Public Utility
It’s Official – Chelan PUD Will Move HQ to Olds Station Business Park
The Chelan County PUD’s move to Olds Station is a Go. After years of financial analysis, months of customer feedback and a resolution put to a vote, a consolidated service center got the green light, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Peshastin Water District, Chelan PUD Developing Merger Proposal
A proposed merger could offer better support and organization for Peshastin residents. And the first of a series of community feedback meetings took place this week, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins’ Renewable Hydrogen Bill Passes House, Nabs Big Win For PUDs
A cleaner burning fuel gets a chance at a cleaner way to produce that fuel. All that’s left is the Governors’ signature. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Spring Planting? Arbor Day Seedling Distribution This Saturday Across Chelan County
With April showers here, it’s time to think about planting May flowers – and trees. A good place to find the right tree or shrub is at Arbor Day seedling distributions this Saturday. Chelan PUD sponsors seedling distributions in five communities across the county, starting at 10 a.m. The Leavenworth location moved to the PUD office, 222 Chumstick Highway. Bill Sanborn,…
Read MoreLake Chelan, Mid-Columbia Water Supply Forecast Below Average, But Not Concerning, Chelan PUD Says
March was cold but it wasn’t that wet, so it didn’t really add to our water reserves. One last check on water supplies show levels below average, but within normal parameters. Marcus Bellissimo explains.
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Chelan PUD Reviewed Hundreds of Comments on Proposed New Headquarters in Olds Station
The Chelan PUD just completed a series of open houses and an online survey. Both were part of the utility’s community outreach efforts on behalf of their proposed consolidated service center in North Wenatchee, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Chelan PUD Unveils New Service Center Proposal For Olds Station
The Chelan PUD has unveiled its proposal to consolidate its headquarters and other Wenatchee facilities into a new Service Center in Olds Station. As a series of open houses wrap up this week, a survey asking for your input remains open through Tuesday, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Chelan PUD Asking For Input On Proposed Service Center, 5-Year Strategic Plan
It’s a busy time at the Chelan County Public Utility District – developing a five-year strategic plan, building about a dozen substations over the coming years and a proposed combined Service Center in Olds Station – with open houses this week. Chelan PUD Board President Garry Arseneault joined Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show…
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Investigation Details Rock Island Dam Equipment Failure Leading To Technician’s Death
Last year, a fatality took place at the Chelan PUD’s Rock Island Dam facility. An independent investigation released this week now shares its findings. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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What Do You Think of Chelan PUD’s Proposed Move to Olds Station? Public Comment Period Starts March 1
Refurbish your ageing assets or build new? After cost-benefit analyses over the last couple years, the Chelan PUD has settled on a proposal to relocate its multiple facilities to a new, single location north of the Wenatchee River. They’re ready to take the recommendation to the public, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Chelan PUD Planning 13 New, Expanded Substations Due To Rising Energy Demand
Energy use in the Lake Chelan area has grown nearly five times higher than in other areas of the county since 2015, according to the Chelan County PUD. Customer Service Director Andy Wendell told KOHO that is accelerating planning to meet the area-wide electric needs for new homes, businesses and industry, including an invitation for…
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