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OKANOGAN - After receiving a $1.6 million appropriation in the Washington State capital budget, the PUD is exploring the feasibility of building a 100-Kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell in the Okanogan substation.
The fuel cell would produce electricity to supplement the PUD's energy supply, particularly...
Columbia River carp, some dead and others trapped by the receding water levels, wait for the return of normal conditions. Mike Maltais/QCH
PATEROS – Buildup of sediment at the mouth of the Methow River drew special attention from the Public Utility District No.1 of Douglas County last week. On Sunday, May 14, the PUD began lowering the Wells Reservoir by eight feet from its normal operating level of 780 feet above sea level. Combined...
OKANOGAN – The Okanogan County PUD commissioners discussed topics ranging from a broadband grant opportunity for Carlton and legislative updates to a national safety award and construction projects.
Commissioners authorized staff to apply for $5 million in funding from the USDA’s Community...
OKANOGAN - The Okanogan PUD has seen a lot of interest in residential solar installations, so it will host a Solar 101 Workshop on Wednesday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Okanogan PUD office, 1331 Second Ave. North.
Installations have increased recently, and some solar companies are...
Commissioners Molly Simpson, left, and Aaron Viebrock, right, presented Sharon Liebert, Power Resource Coordinator, with her 45 year service award at the April 10 commission meeting. Courtesy Douglas County PUD
EAST WENATCHEE - Douglas County PUD Commissioners Ronald E. Skagen, Aaron J. Viebrock and Molly Simpson executed the following actions during the April 10, Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Awarded Sharon Liebert, Power Resource Coordinator with her 45 year service...
Wenatchee - Chelan PUD is planning to repave part of Olds Station Road and sidewalks adjacent to the new Service Center starting Monday, April 3. The road work is expected to impact local traffic for about two weeks.
Here is the schedule:
• April 3-11: Olds Station Road near the Service Center --...
Okanogan PUD Rate Explanation. Courtesy Okanogan PUD
OKANOGAN – The county PUD’s cost of power adjustment (COPA) will be delayed while the PUD waits on final financial statements from power sales. Previously announced rate changes will still occur April 1.
Each year, the PUD calculates the COPA based on the actual cost of power the year before....
It has been exciting to read about the progress Douglas County PUD has been making toward its Wells Hydrogen Project and the possibilities of our region accessing federal funds under the Department of Energy’s regional hydrogen hubs initiative. While some people in our state may just be beginning...
OKANOGAN – The heavy and damaging snowstorm that blanketed the county early last November was approved by FEMA for funding reimbursements to the PUD. Senior Accountant Megan Morrissey told the January meeting of the PUD commissioners that the utility can expect about $420,000 in reimbursements....
OKANOGAN – County PUD commissioners approved an application for a broadband expansion grant that, if awarded, would build direct fiber to homes and businesses in Twisp, Pateros and Conconully.
The application was due Jan. 17 to the Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO). The $11.6 million project...
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