomsday" clock, we have less than six years left to avoid devastating global warming.
While your decision on rooftop solar rates will not make a significant difference in the outcome of climate change, I
have to believe that you want very much to do your part to protect those you love from this catastrophe. Please stop
dinking around with reimbursement rates. How about, instead, thinking up new ways to incentivize Idahoans to
reduce fossil fuel pollution?
Paul Hilding
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
paul hilding
4960 Boise River Lane
Boise, ID 83716
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From:Janet Carter ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 4:49:22 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initi
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Janet Carter
150 8th Ave S
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Bob White ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 4:59:17 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I have invested a lot of money into my solar system. I don't think it is too much to ask that you keep it so that I get a
return before the life of my system. The PUC should be encouraging solar not helping Idaho Power kill it!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bob White
2940 Glenbrook
hailey, ID 83333
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From:Sheri Thomas ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 5:07:13 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Fossil fuels are not forever and it is time to face facts. Idaho power needs to invest in a solar division in which you
service and replace solar panels. Our kids will be grateful.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sheri Thomas
101 Cochise Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Clay Bradfield ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 5:25:31 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
How can you be trusted for anything if you change these rules after people have made major economic decisions
based on your existing rules? You cover Idaho Power. How about covering for us?
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Clay Bradfield
1055 Cee Way Loop # 1884
McCall, ID 83638
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From:Gene McGill ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 6:36:17 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I support all green energy sources by electing to enroll in Idaho Power's clean energy option and pay a higher rate.
So I hope my advocacy for Idaho Power to listen to the recommendations of the Sierra Club and Vote Solar has an
impact. Please make the environmentally conscientious choice to implement policies and rate calculations that
encourage rooftop solar.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gene McGill
2430 W Cherry
Boise, ID 83705
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From:Roger Rounds ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 6:48:12 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I didn't pay for and install my home rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) System so Idaho Power could make a profit from it.
If and when IPC gets permission or decides to pay less for power exported from my system than they charge for
what they provide me, I will do everything I can to ensure that they do not get another watt from me. A watt is a
watt is a watt. It does not matter which way it flows.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Roger Rounds
2575 Michelle Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
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From:Randy Anderson ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 7:44:28 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I share Idaho Powers vision for a fossil free future with the exception of punishing rooftop solar energy producers.
Please do all that you can to reward property owners to contribute to clean and local solar power.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Randy Anderson
119 Westello
Pocatello , ID 83204
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From:Brenda Terry ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 8:50:19 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Hello! I have to say I am little surprise Idaho Power is wanting to suppress solar for people.
I have always seen Idaho Power for saving energy and going green.
I am all for locally owned Solar Power In Idaho!
Please keep Solar so more people can afford this.
Help make our world a better place.
Thank You!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Brenda Terry
9153 W Stoneham Dr
Boise, ID 83714
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From:Kerry Ritchie ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:51:25 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m not in favor of Idaho Power?s plan to stomp out rooftop solar panels. I support all possible means of clean and
alternative sources of power.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kerry Ritchie
4828 W Alamosa St
Boise, ID 83703
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From:Walt Gammill ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:52:09 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Walt Gammill
483 South Walnut Street
Boise, ID 83712
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From:Steve Basinger (basinger [e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:10:48 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please support Idahoans who want to make an investment in their energy freedom. The law permits Idaho Power to
have a guaranteed return on investment. Surely Idaho citizens deserve the same ability to reap the rewards of the
investment they make to generate local electricity, which decreases the need for transmission and makes our power
system more resilient and secure.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Steve Basinger
302 Mather Unit C-10
McCall, ID 83638
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From:Christina Veloz ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 12:09:30 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We need options to save money and use clean energy for our families to stay financially secure
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Christina Veloz
1236 pebble ln.
Boise , ID 83705
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From:Aimée Christensen
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Re: Rooftop solar in Idaho
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:21:59 AM
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Hello,
So you have it, my physical home address is:
Aimée Christensen 212 Bitterroot Road #3Sun Valley, ID 83353
Thank you
Aimée Christensen Founder & CEO Christensen Globalwww.christensenglobal.commobile: 208-721-8619twitter: @AimeeGlobal Instagram: @Christensen.Globalhttp://linkedin.com/in/aimeechristensen
On Nov 4, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Aimée Christensen<[e-mail]> wrote:
Dear Idaho PUC,
We know that distributed solar benefits resilience by localizing generation andreducing greenhouse gas emissions. We also know that it supports personalsecurity when coupled with storage, which increasingly homes and businesses areintegrating into their systems.
Therefore it is disappointing to see Idaho Power claim that rooftop solar in Idahoshould be devalued, rather than raised in value given all it brings to ourcommunities and state. This change will be unjust and not fact-based. In addition,it will take rooftop solar out of reach for many Idahoans who deserve the benefitsit offers for security, the environment and costs. This artificial change merelybenefits Idaho Power's sales of its power, while harming its customers.
Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its customers, yetIdaho Power’s calculations don’t capture that full value. It’s not accurate, it’s notfair, and it’s not right. Outside experts have shown again and again that IdahoPower's calculations are biased toward keeping the Export Credit Rate as low aspossible. Idaho Power low-balled several components and didn't even includeothers. When accurately calculated, the value is much closer to 10 ¢/kWh (similarto what it already is today!).
Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurateassessment and understanding of this case for rooftop solar customers andregulators alike.
Please look to Vote Solar’s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power’scalculations (on Generation Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission & DistributionDeferral, Fuel Price Hedge, & Environmental Compliance) and provide customerswith an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ¢/kWh.
Please also adopt Vote Solar’s recommendation for customers to lock-in theirinitial rate for at least a 10-year period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financialstability and planning. Customers need financial stability and visibility when theymake a big, long-term investment like rooftop solar. Idaho Power wants to change(lower) the rate every year, but we deserve policies like in NV and AZ where therate stays stable.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (asis provided at Public Service Commissions in all neighboring states) to helpensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who will beimpacted by Idaho Power’s changes.
Thank you,Aimée Christensen
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From:Brian Capps ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 7:49:24 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I receive tips from Idaho power on how to save energy. Which is great. I invest a lot of money in a solar system to
do just that and now they want to punish me for doing that
By reducing the amount of money I get form it?s production. This is unfair in every way.. I strongly recommend you
do not allow them to do this B.Capps
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Brian Capps
462 North Road
Jeorme, ID 83338
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From:David Cannamela ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 8:20:55 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I urge you to halt Idaho Power Company?s efforts to stop rooftop solar energy development. Putting profit before
the health and welfare of people is what destroys the planet- i.e. climate change. Future generations in particular,
will suffer from our failure to reverse climate change. This is nothing short of criminal! Do the right thing.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
David Cannamela
4087 S Sumter Way
Boise, ID 83709
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From:Arthur Talsma ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:09:28 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Individual solar systems are a big plus for our Salmon Rivers to save water for fish and wildlife. Idaho Power
should be helping users switch to Solar rather than working against home owners. Idaho Power needs to give full
credit for the power we produce 365?days per year. We all need to work together to decrease our dependence on oil
and gas in the world. Climate change matters!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Arthur Talsma
10400 Duck Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
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From:Randy Knop ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:27:53 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho must adopt a more robust energy development program that puts consumers on an equal footing with
commercial energy development.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Randy Knop
PO Box 738
Union, OR 97883
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From:Creighton Hardin ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:44:25 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Credit for rooftop star should be 10 cents/Kwh or more and customers have that rate locked for 10 yrs.
I am a home solar power net producer doing my part in averting worsening climate change.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Creighton Hardin
6078 old ranch rd
Pocatello, ID 83204
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From:Chad Marx (doc [e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 10:20:39 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Chad Marx
6753 sunrise ave
Nampa , ID 83686
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From:Ryan Redman ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 10:35:14 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Dear Idaho PUC,
We know that distributed solar benefits resilience by localizing generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
We also know that it is cost-saving and supports personal security especially when coupled with storage, which
increasingly homes and businesses are integrating into their systems.
Therefore it is disappointing to see Idaho Power claim that rooftop solar in Idaho should be devalued, rather than
raised in value given all it brings to our communities and state. This change will be unjust and not fact-based. It will
take rooftop solar out of reach for many Idahoans who deserve the benefits it offers for security, the environment
and costs.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ryan Redman
210 W. Cottonwood St
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Elise Lufkin ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 10:47:39 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho PUC
We know that distributed solar benefits resilience by localizing generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
We also know that it is cost-saving and supports personal security especially when coupled with storage, which
increasingly homes and businesses are integrating into their systems.
Therefore it is disappointing to see Idaho Power claim that rooftop solar in Idaho should be devalued, rather than
raised in value given all it brings to our communities and state. This change will be unjust and not fact-based. It will
take rooftop solar out of reach for many Idahoans who deserve the benefits it offers for security, the environment
and costs.
Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t
capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not right. Outside experts have shown again and again
that Idaho Power's calculations are biased toward keeping the Export Credit Rate as l
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Elise Lufkin
101 Greenhorn Loop
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Josef Bartels ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 11:02:02 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Distributed power generation is an important security concern. Please subsidize rooftop solar to strengthen our
energy grid.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Josef Bartels
1321 leadville ave
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Thomas Poole ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 11:08:48 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Who do you think you're fooling? We are not idiots! Export credit rate of AT LEAST 10cents/kWhr!!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Thomas Poole
PO Box 3924
Ketchum, ID 83340
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From:Elizabeth Jeffrey
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 12:16:46 PM
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I can not attend the Twin Fall’s public hearing on IPC-E-23-14 due to local commitments but,as a long time resident of Idaho and more recently, a family that upgraded to solar, I’m veryupset by any thought of reducing incentives that can build on the two sources of ample and“free”, clean and renewable energy we have right within our state borders; solar and wind. And, having owned our solar for the past 6 years, I have come to understand the beauty of rooftop solar and the larger economic and efficiency benefits of having local, rooftop solarcontributions to our state energy grid.
In Idaho Power’s past arguments, it was claimed that solar users, by paying only for the lowconnection rate, were cheating the poor by not paying for the infrastructure needed to deliverour electricity. But now!!!! Idaho Power is looking to make a gigantic increase in thisconnection fee for all customers and then! potentially benefiting most those who use the mostenergy. i.e. large homes running heat and cooling at high levels (and sometimes on the sameday).
Before addressing the obvious need and benefits of stable, consistent and reasonable financialincentives for rooftop solar that justify a large upfront commitment for installation for Idahofamilies, PLEASE address this huge increase in fixed rate connection fees for all customersbefore taking more time to decide on fair rooftops Export Credit Rates. (While Vermont, Nevada, and Arizona have successfully created a stable and dependable ratestructure, must Idaho continue to debate whether Idaho Power’s in-house calculations or thosenot funded by the company itself are more accurate? Really?)
Thank you for your time and consideration
Elizabeth Jeffrey201 N. 3rd Ave. Hailey, ID
From:Bill Hill ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 12:52:13 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please for the love of life on this earth, please make energy decisions that provide Idahoans with solar solutions that
are dictated by a position that is pro alternative energy solutions like solar. Idaho Power is empowered to make it
happen if the Idaho PUC holds them to this vision. As a lifelong Idaho resident, I am worried about what we are
doing for our children, grandchildren and the future in this great state.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bill Hill
4872 No. Hacienda Ave.
Boise, ID 83703
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From:Douglas Eddington ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:18:03 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
There are larger issues here that are affected by the private solar power debate than my personal profit from the solar
panels at my residence. While the current solar power available to home owners may not be the final answer to help
make ownership affordable, and power generation greener, if the utilities are able to own every aspect of this current
private option, when a better solution is found it will only be a large-utility option and will likely be quashed
because it won't offer immediate high profits. Making private generation prohibitively expensive, as this proposal
does, will increase dependance on solutions that are only applicable if they fit the business model of electric
utilities. Lastly, Idaho Power sells its own generated product to me at a profit, when I sell that product back to it,
which it did not generate, I should be able to recover my cost plus a profit.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Douglas Eddington
223 S. 585 W.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
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From:Kari Axford ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:38:08 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Our old school energy resources are not infinite. Don?t penalize the people who have taken an expensive step
toward good in energy. Our children deserve better.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kari Axford
2266 Elmore St
Pocatello, ID 83201
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From:Michael Busby ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:53:54 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Michael Busby
pob 571
Council, ID 83612
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From:Kenneth Skinner ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:03:14 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please do NOT accept Idaho Power's proposal for dealing with individual solar rooftop installations. We should be
promoting rooftop solar not making it harder for individual citizens to get and use rooftop solar panels.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Skinner
4221 W Hoover St
Boise, ID 83705
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From:Elizabeth Neuder ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:06:54 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We need to encourage the use of renewable energy in Idaho. Please support individual freedom to use solar energy
and be compensated for returning energy back into the grid. Why wouldn't we want to make renewable energy
more affordable and accessible to Idahoans?
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Neuder
1506 Northshore Dr
Sandpoint, ID 83864
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From:Taylor Neff ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:53:11 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
My wife and I placed a solar array on hour house several years ago in the hopes of using Idaho's abundant sunshine
to help lower our electricity bills in an affordable and sustainable way. The array was expensive, but we felt that the
longterm investment would eventually pay for itself. Thus, we hope that the PUC will set an export credit rate of at
least 10 cents/kWh and help customers, like ourselves, have a chance to lock in rates for a prolonged period (10
years) in order to achieve this goal. We are proud that Idaho has supported net-metering and other measures that
allow residential solar users to put energy back into the system. I hope the the PUC can continue to make Idaho a
leader in sustainable energy production, given its huge sun advantage.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Taylor Neff
104 S. Cove Ln
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Frank Sprole ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:53:39 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Dear Idaho PUC,
We know that distributed solar benefits resilience by localizing generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
We also know that it is cost-saving and supports personal security especially when coupled with storage, which
increasingly homes and businesses are integrating into their systems.
Therefore it is disappointing to see Idaho Power claim that rooftop solar in Idaho should be devalued, rather than
raised in value given all it brings to our communities and state. This change will be unjust and not fact-based. It will
take rooftop solar out of reach for many Idahoans who deserve the benefits it offers for security, the environment
and costs.
Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t
capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not right. When accurately calculated, the value is
much closer to 10 ?/kWh. I urge you to reconsider.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Frank Sprole
106 Dogwood Road
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Kathy Tidwell ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:53:52 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I have added solar to two homes. In both instances, Idaho Power takes my extra energy for themselves and fights
fair compensation for those of
us producing more than we use. Our planet is struggling. All of us should be doing whatever we can to support
those taking positive action. Idaho Power needs to support policies that encourage actions that support our planet.
It does not hurt them to stop hurting us or discourage responsible energy production by homeowners.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kathy Tidwell
2615 S. Holden Lane
Boise, ID 83706
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From:Patty Costello
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comments on PUC Case Number IPC-E-23-24
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 4:30:20 PM
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I am writing to voice my deep concerns regarding Idaho Power's current proposal tosignificantly reduce compensation rates for rooftop solar energy. This trajectory ofdiminishing rates will inevitably place the option of adopting rooftop solar beyond theeconomical reach of many Idaho residents.
The plethora of advantages that rooftop solar affords both Idaho Power and its broadercustomer base is undeniable. Nevertheless, it appears that these benefits have not been fullyappreciated or integrated into Idaho Power's valuation model. This oversight is neither areflection of accurate accounting, equitable treatment, nor ethical policy-making.
In light of these considerations, I propose the following actions be taken:
1. Prioritize the resolution of Idaho Power's General Rate Case. This action is essential tofoster a comprehensive and informed analysis of the current case, benefiting bothrooftop solar consumers and the regulatory entities involved.
2. Consider the insights provided by Vote Solar’s expert evaluations to amend the existinginaccuracies within Idaho Power’s financial assumptions, particularly in areas such asGeneration Capacity, Line Losses, and Transmission & Distribution Deferral.Additionally, adjust for the economic benefits of Fuel Price Hedging and EnvironmentalCompliance costs. A reformed assessment should at minimum maintain an ExportCredit Rate starting at 10 cents per kilowatt-hour.
3. Embrace Vote Solar’s recommendation to secure the initial rate for rooftop solarcustomers for a duration of no less than 10 years. This practice, which aligns withpolicies in Nevada and Arizona, will provide necessary economic predictability andsupport long-term investment decisions.
Finally, to cultivate a more inclusive and democratic public discourse, I urge the incorporationof a virtual testimony option in the public process. This has been successfully implemented byPublic Service Commissions in neighboring states and would ensure a more equitable platformwhere the voices of all constituents affected by these proposed changes can be heard.
The implications of Idaho Power's proposal extend beyond the immediate financial concernsof current and prospective solar energy consumers; they touch on our collective responsibilityto foster sustainable energy practices. It is imperative that we pursue a path that aligns withboth the economic and environmental well-being of our community.
Thank you for considering these points with the gravity and urgency they warrant.
Sincerely,
Dr Costello
From:John Bieter ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 4:33:22 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Dear Idaho Public Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year,
pushing rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and
all its customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s
not right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
I made an investment in solar power to do something for the environment. Please do not cheapen this investment by
making these changes!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
John Bieter
711 W Union St
Boise, ID 83702
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From:Sheree Welshimer ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 4:52:51 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sheree Welshimer
5320 E. Lewis Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
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From:Scott Runkel ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 6:14:44 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Please keep net metering for home solar systems. We need to encourage as much clean energy as possible. Any
change that discourages Idahoans from putting up solar is a step in the wrong direction. Independent studies have
shown that rooftop solar is undervalued and the Idaho Power's plan will under compensate homeowners and
discourage more solar. That is not the direction we need to go. Thank you.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Scott Runkel
1610 Northridge Dr
Hailey, ID 83333
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From:Matthew Silvers ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 6:59:14 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
We insist that the PUC takes the following steps, and I believe it's crucial because:
A) Prioritize the resolution of Idaho Power's Rate Case. This directly impacts solar owners, especially with the
significant increase in fixed charges for all customers. We need clarity on this issue before determining a fair
rooftop Export Credit Rate.
B) Rectify the calculations made by Idaho Power and establish an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
Numerous experts have highlighted the bias in Idaho Power's calculations, which often result in unreasonably low
rates. A fair rate, around 10 ?/kWh, is essential.
C) Allow customers to lock in their initial rate for a minimum of 10 years. Financial stability and predictability are
crucial for individuals making substantial, long-term investments like rooftop solar. We deserve policies similar to
those in NV and AZ, where rates remain stable over time.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Matthew Silvers
2086 Hillcrest Dr
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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From:Alvena M Kinkade ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 8:58:30 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I installed solar on my house in 2017, so I'm grandfathered. I'm on a 'fixed' income, so the decision took me a couple
of years of 'heavy thinking' to actually do it. It's the right thing to do for the environment and the future of the
community.
What I 'see' when I read the information from Idaho Power about their latest request from PUC is: Idaho Power is
trying to increase the cost of electricity to everybody every year. That's also one of the factors that helped me make
the decision to do solar. The yearly request to PUC for an increase in the cost of electricity.
Please reject the request from Idaho Power to change the rate structure for solar generated power!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Alvena M Kinkade
10937 W Linstock Ct
Boise, ID 83713
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From:Vicki Shapiro ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:06:30 PM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I just installed a rooftop solar system in 2020 and find this rate change to be unfortunately typical of a political
system that devalues personal initiative to help combat climate change. Any small effort that a homeowner makes
should be celebrated in an Idaho power should be encouraging people to take personal responsibility for some of
their power generation.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Vicki Shapiro
551 RIVER TRL
HAILEY, ID 83333
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From:Roger Sparrow
To:Jan Noriyuki
Cc:Roger Sparrow; Roger Sparrow
Subject:IPC-E-23-14
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:23:45 PM
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Dear PUC Commissioners:
We are writing to ask you to vote against Idaho Power's request to stop paying for Solar Powerthat individual people are generating from their homes' solar panels.We feel this will decrease the number of people who are applying to add solar panels to theirhomes and any chance of receiving funding for the solar panels installation.Idaho is a very hot, dry and sunny state on much of it's surface and thus is a natural source forsolar panel use.We have been studying solar panels for over 40 years and always intended to put them on ourhouse but our roof is damaged. We don't think anyone should lose the opportunity for lesserexpensive solar panels because Idaho Power does not want to utilize and pay for this energysource.We are both senior citizens who have lived our whole lives in different parts of Idaho. Webelieve we need to have a strong progressive state that needs to use the best energy source tohelp our citizens and Global Warming.Please vote against Idaho Power's request. Our future will depend on this.PS--Because we both had COVID we didn't attend the PUC Meeting on Chinden Blvd.Roger Sparrow and Barbara Martin-Sparrow3030 E Boise AveBoise, Idaho 83706Ph. 208-576-1072
From:Michael Vaughn
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comments on PUC Case Number IPUC-E-23-24
Date:Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:36:46 PM
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Jan Noriyuki and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
I am surprised that we are back to the table with Idaho Power’s (IP) proposal on power rates for those of us with
solar panels. It seems like IP wants to have those of us with solar panels give them the power we generate at rates
below what they charge for their generated power. Those of us with solar panels have invested a large sum of
money to reduce our power bills as well as help IP reduce the load on there generating system and help IP from
building more generation facilities to meet their growing needs. We are also helping IP meet their goals of
producing power without burning fossil fuels, yet they are pushing to reduce the rate they give people who are
helping with generating needs and their need to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.
Most of us who installed a solar system spent a great deal of money to help reduce the cost for power and to help
save our environment. At the time we installed our systems we were given equal rates for our power through the net
metering program. This was a big incentive for installing solar, where we could recoup our investment within a few
years. Now with IP wanting to reduce the rates they are paying for home and business solar generated power there
will certainly be less homeowners and business installing solar and more load on IP existing generating capacity.
The cost of IP putting in a new generating facility, even if it’s solar, will be enormous with all the permitting, cost of
procuring the land, and building the facility. It seems like it would be cheaper to encourage homeowners and
business to put in solar systems by making the rates IP is giving homeowners and business equal to what they are
charging for power so that more homeowners and business are encouraged to install solar to help reduce their power
load and prolong the need for more generating facilities.
When you are making your decision on whether to let IP reduce the rates they pay homeowners and businesses for
their solar, take into account how much each solar installation costs, how much all of the combined solar generated
by homeowners and business reduces the load on IP’s generating capacity, how long will it delay IP’s need for
building new facilities and the total effect on the environment. I hope the Idaho Public Utility Commission will
hire a consulting firm to do an independent evaluation of IP’s studies on why they want to reduce the rate for
homeowners and business for their solar, so there is an independent evaluation by the Commission rather than a
biased evaluation by IP.
Sincerely,
Michael Vaughn
Pocatello resident and solar system owner.
Case No. IPC-E-23-14
From:Mike Larkin ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 6:00:53 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Idaho Power should only raise rates based on the rate of inflation. Solar panels are best on peoples homes, not large
fields of solar panels that take up ag land or wildlife habitat.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mike Larkin
7505 W Portneuf Rd
Pocatello, ID 83204
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From:Dean Michalscheck ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 7:03:44 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
To keep this short - All I have heard for the last 30 years is how Idaho Power is trying to help customers save
electricity. Now when a customer makes modifications to his residence whether it be more insulation, better
windows or SOLAR PANELS and spends many thousands of dollars doing so as Idaho Power has encouraged their
customers to do, they seem to be up in arms about a person saving a small portion of electricity. Depending on the
size of the housetop solar installation the actual payback time before a customer will break even just in the dollar
amount alone is about 20 years or so. It all depends on the size of the solar installation. People do this not only to
try and save electricity but also want to help preserve the future of our environment that is known as planet earth.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission, please do not allow this rate injustice to take place.
Thank You - Dean Michalscheck
.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dean Michalscheck
2410 E Springwood PL
Meridian, ID 83642
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From:Will Northrop ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 7:49:59 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
A) Resolve Idaho Power's Rate Case first!
B) Correct Idaho Power's calculations and set an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh
C) Let customers lock in their initial rate for at least ten years
A) The separate Rate Case has huge implications for solar owners, mainly due to the sharp increase in fixed charges
for all customers. The outcome of that case should be decided first so we can accurately assess fair rooftop Export
Credit Rates!
B) Outside experts have shown again and again that Idaho Power's calculations are biased toward keeping the
Export Credit Rate as low as possible.
C) Customers need financial stability and visibility when they make a big, long-term investment like rooftop solar.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Will Northrop
PO Box 2724
Boise, ID 83701
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From:Bruce Price ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 7:53:28 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Rooftop solar is a solution to the growing CO2 issue planet-wide. While Idaho Power leads the nation in renewable
energy production, it is still insufficient. We have the chance to show the world that solar, wind, and limited-use
hydroelectricity are the way to not only make energy for all but to do it clean and still make a profit.
Using rooftop solar, we can cut back on acres and acres of land being used for the development of solar farms. We
can use the already taken land with roofs and make those our new solar farms. Yes, Idaho Power provides us with
the infrastructure, but we also subsidized Idaho, early in its creation, in building that infrastructure. Idaho Power
also uses hydroelectric plants paid for by our government, federal and state. It is time for Idaho Power to shift its
business model and figure out how to sell ALL the power WE generate to Texas, they need it from the lack of their
foresight.
Never forget Idaho Power is the largest company in Idaho, NO CO2!
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bruce Price
1016 Toxaway Circle
Twin Falls , ID 83301
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From:Richard Skinner ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 8:13:28 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Richard Skinner
363 So Haines St
Boise, ID 83712
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From:Amy Bingham ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 8:38:10 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Amy Bingham
671 con Virginia
Hailey , ID 83333
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From:Dean Rose ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 8:55:36 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I?m grandfathered in with my solar panels but I?m still very dismayed about the possibility that the current
incentives to encourage people to invest in solar power are going to be reduced. No one can still believe that it is
not critical that we start doing EVERYTHING that we can to reduce our dependence on foil fuels and start reversing
climate change. The proposal in front of the commission will take us two steps back. Please do not allow that.
Continue to make it affordable for Idahoans to invest in a better Idaho and a better planet
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dean Rose
1560 Juniper Hill Road
Pocatello , ID 83204
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From:Larry Moore ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 9:08:38 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Speaking out against Idaho Powers proposal. Again this is unfair to those customers who did the right thing by
installing solar panel's. I believe Idaho Power makes money from the power solar panel customers add back to grid.
Idaho power can use this money to offset the non solar panel customers grid costs. Proposal is a disincentive to
customers who wish to add solar panels. Less customers installing solar panels is less money Idaho Power has to
maintain grid and any unfairness to non solar panel customers. Stop the greed and feed the way to solar panel
installation.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Larry Moore
11710 W. Tioga Street
Boise, ID 83709
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From:Yen Lee ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 9:44:07 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
Stop Idaho power from killing the solar. Stop the monopoly and let solar to compete fairly in the market. Stop the
lobbing, manipulation and false studies.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Yen Lee
8019 W BLACKBERRY CT
BOISE, ID 83709
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From:Richard Suyehira ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 9:45:40 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I own a rooftop solar system that I installed in 2017. That means I'm grandfathered under the original billing plan,
so the proposed changes do not have an impact on this system. However I'm planning to sell this house in the future
and buy a different home. If that home doesn't have solar, I'd like to add rooftop solar. It's the right thing to do for
the environment.
The proposed Idaho Power rooftop solar plan is a ripoff for solar customers. Homeowners are making a capital
investment, taking a risk and generating electricity. Idaho Power is investing nothing and taking no risk. This drives
the company crazy that they aren't getting any compensation for the generation of electricity in their service area!
Yet, they'll spend a million dollars yearly to implement programs to incent customers to reduce power usage! Crazy!
Rooftop solar accomplishes the same and it doesn't cost Idaho Power anything, or a net zero meter to install. The
time based billing is not used for other grps.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Richard Suyehira
3876 N Sawgrass Place
Boise, ID 83704
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From:Thomas Jensen ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:IPC-E-23-14 Public Comment
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 9:55:23 AM
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Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
While I understand that Idaho Power has costs related to maintaining their infrastructure as a whole and local solar
users are benefitting from that, I believe there needs to be a more fair assessment of how Idaho Power benefits from
the local solar users in terms of helping reduce demand on their systems as more local solar users come onto the
grid. It would also be helpful to understand what the costs would be for Idaho Power to meet its 100% clean energy
goals without increasing any solar users vs. investing some or all of that amount to help more solar users come
online and in the end achieve the same goal. In my mind we're all in this together and we shouldn't just be looking at
what's best for Idaho Power but for all of us. An increased distribution of power generation and getting closer to
100% clean energy is beneficial for all in the long run.
I?m very concerned about Idaho Power?s proposal to slash rooftop solar compensation rates year after year, pushing
rooftop solar further out of reach for Idahoans. Rooftop solar provides so many benefits to Idaho Power and all its
customers, yet Idaho Power?s calculations don?t capture that full value. It?s not accurate, it?s not fair, and it?s not
right.
A) Please resolve Idaho Power's General Rate Case first, to allow for a more accurate assessment and understanding
of this case for rooftop solar customers and regulators alike.
B) Please look to Vote Solar?s expert recommendations to correct Idaho Power?s calculations (on Generation
Capacity, Line Losses, Transmission and Distribution Deferral, Fuel Price Hedge, and Environmental Compliance)
and provide customers with an initial Export Credit Rate of at least 10 ?/kWh.
C) Please also adopt Vote Solar?s recommendation for customers to lock-in their initial rate for at least a 10-year
period (as is done in NV and AZ) for financial stability and planning.
Lastly, please improve the public process by adding a virtual testimony option (as is provided at Public Service
Commissions in all neighboring states) to help ensure you can hear the important perspectives from everyone who
will be impacted by Idaho Power?s changes.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Thomas Jensen
8806 W Steve Ct
Boise, ID 83714
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From:Roger Turner
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:Comment on Idaho Power case number IPC-E-23-14
Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 10:47:37 AM
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Thank-you for this opportunity to comment on the rate increase case.
I urge to IPUC to turn down the unfair rate request. The existing Earned Credit Rating should
remain the same, with monthly billing intervals, rather than very shortened credit periods.
At my home we nearly always export more electricity each month than we use. We are billed
$5.21 each month, regardless of how much excess electricity we provide Idaho Power’s grid.
Consequently, we feel we already contribute significantly to IP’s solar maintenance costs. It is
unreasonable to reduce the credit given for solar power we presently provide to the grid.
Idaho Power is now proposing to add a new expensive dual metering system, to each home-solar
system in order to implement their ECR system. They then use such cost as a justification to
IPUC to raise home-owner solar rates.
We installed our small home system in February 2019. We sized the number of panels needed
with help from Idaho power. We wanted to provide more power to the grid than we use, reduce
our monthly bills, as well as, reduce coal burning. With Idaho Powers’ new rate system a home-
owner could triple the number of solar panels and triple the electricity added to the grid each
month... and still have a billing increase!!
Implementing the new rate increase, would result in fewer home solar systems purchased and
installed. Idaho power would then need to add more expensive alternatives, such as new coal
sources expensive transportation and heavy equipment.
As a matter of fairness, and with no cost to Idaho Power, existing solar customers, ones who
already have a net metering system, should be grandfathered in to the existing monthly rate
system. (After all, Idaho Power helped us size up our existing system based on monthly usage.)
The existing credit system, calculated monthly, with Idaho Power charging a $5.21 a month fee, is
the reasonable rate system for Idaho Power; one that will continue to increase electrical power to
the grid with very low cost to the industry. I urge the IPUC to turn down this new rate request.
Thank-you,
Roger Turner
838 W. Bonneville St.
Pocatello, ID 83204
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