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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
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September 5,2008
Dear Commissioners,
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I am in receipt of a notice by Intermountain Gas of yet another rate increase. Said notice sets forth the
usual commentary about all the reasons why said increase is necessary, but with one comment that in
my view, speaks volumes. Quote: "This increase will only cover the increase of the cost of gas and will
not affect the Company's profit. II
Profit? How much profit? Enough to increase dividends to shareholders over last year? Enough to hand
out salary increases to employees? Enough to increase benefits to employees? Enough to give
bonuses and incentives to employees? And what kind of salary increases and incentives wil the
corporate offcers receive?
I am appalled at the greed of corporate America in this country today. Several weeks ago Exxon
announced quarterly net profit of almost 12 bilion dollars, yet their stock price went down because their
profitability failed to meet "analysts" (and investor) expectations resulting in a sell off. It would appear
too Intermountain Gas wants to preserve their profitabilty at the expense of users. Users whose
income has been adversely affected by much higher energy, food, and consumer goods costs. How
many Idaho workers have had a raise in the last year? How many of them have seen an increase in
their share of health premiums? How many of them have been asked to take a pay cut in order for their
company to survive? How many of them have lost their jobs? i can say that I have not had a raise in
the last year. I have had increases in my share of health premiums in the last year, and i have indeed
taken a recent pay cut. I stil have my job, but believe me when I tell you i do not have a sense of "job
security" .
Recently when I contacted Cable One about yet another rate increase from them this year, the person
who took my call to explain the increase was in part sympathetic when she said, "we're all in this
together." I wonder, are we? If Intermountain Gas can answer "Yes" to any of those questions posed at
paragraph 2 above, then my recommendation to this Commission is "No" as to that portion of an
approved increase that would enable them to preserve their profitability for the monetary benefit of their
employees and corporate offcers, as well as any increase in dividends to shareholders.
However, if such is not the case, very well, I suppose then i feel better with the knowledge that, "we're
all in this together."
P.S. i recommend the same consideration be given Idaho Powers rate increase request as welL.
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Tuesday, September 09,20083:05 PM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Jake follows:
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Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Jake
Address: 490 Pioneer Rd
Ci ty: Rexburg
State: ID
Zip: 83440
Daytime Telephone: N/ A
Contact E-Mail: 'akearrow silverstar.com Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Company
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I understand that the cost of gas is on the rise. Should a corporation increase its revenues
with raised fees, or should it be realistic. Companies are in business to make money, that is
understood. With everything except wages being raised, please don't allow the gas company to
increase profits.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 67.60.11.74
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:35 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from Schuring follows:
Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Schuring
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Contact E-Mail: tiniestdove65~bdhsi.com
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add to Mailing list:~
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Hi. . I just rencently read in the Post Register about the tax hike for gas services. I am
opposing this hike. This is not the consumers fault about the high price in oil/gas. We
should not have to be penalized for the greed that it being charged at the gas pumps or the
fuel that comes to our homes. Thank you.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 66.160.249.155
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Tuesday, September 09,20084:06 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from Tom Hoffman follows:
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Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Tom Hoffman
Address: 4145 Bracken Way
City: Ammon
State: Idaho
Zip: 83406
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: twhoffman~cableone.net
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add to Mailing list:~
Please describe your comment briefly:
I' am not opposed to an increase in revenue for Intermountain Gas to cover the increase in
the wholesale price of NG. However, I strongly oppose a Surcharge rate increase and believe
any rate increase must be indexed to gas consumed/used.
Why should a customer who uses 45 therms/mo for space and water heating pay the same
Surcharge as the customer who used 85-100 therms/mo?
A far better way to generate the needed revenue and encourage energy conservation is to grant
a rate increase based solely on utilization.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 24.116.239.14
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008 1 :57 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from William Krasho follows:
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Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: William Krasho
Address: 6191 Clearwater Drive
City: Ammon
State: ID
Zip: 83406
Daytime Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: ca
Mailing list: es
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add to
Please describe your comment briefly:
My wife and I are retired seniors (68 and 65) living on Social Security. We just cannot
afford to pay higher rates for basic heating of our house and water.
Can you make some provision for seniors?
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 69.92.59.54
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Tuesday, September 09,20084:55 PM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Jack Durham follows:
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Case Number:..tJ-G-oB~Ò3
Name: Jack Durham
Address: 920 N Cleveland Ave
City: Kuna
State: ID
Zip: 83634
Daytime Telephone:Contact E-Mail: 4jdurha~cableone.net ~
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add to Mailing list:~
Please describe your comment briefly:
Gas prices are going down; I think any price adjustment in natural gas should consider thisfact.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc . html
IP address is 67.60.48.241
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Tuesday, September 09,20085:17 PM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Janice Johnson follows:
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Case Number: INT-G-08-03
Name: Janice Johnson
Address: 3155 Romrell ln
City: Ammon
State: ID
Zip: 83406
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: alanrjanice136~sn.com
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add to Mailing list:~
Please describe your comment briefly:
I understand that gas prices have increased, but as a middle-income family, we are being
stretched to the max! As a consumer, I cannot take more increases. It is impossible for me
to know if this is really necessary or if someone in the higher level of management decided
they wanted more in their pockets? Please consider this matter very carefully before hurting
the middle-class yet again.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho .gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
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Wednesday, September 10, 20081:23 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from Wayne Fri tschy follows:
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Case Number: INT-G-08-03
Name: Wayne Fritschy
Address: 305 Howard Drive
City: Twin Falls
State: Idaho
Zip: 83301
Daytime Telephone: [phone]Contact E-Mail: fritschw~gmail.com ~
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain gas Add to Mailing list:~
Please describe your comment briefly:
It seems very suspicious that Intermountain Gas should ask for a rate increase of this
proportion just after being purchased by another company. Prices have gone down in recent
weeks and could continue to retreat, then why speculate as to where they may end? You are
speçulating with my money!
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Wednesday, September 10, 20082:38 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from Nita Ross follows:
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Case Number: Int-G-08-03
Name : Nita Ross
Address: 654 Picabo Dr.
City: Twin Falls
State: Idaho
Zip: 83301
Daytime Telephone: [phone]Contact E-Mail: faye291~ahoo.com ~~
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add to Mailing list ~
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Hi
Just wanted to I might not want the increase, but I understand and wanted to say Thank-you for
keeping cost down as long as you have and for lowering it last year. Your company has always
been good to us over the years.
The form submitted on http: (Iwww. puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 72.24.195.64
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:42 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Gary D lackey follows:
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Case Number: ::-fr-o't-o'?
Name: Gary D lackey
Address: 84 S Skye Dr
City: Nampa
State: Idaho
Zip: 83651
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: lackeyg~msn.com
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add to Mailing list: no-
Please describe your comment briefly:
I don't know where or how Intermountain Gas comes up with their average increase per
household. I do not believe that 15% equates to a $7.90 per month increase or 18% equals a
$12.30 increase. Based on the last two years October to March billings, a 18% increase would
be an additional $21.96 per month for my home. Thats unreasonable I It seems that Intgas and
Idaho Power just take turns requesting increases. Wonder why they never ask for increases at
the same time? Whose turn is it next? I lost track.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 75.167.150.149
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Wednesday, September 10,20083:23 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from bonnie j weston follows:
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Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: bonnie j weston
Address: 1501 No.Oregon Ave.
City : fruitland
State: Idaho
Zip: 83619
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: larryw~fmtc.com
Name of Utility Company: Intrmountain Gas Add to Mailing list: no..
Please describe your comment briefly:
I do not think increasing gas rates just because you think the gas cost might go up is
right. If the price goes up then I can understand there may be a reason to look at an
increase. We the people can not afford all the increases, gas or electric.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
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Wednesday, September 10, 20084:01 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Misty follows:
Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Misty
Address: 3878 N. Morning Sky Ave.
Ci ty: Meridian
State: ID
Zip: 83646
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: misty dawndixon~ahoo.com Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add toMailing list: ~
Please describe your comment briefly:
As a single mother on a monthly salary, the amount of 'extra' after all the basics are paid
is severely dwindling in this economic environment. I understand a 1 or 2% increase due to
inflation, but not a flat rate hike like I heard of $8-$12 a month. Billing more for those
who are using more or excessively is understandable, but why is there not a reward for those
who are conserving and using less? My two children and I have take steps to decrease our bill
and usage for the past 4 months. It shows in our comparison from last year, so why aren't we
awarded with some time of rebate? Policy should always reward the desired behavior and have
consequences for those who chose not to conform. lets start being proactive about reversing
the situation and stop being for profit seeking.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
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Wednesday, September 10,20084:17 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Darris lantz follows:
Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Darris lantz
Address: 420 Autumn Dr.
City: Nampa
State: ID
Zip: 83686
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: gdlantz~gmail.com
Name of utility Company: Intermountain Gas Co.
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Please describe your comment briefly:
Intermountain Gas has received an enormous rate increase over the last few years. Well
beyond what my wage increases have been. Heating our home is something we have to do. We
already keep our thermostat down. The irony is that they have built all the houses to use
natural gas and run TV ads to get people to switch over if they have other sources of
heating. This is pretty close to being the straw that broke the camel's back. Please keep in
mind the poor and middle class wage earners. Thanks.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
IP address is 70.58.134.138
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Wednesday, September 10, 20084:34 AM
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A Comment from Mary Owen follows:
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Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Mary Owen
Address: 1309 N 12th St
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83702
Daytime Telephone: 208 - 345 - 7777
Contact E-Mail: mowen~seniorsolutions. bz Name of utility Company: Intermountain Gas CompanyAdd to Mailing list: ~
Please describe your comment briefly:
With the rising costs of food, groceries, and gasoline, and no corresponding rise in wages
and Social Security and pension payments, this is not a good time for a 15-18% increase for
monthly natural gas bills. There will be more people who will likely get behind on their
monthly utility bills as a result of this large of an increase.
This also comes during a time when funding for energy assistance programs (those programs
that help low-income people and elderly on fixed incomes to be able to pay their utility
bills) has either been cut, or has remained stagnant. Currently, there is not enough funding
to help all those who need help.
I understand that Intermountain Gas needs to be able to pay for their costs. But because of
the economic situation people are dealing with, it might be more prudent to compromise; allow
them a smaller increase instead.
Thank you.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
IP address is 67.42.164.144
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Wednesday, September 10, 20084:36 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Ken Boehme follows:
Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Ken Boehme
Address: 695 El Blanco dr.
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83709
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: kenb2~cableonenet
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add to Mailing list: ~
Please describe your comment briefly:
I am sure I don't know enough about the natural gas market(source of product, costs of
production,etc) but if memory serves, it is my understanding that the source of gas used in
Idaho comes from gas produced in the Gulf of Mexico and is transported in existing pipelines
to Idaho. I also understand that this gas is not exposed to sale in foreign markets. If I am
correct,why should the price of this product fluctuate as wildly as it has. Fixed costs
should already be well established and lack of competition should keep the price to consumers
down if properly regulated.I think it is highly suspicious that the proposed increase comes
so quickly on the heels of the acquisition of Intermountain Gas.I have no interest in making
the officers of the acquiring company richer than they already are.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 69.92.157.161
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:29 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from H R Carmichael follows:
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Case Number: INT -G-0S-03
Name: H R Carmichael
Address: 9275 Bienapfl Drive
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83709
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: bluedog521~yahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Add to Mailing list:
Please describe your comment briefly:
I recognize the reality of rising costs of procuring natural gas (mostly because of bad
politics) and am not opposed to a reasonable increase in rates. In that regard, I trust that
the commission will do it' s best to ensure that what ever increase is granted is based on
demonstrated facts and not gas company created facts.
I do have a problem with having a two tiered rate for residential use. Am I the only person
to recall when Intermountain Gas encouraged us to use gas for both water and space heating by
giving those who did that a lesser rate than those who used gas for only one purpose. The
idea was that they could sell dual users more gas at the same expense associated with those
customers having a single use.
Now they want to penalize those of us who responded to their urgings by converting to gas
water heaters and space heaters.
I don't believe that it costs more to deliver gas to my residence for both uses that it does
to my neighbor's house who uses gas space heating only. Ergo, they are already making more
profi t from me than from my neighbor. I strongly urge that you disapprove this part of the
rate increase request.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:06 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Jamie Grimes follows:
Case Number: ;:-~-o l?-o3
Name: Jamie Grimes
Address: 1560 N. Santa Rosa Place
Ci ty: Meridian
State: Idaho
Zip: 83642
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: ench~scents~msn.com Name of Utility Company:
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Intermountain Gas Company
Please describe your comment briefly:
Enough already. I am tired and frustrated of all the recent price increases to our
utilities. Specially with wages in Idaho, we can not keep increasing everything from
groceries to gas and then our utilities. These are not luxury needs, they are necessities
for life. We already can' t afford our heating bills in the winter months and we keep our
heat around 67 degrees which is not a comfortable temperature as it is. I work for Health
and Welfare and the amount of people who are calling in for utility assistance is increasing.
Most of them we have to turn away because non-profit organizations funding has ran out. Even
when they do have funding it runs out quick and can not possibly help everyone. I am tired
of seeing families suffer. Seniors who live on a fixed incomes and family's who are at or
even above the poverty levels can't afford this. This gas company should make internal cuts
like other businesses do. One being the yearly funding they do for their employees and
families to go to Boondocks. I am sure this costs a pretty penny. Or lets check out what
the top executives are making yearly in income. They just keep passing on their increases to
their customers and it' s not like anyone has a choice to change to a different gas company.
It's wrong. We should be taking care of our people and not allow for anyone to be cold.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov /forms/ipucl/ipuc. html
IP address is 71.221.154.154
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:20 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Jay Kanrich follows:
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Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Jay Kanrich
Address: 8426 Ustick Rd
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83704
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: jkanrich~hotmail.com
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Co.
Add to Mailing list: no.-
Please describe your comment briefly:
I disagree with the Gas Company' s fundamental premise that rates should be raised at this
time to compensate for higher costs. Gas rates have been declining steadily from their highs
just a month or 2 ago and are approaching the average price per therm for all of 2007.
A recent report - June 11, 2008 - by the Energy Information Administration states that gas
production in the lower 48 states is seeing a huge upward shift that is expected to continue.
At the same time gas use is holding relatively steady. Very large deposits in shale have been
found in the Midwest and East and horizontal drilling techniques have been developed that
allow these deposits to be exploited.
I think it is premature for an increase to be considered at this time until the current
trends in production, pricing, and use has played out further.
The form submitted on http://www. puc. idaho.20v/forms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:34 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
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A Comment from Mary Welsh follows:
Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Mary Welsh
Address: 1230 Cumberland Circle
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83704
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: MWelsh333~msn.com
Name of utili ty Compa~intermountain
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Gas Co.
Please describe your comment briefly:
When raising residential gas bills, please consider seniors who live only on a small social
security check. Try living on a small monthly SS check when you have the same bills as
everyone else, including families that have two incomes. Please give us seniors a break...
everything has gone up and keeps going up except our income! Also, older people are more
susceptible to illness when winter comes, yet I'm sure, like me, they keep their homes cooler
just to try and keep the heating bills down. This just isn't right.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 66.233.241.75
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008 9:16 AM
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A Comment from Ruth Dehaven follows:
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Case Number: INT -G-08-03
Name: Ruth Dehaven
Address: 224 S Buttercup Ct
City: Nampa
State: ID
Zip: 83687
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: rdehaven~cableone.net
Name of Utility Company: Intermountain Gas Co.Add to Mailing list: ~
Please describe your comment briefly:
I would like to see Intermountain Gas Company leave our rates where they are. I am
especially thinking of my elderly mother and others who live on Social Security and are
already finding it very di fficul t to make it to the end of the month. Please try going
through this year without doing a rate decrease or increase. Thank you for opening this up
for comments.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
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