PUD planning water main upgrades
Last month, one of the Wahkiakum County PUD’s water systems was showing a substantial loss in distribution, General Manager Dave Tramblie told the board of commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday.
Hydrogen fuels takes forward steps in Legislature and on PUD land
WENATCHEE — It’s a big week for hydrogen fuel initiatives in North Central Washington.
Kids using the Walla Walla Point playground for the first time in a year
In a sign of a return to the old normal, the playground at Walla Walla Point Park reopened last week for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began a year ago.And that’s just the beginning.
PUD expects above-average runoff after above-average snowfall
CHELAN — Winter brought above-average snowfall to remote locations in the Lake Chelan Basin, including nearly 14 feet in one area.Chelan County PUD employees flew by helicopter into the basin to measure snowpack at a trio of sites.
Skagit Public Utility District vendor suffers data breach
One of the Skagit Public Utility District's payment vendors suffered a data breach, potentially exposing customers' information to hackers.
Warning from PUD: Scammers continue to threaten power shutoffs
Scammers are renewing their phone calls to Grays Harbor PUD customers, threatening to shutoff power if payment is not made on accounts they claim are overdue.
PUD OFFERS FREE BATTERY CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The phrase ‘free of charge’ just became real.The Snohomish County Public Utility District is offering a $400 account credit to customers who recently purchased an EV (electric vehicle).
The Importance of Our Public Fiber Optic Infrastructure
{images} {/images} [ Guest Writer Atul Deshmane, a PUD Commissioner, County Planning Commissioner, and Broadband Advisory Group (BAG) member, outlines some of the biggest infrastructure issues facing Bellingham today.]
CB council approves the Academy Place and broadband CNL facility after public hearings
Not a lot of public comment in the public comment phase With little public discussion at two public hearings on Monday, March 1 the Crested Butte town council approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a cottage-hotel development at Fifth and Whiterock and a so-called Carrier Neutral Location (CNL) lease to
Walled Lake Council approves PUD for Forestbrook Park apartment development
The Walled Lake City Council has approved the final PUD site plan for the 57-unit Forestbrook Park apartment development at its February meeting.The approval is subject to addressing the review comments by the city’s review officials, as recommended by city attorney Vahan Vanerian.
Rate increase OK’d by PUD board
OKANOGAN – A 3.25 percent overall revenue increase – aka rate increase – was approved last week by Okanogan County Public Utility District commissioners.Different classes of customers will see varying rate changes, which go into effect April 1, said the utility.
PUD seeks hydrogen storage tanks
EAST WENATCHEE – Douglas County Public Utility District’s hydrogen production facility is moving ahead, with utility commissioners taking several actions during their Feb. 22 meeting.Commissioners approved a call for bids for a company to supply and deliver hydrogen storage tanks.
Lacy Stockton | PUD program boosts power-saving upgrades
It may be no surprise that Chelan County PUD sells electricity.The utility powers homes and businesses and sells about 80% of the hydropower it generates to other areas.These wholesale power sales allow the PUD to offer low rates and other local benefits.
Skagit PUD moving ahead on new headquarters
The Skagit Public Utility District is moving forward on a $20 million new facility to replace its aging Mount Vernon offices.
Lewis County PUD Looking For College Students to Fill Seasonal Positions
The Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) is seeking college students for summer jobs to work with teams on the Cowlitz Falls Hydroelectric Project and PUD operations.
Skagit PUD installing small-scale hydroelectric turbine
The Skagit Public Utility District will install a small hydroelectric turbine at its Division Street water tank in Mount Vernon that will generate free, clean energy.
Relief available for those behind on utility bills
As the COVID-19 pandemic has strained household budgets, utility providers in Skagit County are seeing increasing large overdue bills.
PUD will hike rates for residential customers
Residential ratepayers with the Okanogan County Public Utility District (PUD) will see a 4.5% rate increase starting April 1, an increase of $5.73 a month for the average customer.
PUD Offering Incentive For New Electric Vehicle Purchases
This in from Snohomish PUD for buyers of electric-powered vehicles since the first of this year.The electricity that Snohomish County PUD delivers to vehicles in Snohomish County and Camano Island is already nearly carbon-free.
Snohomish PUD launches Energy Design Assistance program for new construction
Snohomish County PUD has launched a program to help new buildings such as medical facilities, apartments and office buildings be constructed in a manner that maximizes energy efficiency.