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Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
A bill aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires through electric utility planning and management practices has been passed by the Washington House. HB 1032 was introduced by 13th District Rep. Tom Dent (R) of Moses Lake, who says it would target several ways to mitigate the risk of wildfires near utility lines in the state...
Grant County PUD Readjust 2023 Budget Due to Inflation
Grant County PUD Readjust 2023 Budget Due to Inflation
Grant County PUD are reassessing their overall budget for 2023 due to inflation increasing maintenance costs. On Sep. 30, Grant County PUD board of commissioners were presented with the proposed 2023 budget.  Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis for the Grant County PUD, John Mertlich, explained how inflation may incur an 8.7 percent...
Chelan PUD Invites Community to Celebrate Benefits of Public Power
Chelan PUD Invites Community to Celebrate Benefits of Public Power
The week of October 6-13 is an opportunity to recognize the benefits of public power and Chelan PUD will be hosting opportunities to celebrate those benefits during the week. For Public Power Week, there will be three chances to join in. On October 9th from 1-5, there will be doughnuts and cider at the Chelan and Leavenworth offices...