Energy arrow BPA's future role

  

 
BPA's future role: Public comments

 
View comments that have been submitted. You can also add a reply to any comment.

To submit a comment, read how to participate.

ID*  sort Date  sort Author  sort Organization  sort View comment
RD-041811/12/2002Klein, StevenTacoma Powerview (270k PDF)
RD-041210/31/2002Liberty, David view (5k PDF)
RD-040910/30/2002Reiten, PatrickUpdated version of Joint Utilities Proposal, with additions highlighted in yellow (also see RD-0374, RD-0365 and RD-0036)view (80k PDF)
RD-041110/29/2002Eldrige, M. StevenUmatilla Electric Cooperativeview (120k PDF)
RD-041310/29/2002Farnsworth, HaroldE.J. Bartellsview (40k PDF)
RD-039410/21/2002Leone, C. ClarkPublic Power Council: Joint customer response to commentsview (50k PDF)
RD-037610/20/2002Bartle, David and Cindi view (10k PDF)
RD-035410/18/2002Drummond, WilliamWestern Montana Electric Generating and Transmission Cooperativeview (100k PDF)
RD-034810/18/2002Eades, GlennMountaineersview (10k PDF)
RD-039910/18/2002Fanger, Rose view (40k PDF)
RD-036810/18/2002Ford, PatSave Our Wild Salmon: Addendum to original proposal (see RD-0014)view (20k PDF)
RD-035910/18/2002Henderson, Edward M. Jr. view (10k PDF)
RD-037310/18/2002Heutte, Fred view (50k PDF)
RD-037210/18/2002Kahn, Robert, Ed.D.Northwest Independent Power Producers Coalitionview (110k PDF)
RD-036910/18/2002Klein, StevenTacoma Powerview (20k PDF)
RD-035710/18/2002Lonsdale, Sandy; Albert, MarkVulcan Powerview (15k PDF)
RD-036310/18/2002McLerie Blackman, Susie view (60k PDF)
RD-040110/18/2002MultipleForm letter #6: support of aluminum industry, post-Seattle meeting (6 respondents)view (40k PDF)
RD-037010/18/2002Patton, SaraNorthwest Energy Coalition: Addendum to Public Interest Proposalview (20k PDF)
RD-037410/18/2002Reiten, PatrickUpdated version of Joint Utilities Proposal (also see RD-0365 and RD-0036)view (90k PDF)
RD-035610/18/2002Rhoads-Weaver, HeatherNorthwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Developmentview (10k PDF)
RD-038410/18/2002Sampson, DonColumbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commissionview (2.5mb PDF)
RD-040810/18/2002Showalter, MarilynWashington Utilities and Transportation Commissionview (130k PDF)
RD-037110/18/2002Speer, JackAlcoaview (10k PDF)
RD-037510/18/2002Stephens, Don view (5k PDF)
RD-035510/18/2002Tominaga, LynnIdaho Irrigation Pumpersview (100k PDF)
RD-039810/18/2002Usibelli, TonyWashington Office of Trade and Economic Developmentview (180k PDF)
RD-035110/17/2002Bingham, HiramDavenport Powerview (10k PDF)
RD-035210/17/2002Canon, KenIndustrial Customers of Northwest Utilitiesview (190k PDF)
RD-036610/17/2002Conlin, Roger view (5k PDF)
RD-035310/17/2002Eisdorfer, JasonCitizens' Utility Board of Oregonview (30k PDF)
RD-036010/17/2002Geist, Kurtre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-035010/17/2002Morgan, KenClallam County Public Utility Districtview (10k PDF)
RD-034910/17/2002Priestley, FrankIdaho Farm Bureauview (90k PDF)
RD-036110/17/2002Ratcliff, Carl view (5k PDF)
RD-033210/16/2002Davis, Mary view (5k PDF)
RD-033110/16/2002Flaherty, Pan view (5k PDF)
RD-034710/16/2002Kelley, Lindare: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-040010/16/2002Kennedy, DebraCommunity Action Directors of Oregonview (100k PDF)
RD-039510/16/2002Reid, SusanCity of Ashlandview (50k PDF)
RD-033310/16/2002Renz, Kathrynre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-033010/15/2002Seligman, DanCanby Utility Boardview (30k PDF)
RD-041610/14/2002Gallegos, Elena view (30k PDF)
RD-041710/14/2002Gallegos, Samantha view (40k PDF)
RD-033410/14/2002Renee, Coleenre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-033510/13/2002Graham, Hollyre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-033610/13/2002Stapp, Eileenre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-036510/13/2002Williams, LynUpdated version of Joint Utilities Proposal (also see RD-0036)view (90k PDF)
RD-034010/12/2002Hahn, D.re: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-034210/12/2002Marshall, Markre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-033810/12/2002Melos, Linda, M.D.re: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-033910/12/2002Morgan, Susanre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-033710/12/2002Perrotti, Edward David view (10k PDF)
RD-034310/12/2002Pomeroy, Anahata view (5k PDF)
RD-034510/11/2002Keefe-Martin, Erinre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-034610/11/2002Rader, Maxre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-034410/11/2002Razmov, Valentinre: Clean Energy Proposalview (5k PDF)
RD-031010/10/2002Akin, James view (10k PDF)
RD-032910/10/2002Cavett, MichaelPort Townsend Chamber of Commerceview (80k PDF)
RD-030510/10/2002Marciniak, Aimee view (5k PDF)
RD-030610/10/2002Martinez, Cassidy view (5k PDF)
RD-030710/10/2002Miller, Steve view (5k PDF)
RD-039610/10/2002Monson, DileCity of Burleyview (70k PDF)
RD-032810/10/2002Monson, DileCity of Burleyview (70k PDF)
RD-031110/10/2002MultipleForm letter #5 supporting clean energy proposal (370 respondents)view (10k PDF)
RD-030410/10/2002Potts, Sienna view (5k PDF)
RD-029610/9/2002Pintler, Francis view (10k PDF)
RD-030110/9/2002Roth, Peter view (10k PDF)
RD-029110/8/2002Burke, Bryan view (5k PDF)
RD-029510/8/2002Kingsford-Smith, Steve & Glacier view (10k PDF)
RD-029010/8/2002Moody, Mark view (10k PDF)
RD-036410/8/2002Randell, Tim view (50k PDF)
RD-022810/8/2002Schaeffer, Donna view (60k PDF)
RD-026610/8/2002Semler, Dan view (5k PDF)
RD-029210/8/2002Worden, Donald view (10k PDF)
RD-022410/7/2002Classen, Juliann view (5k PDF)
RD-022110/7/2002Clouston, Sidney view (10k PDF)
RD-041510/7/2002Gallegos, Sally view (100k PDF)
RD-022310/7/2002Jennings, Nayana view (5k PDF)
RD-036210/7/2002Kempsell, Lesley view (25k PDF)
 10/7/2002MultipleForm letter #4 on public interest proposals, submitted by about 7 respondentsview (20k PDF)
RD-023210/5/2002Wolf, Keith view (40k PDF)
RD-024210/4/2002Diamond, Red view (5k PDF)
RD-023410/3/2002Cahoon, LloydEconomic Development Council of Jefferson Countyview (70k PDF)
RD-022510/3/2002Callas, Perry view (5k PDF)
RD-023510/3/2002Duncan, Alan view (5k PDF)
RD-023010/3/2002Herrero, Martha view (40k PDF)
RD-041410/3/2002Loesche, Jennifer view (60k PDF)
RD-017910/3/2002Schwindt, Delores view (40k PDF)
RD-020710/3/2002Talbot, P. view (5k PDF)
RD-018710/2/2002Durand, Lucia view (5k PDF)
RD-023610/2/2002Gresky, Robert view (50k PDF)
RD-029910/2/2002Isbell, Lyle view (30k PDF)
RD-023310/2/2002Mendenhall, ScottJefferson Local Development Corporationview (70k PDF)
RD-030810/2/2002Randell, Kathy view (40k PDF)
RD-018310/2/2002Rosback, Marty view (5k PDF)
RD-023110/2/2002Trout, Robert view (20k PDF)
RD-018610/2/2002Wooten, GeorgeMethow Valley Citizens Councilview (10k PDF)
RD-017810/1/2002Franulovich, Evan view (10k PDF)
RD-041010/1/2002Jensen, PhilLuhr-Jensenview (140k PDF)
RD-018510/1/2002Kiegel, Joseph view (5k PDF)
RD-017710/1/2002Willey, SteveBackwoods Solar Electric Systemsview (10k PDF)
RD-01729/30/2002Alm, Edward view (40k PDF)
RD-01739/30/2002Dalton, Sharon view (30k PDF)
RD-01699/30/2002Granger, Joe view (5k PDF)
RD-01809/30/2002Hamilton, LizNorthwest Sportfishing Industry Associationview (110k PDF)
RD-02299/30/2002Hay, Susan view (50k PDF)
RD-01689/30/2002mbgb@____.net view (5k PDF)
RD-01769/30/2002Streeter, Sally view (5k PDF)
RD-01759/30/2002Wood, Jean view (20k PDF)
RD-01679/29/2002Potter, ToniLeague of Women Votersview (10k PDF)
reply 11/21by Gareth Bolt Aluminum Industry worker and sportsman
The common denominator I see in a lot of the proposals from the Utility sector is the desire for stability in the system. What no one seems to address, at least in terms that make any monetary sense is where is the money lost from the Aluminum industry going to come from. Are the utilities going to pay that much more in taxes and in public contributions to make up the shortfall? How will Whatcom County schools, Ferndale and Blaine in particular be able to deal with the loss of a million dollars in revenue? Where are the living wage jobs going to come from to employ the thousands that will be put out of work if the Aluminum Industry closes in Washington? Without jobs that carry the wages and benefits that this industry provides, everyone, families, businesses, schools and local government will suffer. Everyone but the utilities that is. Keep the production of aluminum onshore where it can do us all some good.
reply 11/11by Robert Trout, Concerned Aluminum employee and taxpayer and Sportsman..
I am disappointed with the position of the League of Women Voters on this issue. In the past I have viewed your group as people who "do their homework" on political issues. The League could not possibly have done their homework on this issue. During the Portland hearing the presenters of the Public Intrests Groups Proposal were asked who would fund "making workers whole", their reply was something to the effect of "we have not considered that, we don't know". The obvious answer is the region's taxpayers. When you eliminate the Aluminum industry, Aluminum workers (est. 49,000 jobs) and the taxes paid by both groups from the equation, you eliminate millions of dollars to be spent on Salmon Restoration in the future. Not to mention reduction of the tax base this proposal is adding signifigant burden to. The League of Women Voters needs to return to the practice of doing their homework, as they have done in the past.
RD-01659/28/2002Ball, Eldon view (10k PDF)
RD-03939/28/2002Cuse, Jerry view (30k PDF)
RD-03889/28/2002Dahlgren, Mark view (25k PDF)
RD-03879/28/2002Glod, David view (30k PDF)
RD-03919/28/2002Gubich, M. view (30k PDF)
RD-03909/28/2002Hanowell, Carl view (30k PDF)
RD-01669/28/2002LaZerte, Elizabeth and Gordon view (5k PDF)
RD-03899/28/2002Leach, Steve view (30k PDF)
RD-03929/28/2002Nyberg, Berni view (30k PDF)
RD-01459/27/2002Hensle, Judith Ree view (10k PDF)
 9/27/2002MultipleForm letter #3 supporting aluminum industry, submitted by about 100 commentersview (5k PDF)
RD-01489/27/2002Nielsen, Jack, Roseanna and Dale view (50k PDF)
RD-01479/27/2002Raymond, Michelle view (5k PDF)
RD-01469/26/2002Fetz, Margot view (10k PDF)
RD-01419/26/2002McCracken, Mary view (5k PDF)
RD-01709/25/2002Adler, Herb and Joyce view (40k PDF)
RD-01429/25/2002Chisholm, Bill view (10k PDF)
RD-01719/25/2002Coleman, David view (50k PDF)
RD-01449/25/2002Dexheimer, Derek view (10k PDF)
RD-01899/25/2002Freeman, CoreyNorthwest Sportfishing Industry Associationview (70k PDF)
RD-01909/25/2002Graham, JudieWashington Trollers Associationview (120k PDF)
RD-01329/25/2002Klise, Geoff view (5k PDF)
RD-01399/25/2002Logan, Corina view (10k PDF)
RD-01409/25/2002McComas, BrucePort Townsend Paperview (70k PDF)
RD-01439/25/2002Moore, Daniel view (5k PDF)
RD-01129/24/2002Friedman, Neil view (20k PDF)
RD-01279/24/2002Hertz, Karen view (10k PDF)
RD-01269/24/2002Kallas, John view (30k PDF)
RD-01299/24/2002Mitchell, Heather view (30k PDF)
RD-01309/24/2002Pauley, Stephen, M.D. view (5k PDF)
RD-01259/24/2002Rivard, Mary view (30k PDF)
RD-01289/24/2002Sarvis, Ruth view (5k PDF)
RD-01319/24/2002Sauer, Ann view (5k PDF)
RD-01249/24/2002Schieltz, Wendy & Lon view (30k PDF)
RD-01159/23/2002Heberger, Roy Jr. view (10k PDF)
RD-01149/23/2002Waters, Lorah view (10k PDF)
RD-01179/22/2002Artley, Richard view (5k PDF)
RD-01139/20/2002Armstrong, Mike and McNorris, CathyState of Washington Representativesview (80k PDF)
RD-00949/20/2002Farrelly, Peter view (5k PDF)
RD-03009/20/2002Ratcliff, Carl view (100k PDF)
RD-00939/20/2002Renken, Norah view (5k PDF)
RD-00419/19/2002Launer, Ray view (5k PDF)
 9/19/2002MultipleForm letter #1 beginning "…protect remaining wild salmon", from about 100 commentersview (5k PDF)
RD-00409/19/2002Peterson, Jan view (5k PDF)
RD-02989/19/2002Pinkham, Ryan view (30k PDF)
RD-00929/19/2002Ray, Rick view (60k PDF)
 9/18/2002MultipleForm letter #2 beginning "I strongly support clean energy…", and postcards from about 1,300 commenters. Postcard is an abridged form of the letter.view (5k PDF)
RD-00389/18/2002Rimbos, Peter and Naomi view (10k PDF)
RD-00399/18/2002Soeldner, Rev. Thomas view (5k PDF)
RD-00919/18/2002Van Fleet, Douglas view (5k PDF)
RD-00319/17/2002Biondo, K. Ryan view (5k PDF)
RD-02979/17/2002Cantwell, Smith, DeFazio, Baird, McDermott, SmithSenators and members of Congressview (5k PDF)
RD-00249/17/2002Flakus, Greg view (5k PDF)
RD-00379/17/2002Gerdemann, Janice view (5k PDF)
RD-00329/16/2002Din, CarlaUnited Steelworkers of Americaview (120k PDF)
RD-00369/16/2002Leone, C. ClarkJoint Utilities Proposal (aka Investor-Owned Utility proposal)view (100k PDF)
RD-00299/16/2002Negri, PamelaPamela Negri and Ted Forsbergview (5k PDF)
reply 9/23by
Hydro is efficient and cheap. Wind, solar, and other alternatives and renewables remain expensive. If Pam wants to rip out dams, she should be wiling to pay for other people's electric bills.
RD-00309/16/2002Russell, Monica view (5k PDF)
RD-00219/16/2002Slifer, Betty view (5k PDF)
RD-00209/16/2002Stonington, Louise view (5k PDF)
RD-01089/15/2002Gregori, Tim R.Central Montana Electric Cooperativeview (15k PDF)
RD-03279/14/2002Duncan, Alan view (40k PDF)
RD-00349/14/2002Mackay, R. ThomasAgriNorthwestview (70k PDF)
RD-00229/13/2002Borton, ChristopherSage Mountain Centerview (5k PDF)
RD-00189/13/2002Grinter, John view (5k PDF)
RD-00159/13/2002Hamann, H.K. view (5k PDF)
RD-00149/12/2002Ford, PatSave Our Wild Salmon, and othersview (20k PDF)
reply 9/17by
This proposal includes "an equal vote for salmon". First, salmon can't vote themselves. Second, the proposal seems to indicate that Indian Tribes should soley represent salmon. The public is aware of salmon issues and we all want their well being factored in as part of the overall equation. One constituency should not have a greater say.
RD-00199/12/2002Gorringe, Richard, Ph.D. view (5k PDF)
RD-00259/12/2002Hall, Julie view (5k PDF)
RD-00139/12/2002Lambe, FrankEmerald PUDview (50k PDF)
RD-00119/12/2002Lucas, DonnaAffiliated Tribes of Northwest Indiansview (50k PDF)
RD-00289/12/2002Maxey, Rob view (5k PDF)
RD-00279/12/2002O'Farrell, Mary view (5k PDF)
RD-00129/12/2002Speer, JackALCOAview (30k PDF)
RD-00279/12/2002Tsypin, MartyPortland Energy Conservation, Incview (5k PDF)
RD-00339/12/2002Tucker, John and Leona view (60k PDF)
RD-00099/11/2002Foster, DavidUnited Steelworkers of Americaview (20k PDF)
reply 9/17by
While curtailment was an unavoidable outcome of an emergency in 2001 and it was the right thing to do to provide pay and benefits for displaced workers, I disagree that building in these benefits to future contracts is wise. The thought of guaranteed pay for 6 months on the back of ratepayers sounds like a form of welfare. I would also worry those that workers that look forward to curtailment benefits and double-dip at another job. Unions and aluminum companies should factor this changing environment of limited supply into their business model and contingency plans.
RD-00109/11/2002Murphy, PaulALCOA and Golden Northwest Aluminumview (70k PDF)
RD-00079/11/2002Redman, EricGolden Northwest Aluminumview (40k PDF)
RD-00069/9/2002Parrish, J.V.Energy Northwestview (10k PDF)
RD-03869/9/2002Reed, M. view (30k PDF)
RD-00059/3/2002Carter, SherylNatural Resources Defense Council and others (modified 9/16 by Steve Weiss, NW Energy Coalition)view (40k PDF)
RD-00358/28/2002Flakus, Greg view (5k PDF)
RD-00048/23/2002Lothrop, RobColumbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commissionview (130k PDF)
RD-00038/22/2002Miller, BillNespelem Valley Electric Co-Opview (170k PDF)
RD-00027/29/2002Holbrook, DougSeattle-Tacoma International Airportview (30k PDF)
reply 8/4by Sidney Clouston
Dear Sir: Please consider a deregulated state like Oregon and your regulated state of Washington as being different. The public owned utilities face issues in other states which deregulation is now occuring. Bureaucratic decissions and criminal behavior caused the glitch in California. However, Texas is now an example to follow and perhaps Oregon although moving slower may be worthy of learning from. Innovation drivews competition and progress. Best regards, Clouston Energy Research Sidney Clouston
RD-00017/24/2002Ogden, Daniel view (310k PDF)
reply 8/4by Sidney Clouston
Dear Dr. Ogden: Please provide examples of monopoly benefits to our discussion group. I cannot understand why electricity is not to be traded as a commodity. It is done that way in many areas on this planet. No competition is the dream of any monoploy even if it is a union of several utilities. It is about power over power and beating or killing the competition. That is not in the Public interest, sorry. Respectfully, Clouston Energy Research Sidney Clouston
 
* IDs that appear to be missing are actually part of the form letter responses.
 
Get Acrobat Reader Documents in Acrobat PDF format
require the Acrobat reader plugin