20050913Public Comments.pdf

Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
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Tuesday,September 13,2005
1:12:24 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:David &Melanie SchwendimanStreetAddress:2573 N 15000 ECity:Ñewdale
State:Idaho
ZIP:83436Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Schwendiman Wind LLCmailinglistyes_no:yes
Comment description:In reference to the Schwendiman Wind LLC case we are very much in
favor of continuing this project.In the past four years we have worked closely with veryknowledgeablepeoplewhohavehadpreviousexperienceinwindfarmdevelopments.Much
effort has been made to work closely with Pacificorp to follow their rules and regulations
and we feel we have a good contract with them that will benefit the consumer,the utility
and members of the wind project.
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Jean Jewell profax s M -Af ,,
From:Ed Howell
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Tuesday,September 13,2005
1:18:56 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:David and Melanie Schwendiman
Street Address:2573 N 15000 ECity:ÑewdaleState:Idaho
ZIP:83436
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Schwendiman Wind LLCmailinglistyesno:yea--Comment_description:gt
We have erected a test tower and found this particular area on our farm to be an excellent
site for wind turbines.
Because we are in the agricultural business we are concerned with conserving our natural
resources and that by developing a wind turbine project we will help out in this effort.
We feel that by being allowed to continue with this project in promoting a renewable enery
source,as a small wind project,we will have a positive effect on the future.
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSentTuesday,September13,2005 11:41AM
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Tuesday,September 13,2005
10:41:16 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Diane SchwendimanStreet_Address:9633 East Hwy 33City:NewdaleState:lIdaho
ZIP:83436Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Schwendiman Wind LLCmailing_list_yes no:Comment_description:We as a family have been interested in producing a wind farm
for several years.Being farmers,we are anxious to make use of all the resources around
us.Wind is not always a favorite of anyone,but when we found that there was apossibiltiyofturningitintoapossitivecommodity,we became excited for there are
several areas on the farm that are not very productive farm wise,but are areas where the
wind is usually fairly strong.We began to do research to find if this could be aposibityandhavespentseveralyearsexporingdifferentaspectstomakeitcometrue.We
felt that the government was encourging the land owners to use their resources and to
develop what they had at hand.We are excited that we have the ability to produce clean
electricty with the natural resources that we have.I feel that our project and others
simular have a lot to offer to our community.Smaller projects,I feel,will compliment
the larger projects,giving those that have the desire to develop and grow and be
successful on a smaller scale.It has been a good project for our family to work anddevelopforourfutureandothers.We have visited several wind farms and have been
impressed with the power they produce and also of the beauty of them.Yes,we are in
favor of PURPA projects and feel that they should be able to continue.Thank You,Diane
Schwendiman
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,September 13,2005 9:32 AM
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Tuesday,September 13,2005
8:31:56 AM
Case:pac-e-05-09
Name:Gary Seifert.EE PE
Street Address:PO 1625-ms 3810City:Ïdaho FallsState:Idaho
ZIP:83415-3810Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:PacifiCorpmailinglistyesno:yesComment_description:I would like to recommend approval of this Power Purchase Agreement
between PacifiCorp and Schwendiman Wind as written.I have several years experience
working conventional and renewable power systems work and I am a PE with over 26 years
experience and offer comments as an independent subject matter expert in this area and as
a private Idaho Citizen.I am not representing INL,only my personal opinions and
comments
I would also like to recommend approval of the availability based incentive clauses as
written.This clause offers an alternative to Idaho Powers policy of 90/110.I recommend
this for five reasons.
1.I agree that both wind farms and utilities should share in the benefits and risks of
these operations.Both the availability based and 90/110 processes add ownership and
share the liability and benefits incentivizing the wind developers to remain available and
providing maximum power for grid support.
2.The 90/110 process is a unique approach not replicated (to my knowledge)anywhere
else in the USA,whereas the availability process is based on the operational experience
of a utility that has several years experience integrating wind across several states.
3.The availability process takes advantage of the utilities operational experience,
rather than trying to impose undue forecasting requirements on the wind developers (who
are small agricultural entities,not meteorological wind or power system operationexperts).
4.The availability process makes the wind operator responsible for something they have
control of (well maintained,reliable operating machines)in contrast to being at the
whims of weather systems that can change after predictions are issued.
5.Both processes incentivize wind production and reliability;However -the 90/110 is
more of a penalty driven incentive contrasted to the availability process being more of an
incentive to be reliable and available.
I also recommend this project be approved for the following reasons.
-This project has been in process for over three years.
-This project is part of the USDA rural development grant program and has already
passed USDA due diligence
-This project is in alignment with what the State legislature had in mind when they
incentivized rural wind development with their tax incentives last session
-This project is in alignment with the rules and intent of PURPA
-This project has excellent wind and will benefit rural communities and agricultural
families
-The rates that they have negotiated are significantly lower than any of the gas
turbines operating in the region and help PacifiCorp offset peak power expenses
-Power delivered through these PURPA contracts offers performance benefits similar to
localized load reduction and improves voltage regulation at no cost to the ratepayer
-PacifiCorp and Schwendiman Wind have come to agreement and are in alignment with the
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intent and policies of both PacifiCorp and the PUC's
-This project makes sense because it provides power at a stable and predictable price
cheaper that upcoming power sources,is homegrown energy that contributes to national
security,and the produces clean,non-polluting energy
Please contact me at [e-mail] (208-521-8385)for questions or comments.Thank
you for the opportunity to comment.
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,September 13,2005 8:35 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
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Tuesday,September 13,2005
7:35:24 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Karl L.Smith
Street Address:8003 E.Lincoln RdCity:Ìdaho Falls
State:Idaho
ZIP:83401Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Utah Power Amailinglist_yes_no:
Comment description:The Schwendiman/Pacificorp(Utah Power)purchase aggreement should beapprovedbythecommission.
Reasons:
1)The wind farm is in the public interest,-because it allows electrical energy to begeneratedlocallyusingenvironmentallycleanmethodsratherthanbeimportedtothisserviceareaprimarilyfromfossilfuelgenerationinWyoming.
2)Disallowing the application discriminates against the small power producer;namely,
Schwendiman.Their project through Utah Power has almost nothing to do with the reasonsgivenbyIdahoPower's request for a moritorium on wind development.
3)The Schwendiman project has been well underway for several years and certainly shouldqualifyforsocalled"grandfathering."
4)The moritorium on wind development appears to service the special interest of Idaho
Power rather than for wind development in the entire state of Idaho.In my opinion,themoritoriumonwinddevelopmentisnotinthebestinterestofthepeopleofIdaho.
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed HowellSent:Tuesday,September 13,2005 7:53 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
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Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Allen HaroldsenStreetAddress:1230 Bingham AveCity:Idaho FallsState:ID
ZIP:83402
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Idaho Falls Powermailinglistyesno:ncComment_description:We need to have the wind farms,and any other althernative source ofpower,here in SE Idaho just so we will not be quite so much at the mercy of nature.
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,September 13,2005 12:26 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
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Monday,September 12,200511:25:46 PM
Case:Schwenderman Purpa Wind Project
Name:Tim ParkinsonStreetAddress:2581 west 1000 southCity:RexburgState:Idaho
ZIP:83440Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:mailing list yes no:yesComment_description:ongradulations;This is the first possitive energy news I've ofheardinalongtime.Wind power at 6 cents a kilowatt will proable be the cheapest power
to come on line in the next ten years.With spiriling natural gas prices and no hope forfuturehyroplantsweneedmorecleanelecticsources.You need more Renewable energyprojectswithinthestate.This project with in the state Will mean more local revenueandpropertyvaluefortaxation.More purpa wind contracts like this located accross the
state will tend to stabilize the flow of power as opposed to large concentrated projects.
I can't believe you are really consider reducing the size of the current purpa windprojectstoanuneconomicalsize,thus eliminating any future locally owned projects.Youneedtolookateuropewhereashighas20%of their electricty is produced smallcommunitywindprojects.Wind will become cheaper and more reliable than hydro in thefutureasasourceofenergy.
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JeanJevvell
From:Ed HowellSentMonday,Septernber12,20058:21 PM
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Monday,September 12,20057:20:43 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:VAL
Street Address:SCHWENDIMANCity:NEWDALE
State:IDAHOZIP:83436Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:SCHWENDIMAN WIND LLCmailing_list_yes no:yCommentdescription:I would like to express support for resulution of the PURPA issueandfeelthatbigwindandsmallwindprojectseachhavetheirplaceintheproductionofwindenergy.Using both would help to create a balanced approach to wind power and the
future electrical needs of the Idaho rate payer.In my opinion,the PURPA projects wouldaddadditionalbalance,and involve more of the private developers and land owners inIdaho.
In the last four years,we as a family have worked hard to understand and accomplishtheparameterssetforthunderthePURPAguidelinestoerectwindturbinesandgeneratepoweronourpropertyeastofIdahoFalls.We have closely followed the guidelines,spentconsiderablemoney,along with many other investors.We feel that we should not be deniedtheopportunitytoinvestandsucceed.We are very unhappy that Idaho Power has attempted
to undo years of work by privately owned investors.Small wind projects can bolster the power grid system in smaller areas,thus helpingthetotalpowergrid.
The contract that we have signed with Pacificorp is a well rounded contract and we feelthatitmeetsalltherequirmentsthatagoodcontractshould.
I hope that the contract can be passed as sumitted so that we can look at this project as
an example of a world class wind site.thanks
Val Schwendiman
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Monday,September 12,2005 7:27 PM
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Monday,September 12,2005
6:26:39 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:George Beitel
Street Address:1924 BalboaCity:Ïdaho Falls
State:ID
ZIP:83404Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:PacificCorpmailinglistyesno:eComment_description:I would like to express my favorable opinion reguarding the
establishment of a wind farm.They have selected a hill on which it is impractical to
bring water to,and a hill which has few other profitable alternatives.Adding a wind
farm to harness the otherwise annoying wind,when energy alternatives are dwindling is one
of the more appropriate options for that location.More power to them.I want to see
Schwendiman Wind LLC succeed.
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JeanJevvell
From:Ed HowellSentMonday,September12,20056:07PM
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Monday,September 12,2005
5:07:07 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Gerald Fleischman
Street Address:11535 Hazeldale Ct.City:ËoiseState:ID
ZIP:83713Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:mailing list yes no:yesComment_description:This is the kind of contract wind should have.It has incentives fortheprojecttomaintainavailabilitybasedontheguaranteesoftheturbinemanufacturers.This is something over which developers and operators effect through their managementdecisionsascomparedtopenaltiesbasedonsomethingoverwhichwindprojectshave little
control.It makes sense that if there are incentives (in this case based on penalties fornon-performance in availability factor)they should somehow be related to factors over
which operators have some control.
There is little doubt that integrating wind power into our existing system will be achallenge.A challenge requires innovation and creativity to overcome not legalmanipulation.I comment PacifiCorp for taking the route of creativity,innovation and realthoughtintheprocessofdevelopingthiscontractwiththedevelopersoftheSchwendimanproject.Perhaps because this is a regulated industry a queue could be created for PURPAprojects.But wind power will likely be the lowest cost energy resource into the
foreseeable future and has the least price volatility.In addition to recent rises in thepriceofnaturalgasinternationalcoalpriceshavetakenaleapinthelastfewweeks.
Can new coal-fired plants divorce themselves from global energy markets?Is it reasonable
to have confidence in that 20-year contracts for coal delivery can be fulfilled withoutthesafetynetofproductioncostadjustments?I think natural gas plants have proven that
at least for gas,they can't.
Is it in the public interest to give an unfair advantage to one generating resource overanotherbyinfluencingutilities'generation procurement decisions by masking weaknessesofoneandnottheother?(by this I mean the price volatility of one,coal or natural
gas,vs.the generation timing (intermittency)of the other,wind).These factors saythereisagreatdealofpublicinterestinmaintainingpressureoninvestor-ownedutilitiestoinnovate.
Where do companies get incentives to innovate?From competition.Where to monopolies getcompetition?From something like PURPA.For these reasons I encourage you to approve the
PURPA contract developed between the Schwendiman's and PacifiCorp.It is a model for
future PURPA.It puts incentives where they are needed and reflects the true nature of
wind and the needs of the utility.
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSent:Monday,September 12,2005 3:24 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
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Monday,September 12,20052:23:30 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Kurt Myers
Street Address:2525 Fremont Ave.City:Ïdaho Falls
State:IDZIP:83415-3810
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho Nationa -Laboratorymailing_list_yes no:
Comment description:would like to recommend approval of this Power Purchase AgreementbetweenPacifiCorpandSchwendimanWind.This project has been in development for severalyearsnowandbothsidesagreeitwouldbebeneficialtoaddtothemixofpowergenerationresources.As a citizen of Idaho,I believe this project makes sense becauseitprovidespoweratastableandpredictablepriceandishomegrownenergythatcontributestonationalsecurityandtheproductionofclean,non-polluting energy.ThisPPAmakesmoresensetomethandoestheIdahoPowerPURPAcontractwiththe90/110 bandinit.This PPA with PacifiCorp avoids the administrative and other substantial technicalheadachescausedbytryingtopredictthewind(on a monthly scale instead of hour-ahead
or annually)and then determine penalties for the times when you miss the prediction(which is a problem with the 90/110 contract).This PacifiCorp contract should foster
more truthful communication between utility and power producer as to what the productionestimatesare,and the contract is based upon the wind generation facility producing asmuchpoweraspossiblebasedonthewindthatwasavailable.There are many incentivesforthewindgenerationfacilitytokeepitsturbinesfullyoperationalatalltimes.
I would also comment that this contract should be approved regardless of the current messwithIdahoPower,PURPA contracts and grandfathering.PacifiCorp is a different utilitythathasnoPURPAcontractsproposedorcompletedinIdahobesidesthisproposedcontractwithSchwendimanWind.They are probably not worried about Idaho PURPA contractsaffectingtheirprospectsforlargerwindfarmdevelopmentatthistimebecause of thecurrentPURPAsituation.Idaho Power and Windland's problems with too many possible PURPAprojectsand350MWorlesstotalofwindpowergenerationshouldinnowaytranslateoraffectPacifiCorp's ability to acquire the amount,size and type of wind power generationthattheydeemisappropriate.The wind resource at the Schwendiman site is one of thebestresourcesintheState,and it would be a shame to miss this opportunity fordevelopmentofawindpowerprojectatanexcellentwindsite.Some of the other proposedwindfarmdevelopmentsinIdahodon't have as good of a wind resource as Schwendiman'sdoes,so let's get a really good one installed early in our wind power development process
so that everyone benefits.
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
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Monday,September 12,2005
10:04:11 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Russell &Malissa Schwendiman
Street Address:City:Ririe
State:ID
ZIP:83443
Home Telephone:
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Comment description:We would like to express our concern on the 90/110 ban and that we
are against seeing this ban included.We feel that not having this ban in there is better
for the wind project and the ratepayer.We are greatly in favor of our purpa contract
with PacifiCorp and look forward to this opportunity of providing future alternative
energy in Idaho and opening the door for much needed income for farmers and equally
important rural economic development.
Sincerely,Russell &Malissa Schwendiman
Transaction ID:9121004.11
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Monday,September 12,2005 10:05 AM
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Monday,September 12,2005
9:05:12 AN
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:J A Finlinson
Street Address:3170 Western Ave
City:Ämmon
State:ID
ZIP:83406-7631
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Utah Powermailing_list yes no:ye
Comment description:aving seen wind generating at work in other countries,e.g.,New
Caledonia in 1998-1999,we are in favor of any resonably priced and environmentally clean
alternative for supplying electric power,particularly if it allows for small business
input.
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JeanJevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Monday,September 12,2005 7:18 AM
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Monday,September 12,2005
6:17:55 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09.
Name:Richard J.HIll
Street Address:4190N,1572 E
City:Buhl
State:ID
ZIP:83316Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:ID Power
mailing list yes no:yeComment_description:I strongly believe the implementation of all forms of alternative
energy sources,including wind power,should be a high priority of all PUCs.We must
replace "old thinking"with new insights relative to energy sources.Both water and wind
are admittedly variable energy sources (i.e.,weather conditions),but the comparative
start-up costs of wind power is pennies on the dollar when compared to new dams --at one
time the bureauracy believed hyrdro-power was the answer --now it's time to rethink this
sheltered paradigm of an exclusive energy source.It's time to move on to new
technologies.
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Monday,September 12,2005 12:45 AM
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Sunday,September 11,2005
11:45:06 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Jerry Brady
Street Address:999 S.LeeCity:Ïdaho Falls
State:Idaho
ZIP:83404
Home Telephone:[phone]E-MaÏl:bradyforidaho.-semmfO -b d abr G-Do.o Op 3
Company:Idaho Power
mailing list yes no:esComment_description:i appreciate this opportunity to comment.As I understand how the
IPUC proposes to handle the Schwendiman case,imposing a stiff 90/10 requirement will
discourage or kill a lot of PURPA power,either by making projects un-economic entirely or
causing delays which will make them un-economic next year.By adding the 90/10 requirement
as prosed in this and other PURPA wind cases,you will:(1)undermine smaller,farm-based
projects while favoring large one,thus driving out one important source of sustainable,
non-fossil fuel;(2)cause delays and uncertainties for PURPA producers which will add to
costs;(3)cause delays in placing equipment orders until costs have escalated;(4)dry up
credit for PURPA wind projects;and (5)undermine the intent of the Idaho tax credit which
will sunset before many PURPA projects are born.Staff would appear to be making the
90/10 rule as onerous and discouraging as possible by imposing severe penalties for
falling outside 90/10,even by a single percent.Instead,the Commission might view Idaho
Power's natural gase-based peaking capacity as the backup and balancing source,offsetting
wind's shortfalls collectively--or find other sources to do so outside of these many small
projects.Wind is inherently intermittent;operators cannot predict its frequency or
velocity.Nonetheless we must maximize its use by creative means possible at your
disposal.As it happens,I was the staff director for energy on the Joint Economic
Committee when PURPA was passed (1978);your draft application of the 90/10 rule in this
case,as I understand it,seems contrary to the intent of PURPA.PURPA is more important
now than in 1978 because our country's dependence on fossil fuels is more dangerous now
than then.We have limited time to transition to alternative fuels.The avoided rate
mechanism was meant to encourage this transition,not discourage it.As I understand it,
PacificCorp,with more experience with wind,does not penalize wind in this manner and
neither should you or Idaho Power.PacificCorp rewards constant availability thereby
rewarding maintainance while taking responsiblity itself for balancing its load.I
recommend this approach to you.Related to PURPA and non-PURPA wind (but not this case)is
the long-term prospect of producing energy from animal waste in manure-rich Magic Valley.
Green energy from animal waste can be encouraged through enforcement of air and water
quality laws and a favorable regulatory environment at the PUC.Were Idaho to maximize
green energy it could both become self-sustaining in meeting its own energy needs and roll
it's surplus energy into exports headed for jurisdictions which require a percentage of
green energy (which Idaho should do as well).Thank you for reading this.Please consider
my comments favorably in the Schwendiman application.
Transaction ID:9112345.6
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Jeandevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent Sunday,September11,20056:14PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
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Sunday,September 11,2005
5:13:52 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Becci Tupper
Street Address:1114 E.2700 S.
City:Ëagerman
State:Idaho
ZIP:83332Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:idaho power
mailing list yes no:Comment_description:Being a free soceity I think that there is know question that local
people,of the United States,should have the right to own and operate wind farms.If
they can not that will be UNAMERICAN!!!!
Transaction ID:9111713.52
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent Sunday,September11,20053:16PM
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Sunday,September 11,2005
2:16:00 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Renee Sessler
Street Address:9272 W Cascade Street
City:Boise
State:ID
ZIP:83704
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Idaho Power
mailing list yes no:ncComment_description:I fully support wind mills for an alternative energy source and
encourage Idaho Power to do all possible to ensure more and more of these are established
in Idaho.
Transaction ID:9111416.0
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Jeandevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent Friday,September09,20056:02 PM
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Friday,September 09,2005
5:01:32 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:paul Jordan
Street Address:1885 eagle dr.
City:ammon
State:idaho
ZIP:83406-6501Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:utah power
mailing list_yes no:n_o
Comment description:I am excited about this proposed wind farm and hope you approve it.
I have had an intrest in wind power for some time.
I am anxious to see the wolverine creek wind farm up and running by the end of this year.
Transaction ID:991701.32
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipuc
User Address:65.19.202.109
User Hostname:65.19.202.109
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From:Ed HowellSentFriday,September09,20054:51 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubjectCommentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,September 09,20053:50:44 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Jeris Haskins
Street Address:5908 CruzenCity:¯oise
State:IdahoZIP:83704Home_Telephone:
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Pacific Corpmailinglist_yes no:esComment_description:The Schwendiman project is a good project.This wind project willgreatlyincreasetherevenueforthelocaleconomy.Plus it is good clean wind energy.I amforthisproject.Please don't let it get defeated.Please don't let Idaho Power hold upthisproject.Being raised on a farm,I know how important this project is for the farmersandforthecommunities.Thank-you for your time.Jeris Haskins
Transaction ID:991550.44Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:208.247.148.16UserHostname:208.247.148.16
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From:Ed Howell
Sent Föday,September09,20054:38PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,September 09,20053:38:03 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Mike Eckert
Street Address:4900N.712E.City:SuhlState:IdahoZIP:83316Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:mikeeckert @safelink.comCompany:Pacific Corp.mailing_list_yes no:yeComment_description:This is good small individual wind project and should proceedwithoutanymoreproblemsfromIdahoPower.It will benefit the economy greatly.It isgoodcleanenergyandallsmallwindprojectsshouldmoveforwardwithoutanymorearguementsfromlargewindprojectsandIdahoPower....thanks...Mike Eckert
Transaction ID:991538.3Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:12.169.182.161UserHostname:12.169.182.161
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,September09,20054:13 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,September 09,20053:12:54 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Norman M.EckertStreetAddress:4791N.700E,City:Buhl
State:Idaho
ZIP:83316
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]:Pacific Corpmailinglistyesno:
Comment description:Dear sirs,I think the Schwendiman wind project is a very good deal.It will help the local economy thru property taxes,etc.Please don't hold up because of theproblemswithIdahoPower.This project should go forward without any strings attached.Small wind projects,which are individual owned,like this is good for the ratepayer andshouldmoveforward.Sincerely Norman M.Eckert
Transaction ID:991512.54Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:12.169.182.161UserHostname:12.169.182.161
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Jeandevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent Tuesday,September13,20054:21 PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,September 13,2005
3:20:30 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Stan Schwendiman
Street Address:12241 E 3749 NCity:Ñewdale
State:Idaho
ZIP:83436Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:mailing list yes no:(AComment_description:My wife Jody and I are part of Schwendiman Wind LLC,and we have
been working on this project since 1998.We finally have been able to secure a power
purchase agreement with Pacificorp,that we feel will be beneficial to all involved.We
are excited that we will be able to add wind as another diversification to our farming
operation.We feel as opportunities present themselves to develop energy resources in
this area,that have no significant impact on the environment,we are improving Idaho.
Thank You Stan and Jody Schwendiman
Transaction ID:9131520.30
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User Address:67.158.137.81
User Hostname:67.158.137.81
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JeanJevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Tuesday,September 13,2005 4:54 PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Tuesday,September 13,2005
3:53:48 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Todd A.HaynesStreetAddress:310 S.Garden St.City:Boise
State:IDZIP:83705
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Id Power -
mailing list yes no:yeComment_description:
September 13,2005
Re:CASE #:PAC-E-05-09
I am writing this letter in support of the proposed Power Purchase Agreement betweenPacifiCorpandSchwendimanWind,LLC.I have been working on distributed power generationprojects,including wind energy projects,for several years.I am currently taking
graduate coursework at Boise State University in pursuit of my Master's Degree in
Mechanical Engineering.I received my bachelor's degree at Boise State and I am anEngineer-in-Training.At Boise State I am working as a research assistant on wind energyprojects.My comments regarding this matter are personal opinions and do not represent
Boise State University.
I believe that the Public Utilities Commission should approve the PacifiCorp-Schwendiman
agreement because it will provide a long-term,low-cost supply of electricity for the
people of Idaho at a time when energy prices are skyrocketing.
The price of all fuel-based energy is increasing rapidly and is expected to continue to
increase for the foreseeable future.This includes not only the well-documented price of
oil,but also the prices of natural gas and coal.The majority of Idaho's electricity
will be generated from coal and natural gas in the near future,yet the prices of these
fuels are very volatile.In contrast,the price of electricity generated at the proposed
Schwendiman Wind project will be fixed for 20-years.
Projects such as the Schwendiman Wind Farm provide a great benefit to Idaho's ratepayers.
They guarantee low-price electricity for 20 years.Not only should this project be
approved,but more projects like this should be encouraged.Recent legislation from both
the state (tax incentives on purchase of renewable-energy-generating equipment)and the
federal (energy bill encourages renewable energy generation)governments strongly support
additional renewable energy projects.I sincerely hope that the IPUC follows suit and
approves the PacifiCorp-Schwendiman agreement;it is in the best interest of all Idaho
ratepayers.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Todd A.Haynes,EIT
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed HowellSent:Friday,September 09,2005 9:05 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,September 09,20058:04:51 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Larry ZirkerStreetAddress:3155 RawsonCity:ÃmmonState:ID
ZIP:83406Home_Telephone:208-524=3051
E-Mail:[e-mail]:PacifiCorpmailing_list_yes no:goComment_description:This small wind farm is great for Idaho and Pacificorp.This is thefirstsmallwindfarmineasternIdahoandpleasemakesurethatthisisnotthelastone.This is path towards independence from out of state power plants and fossil fuel power.Please approve this,it is the right thing to do for Idaho.
Transaction ID:99804.51
Referred by:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:24.117.238.166
User Hostname:24.117.238.166
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Jean Jevven
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,September 08,2005 7:20 PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,September 08,2005
6:20:26 PM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Linda J Pollard
Street Address:850 Riverside PO Box 275City:Grand View
State:ID
ZIP:83624Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:PacifiCorp/Schwendiman Wind Projectmailinglistyesno:no
Comment description:Idaho is too great a state to continue burning our hydro-carbon
resources and destroying our wildlife &recreational landscape with hydro-electric
facilities just to produce power.Finally,Idaho residents are learning to harness one of
our finest,natural,endlessly renewable resources,the wind.Surely we do not want to
send the message to Idaho businesses that we have not joined the 21st Century.Surely we
do not wish to send the message that we do not care about our environment.Surely,we do
not wish to have these businessmen seek clean,efficient energy sources in another state.
Wake up and help these environmentally friendly pioneers stake their claim in Idaho!
Transaction ID:981820.26
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User Address:12.72.172.241
User Hostname:12.72.172.241
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Jean Jevvell «
From:Ed HowellSent:Thursday,September 08,2005 12:24 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,September 08,200511:23:36 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Lance W ClowStreetAddress:2170 Bitterroot DriveCity:Twin FallsState:ID
ZIP:83301
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Idaho PowerComment_description:I question why Idaho Power asks for monthly donations for GreenPowerandthenrestrictstheirsupporttolargeprojectsonly.I am giving with the hopethatWindPowerandSolarPowerwillfindahomethroughIdahoPower.Do we need anaccountingoftheGreenPowermonthycontributionsandwhattheyareusingthemoney for?I may take some investment to solve our nations long term energy shortages and I for onehavebeencontributingtothespecialfundandamwilltopayforthedevelopmentofaltenativeenergy.Idaho Power must be more reasonable in their approach and the PUCrecognizetheadditionalcostsandallowthemtopassalongtheexpensetotheusers Ume).
Transaction ID:981123.36Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:216.83.75.11UserHostname:216.83.75.11
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,September 08,2005 12:04 PMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,September 08,200511:03:57 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:JAMES C EWINGStreetAddress:404 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVECity:¯EROME
State:IDAHO
ZIP:83338
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:IDAHO POWER smailinglist_yes_no:yes
Comment description:Please consider using locally farmer owned wind mill farms.IbelievethiswouldbeofgreatbenefittothepowerneedsofIdaho.
James C Ewing
404 Country Club Drive,Jerome,Idaho,83338
Transaction ID:981103.57Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipuc
User Address:24.117.113.215
User Hostname:24.117.113.215
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,September 08,2005 11:48 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Commentacknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,September 08,200510:47:32 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Norman Wright
Street Address:3651 N.2200 E.City:ŸilerState:ID
ZIP:83328Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:,-mailing list yes no:yesComment_description:I think we need to do everything we can to bring clean wind energytoIdaho.I support the Swendiman Wind Project.
Norman Wright
Transaction ID:981047.32
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User Address:207.70.3.163
User Hostname:207.70.3.163
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell!Bent Thursday,September08,200511:33AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,September 08,200510:33:18 AN
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:David Tupper
Street Address:1114 E.2700 S.City:Hagerman
State:ID
ZIP:83332
Home Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:PacifiCorpmailinglistyesno:esComment_description:We need to be promoting everything possible to the expansion of"Green Energy".What better way than WIND ENERGY!!Being a third generation Idahoan,I
do know that the wind does blow in Idaho.Lets do everything possible to make it happen.
Idaho is a land of opportunities for the individual.Let's continue to "Make Idaho
Great!!"
Transaction ID:981033.18Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:209.247.222.40
User Hostname:209.247.222.40
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,September 08,2005 10:36 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,September 08,20059:36:14 AM
Case:
Name:Tom WagnerStreetAddress:3228 Meadowridge LnCity:Twin FallsState:Idaho
ZIP:83301Home_Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Comment_description:I can think of no good reason not to permit privatization and manyfavorablereasonstopermitprivateindividualstobuild,own and maintain wind poweredequipment.Energy is not plentyful.Production should be encouraged.We don't needmonopoliesdictatingusagesandprices.
Transaction ID:98936.14
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Jean Jewell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,September 08,2005 9:53 AMTo:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,September 08,20058:52:42 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:David SmithStreetAddress:310 ElmCity:Ïdaho FallsState:ID
ZIP:83402
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:mailing_list yes_no:/yesComment_description:incentives need to be offered for the wind energy industry to investinIdaho.Idaho was secure in obtaining electricity from hydropower but with the currentpoliticsinvolvingwaterandfish,we can no longer blindly think the future will take
care of itself.
We need multiple sources of energy:hydro,wind,solar and nuclear.The PUC must have theforesighttoplanaheadandpromotealternativesourcessuchastheproposedwindprojects.
Transaction ID:98852.42Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipucUserAddress:67.138.50.188
User Hostname:67.138.50.188
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Jean Jevvell '
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Thursday,September 08,2005 8:58 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Thursday,September 08,20057:57:52 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:JESSICA SCHWENDIMAN
Street Address:50 MEADOW CREEK RDCity:RIRIE
State:ID
ZIP:83443Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:UTAH POWERmailinglistyesno:gpComment_description:I FULLY SUPPORT THE PURPA CONTRACT BEFORE YOU AT THIS TIME IT IS A
SMALL STEP TOWARD GETTING MORE WIND PRODUCTION IN IDAHO AND DIVERSIFY THE GRID.
I FURTHERMORE HOPE THAT WE CAN RENSTATE THE PURPA POLICY TO 10 MWS SO THAT THE WORK OF SO
MANY TO HELP THE STABILITY OF POWER IN IDAHO CAN INCREASE
Transaction ID:98757.52Referredby:http://www.puc.state.id.us/scripts/polyform.dll/ipuc
User Address:69.20.159.180
User Hostname:69.20.159.180
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JeanJevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent:Friday,September 09,2005 11:50 AM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya Clark
Subject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,September 09,2005
10:50:22 AM
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:BILL HOLLIFIELD
Street Address:2074 OAKWOOD DRIVECity:TWIN FALLS
State:IDAHO
ZIP:83301Home_Telephone:[phone]
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Company:Comment_description:I AM IN FAVOR OF FARMER WINDMILL PROJECTS WHICH GENERATE ELECTRIC
POWER.THIS IS A VERY GOOD WAY TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE RIVERS AND
THE DAMS.IT ALSO PROVIDES AN ECONOMICAL USE OF MARGINAL LAND.
Transaction ID:991050.22
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User Address:216.83.75.10
User Hostname:216.83.75.10
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Jean Jevvell
From:Ed Howell
Sent Friday,September09,200512:01PM
To:Jean Jewell;Ed Howell;Gene Fadness;Tonya ClarkSubject:Comment acknowledgement
WWW Form Submission:
Friday,September 09,200511:00:43 AN
Case:PAC-E-05-09
Name:Armand Eckert
Street Address:716-B East 4900 NorthCity:Euhl
State:Idaho
ZIP:83316
Home Telephone:[phone]E-Mail:[e-mail]:Pacifcorpmailing_list yes_no:noComment_description:I am in favor of the Schwendiman Wind Project.It will help thelocalfarmer,and have a great economic benefit to the applicable county through increasedpropertytaxesandwillbenefittheStateofIdahoaswellbyadditionaltaxrevenue.I
encourage the Commission to proceed with approval their contract.I would also encourage
the commission not to delay this project and somehow try to associate it with the Idaho
Power Co.projects.It is a complete and separate project along with the Power Co.that
is participating with the project.Thanks.Armand Eckert.
Transaction ID:991100.43
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User Address:12.169.182.161
User Hostname:12.169.182.161
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