20180423Comments (38).pdf

Diane Holt
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Sent:Friday,April 20,2018 10:31 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Phil Morgan
Name:Phil Morgan
Case Number:Avista Case Number AVU-E-17-09 '
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Coeur d'Alene Idaho,83814
Name of Utility Company:AVISTA
Comment:Please don't let this transaction go thru.It will be one more US company gobbled up by another foreign
country business.Most importantlypower generation is a national security issue.If HydroOne down the line is taken
over by another foreign company i.e.think China.They will do anything to get into the U.S.market and control us.Plus
power company mergers don't usually mean lower rates they raise their rates and what does that mean to our
economy.Our President is all in on America First,lets do the same when it comes to companies being taken over by
foreign investors......vote no pleasel
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Diane Holt
Frorn:[e-mail]
Sent:Friday,April 20,2018 7:55 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Teresa Davis
Name:Teresa Davis
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 ѯ/7-o 3
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:7106 W.Winchester St.
Rathdrum,ID,83858
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:
I do not think it is a good idea to have our electric grid owned by another country.To many rate hicks as it is my bill was
$100.00 higher than last month!Stop this madness keep our electric grid in our own country!!
Unique Identifier:64.183.137.58
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Friday,April 20,2018 9:51 AM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Donna Walker
Name:Donna Walker
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 At///-&-/7-d r
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:3215 W Pinehill Dr
Coeur d Alene ID,83815
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I am against selling Avista to a Canadiancompany.Regardless of what we have been told,I doubt if we will be
able to have control of the company once it is sold.Canada is a very liberal country,strong believer in man made global
warming.I can see our utilityrates rising.Keep American companies in America 11
Unique Identifier:76.178.170.55
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Friday,April 20,2018 9:55 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:DonnaWalker
Name:DonnaWalker
Case Number:AVU-E-17-05 ~Ú ~/
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:3215 W Pinehill Dr
Coeur d Alene ID,83815
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I am against the sale of Avista to a Canadiancompany.We will have no control once the sale is done and will
be at the mercy of a very liberal country.Keep American companies in Americal!
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Thursday,April 19,2018 4:59 PM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:James Hollingsworth
Name:James Hollingsworth pCaseNumber:AVU-17-09 'ËÊT~
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1203 W.Orchard Ave
Hayden Lake Idaho,83835
Name of Utility Company:Mr.
Comment:Comment:I know that the merger of Avista with Hydro One makes a lot of sense to those who own the two
companies,but it does not make much sense to those of us who pay for the service and who are affected.
1.It is poor policy for a foreign country to own any American utility.Our utilities ought to be for the benefit of our
country.Especially is this true for Idaho.
2.Although as a part of the merger there can be no rate increase,what is the guarantee this will not happen later on?
3.The majority of the comments made concerning this merger are negative.That ought to tell you to not approve this
merger.
4.There is no sense having meetings if your mind is already made up on the matter.
5.Right now we have a good relationship with Canada.But what is to prevent them later on from selling the utilityto a
country with whom we are not so friendly?I think this could happen without your control.
6.Most of the comments made are negative and I believe I am in agreement with most of them.
Thanks
Jim Hollingsworth
[e-mail]
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Thursday,April 19,2018 6:40 PM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Connie Madison
Name:Connie Madison
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 /(/(/-G -/7 -6
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:5803 East Sleepy Lane
Coeur d Alene Kootenai,83814
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I object to HydroOne acquiring Avista
Unique Identifier:208.94.82.50
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,April 23,2018 11:34 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Carroll Carey
Name:Carroll Carey
Case Number:Avista Case Number AVU-E-17-09 AI/Í/
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:3513 E.Ohio Match Road
HAYDEN LAKE ID,83835
Name of Utility Company:Kootenai Elec
Comment:My home Utility Co is Kootenai Elec.However,I have properties in CDA in the Avista Utility area.
Please keep our Utility control in America.We don't need another country regulating our utility rates.
Thank you
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Friday,April 20,2018 7:30 PM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Brandi Rollins
Name:Brandi Rollins
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 7~N'
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:14927 S Hwy 3
Cataldo Idaho,83810
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I do not support the merger due to costs of Hydro One and their current/recent history +it's out of country.
Thank you.
Brandi
Unique Identifier:174.216.32.179
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Friday,April 20,2018 7:30 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Brandi Rollins
Name:Brandi Rollins
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 ÑU-d'-/7-
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:14927 S Hwy 3
Cataldo Idaho,83810
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I do not support the merger due to costs of Hydro One and their current/recent history +it's out of country.
Thankyou.
Brandi
Unique Identifier:174.216.32.179
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Friday,April 20,2018 9:46 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Lindsey Mann
Name:Lindsey Mann
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 AVt/-/7-07
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Cataldo Idaho,83810
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I object to HydroOne acquiring Avista.
Unique Identifier:174.216.24.255
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Saturday,April 21,2018 10:52 AM
To:Beverly Barker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:darrelljohnson
Name:darrell johnson
Case Number:AV0I-E-17-09 ÁŸÊ'f -77~d
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:8421 maple st,Address 2
hayden ID,83835
Name of Utility Company:Company Name
Comment:I srongly oppose the sale of Avista to Hydro one.We would be fools to allow this.
Unique Identifier:98.146.186.221
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,April 23,2018 6:42 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Donna Sferra
Name:Donna Sferra
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 N/f-6 -//-GS~
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Hayden Idaho,83835
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I object to the merger!
Unique Identifier:98.145.148.103
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,April 23,2018 8:45 AM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Cynthia Mika
Name:Cynthia Mika
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 A VA 6-/7-N'
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:620 Ridge Rd
Moscow ID,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:A friend mentioned the possibility of a public hearing in Moscow,ID,about transitioningaway from using
coal for energy production in MT.As an older citizen,I have seen so much progress in understanding the consequences
of our standard way of doing things,like using coal for energy.The impacts of polluting ground water and air from
burning coal make it vital to switch to viable alternatives.It is very encouraging to read that Avista Corp.and Hydro One
plan to merge and accomplish this.I support this merger and would be eager to attend a public meeting if one were
held in Moscow.
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,April 23,2018 12:35 AM
To:Beverly Barker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Myron Schreck
Name:Myron Schreck
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 gV &7
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Moscow Idaho,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:·l'm a business owner in Moscow,ID and I'm concerned that if Avista does not begin to transition away from
outdated energy sources like coal,that I may be on the hook for higher electric prices.
Unique Identifier:75.87.254.194
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent Monday,April 23,2018 6:42 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Donna Sferra
Name:DonnaSferra
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 4////--G-/7-d
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Hayden Idaho,83835
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I object to the merger!
Unique Identifier:98.145.148.103
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 10:17 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Al Poplawsky
Name:Al Poplawsky
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 Ö -Ó ·/7-of~
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:2108 Vandal Dr
Moscow ID,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:Hello,my name is Al Poplawsky and I live in Moscow,Idaho.
I'm interested in the Avista/Hydro One merger case before the Commission because I feel we must get off coal and
invest in renewable energy
From what I understand,the proposed settlement agreement between the IPUC staff and interested parties is a good
deal for Idaho and Avista ratepayers.
I'm encouraged to see that the proposed settlement would begin the process of addressing the concerns I have
regarding the liabilityto north Idaho ratepayers of the increasingly expensive and risky Colstrip power plant.
I am also encouraged by the settlement terms that protect local decision making and that increase investments in
community conservation and energy efficiency programs specifically in Idaho.I'm especially happy to see that these
investments are being paid for by Avista and Hydro One shareholders rather than by Avista ratepayers.
Finally,I encourage the Commission to hold a public hearing on this case in Moscow.The Commission should conduct
outreach and hold public hearings in all parts of Avista's service territory in Idaho.But,the Commission has not recently
provided an in-person opportunityfor folks in Moscow to share their opinions,directly with the Commission,on electric
utility matters.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Unique Identifier:76.178.140.221
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 10:02 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Kimberly Green
Name:Kimberly Green
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 Â Û~/7-O T-~'
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:707 East B St
Moscow ID,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:l'm a homeowner in Moscow Idaho,writing about the Avista/Hydro One merger case before the Commission,
because I'm concerned that we're lagging behind in the transition from risky and outdated energy sources like coal,to
clean energy sources.A clean energy future is the gift I want to leavefor generations who follow us.
Recently I learned about the Avista/Hydro One merger proposal and I want to know more about it,including how it will
affect us in Moscow.It's a positive step to hear that the proposed settlement would start a process to addressthe
liability to north Idaho ratepayers connected to the increasingly expensive and risky Colstrip power plant.
I urge the Commissionto reach out to communities and schedule public hearings in all parts of Avista's service territory
in Idaho.In particular,the Commission should provide an in-person opportunityfor folks in Moscow to directly share
their opinions with the Commission on electric utility matters.Please hold a public hearing on this case in Moscow asap.
Thank you for considering my request.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Green
Unique Identifier:98.146.221.208
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 8:29 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Mary McGregor
Name:Mary McGregor
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 Å
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Moscow Idaho,83843
Name of Utility Company:Clearwater Power
Comment:As a nurse who's cared for patients with lung disease I am pleasedto hear that the proposed merger of Avista
would help a Montana community move away from dependence on q coal economy.In addition,local Avista managers
are thoughtful,involved in their communities,and ethical.Good mergerl
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 7:24 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:GretchenWissner
Name:Gretchen Wissner
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 '6 'Ñ
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:1043 Blue Heron Lane
Moscow ID,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:In regardsto the Avista/Hydro One merger case before the Commission,I encourage the Commission to hold
a public hearing on this case in Moscow because the Commission has not recently provided an in-person opportunity for
Moscow residents to share their opinions directly with the Commission on electric utilitymatters.I am encouraged by
the settlement terms that protect local decision making and that increase investments in community conservation and
energy efficiency programs specifically in Idaho.
Unique Identifier:134.49.227.129
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 7:19 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Grechen Wissner
Name:Grechen Wissner
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 JVV
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:1043 Blue Heron Lane
Moscow Idaho,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I am interested in the Avista/Hydro One merger case before the Commission.I am encouraged by the
settlement terms that protect local decision making and that increase investments in community conservation and
energy efficiency programs specifically in Idaho.I'm especially happy to see that these investments are being paid for by
Avista and Hydro One shareholders rather than by Avista ratepayers.I believe the Commission should conduct outreach
and hold public hearings in all parts of Avista's service territory in Idaho.Specifically,I encourage the Commissionto hold
a public hearing on this case in Moscow becausethe Commission has not recently provided an in-person opportunityfor
Moscow residents to share their opinions directly with the Commission on electric utilitymatters.
Unique Identifier:134.49.227.129
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 6:28 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:sharon culbreth
Name:sharon culbreth
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 '$~0
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:2795 Boekel Road
Rathdrum Idaho,83858
Name of Utility Company:Avist
Comment:To allow a foreign country to buy any of our utilitycompanies is absurd.If anything happened between the
foreign country and the USA our State of Idaho could be devastated by the lack Power.
The very thought of allowing this to happen is a disgrace.How could even the thought be considered.
Is the money that important that potentiallydestroying the utilities to our citizens.
RECONSIDER this insane idea.
Unique Identifier:97.73.244.111
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 6:06 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Mary DuPree
Name:Mary DuPree
Case Number:AVU-E-17-Og Â'Û¾-/7-0.<
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:320 N Adams St.
Moscow ID,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:l'm a 45-year residenct of Moscow and have extended family in construction,farming,and the restaurant
industry here.
It's great to see that the Commission is taking seriously the concerns that many of us have about the risky and expensive
Colstrip mine,and that it has the future well-being of the folks directly impacted by the mine.I hope that you will have
hearings in North Central idaho (lewiston or Moscow)to get the input of Idahoanswho live in this area.
Unique Identifier:50.37.162.162
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 5:49 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Katherine Dawes
Name:Katherine Dawes
Case Number:AVU-E-17-Og ÑÑ"E '77~N'
Ernail:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:1018 E.E St.
Moscow ID,83843
Name of UtilityCompany:Avista
Comment:My husband,Dana,and I are very interested in giving input at a hearing regarding the merger between Hydro
One and Avista,and we hope you will conduct a hearing on this in Moscow.Since we own property both in Ontario,
Canada (served by Hydro One)and in Idaho (served by Avista),we have a special interest in this merger.From what we
understand,the proposed settlement agreement is a good deal for Idaho and Avista ratepayers.We are very impressed
with Avista's offer to provide $3 million to help workers who would be out of jobs with the closure of the Colstrip mine
so they can get new jobs.We are also glad to know that investments like this will be paid for by Avista and Hydro One
shareholders rather than by Avista ratepayers like us,so there would not be a rate increase for us due to this action.We
support this merger as long as certain conditions are met,and we would like to share our reasons at a hearing with you,
held in Moscow if possible.Thank you for considering this.
Unique Identifier:96.71.169.209
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 5:31 PM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Howard Lytle
Name:Howard Lytle
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 Â (///á ~/7-d
Email:[e-mail] ,
Telephone:[phone]
Address:26089 S HWY 97
Harrison ID,83833
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I object to the merger of Hydro one and Avista.I don't believe it's a good thing to have a foreign country
controlling our electric grid.
Unique Identifier:69.55.215.234
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 4:41 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Diane Baumgart
Name:Diane Baumgart
Case Number:AUV-E-17-09 g/Û g -/g
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:494 ridge rd,494 Ridge rd
MOSCOW ID,83843
Name of UtilityCompany:Avista
Comment:I am concerned about the costs of continuing to use out dated energy sources like coal.these costs are in
money as this means of energy is harder to get and more more expensive thatn existing energy alternative sources.In
addition,the environmental costs are beginning to really be expensive.Unpredictable weather patterns,rising summer
temperatures with increased fires is expensive for all business.Recreation and tourism certainy affected business last
year and families condeled trips to Idaho because of this.
In addition,I'm interested in the Avista/Hydro One merger case before the Commission because I just recently found out
about the Avista/Hydro One merger proposal and want to know more about it and how it will affect my business,and
residential utility costs here in Moscow.
I hope the Commissionwill conduct outreach and hold public hearings in all parts of Avista's serviceterritory in Idaho.
and I hope that includes an in-person opportunityfor folks in Moscow to share their opinions directly with the
Commission on electric utility matters.I encourage the Commission to hold a public hearing on this case in Moscow.
I look forward to a meeting and discussion.
Unique Identifier:75.87.254.194
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 3:58 PM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:TIMOTHYRYAN
Name:TIMOTHYRYAN
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 /fÑ ~Š -/d -
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:11231 N Rocking R Rd
Hayden Idaho,83835
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:Having lived in Idaho for only 2 years,I am not fullyknowledgeable of the history here.
Previously I lived in Fairbanks,Alaska where we had an electric co-op,Golden Valley.It seemed to work just fine.The
bottom line is for the customers to have lower utility bills.
I am just curious why we are involved with a company from a different country,not only to the north,but considerably
to the east of us.
Unique Identifier:98.146.134.162
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Sunday,April 22,2018 2:18 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Margaret Dibble
Name:MargaretDibble
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 AN-6 ~/7-If
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1131 Jacksha Rd
Moscow ID,83843
Name of Utility Company:Clearwater Power
Comment:The proposed settlement agreement between the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seems like a good deal
both Idaho and Avista customers.I'm glad to see Avista's $3millon commitment to help the surrounding community to
transition away from coal.
Unique Identifier:64.126.169.222
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Saturday,April 21,2018 10:54 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:JeanetteTallent
Name:Jeanette TallentCaseNumber:,4t/O-O~/7-Of /Ÿ //~6 ~/7~**
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:
Athol Idaho,83801
Name of UtilityCompany:Avista
Comment:Why is the sale of Avista,a company that produces a necessary commodity using the natural resources of the
United States,being sold to a friendly,albeit foreign,country?As a utility,Avista has a monopoly and a guaranteed
profitablerate that it is allowed to charge,plus the right of eminent domain.Only an American company should have
that right and privilege.It seems that only a few Americans will benefit from these arrangements.Who could they be?
Unique Identifier:172.79.107.84
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Saturday,April 21,2018 8:41 PM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:KEITH Knight
Name:KEITH Knight
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 A 6 /7-o
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:9075 N.Finucane Drive
Hayden ID,83835
Name of Utility Company:AVISTA
Comment:I OBJECT TO AVISTA MERGING WITH HYDRO-ONE.I BELIEVE IT WILL INCREASE THE COST AND EFFICIENCY OF
OUR POWER.I ALSO BELIEVE WE SHOULD NOT MERGE WITH A COMPANY OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY.
Unique Identifier:98.145.150.249
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Saturday,April 21,2018 8:36 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Jackie Knight
Name:Jackie Knight
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 ÂfŠ~6 //di
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:9075 N.FinucaneDrive
Hayden ID,83835
Name of Utility Company:AVISTOA
Comment:I OBJECT TO AVISTA MERGING WITHANY FOREIGN COUNTRY COMPANY.I OBJECT TO THE MERGER
PROPOSED WITH HYDRO-ONE FOR THATREASON.
Unique Identifier:98.145.150.249
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Saturday,April 21,2018 5:29 PM
To:BeverlyBarker Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:harold brazil
Name:harold brazil
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 A Û'6 -/7-dr
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:3835 Jimmy St
couer dalene id,83815
Name of Utility Company:avista
Comment:Selling our natural resources and infrastructure to a foreign government is criminal!It threatens not only our
national security,but our vary survivall Follow the money...who is being bought off selling us out?l
No Too Hydro 1s Purchase of Avista Utilities!
Unique Identifier:98.146.188.86
Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Saturday,April 21,2018 4:19 PM
To:BeverlyBarker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Tim Hatten
Name:Tim Hatten
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 f/S 5 -//-ÔS^
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:
Address:1119 Lynandra Drive
Moscow Idaho,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:Good Day!My name is Tim Hatten,I'm a resident of Moscow,Idaho,and I'm very interested in this
Avista/Hydro One merger.
I know that a settlement agreement has been reached in Washington and now in Idaho.
From what I have read the settlement agreement looks quite good and will speed up the decommissioning of Colstrip
Power Plant and the transition to renewable energy.This is very encouraging and I support it.
Please consider holding the public hearing for this important merger in Moscow.I think we could get good participation
here and it would alleviate the burden on Lewiston where you tend to hold such meeting.
Unique Identifier:50.37.85.141
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,April 23,2018 9:14 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Stephan Flint
Name:Stephan Flint
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 A ~69 7 -d
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:4961 Lenville Rd
MOSCOW ID,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista/Hydro One
Comment:I'm interested in the Avista/Hydro One merger case before the Commission because most of the people I
know and the business I patronize are Avista customers.From what I understand,the proposed settlement agreement
between the IPUC staff and interested parties is a good deal for Idaho and Avista ratepayers.
I'm encouraged to see that the proposed settlement would begin the process of addressing the concerns I have
regarding the liabilityto north Idaho ratepayers of the increasingly expensive and risky Colstrip power plant.As I am
concerned about climate change,it is encouraging to see the early retirement of this large source of carbon emissions.
The Commission should conduct outreach and hold public hearings in all parts of Avista's service territory in Idaho.But
the Commission has not recently provided an in-person opportunityfor folks in Moscow to share their opinions directly
with the Commission on electric utility matters.I encourage the Commission to hold a public hearing on this case in
Moscow.
Unique Identifier:64.126.143.155
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Diane Holt
From:[e-mail]
Sent:Monday,April 23,2018 9:04 AM
To:Beverly Barker;Diane Holt;Matthew Evans
Subject:Case Comment Form:Mary Ullrich
Name:Mary UIIrich
Case Number:AVU-E-17-09 AVP-d-/7-o
Email:[e-mail]
Telephone:[phone]
Address:1133 Paradise Ridge Rd.
Moscow ID,83843
Name of Utility Company:Avista
Comment:I want to express my interest in learning more about the Avista/Hydro One merger case before the
Commission.
It seems this is a god deal for Idaho and Avista ratepayers.
I would like to urge the Commission to hold a public hering on this case in Moscow.
Thank you for your consideration!
Mary Ullrich
Unique Identifier:216.98.237.81
No to AVista Merger
reference case Nos.AVD-E-17-89 (electric}and AVU-G-17-05
(natural gas)
Idaho Public utilities commision,
Say NO to the Avista,Hydro one merger,A foreign-owned
corporation should not own or control our dams,electrical or
natural gas infrastructure
My old hometown Juneau Alaska unfortunately approved this many
did not know it was going on till to late now they will own many
of Juneau Alaska's old mine land and claims.
We don't need this type of monopoly,Idaho needs to say No.
Thank you,
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Paula D.Woodward
4183 E Quail Acres Rd
Post Falls,Ib 83854
April 19,2018
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,Ib 83720-0074
SUBJECT:"NO"TO PROPOSED AVISTA-HYbRO ONE MERGER
To Whom It May Concern:
I am totally opposed to the subject merger!
I agree with the concerns voiced by other opponentsquoted in the Post Falls/CdA
Press,such as Steve Adams and ThomasPrice of CdA,as well as Jim Hollingsworth
of HaydenLake.I do not want a foreign-based corporation to own,control,
manipulate,or possess any of our utility companies,land,or resources.I do not
trust what Canada currently says.I look at the trend in that country and the
potential to sell to another foreign entity at a later date and changing all the
current "promises"being tossed around,not to mention potential for inflated
consumer costs.
Please do not sell more land,companies,resources,etc.,to ANY foreign-
owned/basedcorporations.Let's keep making America Great Again and remember
Idaho's attraction is its conservative and mostly sensiblerationale and morals.
Paula D.Woodward
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,Idaho 83720-0074
Dear Sirs;
I am against the merger of Avista with Hydro-One.I believe this should not be allowed as we are 2
separate countries with separate laws.This merger would allow a foreign country access to the
operation of a company in this country.The abilityto access information of individuals in the Avista
Corporation's employees and subscribers to the electrical and gas by a foreign entity will be absolute.
I also think this merger should be unlawful in its entirety because of national security.At this time,we
consider Canada an important ally and all could seem okay with this merger,as it stands.But consider if
the merger is certified,all the information held by Avista will then be known to a foreign entity.If as
time goes on Hydro-One decides to merge with another country or business,not friendly with the
United States,I can imagine all sorts of conflicts then as electrical and natural gas interruptionscould
ensue and put this whole area under extreme duress.
Again,we would be in jeopardy and possibly our militarywould have to be involved.There are many
other concerns that could erupt if this merger goes through.
Times are hard for many people in this area and the additional charges will make it more of a struggle to
keep the bills paid.I am very uneasyabout having a foreign country business in charge of our domestic
gas and electricity.Again,in the strongest terms possible,do not allow this merger to come about.
Please do not permit this merger to proceed.
Sincerely,
Clara F.Nyberg
4623 E Woodland Dr.
Post Falls,Idaho 83854
208-773-7000
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