Public Utility
Chelan PUD Delays Customer Rate Increases, Plans for County-Wide Hot Spot Implementation
Chelan County PUD Board President Garry Arseneault and Mike Coleman, the PUD’s Fiber and Telecom Managing Director talk with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the postponement of a scheduled rate increase for the utility’s customer owners, as well as the planned implementation of over 50 new wi-fi hot spots in the county to…
Read MoreSen. Hawkins Receives Statewide PUD Award for Hydropower Advocacy
North Central Washington’s State Senator Brad Hawkins has been an advocate for Public Utility Districts that utilize renewable energy. Last week, he was recognized for his efforts.
Read MoreChelan PUD’s Redevelopment Plans For Downtown Location
As the Chelan PUD’s moves forward with their new Services and Operations Center, plans for redevelopment of their current campus continue as well. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MorePUD Seeks Feedback On Open Spaces
The Chelan PUD is seeking feedback on public spaces at what will be their new Service and Operation Center in Olds Station. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreCashmere Streetlight LED Switch-Out Continues Despite Setbacks
The City of Cashmere has been updating their streetlights. But the project has wound up being more complicated than anticipated.
Read MoreChelan PUD Against Snake River Dam Removal Proposals
The Chelan County PUD officially opposes removal of lower Snake River Dams. On Monday the PUD Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution proposed by Commissioner Randy Smith that says the PUD supports preserving hydropower generation at the four dams and joins other public utilities in opposing their removal. Smith told KOHO he’s not sure…
Read MoreChelan PUD Unveils Draft Five-Year Strategic Plan, Including Rate Increases
The Chelan County PUD is nearing the finish line for a new strategic plan for 2020-2024. General Manager Steve Wright joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the four top priorities residents identified and how they responded to rate increases on electricity, water and fiber likely starting next year.
Read MoreChelan PUD’s Discovery Center Closing Oct. 31 For Major Renovations
Rocky Reach Dam in Chelan County is home to a park, discovery center and museum. Staring this fall, major improvements are coming to the center that hasn’t been updated since the 1960’s, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreKeeping ‘Invaders From The North’ Out of Columbia River
Not to be confused with northern pikeminnow, northern pike have the potential to wreak havoc on local waterways, including eating endangered salmon and steelhead. Chelan PUD Fisheries Scientist Bill Towey about joint efforts with tribes, agencies and other PUDs to keep Northern pike from moving down from Lake Roosevelt into the middle stretch of the…
Read MoreChelan PUD Crafting New Strategic Plan With Eye On Facilities
A five-year strategic plan, a new service center, rehabbing downtown facilities, dam repairs – big plans are ahead for Chelan County’s power provider. Marcus Bellissimo has this update.
Read MoreChelan PUD Wants Your Input On 5-Year Strategic Plan, Public Benefit Program
Several years ago, the Chelan PUD conducted a survey to help shape a strategic plan. And it’s time once again to take another survey.
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