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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Jennifer HearneStreetAddress: 9693 Ptarmigan Drive
Ci ty: Hayden
State: 10
ZIP: 83835
Home Telephone: [phone]E-Mail: j ennihearne0hotmail. com
Company: Avista Utilities, Intermountain Gas and PacifiCorp
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Comment description: I am concerned that this is a measure taken to punish the poor of
Idaho. So many people have lost jobs this year, with no sign of imminent economic
recovery or jobs paying above the poverty line, that this is truly a cruel policy inaction. Please do not institute this new policy.
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3:22:20 PM
Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Rod Hendricks
Street Address: 692 A W. Hwy 39
Ci ty: Blackfoot
State: 10
ZIP: 83221
Home Telephone:
E-Mail: epspumps0msn. com
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Comment=descriptlon: am against altering the 1979 protocol in any form or fashion. This
law is meant to protect those most in need. I do not trust the utility numbers published
in the brief for this case. Changing the law to hit less than 1% of the population is
needless and unfair. The utilities plan for and write off much more than what we are
talking about here. DO NOT CHANGE THE LAW OR GIVE THE UTILITIES ANY MORE RELIEF.
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Ginger WalckerStreetAddress: 620 Gary St.
City: Pocatello
State: 10
ZIP: 83201
Home Telephone: [phone]E-MaIl: gwalcker0if. rmci. net
Company: Intermountain Gasmailinglistyesno:
Comment description: I agree with the proposal to alter the "winter moratorium" rules. Ibelievethat customers unable to pay their entire bill should be required to meet incomeeligibili ty requirements. Only those with lower incomes should be allowed to pay less.
Maybe in some cases (ie. a person with extreme medical bills or large expenses due to an
emergency), exceptions could be made as well. I also agree that customers should be
required to pay at least a minimum amount of their bill. If many say that paying half the
bill is too much, then determine another minimum amount. This will help customers develop
the pattern of making consistent payments and may prevent larger bills and service
disconnection later. I believe this proposal would reduce bad debt and collection
expenses, thus reducing utility costs for all customers. As Mike Huntington commented,
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paying nothing should not be an option.The moratorium has been abused and misused
too much!
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Ronald K. Johnson
Street Address: 312 S. Coho Rd.
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83854
Home Telephone: [phone]E-Mail: rri verrat0earthlink. net
Company: Avista
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Comment descriptIon: -Commissioner Dennis Hansen dissented from the majority, saying theproposed Dec. 1 start date of the moratorium is too soon to allow sufficient public
comment. "In addition, I believe that given the current economic conditions in Idaho,
where many have lost their employment to layoffs or company closures, now is not the
appropriate time to change a long-established program that is intended to protect thepublic health and safety," Hansen said. It would be better to take comment on how to
structure the program through workshops and hearings, he said. "Rushing to implement this
program will cause a lot of people to suffer this winter.
I agree with Commissioner Hansen!
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Case: GNR-U-02=1, Order No. 29145
Name: Molly Struckman
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E-Mail: mstruckman0 focaf . org
Company: IntermountaiIJ-.,Gas, Avista, PacifiCorpmailinglist _yes - no:~
Comment description: * Participation should be based on income using a standard of 400% offederal poverty levels.* Customers should pay what they can.
* Two year pilot program is too long.
* The proposed pilot program should not be implemented.
* Households with young children (under the age of 12), disabled persons, and seniorci tizens should not be disconnected during the winter months.
Half of level pay is not reasonable.
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Wendy Taylor
Street Address: 1421 W. Blaine Ave
City: Nampa
State: 10
ZIP: 83651
Home Telephone: [phone]E-Mail: veejvjt0aol.com
Company: Avista, Inte~~ntain, PacifiCorpmailinglistyes _no Q~.
Comment description: I. There is an underlying notion to this proposal
encountering hardship may not be honest about what they can pay.
that people
2. 150% above poverty line is not appropriate. I think this plan greatly disreguards the
working poor and the rising unemployment rate we are encountering and obviously are going
to continue to encounter for the next little while. I hear everyday more layoffs that aregoing to occur wi thin the Treasure Valley.
3. It has been my experience in my work with people who are requesting a moratorium on
their monthly payment that they absolutely need it. I also think that this puts for
profit companies in a position to be welfare workers without the training to really
understand they dynamics of poverty and the working poor.
4. I think that the moratorium has been very impressive for showing how a company can
extend some compassion to those in the community who are having difficulty - a nice
partnership between business and public utilities. As someone who does pay their bills
without fail, I have been impressed by this.
December 1st is too soon.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission Date:November 7, 2002
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Pam Loveland-Schmidt
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Subject:Utilities JIIIIIIe pilot winter moratorium program
Dear Mr. Gene Fadness:
This is to inform you that I work with homebound elderly in Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou
Franklin, Power, Onieda counties arranging services to keep the elderly in their homes. The proposal
to remove the moratorium during the winter months will be devastating to the elderly and the result
may be hypothermia or worse death due to our very low temperatures in the winter months. You
need to understand that we work with those elderly that have worked their whole life and now may
be having difficulty surviving on their social security or they may have memory problems that prevent
them from remembering to pay their utility bills. We get phone calls on a daily basis during the winter
months from concerned citizens that an elderly person s heat has been turned off or going to be
turned off and we do go out and assist in getting funds through different agencies to pay for utilities
but this takes several days if not weeks and in the meantime the elderly person will be without
utilities. Please reconsider not removing the moratorium in the winter months, it will be very
damaging to the elderly.
Thank you for your time and consideration!
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Name: Wendi L. Michalk
Street Address: 2102 Shoshone
City: BoiseState: Id.
ZIP: 83705
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: weart0msn. com
Company: Intermountai , as
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Comment descriptIon: is is in reference to the moratorium issue. I DO NOT think
company s should be allowed to control moratorium because all they care about is the
almighty dollar they do not care about their customers in the least. My husband and I were
on moratorium this last winter, he was laid off and things got pretty bad. We were renting
a house and the landlord decided to sell it in Feburary. When we moved I was informed by
Intermountain Gas that unless I paid my bill in full they would not hook us up. I was told
they could care less if our three year old son froze that was our problem not theirs. They
wanted the bill paid in full and they refused to work out payments, they wanted it all or
wegot no heat. I was treated like a bum and a dead beat even though I have always paid my
bills. This company does not have the right to say who needs help and who doesn t. If they
are given this right alot of childern and elderly people will suffer.Sincerely
Wendi L. Michalk
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Case: GNR-0-02-1
Name: Henry and Donna CorlessStreetAddress: 5075 Wildrye Drive
Ci ty: Boise
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83703
Home Telephone: [phone]E-Mail: corless0cableone. netCompany: AvistaCorpi Intermountain Gasi Pacificomailinglist _yes - no:~
Comment description: The request of these utilities to change the winter moratorium rule
is disgusting. Why should the elderly, the infirm and children be subj ect to a cut off of
utilities in the dead of winter unless they can pay half of their bill? If they could pay
half of their bill they most likely would, to prevent their utiities from being cut-off in
March. These utilities rake in enormous profits and can delay cutting off heat and light
to the most vulnerable in our communities until March 1st without any ill effects on their
profi t margins.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: KAREN COTTON
Street Address: 2617 S SILVER BEACH ROAD
Ci t y: COEUR 0 ALENE
State: IDAHO
ZIP: 83814
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: kcotton0kmcmail. kmc. org
Company: Avista
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Comment=descriptIon: 1) Do not change the "winter moritorium " on gas/electric shut-offs.
Our weather in North Idaho is too severe to risk the lives of children, elderly anddisabled. Even the example of $75.00 (1/2 of a level pay) is not worth risking theirhealth orlife.2) Even if the large bill is due in March and their services are disconnected, consider
these two things: the weather is warming
so they can get by in the crisis, and often they are going back to work in the spring
which means they can start paying their bill.3) Through my work with the Covering Kids and Families in Idaho Health Ini tiati ve of the
RWJF, I come in contact with families who are low income and whose income level falls
around the 150% of poverty. That amount is too low to consider for the "Winter Protection
Plan "a family with 3 kids with two parents working would be able to earn only up to
$7.00 each an hour to qualify.4) December is too soon to start this program.5) Run a trial in select counties next winter.6) The minimum payment should be 10% of their level pay, not half.7) Use the services through Community Action Agencies that provide fincancia1
support / start these in a time other than winter.
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Case:
Name: Irene Kimber
Street Address: 480 Willard
City: Pocatello
State: Id
ZIP: 83201
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: kimbrobe0 isu. edu
Company: Idaho Power
Comment description: please leave the moritorium
bill in the winter months. The moritorium should
temperature is over 85%.
on for people that can t pay their power
apply to summer months when the
Irene Kimber
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Susan K. Smith
Street Address: 715 Lakeside Avenue
City: Coeur d' Alene
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83814
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: hbsmith0sisna.com
Company: AVISTAmailinglistyes no:
Comment description: Regarding consideration to allow utility companies to avoid the
winter moratorium " which allows the most vulnerable in our society NOT to have their
power cut off during the three most severe winter months if they are unable to pay their
bills at that time -- I would hope that you will NOT allow these companies to resume
turning off the power to the few who cannot pay. The administrators of these companies
cannot make a case that they are in such terrible financial trouble that they MUST deny
heat and light to children and handicapped and frail elderly citizens. I think the namesand addresses of the men (and/or women) who propose and support this despicable request
should be published in every newspaper and on the internet. Let's hope ourcompassionate" leadership will reject this for its total lack of humanitarianism. Thank
you for your consideration. Susan K. Smith
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Comment description: * customers should pay what they can during the moratorium - with
funds appropriated privately to help cover large balances after the moratorium ends
participation should be based on a combination of income and payables. A good number
of the infirm have large medical bills and must choose between medicine, warmth & food.
The LIHEAP standard is good if the income eligibility is used.
*The payment of 50% could be reasonable for some and not others. It would be best handled
on an individual basis because there can be extenuating circumstances
I do not have inforamtion that would allow me to say that the existing level-payor
special options are sufficient during winter months
*A two-year pilot should be appropriate
the project should not be restricted, but open for both gas & electric usages
*Implementation of the pilot should be postponed until next year instead of Dec. 1 because
there is not enough time to present information to the general public
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Case: gnr-u-02-
Name: Dolan and Elisabeth Keeney
Street Address: 4130 e. chinden
City: eagle
State: 10
ZIP: 83616
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: keeneyl10msn. comCompany: Intermountain~s Co.
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Comment=descriptIon: We are in full support of revising this "moratorium" during the
winter months. We own quite a bit of rental propety, and witness alot of abuse by our
tenants of the current system. Plus, as regular payors of our bills, we resent subsidizingthis "service , which, 1'm sure, increases our cost of service.
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Gilbert Dayley
Street Address: 264 N. 4000
City: Rigby
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83442
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: gi10idahosupreme. com
Company: PacifiCorp Ut Power)
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Comment = descriptIon: obj ect any changes to the "winter moratorium " enacted in 1979.
This "winter moratorium" was enacted to protect the life and health of very vulnerable
people; the poor, the sick, the elderly.
Why would you now want to harm these innocent people by allowing a heartless greedy
utility to turn thier utilities of in the cold of winter?
clean air regulation prohibit people from using other source of fuel for heat, cooking and
lights. Why not require the utili ties to reduce thier rates during the critical winter
months so people can afford to pay thier bills, then there would be no need to shut off
the electricity or gas.
Yes, I believe the customer should pay what they can during the moratotium.
No, participation should not be based soley on income eligibility. Thier are to many
questions that need be answered on each case. did the utility increase rates? Is the
household on a fixed income? Have thier been tragedies that have cause the inability topay? Has there been extreme weather that has caused increased usage? Etc?
No, the recommended payment amount of 50% of level pay is not reasoable.
on the individual circumstances.
Again it depends
No, a two year pilot program is niether to long or to short. this proposal should not
even be considered at this time. A study by person not affiliated with the utili ties
should be made first, this could take two to five years.
Implementation should not even be considered untill a study has been made by a committee
not controled by the utilities.
Please protect the poor, the needy, and the elderly by saying NO to the greedy utili ties.
Thank you for your help on this critical issue.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Carrie Kinnaird
Street Address: 1111 S. Orchard Ste. 180
City: Boise
State: 10
ZIP: 83705
Home Telephone: Work: 424-0447E-Mail: ckinnaird0focaf. org
Company: Idaho Power/Intermountain Gas
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Comment=descriptIon: I believe it, would be best to wait a year. Do some more research and
gather more information before making the decision to shut people s utili ties down that
cannot afford it. The program can be then be more successful. Also this way the people
involved could be more prepared. The notice now is too short. While I understand having
them pay something would keep the bill from becoming so unmanageable, I'd hate to see
children and the elderly without heat if they couldn t afford it.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Mark Olsen
Street Address: 1008 S EIder st
City: Nampa
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83686
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: Phaedrus310msn.com
Company: Intermountian Gas
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Comment = descriptIon: just recieved your circular on the above numbered case and I have
one concern. I have personally known individuals that abused the Winter period when
payment can be defered. What worries me is I have also personally known more than a few
who, when the adults in the household had systematicaly rendered themselves unable to
aquire utilities because of non-payment, used the adolecent SSN and name to aquire
services. I know babies as well as adolecents with power, phone or gas account parents
have put into their names. I also know juviniles with astronomical past due amounts owed
acrued long before they were old enough to comprehend (thats assuming that they were told)
what was happening. We need to make the effort to assure that the adults bear the
responsibili ty not the inocent.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Jeff & Suzanne StoutStreetAddress: 506 Randolph Ave.
City: Pocatello
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83201
Home Telephone: [phone]E-Mail: j effnsuz0hotmail. com
Company: Intermountain Gas Co.
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Comment=descriptlon: -oear PUC & Intermountain Gas Co.,
re just writing today to express our complete agreement and support for your current
pilot program involving minimal payment during the winter months. As far as we
concerned, we see no reason that families and individuals shouldn t at LEAST continue
paying the rate that they pay during the rest of they year! It only makes sense. I think
that some enforced minimum would help alleviate this problem. Also, for those who
habitually do this, year after year, maybe an imposed level-pay situation may be in order.
Thanks for hearing us out!
- Jeff & Suzanne Stout
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Robert Hempel
Street Address: 3350 W. Kirkam Lane
City: Meridian
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83642
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: robertdhempe10cs. com
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Comment description: I am heartily infavor of
but I resent those who "take advantage of the
very much in order.
assistance for those genuinely needing it,system." I do believe better screening is
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Keith Austin
Street Address: 3485 Rich Lane
Ci ty: Ammon
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83406
Home Telephone: [phone]E-Mail: kzaustin0juno. com
Company: iNTERMOUNTAI~~S cOMPANY
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Comment=descriptlon: wHY IS IT THAT WEW ARE ASKED MANY MANY TIMES TO GIVE A LITTLE TO
HELP OTHERS OUT, WHEN OURSELVES ARE SO POOR THAT IT IS ALL THAT WE CAN DO JUST TO BE ABLE
TO PAY OUR OUN BILL, JET AT TIMES WE HAVE TO GO TO OUR bISHOP FOR HELP. we do not see any
help from any utility company. They are all unwilling to give an inch to the very poor. We
know of many who just have to turn the gas or power off and live indoors in very cold
weather. They complain but the person on the line are VERY unforgiving and mean. They say
YOU PAY OR ELSE. The EISSP people will not let us get signed up til it's almost too late
. By the time the bills are paid by them or whoever they represent it is time for warmer
weather and winter is almost over with. WHY
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Case: GNR-U-02-1 order # 29145
Name: Lorrie Breshears
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Comment description: I am concerned about addressing this issue by
year, as it does not seem an adequate amount of time to explore the
moratorium has been needed, or explore workable alternatves for the
by the loss of the moratorium.
December 1st of this
reason s why thepopulatiuon affected
In a time when many social service programs are being cut while in a ecomomic slump, many
families, elderly, and disabled people are less able to afford high enery bills.
Including the people who use the moratorium in focus groups about why people need the
moratorium and how they feel about other solutions seems imperative to understanding the
issue, which can lead to better solutions. Social service agewncies that work with these
populations are also likely to have vaulable input into this issue and its solutions. I
also feel it would be pertinent to examine how other states address this issue. Are there
federal or private grants available to offset the costs that impoverished people canpay? What programs are energy companies willing to put into place to work with
impoverished families and individuals?
I am concerned about the eligibility for the moratorium being based on income, people
generally being expected to pay 50% pf level pay, and the 150% poverty limit. Some low
income families may not meet the imcome eligibility, but expereince an emergency such as
cosl ty car repair that eat away at their ability to pay high energy bills in the winter.
For some, even paying 50% of the level pay amount may be impossible due to a financial
emergency. Finally, given that 100% of poverty is based on 60% of what it takes to raise
a family of four, the 150% may still not reach the average.
It is likely, regardless of the lenght of the recession , that energy companies will be
dealing with impoverished populations. Are energy companies willing to look for grants?
Are energy companies willing to hire personnel to proecess appliocations for moratoriums,
reduced level pay, or??? Policy that is not based on the understanding of the need cannot
find a workable solution.
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Case: gnr-u-02-
Name: Randy Rice
Street Address: 524 Norvin Ave
City: Idaho Falls
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83401
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: aroniO10earthlink.net
Company: Intermountai . as
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Comment descriptIon: lrst Bullett- I believe customers should pay what they can during
the moratorium. I think if they show a history of paying their bills during non-moratorium
months a then consistently not paying during moratorium months, the utilities should shut
off their service a day before the moratorium begins. I alsothink that if the customer
doesn t pay the bills during the moratorium, the utili ties should have the recourse to
have the customers wages garnished.
Third Bullett- I think 50% of the level pay amount is very reasonable.
Fourth Bullett- I think the existing level-pay option is suffieicent to address payment
during the winter months.
Fifth Bullett- I think three years or more would be a better timeframe for the pilot
program. It may take some people a while to become informed of the program and the success
and data generated from the program would be better statistically if the program werelonger.
Sixth Bullett- The program should apply to both gas and electric utilities.
Seventh Bullett- I think the program should be implemented this year. The utili ties can
afford to lose $1.5 million again this winter and it's not fair for the rest of us as
customers to have to absorb these losses through increased fees.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Leonard NESS BRADEN
Street Address: 3061 South Tagish Way
City: Meridian
State: ID
ZIP: 83642-9157
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: LWMNB0veloci tus. net
Company: Intermountal
mailing list yes no: yesComment=descriptIon: definitely in favor of the pilot trial. Does not appear to be an
undue hardship on those folks needing to take advantage of assistance efforts. As
described, would place additional responsibility on intended recipients of program while
protecting the rights of non-recipient, bill-paying clients. Thank you for opportunity to
offer input.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Helene Higgins
Street Address: ISU Box 8129
City: Pocatello
State: ID
ZIP: 83209
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: higghele0isu. edu
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Comment description: I strongly DISAGREE with the Idaho Public Utili ties Commission wish
to end the "winter moratorium In a time when our world is planning to go to war and
suffering from violence at all levels of society you, as a Commission, have an opportunity
to live what the elder George Bush called " a kinder gentler America Please do not hurt
the poor and increase your own profits. Helene Higgins
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Agnes M. Miller
Street Address: 309 Howe Street
City: Boise
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83706-3929
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: agnesm20mindspring. com
Company: Idaho Power Company
Comment description: The directive as written will prove to be a hardship for those who
are most vulnerable, the young, the aged and the sick. The time frame for implementing is
not adequate to address the serious issues involved. At the very least the comment and
consideration period should be extended.
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Dear Public Utilities Commission:
I do not believe that there is sufficient time to adequately review the proposed major changes
to the winter moratorium rules. Participation in the pilot project should not be limited to LIHEAP
eligibility because many affected customers may not apply for LIHEAP due to the way the program
is administered by the Department of Health and Welfare and the Community Action Agencies.
LIHEAP applications are not even available in most parts of the state until November 1 , and most
applications are done by appointment only with verification required. If families cannot get to the
application site or have trouble getting the verification, there may not be LIHEAP determination
made prior to December 1. The Commission needs time to study the economic impact to the
consumers as well as to the affected utilities prior to implementing this program. The program, if
implemented after appropriate study, should apply to both gas and electric. I agree with
Commissioner Hansen that such drastic changes should not be implemented on short notice during
uncertain economic times. This major change should be thoroughly studied and public hearings
conducted throughout the state.
Sincerely,
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Jim Cain
Street Address: 630 W. 3rd Street
City: Meridain
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83642
Home Telephone: unlistedE-Mail: j cain21~hotmail. com
Company: Intermountain Gas Companymailinglist _yes _no: .
Comment description: Dear I PUC:
As a long-time customer in good standing, I FULLY SUPPORT the proposed pilot program
Winter Protection Program
The 11 000 written-off accounts and bad debt of $1.5 million are unacceptable for us othercreditworthy (and responsible) customers.
In addition to the income guideline and $25 monthly payment requirement under the new
pilot program, I would add one more stipulation: "Customer must give 10 hours of work
during each month on some Intermountain property, doing basic landscape clean-up or
janitorial duties, unless the customer is a widowed female over age 30 -- the ONLY
exception to this work requirement, which applies to all other customers who receive gas.
For the record, I have NO connection with Intermountain Gas Company at all whatsoever; not
even through relatives.
Sincerely,
Jim CainMeridian
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Case:
Name: Cara Snyder
Street Address: 1824 17th Avenue
City: Lewiston
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83501
Home Telephone:E-Mail: c. snyder~acommuni tyactionpartnership. org
Company: Avista
Comment description:
moratorIum.
As a Case Manager for person 60 and over every day I see these people who are on verylimi ted income make choices between food, medicine and energy. In the summer it usuallyisnt hot for a very long period of time so they are okay being cold for a month or two
will cause them death or severe illness there is not choice. Many can not afford $75 as a
1/2 payment this is a sad and difficult situation. The power companies encouraged people
to go with sole source electric heat and now the cost has gotten very high for them.
It seems that in most cases income eligibility would be the right way but then there are
always exceptions.
I think that it would depend on the legitimate expenses that the people had incurred say
medical expenses.
Two years is sufficient.
The piolet project should apply to both electric and gas heat but it seems that electric
heat always has the highest cost.
I do believe that the pilot program should be postponed until next year not begin on Dec.
1st of this year.
No one with small children, disabled people or elders hsould ever be disconnected and
left without heat or the ability to run a fan on a an extremely hot day. What about food
if their electricity is cut off how can they prepare food as well as keep warm.
Please understand that many people are not squandering the small income that they receive
there is not just not enough to go around.
I certainly hop that I never have to choose between eating, medicine, a roof over my heador electricity.
Thank you.
These comments are in reference to the proposed changes.. the
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Robert M. Adams
Street Address: 1129 Sunset Avenue
City: Blackfoot
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83221
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: adamssunset~cableone. net
Company: Intermountain Gas Company
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Comment descriptIon :~gree that something must be done to eliminate the "dead beatswho are taking unfair advantage of the current regulations and getting free gas in the
winter. When I can t afford it, I turn down my thermostat and sit in the cold, or cut
back on groceries, etc, to make sure I can pay my bill. Why, after doing that should I be
required to help pay someone else s bill because they do not want to sacrifice a little.
Let the gas company collect from those who use gas and cut off those those who do not.
They can get help locally, if needed. The 11 000 accounts are not all needy. It is nice
to try and help others, but lets do it with our own money not someone else s. Bob adams
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Case: gnr-u-02-
Name: candie hall
Street Address: 2006 terrace drive
City: caldwell
State: idaho
ZIP: 83605
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail:
Company: intermountain gas company
mailing list yes no: no
Comment descriptIon: I am a single person who works works as a teacher s aide at a localhigh school. Therefore I know all about how hard it is to make ends meet on a low income.I realize there are people who really are in need of help, and I believe assistance
programs are needed. However, I feel there are too many people milking these programs. I
applaude Intermountain Gas for their efforts to narrow down the qualification guidelines,
keeping the cost down where the rest of us can afford to heat our homes.
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Barry Broom
Street Address: 2242 E. Poppy Hills
City: EagleState: Id.
ZIP: 83616
Home Telephone: [phone]E-Mail: barry. broom~hp. com
Company: Intermountain Gas Co.
mailing list yes no:
Comment=descriptIon: believe the PUC should allow Intermountain Gas to run its pilot
program to help them recover some 'of the money owed to them by others not paying their
bills. The ones that get the break should be the ones who qualify for energy assistance.
We the public who pay our bills should not have to take up the slack from the ones who are
working the system to their advantage. Intermountain Gas is doing the correct action to
curb this problem.
Thank you,
Barry Broom
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Janet Moore
Street Address: 539 Bryden Ave
Ci ty: Lewiston
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83501
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: moorej ~idhw. state. id. us
Company: Avista
mailing list yes no: yes
Comment description: believe it is the responsibility of a benevolent and compassionate
society to take care of those citizens less fortunate. I feel that people should be asked
to pay what they can during the moratorium , the three month period during winter, but if
they cannot, then they should not be penalized for not doing so. I feel that people
should be required to pay their utility bills but not have the service cut off during the
winter if they meet the established criteria, age, income, and infirmity, not just income.
Fifty percent of level pay is still too much for some people to pay during the winter. I
feel like in the summer months, it's okay to pay fifty percent of level payor have theutili ties cut off. I f due to a person s health or age there are medical reasons why
utilities shouldn t be cut off, this would be okay if they had medical documentation. If
a person doesn t meet the eligibility criteria for the 3 month moratorium, then they
should be required to pay the level pay amount or lose their electricity. Pilot should be
two to three years and both gas and electric. Pilot should be postponed a year and public
input more aggressively sought. I don t think people are aware this is being porposed and
the public needs to be made aware of this so they have a chance to comment.
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Christine Sandoval
Street Address: 4564 Yorgason Way
City: Boise
State: 10
ZIP: 83703
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: TULIP~mailbug. com
Company: all of themmailinglist _yes _no:
Comment description: I am against shutting off utili ties for nonpayment during the cold
winter months or the hot summer months. Some nonprofit agencies go through lean times, butrecover in a couple months. In hard times chari ties suffer. We need to protect the elderly
and/ or the children of parents who run into monetary problems. Do this without requiring a
lot of degrading and time consuming government paperwork. Deferring payment is good. I
would rather make a voluntary contribution to an emergency or indigent fund than know that
an agency or some person out there is thirsty or freezing or cooking to death. Those who
have been given much need to take care of those who (sometimes temporarily) do not have
enough. I trust you to be caring and compassionate in this decision. Please keep me
informed regarding this matter. Thank you. Christine Sandoval
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Jackie Strain
Street Address: 310 Craig Street
City: Troy
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83871
Home Telephone:E-Mail: strainj ~idhw. state. id. us
Company: Avista
mailing list yes no:
Comment = descriptIon:Monatorium program-
I believe the new pilot program is a good idea. However, I do not believe the new pilot
program should be based solely on income eligibility. The LIHEAP standard of 150 percent
would not be approprate, it would leave a lot of struggling families in the dark. I am a
single mother of three children and I have, at times could only pay half of my utility
bill throughout the winter months. With the current moratorium I was able to keep my power
on at my home. However , with your new proposed pilot project my utility company could have
turned my power off last year because my household income is over the 150 percent of the
federal poverty level. I do not like having my power on level pay, because I like not
having high power bills during the summer months. I think the propose pilot progect should
not be income bases, it should be available to ALL individuals who have children, theelderly, ect.
Thank you,
Jackie Strain
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Michael Vaughn
Street Address: 3619 Knowles
City: Pocatello
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83201
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: mevaughn~ida. net
Company: Intermountain Gas Co.
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Comment descriptIon: I would like the IPUC to adopt the new pilot program for energyassistance. I feel those in real need should benefit from the energy assistance program
and should not have their heat and utilities disconnected during the winter months,
however, those who can afford to pay and are taking advantage of the program should be
disconnected from the utility regardless of what time of year it is.
Transaction 10: 11131331.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: William Hyde
Street Address: 1685 Whitney
City: Idaho Falls
State: 10
ZIP: 83402
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: William Hyde~msn.com
Company: Intermountain Gasmailinglist _yes _no:
Comment description: I'm in favor of Intermountain s Gas, mean testing customers ability
to pay utility bills before its shoved onto paying customers. Bonneville county
commisioners had the same problem of people not being able to pay utility, medical and
other bills and wanted the county to pay them. After they investigated they found that the
reason the vast majority couldn t pay was because they were paying for new cars and
exspensive items on credit cards. If you don t means test people they will shove the bills
they don t want to pay over onto someone else and drive away in their new car, wearing
their new diamonds and expensive clothes.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Bonnie Leavitt
Street Address: 1445 Wilson LN
City: Nyssa
State: OR
ZIP: 97913
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: bleavitt~sde.state.id.
Company: Idaho Power
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Comment description: I believe that I am very sympathetic to those who find it necessary
to be given leeway on their power bills. I was a single Mom with five children, three whoI received no child support. I worked two, sometimes three or four, jobs to support mychildren. I was not on public assistance or food stamps. I do not believe that anyone
should be allowed not to pay anything on their power bill or it will be impossible for
them ever to catch up. For almost all instances, level pay will allow families to keepafloat during winter months. There are still occasions when alternative solutions may be
needed as with lay-offs, etc. Be sympathetic to customers needs and willing to
compromise, but do not let the customer take advantage of you. I do not believe that you
should have to fill out an application. Everyone needs help occasionally and it should
not be based on income. I also do not think that help should only be extended December
through February. In many instances, the cost of all the additional paperwork is not costeffective. In conclusion, be a sympathetic, understanding business willing to work withyour customers (work with, not let them take advantage) and you will reap the rewards.The hard-nosed unfeeling businesses neither elicit customers respect or commitment to pay
their bills. I can remember back when I was raising my children, Idaho Power was an
understanding, sympathetic business willing to compromise with their customers and they
had their customers goodwill and respect. I do not believe that you have these today!
Sincerely yours,
Bonnie Steiner-Leavitt
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Br. Selby Coffman, O.
Street Address: 541 E 100 South
City: Jerome
State: 10
ZIP: 83338
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: selby~idahomonks. org
Company: Idaho Power Company
mailing list yes no: no
Comment = descriptIon: lDear friends,
About the proposal pilot program to end commission?s rules regarding the ?wintermoratorium,? the three-month period during which utili ties are forbidden to disconnect
customers who fail to make payments:
It is crucial to the health of our most vulnerable people to retain this program , not to
eliminate it. Please keep this moratorium in place!
Yours truly,
Br. Selby Coffman, OSB
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10:30:06 AM
Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Francis McDonnell
Street Address: 5645 Hallmark Ct.
Ci ty: Boise
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83703
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: mcdonnell~rmci. net
Company: Intermountain Gas
mailing list yes no: yesComment=descriptIon: 5645 Hallmark Ct.
Boise Idaho
83703
November 15, 2002
IPUC Commissioners:
Subject: GNR-U-02-1
I urge you, under no circumstance, to change the current rule of keeping people s heat on
from Dec 1st until Feb 28th. Just think what the public will say should someone s heat get
turned off and they die because of it. What if a senior citizen living on Social Security
and trying to pay for medication were to die because of lack of heat? What if it is a
small child from the family of a single mom with 3 kids, that receives no child support,
were to die because of a lack of heat? The public will be up in arms and they will not be
nice to the utility companies nor the IPUC.
In regard to the recent request by the utility companies to have the poor pay a small
amount during the heating season. I can understand the reasoning behind this request. It
is justifiable to expect that some amount is paid on the bill. This request is certainly
reasonable. BUT it is too bad that all those high paid lawyers and executives could not
come up with an idea to help the less fortunate. They figured out how to get them to pay
but added no programs to help them pay, such as proj ect Share. I think it is sad that
Intermountain Gas Company can not find a way to collect money for proj ect Share. They know
how to read meters without getting out of the truck but can not figure how to ask people
to donate on their bill to help the poor.
It would be better if we could offer them a carrot instead of a stick. Lets say if they
will pay a small amount the utility company will not turn off their heat from Nov. 1st
until March 31. Also then the gas company will work to help them meet their obligation.
If their level pay is over $75 per month, it would suggest that there is something wrong
with the living conditions and it should be looked into. Things like a home inspection
program, some education on how to lower their usage, and maybe even some kind of
winterization program. All the utility companies need to find a way to make conservation
an important part of their programs.
As for the idea that there should be a energy assistance income guide line, I agree that
would not be a bad idea. I do not believe there will be a lot of saving with this program.
It should not be used as another hurdle for poor people to jump through.
Again the idea of getting payments during winter months is just, but not very kind. What
if they put as much effort and talent into trying to solve the problem as they did tosaving the company money? I know an equitable solution is possible.Sincerely:
Francis McDonnell
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Jane Zornik
Street Address: 4003 Glendale St
City: Boise
State: 10
ZIP: 83703
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: janez1~mindspring.com
Company: Intermountain , Gas Company
mailing list yes no: rY~~Comment descriptIon: writing in support of the proposed
ProtectIon program. I believe that too many people who could
winter are abusing the current program. That abuse makes the
to cover the losses.
two-year pilot Winter
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rest of the citizens pay more
I urge approval of of case number GNR-U-02-1.
Thank you.
Jane Zornik
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program to reduce bad
Regarding the customer notice just received discussing the pilot
debts. There appear to be issues you have forgotten.
1. Idaho economy is in a bad way. Many people who are laid off from a job are willing to
work but cannot find work. I routinely hear of people who could not get back in the work
place for over a year.
2. People out of work who cannot afford heating bills during the winter certainly cannot
afford a large bill in March.
3. Consider the following; instead of creating discontent among customers by ruthlessly
cutting service. You can make money on the interest just like credit card companies do by
working with the customer. Instead of the unreasonable expectation of distressed customers
paying a large utility bill March 1, offer a gradual paydown. You can then earn interst
income on the unpaid balance. Offer a minimum amount due on each bill beginning with March
1. The minimum could be calculated to have the Dec - Feb amounts fully paid by mid summer,
say July for example. Customers caught in the poor economic conditions of Boise then have
a chance to get on their feet. I'll bet the March 1 payor cut service situation
contributes to your losses. I can see where a desperate person would or could not pay the
bill, move, and set up service again under another name and set the cycle in motion again.
4. Customer Service at Intermountain Gas is the worst I have ever seen. It needs to be
improved. When the employee in the reception area (who has a job) smarts off to people
who are out of work and struggling to find a job or even food, contempt for the company is
the result. When a customer is trying to survive until they can land a new job, it is not
helpful for Intermountain Gas to dilberately treat them as a deadbeat.
4. Working with the customer on a case by case basis would be helpful. If the company has
lost $1.5 million, it can certainly afford to hire a couple of credit specialists to work
with the customers. I personally know of a case where the customer was new to the area and
did not know about the March deadline for making up back payments for the winter. Every
time a bill arrived the customer called the company to ask for an extention because the
customer had not yet been able to find a job. The customer was told not to worry "we will
be happy to work with you . The customer found a job and called the company to make
payment arrangements. The arrangements offered by the customer were to pay 25% of the
outstanding balance in five days when the first paycheck arrived and then pay the
remaining old balance a week later when the second paycheck was received. Intermountain
Gas rudely turned down this payment arrangement with the smart ass comment "well if you
don t pay this bill in full in three days your service will be terminated" end of
discussion. I feel the customer offered a reasonable solution and the hard nose response
by the company was unnecessary. Instead of getting the bill paid, earning a little
interest income and earning the respect of the customer, Intermountain Gas is totally
hated by many of its customers. The customer mentioned above felt the company had lied
during their previous conversations.
5. Also overlooked was problem Boise has in the social services area. The Customer Notice
I received sounded a bit snooty indicating there were agencies out there to help those whotruly" needed help. This is not the case. There are thousands of people who cannot get
help when they find themselves out of work. These people are over 40 and under 62, their
children are over 18, and these people want to work (not infirm). These middle age workers
find themselves on the streets in Idaho because there are no emergency funds for them.
The Notice also seemed to indicate the agencies are able to help everyone who applies.
This is not the case. These agencies ran out of funds last year when the recession was at
it worst.
6. The pilot program seems to make an attempt to protect the customer from disconnection,
but I do not know the LIHEAP guidelines. If this program does not respond to the needs of
the people outline in #5 above. The minimum monthly payment appears to be reasonable IF
the household can obtain somekind of financial assistance. The people in #5 cannot obtain
any kind of financial, medical, survival assistance from the State or City. How does this
pilot program help unemployed middle aged customers.
7. I acknowledge there are some people who do not want to pay for anything and your
company needs to protect itself from true deadbeats. The credit councilors I recommended
in #4 could screen customers who as for help, direct them to appropriate agencies, and
work to weed out the true deadbeat. I like the idea of getting the welfare agencies on
board to manage their case load and review the cases to confirm the benefit recepient is
paying the bills the financial assistant is designed to pay.
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: TERRY D. ALDRICH
Street Address: 1407 NEWPORT ST.
City: BOISE
State: 10
ZIP: 83709-2142
Home Telephone:
E-Mail: IVERB~FIBERPIPE. NET
Company: INTERMOUNTAAIN GAS CO.mailing list yes no: .
Comment = descriptIon: I pay my bills,
Intermountain Gas Co. Allow them to
and pay them on time. Please get out of the way of
supply energy. Don t make then a walfare agency.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Darl Bennett
Street Address: 3837 Blue Grouse
City: Pocatello
State: 10
ZIP: 83201
Home Telephone: [phone]E-Mail: benndarl~netscape. net
Company:
mailing list yes no: yes
Comment description: ving worked as a religius leader
financial situations, I feel strongly that it would NOT
residents of the State of Idaho to allow alterations to
wi th many families in difficult
be in the best interest of thethe "winter moratorium" rules.
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Bill McDowell
Street Address: 2121 Satterfield Dr.
City: Pocatello
State: 10
ZIP: 83201
Home Telephone:
E-Mail: bmcdowell~alakids. com
Company: Intermountain Gas & Idaho Power
Comment description: I have lived in states that maximize their donations to the needyfor Utili ties. They have what is called a matching donation, whereby the Utility Company
matches any gifts given to helping those who can t pay their utility bills. This kind of
program tells those who give that they are getting the maximum "bang " for their "buck"
am one person that looks for those kind of companies so that the dollars that I give have
the maximum impact. I don t see why the Idaho utilities can t have a similiar program.
know if they did. . . I would sure contribute!!
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Case: GNR-U-01
Name: John Meagher
Street Address: 210 S. Straughan
City: Boise
State: 10
ZIP: 83712
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: jmeagher~spro. net
Company: Intermtn Gas
Comment description: This plan described in the mailer I rec ' d in the mail from Intermtn
Gas, sounds and appears reasonble and fair to all. The deadbeats (95% of the 11,000)
should not be allowed to burden the Company and the other rate payers through non paymentactivities.
The truly needy deserve the consideration shown to them in the Plan.
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2:49:42 PM
Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Peggy A. Snyder
Street Address: 1527 Powers Ave.
City: Lewiston
State: 10
ZIP: 83501
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: snyderp~idhw. state. id. us
Company: Avista r--\mailing list yes no:
Comment description: I first want to comment that I don t believe there has been enough
time or publicity to solicite public comment. If the pilot is run, I feel it should be
postponed until there has been more input. And I believe that that input should really
come from those folks whom it will impact directly.
In these difficult economic times I would be against turning off the power in households
with the qualifing populations during the winter months for any reason. This would put
the poor, disabled and elderly at severe risk. I agree that it could be beneficial if
those that qualify for the mori torium could pay a smaller monthly rate to offset the
lumpsum at the end of the three months. However, if they fail to do so, power should not
be shut off. This is inhumane. Fifty percent of the level pay may be too high for a
recommended payment. Personal example: my husband and I live in a two-story 3,000 square
foot home. My husband's mother lives in a small, older trailer home. Her total income is
$400 a month. In the winter months, the power bill for her small trailer is higher that
ours. We cover her power bills for her year round as there is no way she is able to pay
even a portion. Many of the low income and elderly live in older, less cost effectivehousing.
Are there not some other means for the rest of society to assist those le~s fortunate?
Remember Project Share? Could something like this be done year round?
I wish to reiterate that I feel that a pilot should be postponed until there has been more
advertisement and time for public input.
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Case: GNR U 02 1
Name: Yolanda de Leon
Street Address: 317 Happy Day Blvd.
City: Caldwell
State: 10
ZIP: 83605
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: yodeleon~aol. com
Company: Intermountain Gas Co.
mailing list yes no:
Comment - descriptIon:work with Salud y Provecho, an agency that helps people who earn
minimum wage. I see families struggle daily with bills they need to pay but simply can
Intermountain Gas should be commended for understanding the struggles people with limited
incomes have paying the gas bill during the winter. Thank you, on behalf of our agency, a
department of the Idaho Migrant Council, for your compassion and caring.
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Nancy Chastain
Street Address: POBOX 1037
City: Lewiston
State: 10
ZIP: 83501
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail:
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Comment description: I am submi tt'ing a request that you not be allowed to disconnectpeoplesutilities lines because of non-payment during the winter months. I personally
know how hard it is to pay these high utility bills. Sometimes I can only pay a portion of
my bill. And for you to be allowed to disconnect heat from the homes of people who are
far, far worse off than you or I in regards to being able to payor not is criminal. The
elderly, sick and those homes with children need to be cared for not threatened with
someone turning off their heat if they don t pay their utility bill. Nancy
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Case: GNR-U02-1Name: Robert E. Sabino
Street Address: 2254 Independence Dr
City: BoiseState: 10.
ZIP: 83706
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-MaIl: sabin02~mindspring. com
Company: Intermountain Gasmailinglistyesno: D9
Comment description: Well done on the Winter Protection Program.
those who can t pay and not be taken by those who can pay but ratherdeal. Keep up the realistic approach you are on. BOB!
is right to help
take advantage of a
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Name: Pat Wright
Street Address: 360 Troy Ave
City: Idaho Falls
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83402
Home Telephone:
E-Mail:
Company: Intermountain Gas Co.
Comment description: I support the pilot program "Winter Protection Program I am in
favor of not terminating service for customers unable to pay in the winter months HOWEVER,
it is a very good idea to have a minimum payment--$25 seems extremely reasonable. Thank
you.
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Case: gnr-02-1
Name: Ellwood Crowell
Street Address: 102 N. Elmore
Ci ty: Glenns Ferry
State: Id
ZIP: 83623
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: redirection1~aol. com
Company: intermountain
mailing list yes no:
Comment=descriptIon: I am in full support of an organization used to "weed out" offenders
of this obviously important ordinance. Please contact me regarding any help that might be
needed in Elmore County.
Thank you
Woody Crowell
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9:25:58 AM
Case: GNR-U-02-I
Name: Juanita Hatke
Street Address: 1429 Idaho
City: Lewiston
State: 10
ZIP: 83501
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail:
Company: Avista Utili ties
mailing list yes no: no
Comment descriptIon: -r am currently aware of a number of people who have difficulties
paying their bill as it is. I believe that it would be fair to have them pay 1/2 of thelevel pay. However, I also belei ve that this is too short of a notice to have this go
into effect immediately as there are numerous people out there that this could effect. I
believe that they should be given a longer notice time period say 3 to six month. I could
see this going into effect next year with notice going on the monthly statement beginning
in June or July.
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Thursday, November 14, 2002 8:12 AM
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Thursday, November 14, 2002
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Case: GNR-U-02-1
Name: Steve Garner
Street Address: 5211 Daisy Lane
City: Pocatello
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83204
Home Telephone: [phone]E-Mail: ssgarner~cableone. net
Company: Intermountain Gas
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Comment descriptIon: lUl too often, unfortunate incidents happen to which our society
seems to over-react. I believe this to be the case with winter utility disconnects.
Those less fortunate than others should receive assistance, however there are too many
deadbeats that take advantage of the system for their own selfish reasons. This pilot
program appears, on the surface at least, to address this issue nicely. Everyone should
be held to the responsibility of meeting obligations whenever possible; there should be no
free ride. Carryon!
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Thursday, November 14, 20027:46 AM
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Case: GNR-U-02-
Name: Jonelle Krakau
Street Address: 3910 Sumter
City: Boise
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83709
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: jone67~aol.com
Company: Intermountain Gasmailinglistyesno:
Comment description: Should
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customers generally pay what they can during the moratorium?
For those who do not pay, are there other approaches to mitigate the large balances after
the moratorium ends?
Is the recommended payment amount (50 percent of level pay) reasonable? For example, a
customer with a monthly level-pay bill of $150 would have to pay $75. I think this isfair.
Is a two-year pilot program too long or too short?
many people, keep it going.If this works and does not hurt too
Should the pilot proj ect be restricted to either gas or electric utilities or should itapply to both? Probably should apply to both.
Should implementation of the pilot program be postponed until next year instead of theDec. 1 start date the utili ties propose? I think it should be posponed for a year.
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