20030530Comments.pdf

Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellFriday, May 30 2003 9:38 AMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Friday, May 30 , 20038:37:34 AMCase: INT-G-03-Name: Chad NisonStreet Address: 1351 n cliff creek plCi ty: meridianSta te: ZIP: 83642HomeTelephone: 884-157-E-Mail: cnixon~homeinternet. netCompany: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no: yesCommentdescription: I am firmly against this rate. We have continually been subj ected rate hikes over the past 3 years and we have not seen the rates fall back to the originallevels as previously promised. This appears to be an attempt by Inter Mountain Gas tocollect revenue ahead of a percieved price increase.Transaction ID: 530837.Referred by: http: / /www. puc. s tate. id. us scripts /polyform. dll/ ipucUse r Add res s: 6 3 . 2 5 5 . 1 7 7 . 2 7Use r Ho s tname: 63. 255 . 177 . 27
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:FrontFriday, May 30 2003 8:24 AMJean Jewell; Marilyn ParkerFW: Complaint acknowledgement-----Original Message-----From: Ed HowellSent: Thursday, May 29 2003 7:50 PMTo: Front; Beverly Barker; Ed Howell;Subj ect: Complaint acknowledgement Tonya ClarkWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20036 : 5 0 : 15 Name: Joseph CraneStreet Addres s: 2419 S. Chicago s tCi ty: NampaState: IDZIP: 83686HomeTelephone: 206-461-7702WorkTelephone:E-Mail: jmcrane4 ~yahoo. comHome Business: HomeBusiness Name:Business Street Address:
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Complaint Company: Intermountain Gas
Contacted utility: No
Complaint description: Your proposed rate increase of in a consumer ripoff. I am
refering to case INT-G-03-1. This is the United States. The economy is bad enough and
company needs to cut the fat not increase prices.
your
Transaction ID: 5291850.
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Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellFriday, May 30 2003 7:48 AMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Friday, May 30 , 20036:47:37 AMCase: INT-G-03-Name: Brian AllenStreet Address: 211 N Alaska AvenueCi ty: CaldwellState: IdahoZIP: 83605-3002HomeTelephone: 208-459-2583E-Mail: ballenl051~aol. comCompany: Intermountain Gas Co.mailing list _yes _no: noCommentdescription: Thank you for letting us make our comments via your online si te. am sorry that only one person came to your public hearing in Boise , but people (includingme) are becoming complacient these days wi th the yearly ups and downs of utili ty prices.Anyway, here are my comments concerning this subj ect:I do believe that this utili ty company deserves some sort of a raise in prices due to theincrease price of natural gas , however as stated in some news articles , these prices couldgo down after this price increase , and then the gas company could submi t again for anotherprice change lowering their prices of natural gas. I would like to see them get a smallerincrease right now so as not to "shock" the consumer as much during these tight economic
times , and if they can prove in say 6 month time that they did not get enough of a raise
for their product , then they can again submi t for a raise. This would enable them to get
their raise and the customer would not be confronted wi th another possible large increase
for this product. Again , thanks for letting us make our comments.
Brian Allen
Transaction ID: 530647.
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Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 11 :20 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20031 0 : 1 9 : 5 2 Case: INT-G-03-Name: James NolanStreet Address: 5644 Centerbrook DriveCi ty: BoiseState: IdahoZIP: 83705-2704HomeTelephone: 208-378-4128E-Mail: J Jenolan~aol . comCompany: Intermountain Gas Companymailinglist _yes _no: noCommentdescription: I feel the requested rate increase of on home gas use is qui teexcessive. We try to be frugal in our use of natural gas. Based on our 2002 usage , theincrease would amount to $13.47 a month. Based on the first five months of 2003 , theincrease would amount to $13.81 a month. I am retired wi th a limi ted income. Because mypension is partly based on the stock market , my income as dropped $3 300 a year.That , along wi th the increase in the Idaho Sales Tax from to makes for a hardship.I m sur e t hat ma n y the r s h ve s i mi 1 a tor i e s .Intermountain Gas has announced they are installing an Automated Meter Reading System(AMR) in our a rea. I 1 m sure thi s means they wi 11 be saving a g rea t deal 0 f money on
manpower since they will not need people to walk the routes.
I trust the PUC will consider cutting any increase in gas rates by a significant amount.
Transaction ID: 5292219.
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Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 10:19 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20039 : 1 8 : 3 1 Case: INT-G-03-Name: Michael B. LydonStreet Address: 11915 W. Blueberry Ci ty: BoiseState: IDZIP: 83709HomeTelephone: 208-378-8446E-Mail: bluegecko~rmci. netCompany: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no: noCommentdescription: To whom this concerns:Regarding the proposed rate increase for Intermountain Gas I have several comments.would have preferred to do some research , but since IGC is a privately held company,financial information is difficul t to obtain.First I think that increasing rates due to future expectations of costs goes against theconcept of free market economics , even though IGC is a regulated utili ty. They should beallowed to have quarters where a financial loss occurs. I understand allowing for rateincreases to avoid bankruptcy (assuming there is good financial management), but askingfor increases prior to such potential losses occuring might be jumping the gun.Second I seem to recall rates getting increased significantly around the time of the
Enron scandal for reasons of tight supply. My understanding is that now the supply seems
okay but production costs are going up. Is anyone looking at the upstream markets to make
sure manipulation isn I t occuring?
Third I would rather see IGC be focusing on conservation efforts instead of increasing
rates whenever costs go up. Maybe formulate some sort of incentive to reduce consumptionyear to year? Or increase energy efficiency of appliences and insulation? Those would
all go a long way to reducing dependance on natural resources that will eventually be
depleted.
I hope that the commission will consider having IGC share some of the risk of potential
increases of costs , or a smaller increase wi th a chance at a 2nd increase or reduction
once the future is clearer , or both.
Sincerely,
Mike Lydon
Transaction ID: 5292118.
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Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 9:58 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20038 : 5 8 : 2 4 Case: INT-G-03-Name: Bob PentecostStreet Addres s: 11079 W. Hinsdale St.Ci ty: BoiseState: IDZIP: 83713HomeTelephone: 2083774244E-Mail: bobpentecost~cableone. netCompany: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no: noCommentdescription: An increase in the amount of shrinking and disappearing paychecks and they want modest increase of could be considered , but is an outrage. People are seeingfurther burden the public. Perhaps revol ting Transaction ID: 5292058.Referred by: http: / /www. puc. s tate. id. us scripts /polyform. dll/ ipucUse r Add res s: 2 4 . 11 7 . 7 0 . 5 0Us e r Ho s tname: 24. 11 7 . 7 0 . 50
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problems that effect their farming. Please dont crunch us with higher prices for valued utilities
that we need.
I did not mean to write so many letters. I hit a hot key with my sloppy typing and the letter sent
with me being ready for it to go. Sorry for so many
Sincerely,
Corrine Kaiser
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Page 1 of 1Jean Jewell".o"""""""""'.o"".o"""".o"""""""""'.o"".o",,,,".o,.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o'.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o'.o"..""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o".."..."""".o"".o"""".oS.o,.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o".."...""..,'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o".."...""..".o"".o"""".o,.o,.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o".."...""..".o"".o"""".o,.o,.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o".."...""..".o"".o'""",.o,.o,.o""""""""'.o"".o"""".o,.o,.o".."...""..".o"".o"""".o"""""""""'.o"".o"""".o"""""""""'.o"".o"",,,,'".o"""""""""'.o"".o"""".o",,.."""".. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o.. .. .....o .....o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o ...o .o.o.o From: secretarySent: Thursday, May 29 2003 6:58 To: Barb Barrows; Ed Howell; Janet Bahora; Jean JewellSubject: FW: NO TO INTERMOUNTAIN GAS' 400/0 RATE HIKE----------From: Devon Roe(SMTP:ROEBUNCH~MSN.COM)Sent: Thursday, May 29 2003 6:57:55 To: se creta rySubject: NO TO INTERMOUNTAIN GAS' 400/0 RATE HIKEAuto forwarded by a RuleTO I TAIGAS' 4 RATE HIf you raise the rate of gas it will be just as cheap to
go with electric heating so you will loose a number
customers to electric company. Why pay 2 people if
you can get both items from one company? Wood
stoves wou ld make a come back and so would pellet
stoves. Also there wou ld be more families in the
winter time with children who live in cold houses. The
job market today is extremely poor. More families
have one parent with out a job. Raising the gas
prices would only hurt these families.
William and Devon Roe Jr.
859 Pennwood St.
Meridian
83642
5/30/2003
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 6:19 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20035 : 1 8 : 3 7 Case:Name: Tim BurkenbineStreet Address: 5927 Flamingo DriveCi ty: BoiseState: IDZIP: 83704HomeTelephone: [phone]E-Mail:Company: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no: noCommentdescription: The last time there was a rate hike I installed new vinyl windowsthrough out my home prior to the hike , only to find my gas bill higher than it had everbeen. I am less than impressed wi th the idea of another , especially in view of the time ofseason, is this perhaps an attempt to shore up a dramatic shortage in revenue or justbanking on the extremely complacent.Whatever the fact , I , if not everyone , need a break from the bull.Transaction ID: 5291718.Referred by: http: / /www. puc. s tate. id. us scripts /polyform. dll/ ipucUse r Add res s: 6 3 . 1 8 7 . 1 6 9 . 2 6
Us e r Ho s tname: 63. 187 . 169 . 2 6
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 6:07 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20035 : 0 7 : 0 5 Case:Name: Joanne BradfordStreet Address: 11984 Jerry Lee LaneCi ty: NampaState: IDZIP: 83651HomeTelephone: 208-466-8110E-Mail: rmbrad~veloci tus netCompany: Intermountain Gas Company/Case #INT-G-03-mailing list _yes _no: yesCommentdescription: I would like to urge you to vote against this rate increase. I am anew user of Intermountain Gas Company I s services. I researched the costs involved for thechanging of my furnace along wi th the costs of the gas. I was told that this was such great way to heat the house since the cost of gas is about less than electrici ty andjust more cost effective. The salesman made the comment that they Idaho Power Companykeeps asking for increases in rates but Intermountain gas never increases their rates byany more than 5 to at a time and even then , not very often. This helped persuade me spend the money to convert over to natural gas. It was not a cheap process as I had topay to have the line brought to my house which was in excess of $3500 for the line alone.
Wi th all businesses cutting costs and employees I am amazed that a company who serves the
communi ty would request such a large increase. How will this effect the people who are
already struggling to make ends meet on unemployment? Shouldn t this company have to take
some lumps and increase rates only enough to cover the absolute necessary costs? Under no
circumstances should they be allowed to budget for an addi tional profi t. Not in these
economic times.
I urge you to vote against this proposed rate hike lncrease.
Transaction ID: 5291707.
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Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:secretaryThursday, May 29 2003 4:39 PMBarb Barrows; Ed Howell; Janet Bahora; Jean JewellFW: Gas hike)--- - - - - - - - )--From: Chris Sabala (SMTP: CHRISS~MOUNTAINFINANCIAL. COM))--Sent: Thursday, May 29 2003 4:35:06 PM)--To: ChrisS~MOUNTAINFINANCIAL. com; secretary)--Subj ect: Gas hike)--Auto forwarded by a Rule)--I am wri ting in regard to the proposed gas rate hike. I am opposed to such a drastic hikewithout proper justification. I also wonder if the ridiculous increase of is tosoften it , so they can get hike more easily. Any addi tional information would beapprecia ted. ThanksChris Sabala2910 Rose HillBoise, Idaho 83705345-0413
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:secretaryThursday, May 29 2003 4:37 PMBarb Barrows; Ed Howell; Janet Bahora; Jean JewellFW: Gas hike)--- - - - - - - - )--From: Chris Sabala (SMTP: CHRISS~MOUNTAINFINANCIAL. COM))--Sent: Thursday, May 29 2003 4:33:11 PM)--To: secretary)--Subj ect: Gas hike)--Auto forwarded by a Rule)--I am wri ting in regard to the proposed gas rate hike. I am opposed to such a drastic hikewithout proper justification. I also wonder if the ridiculous increase of is tosoften it , so they can get hike more easily. Any addi tional information would beapprecia ted. Thanks
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:Cc:Subject:Greg Sabala (GregS~MountainFinancial.com)Thursday, May 29 2003 3:58 PMCary RuplingerGas increase of 400/0.The economy is down , unemployment is up and every company is cutting prices to be morecompetitive. Now , with all that said , where would increase make sense. Iunderstand the need for some increases on occasion. This seems too drastic and will forcemany people to burn more in their fireplaces. I don t think that air pollution would bea goal ei ther. Obviously, I am being a li ttle sarcastic on this message but this makesno sense to anyone but the Gas company.I hope common sense prevails.Thanks for the timeGreg Sabala
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 5:35 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20034 : 3 5 : 2 2 Case: INT-G-03-Name: F. McDonaldStreet Address: 5514 Lake River LaneCi ty: boiseState: IDZIP: 83703HomeTelephone: 208-853-8850E-Mail: SNOWMC~CABLEONE. NETCompany: Intermountain gasmailinglist _yes _no: yesCommentdescription: Please DO NOT allow a substantial rate increase. Force them toreduce executi ve pay and review salary structures. Force them to cut costs. Things arerough enough for the people of Idaho currently. We do not want a rate increase , much lessa 33-increase.Thank you.Transaction ID: 5291635.Referred by: http: / /www. puc. s tate. id. us scripts /polyform. dll/ ipucUse r Add res s: 2 4 . 11 6 . 14 3 . 9
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existing warehouses.
We watch what we spend and evaluate our expenses daily.
Any increase in cost is unacceptable in to days environment . But a 400/0 increase is insane and ridiculous. This
increase will cause us to loose customers and
Close more warehouses. We can t afford an increase in our gas rates and our customers will not take
increase from us.
I am still waiting to read on the front page where ntermountain Gas Co. has been forced to reduce cost If they
really need a 400/0 increase , something is wrong
With their management. They should consider layoffs to reduce expense before asking for such a huge increase.
We have 85 employees and we do not support the proposed ntermountain Gas increase.
Don Stillwaugh
Air Van northAmerican
Executive Vice President
email: dstillwaugh~airvan.net
direct: 208.472.9002
5/30/2003
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:FrontThursday, May 29 2003 4:25 PMJean Jewell; Marilyn ParkerFW: Complaint acknowledgement-----Original Message-----From: Ed HowellSent: Thursday, May 29 2003 17 PMTo: Front; Beverly Barker; Ed Howell;Subj ect: Complaint acknowledgement Tonya ClarkWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20034 : 1 6 : 2 9 Name: Orrin A. Tuttle Jr.Street Address: 2903 MatthewCi ty: BoiseState: IdahoZIP: 83706HomeTelephone: 208 342-0554WorkTelephone: 327-3208E-Mail: otuttle~msn. comHome Business: HomeBusiness Name:Business Street Address:
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Complaint description: A hugh rate hike like this when all of these people are losingtheir jobs. I work for a Corporation and have several friends in the same boat. Do notrecieve a cost of living raises and have one raise since 1993 of $36 per month. I
still employed and have seen 12 directors and many other salaried employes terminated in
the last 12 months and you want MAJOR rate hikes. Well I guess I can go back to the wood
stove if it comes to that.
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Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 5:21 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20034 : 2 0 : 5 9 Case: INT-03-Name: Jeremy D. Satterwhi Street Addres s: 1916 N. DavisCi ty: JeromeState: IdahoZIP: 83338HomeTelephone: [phone]E-Mail: j eremy. satterwhi te~daviscofoods. comCompany: Intermountain Gas Companymailinglist _yes _no: yesCommentdescription: I request a denial of the gas price raise propasal. You see on TVcommercials to swi tch to gas because the use is much more economical , then you through price increase?Transaction ID: 5291620.Referred by: http: / /www. puc. s tate. id. us scripts /polyform. dll/ ipucUse r Add res s: 12. 1 0 6 . 14 . 1 6 3Us e r Ho s tname: 12. 106 . 14 . 163
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 5:10Jean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20034 : 1 0 : 2 6 Case: INT-G-03-Name: Ann M. WilsonStreet Addres s: 7479 Newbrook Dri veCi ty: NampaState: IDZIP: 83687HomeTelephone: 208/468-7799E-Mail: noneCompany: Intermountain Gas Companymailinglist _yes _no: noCommentdescription: COMMENT: I strongly object to the proposed rate lncrease.is such a significant increase to ask from consumers at one time.ThisTransaction ID: 5291610.Referred by: http: / /www. puc. s tate. id. us scripts /polyform. dll/ ipucUse r Add res s: 2 0 4 . 2 2 9 . 11 9 . 2 1 Us e r Ho s tname: 204. 229 . 119 . 216
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:FrontThursday, May 29 2003 3:35 PMJean Jewell; Marilyn ParkerFW: Complaint acknowledgement-----Original Message-----From: Ed HowellSent: Thursday, May 29 2003 3:29 PMTo: Front; Beverly Barker; Ed Howell;Subj ect: Complaint acknowledgement Tonya ClarkWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20032 : 2 9 : 2 5 Name: Carla Cri tchfieldStreetAddress: 1610 PoplarCi ty: BuhlState: IDZIP: 83316HomeTelephone: 208-543-2423WorkTelephone: 208-934-8195E-Mail: ccri tchfield~glanbiausa. comHome Business: BothBusiness Name: Glanbia Foods , Inc.
Busines s Street Addres s: 1728 S. 2300 E. Gooding,
Business Phone: [phone]
Complaint Company: Intermountain Gas
Contacted utility: No
Complaint des cription: Case #INT-G- 03-
I oppose the proposed rate increase for natural gas. This increase is very
unreasonable and will case several businesses and individuals severe hardship. Please
reconsider this decision. Thank you.
Transaction ID: 5291429.
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Use r Add res s: 12. 1 7 . 1 6 5 . 2 2 6
Us e r Ho s tname: 12. 1 7 . 165 . 226
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 4:33 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20033 : 3 2 : 5 2 Case: INT-G-03-Name: Terri TimmonsStreet Addres s: 119 S. Kimball Ave.Ci ty: CALDWELLState: IDZIP: 83605HomeTelephone: 208-454-1008E-Mail: terri. timmons ~gte. netCompany: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no: noCommentdescription: PLEASE , PLEASE DO NOT- I REALLY MEAN DO NOT- GRANTINTERMOUNTAIN GAS- WE ARE A SMALL MA & PA BUSINESS AND BARELY HANGING ONYOU GRANT THAT INCREASE WE WILL FORCED TO CLOSE OUR DOORS AFTER 30 YEARSJUST CAN I T AFFORD ANY MORE INCREASES IN EXPENSES.WE CANNOT POS S I BL Y ATTEND ANY HEARINGS , BECAU S E WE WORK SO MUCH. WE ALSO ARE RAI SING AN YEAR OLD GRANDCHILD AND HAVE NO MORE CORNERS WE CAN CUT EXCEPT MEDICAL INSURANCE- WHICHMEANS 3 MORE PEOPLE ON STATE AID.WHY CAN I T ALL BIG CORPORATIONS BE EXPECTED TO DO THE SAME AS US COMMON PEOPLE AND CUTTHEIR EXPENSES , WHICH MEANS LOWERING THOSE OUTRAGEOUS WAGES THIS INCREASE TOBY A THREAD- IFIN BUSINESS- WE
Transaction ID: 5291532.
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Use r Add res s: 6 7 . 2 5 0 . 15 9 . 4
Use r Ho s tname: 67. 250 . 159 . 4 7
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 4:26 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20033 : 2 6 : 12 Case: INT-G-03-Name: Dan OzunaStreet Address: 3034 North Slekirk DrCi ty: BoiseState: IdahoZIP: 83702HomeTelephone: 342-7070E-Mail: dozuna~simplot. comCompany: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no: yesCommentdescription: An increase is not defendable at this time due to the recentdecreases in oil prices , as this is a by-product of this resource. Based on recentinformation provided by the media , it seems that oil production will not be slowed.. soto me this seems a li ttle more like a good time time to increase profi ts? I don Iunderstand the reasoning behind this proposal for rate increases. Please explain.Transaction ID: 5291526.Referred by: http: / /www. puc. s tate. id. us scripts /polyform. dll/ ipucUse r Add res s: 2 4 . 11 7 . 2 2 . 1 7
Us e r Ho s tname: 24. 11 7 . 22 . 172
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 4:16 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20033 : 15 : 2 9 PMCase: INT-G-03-Name: Jerald W. AndersonStreet Address: 1510 N PlateauCi ty: CaldwellState: IDZIP: 83605HomeTelephone: 208 459 6473E-Mail: j erryand~prodigy. netCompany: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no: yesCommentdescription: I strongly oppose a large rate increase for Intermountain Gas.1. Increased energy cost will further deenergize Idaho I s lagging economy2. Fixed and low income users will bear the greates amount of economic pain wi th such move3. We have had insuffient information about the request. Is it because of residentialdemand and low supply? Or is it because of Gas fired electric plants to supply out ofstate interests?Thank you
Transaction ID: 5291515.
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Use r Add res s: 12. 15 0 . 9 3 . 1 0 4
User Hos tname: 12.150.93.104
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:secretaryThursday, May 29 2003 3:13 PMBarb Barrows; Ed Howell; Janet Bahora; Jean JewellFW: Rate hike)--- - - - - - - - )--From: Elisa Richardson (SMTP: RICHARDE~SLRMC. ORG))--Sent: Thursday, May 29 2003 13:05 PM)--To: secretary)--Subj ect Ra te hi )--Auto forwarded by a Rule)--I oppose the proposed the rate increase for Intermountain Gas. I have find it hard already to li ve comfortably in the winter wi th the rates atlevels. A small increase (10 ) from time to time could be justified andincrease is outrageousPlease make note that I am against the current proposed rate lncrease.Elisa RichardsonMedical ImagingSt. Luke s R.gas furnace and Itheir currentbudgeted, but a
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:secretaryThursday, May 29 2003 2:09 PMBarb Barrows; Ed Howell; Janet Bahora; Jean JewellFW: NO TO INTERMOUNTAIN GAS HIKE)--- - - - - - - - )-- Fro m B RAD LEY , C H R I S - ( H P - B 0 i s e , e xl) (S MT P : C B RAD LEY ~ H P . COM )--Sent: Thursday, May 29 2003 09:15 PM)--To: secretary)--Subj ect: NO TO INTERMOUNTAIN GAS HIKE)--Auto forwarded by a Rule)--I would really like to see the justification for such a large increase inrates. Are they on the verge of closing down?Even half of that increase is huge. I m sure I will not be receiving a 40salary increase because I need more money wi th the economy being down. Infact many people can expect qui te the opposi te. That much of an increase inappropriate at this point in time.Thank YouChris Bradley854 South RedheadMeridian Idaho887-6019 Avenue
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:secretaryThursday, May 29 2003 1 :55 Barb Barrows; Ed Howell; Janet Bahora; Jean JewellFW: No to Intermountain Gas Hike)--- - - - - - - - )--From: Jorge Reyes (SMTP: J - REYES~AIRVANIDAHO. COMJ)--Sent: Thursday, May 29 2003 1:57:24 PM)--To: secretary)--Subj ect: No to Intermountain Gas Hike)--Auto forwarded by a Rule)--I think the hike is ludicrous Why in the world would the gas compayfeel it's necessary to increase when the power company was kind enough lower it for the consumers. Does that mean all the other vul tures out thereto make a quick buck should intervene? I don t think that's right. personally li ve on a fixed income and the percentage rate will force me tocut other expenses in my life and household.In closing I would just like to reiterate my disgust with this proposal.think it's unfair to consumers and absurd. Jorge Reyes 87 S. Taylor St.amp a , 8 3 6 8 7 .
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellThursday, May 29 2003 2:55 PMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Thursday, May 29 , 20031 : 5 4 : 3 2 Case: INT-G-03-Name: Mindi J. PaulsonStreet Addres s: 373 W. Whi te WayCi ty: KunaState: IDZIP: 83634HomeTelephone: 208-890-7460E-Mail: thisroad~aol. comCompany: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no: yesCommentdescription: I strongly object to an increased rate for my gas bill of 33-understand a slight increase here and there , but anything over is ridiculous. Wi th theeconomy the way it currently is , it will only add to the problems. Most of us do not haveextra money from month to month , and some of us struggle to have even enough to pay ourbills at all. It would be an incredible disservice to customers to approve an increase inour rates as is currently being proposed.Thank you.Transaction ID: 5291354.Referred by: http: / /www. puc. s tate. id. us scripts /polyform. dll/ ipuc
Use r Add res s: 2 0 8 . 1 8 7 . 3 5 . 2 2 7
Us e r Ho s tname: 208. 187 . 35 . 227
Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:secretaryFriday, May 30 2003 9:08 AMBarb Barrows; Ed Howell; Janet Bahora; Jean JewellFW: from your consumer:)--- - - - - - - - )--From: Karen Oster (SMTP: OSTERK~SLRMC. ORGJ)--Sent: Friday, May 30 , 2003 9:07:53 AM)--To: secretary; Karen Oster)--Subj ect: from your consumer:)--Auto forwarded by a Rule)--To the PUC:I have been a consumer of Intermountain Gas on and off for 30 years.I have chosen to buy homes throughout my adul thood primarly because the home had Gas heatover Electric heat , because the rates are a lot more affordable than Electric!I am currently in search of a new home. . . . . . . honestly. How co-incidental this is ! AndI had ruled out Electric heated homes that I looked at/ even liked , only because Electricused to cost MORE than GasIf you hike up the price of Gas for we consumers.you will lose more business/income than gain , simply because other consumers such asmyself will NOT be biased any longer because you will be as expensive as our Electriccompanies. So why "choose YOU over any other source of heat???Bottom line for MOST of we consumers is the UTILITY BILL
hotter heat.we have to live within our budgets
not because it's faster or
Thank-you for reading my oplnlon.
Karen R. Oster
5489 So. Kalmia Place
Boise , ID. 83716
208-433-9227
Karen R. Oster
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need it.
With the current tax increase and gas at the pump so high along with other daily costs soaring,
this cannot be healthy for the economy.
PI ease reconsi der.
Thank you
Bill and Gloria Johnson
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Jean JewellFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Ed HowellFriday, May 30 2003 10:16 AMJean Jewell; Ed Howell; Gene Fadness; Tonya ClarkComment acknowledgementWWW Form Submission:Friday, May 30 , 200316:12 AMCase: INT-G-03-Name: Pat CorleyStreet Address: 3336 Jackie Ln.Ci ty: BoiseState: IdahoZIP: 83704HomeTelephone: 208-375-744E-Mail: Maxipat~veloci tus. netCompany: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no: yesCommentdescription: I li ve on a limi ted income , and I have to get help through theheating assistance program in the winter , even then It is hard for me to pay my heatingbill. I don t know what I '11 do if you raise the bill more than it is now. I am not ingood heal th and can not work any more as I am a senior ci tizen. I hope you will considernot raising our bills.Transaction ID: 530916.Referred by: http: / /www. puc. s tate. id. us scripts /polyform. dll/ ipucUse r Add res s: 2 1 6 . 2 2 2 . 1 0 9 . 1 9 3
Us e r Ho s tname: 216. 222 . 109 . 193