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From:Liana Litzsinger ([e-mail]) Sent You a Personal Message
To:Jan Noriyuki
Subject:PAC-E-21-19 Rocky Mountain Power IRP
Date:Friday, March 11, 2022 2:13:10 PM
Dear Idaho Public Utilities Commission,
I understand that Rocky Mountain Power's 20-year plan is to "kick the can down the road" by continuing to invest in
and use coal-fired energy generation. This plan shows a lack of good faith and foresight in planning for an Idaho
that is resilient both economically and environmentally to what the future holds.
I am thankful that Avista and Idaho Power are reading the future with sustainability in mind. Rocky Mountain
Power should follow their lead.
Liana Litzsinger
Pocatello, Idaho
I am writing to urge you to not accept the Rocky Mountain Power 2021 Integrated Resource Plan for filing. As one
of the region?s largest utilities?and largest polluters?the actions of this utility impact our entire state and all Idaho
utility customers like me. Rocky Mountain Power?s Plan relies on continued coal use even in the face of declining
coal economics and Clean Air Act violations at its coal plants. It also relies on last minute plans to build new gas
pipelines and convert some coal plants to gas, even in the face of highly volatile future gas prices. Lastly, it relies
on a last minute plan to build a new nuclear power facility using never-before-used technology with an unrealistic
timeline and budget. This all represents a huge risk for Idaho's future, from our air and the impacts of climate
change down to our pocketbooks.
Our state's other public utilities, Avista and Idaho Power, plan to stop burning coal by 2025 and 2028, respectively,
and are doubling down on investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and tested storage technology. It?s
unfair for Idaho customers whose only electric utility option is Rocky Mountain Power to face additional risks and
costs from their utility?s reckless planning. Idahoans deserve a utility Plan that ensures least cost and least risk
energy supply that is based in reality and thoughtful planning, not wishful false solutions. Please reject Rocky
Mountain Power?s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan.
Sincerely,
Liana Litzsinger
1540 Sun Valley Way
Pocatello, ID 83201
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