Welcome to PUD No. 1 of Okanogan County!
Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Okanogan County PUD is to provide dependable, not-for-profit public utility services governed by, and for the benefit of, our customers in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Current News and Related Links:
July 12, 2010 - Electric Rates Adjusted as of July 1, 2010 - At the May 4th Board of Commissioners meeting, electric rates were adjusted per Resolution #1506. The Board action culminates a process which started during 2008. The process included a Cost of Service Study, Equity Management Plan and Rate Study. Reports memorializing each phase can be viewed at www.okanoganpud.org/ratestudy.htm. During the Rate Study phase the goal was to develop rates that promote revenue stability, equitable among classes of customers, easy to understand and promote efficient use of electricity. The Board of Commissioners, District staff and consultants, with RW Beck, met on a regular basis over the last several years developing the framework for rates that were adopted. Prior to adoption of the new rates the Board and staff held three town hall meetings in various locations within the District. The District's rates can be viewed at www.okanoganpud.org/Rates.htm.
April 26, 2010 - PUD Seeks Bids for Pateros to Twisp 115k V Transmission Line Construction - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County will receive sealed bids until 3PM, June 10, 2010 at the offices of the District at 1331 Second Ave N, Okanogan, Washington, or by mail at P.O. Box 912, Okanogan, WA 98840. Bid is for construction of an 115KV transmission line per specifications which may be obtained from the offices of the District in Okanogan, Washington or the link below. All bids shall be sealed and shall be marked Pateros/Twisp 115 KV Project – Bid No. 368-10. Bids will be publicly opened in the District office at 1331 Second Ave N, Okanogan, Washington, on June 10, 2010 at 3PM. To see supporting documentation for this bid request, click here.
March 31, 2010 – PUD Completes Equity Management Plan – In March 2010 District staff and consultants from RW Beck started putting the final touches on its Equity Management Plan completing phase two of a three phase project. The Equity Management Plan establishes goals for operating ratios, margins and reserve balances. In the final phase the District will be completing a Rate Study and Design on the electric operations of the District. During this phase the District will set rates that are fair for each revenue class and achieve goals as identified during phases one and two. This stage will include meetings with staff and the Board of Commissioners as well as opportunities for public input (see March 12, 2010 news item below ). To view a copy of the District's Equity Management Plan, please see the link on the Rate Study page here.
January 14, 2010 - PUD No. 1 of Okanogan County Reviews Financial Strategies - During 2008 District staff and consultants from RW Beck started a three phase project aimed at bolstering the District's financial strategies. The first phase consisted of a Cost of Service Study, which was completed in May of 2009. This study reviews the balance of rates between revenue classes. The second phase is the Equity Management Plan, which establishes goals for operating ratios, margins and reserve balances. The District is currently putting the final touches on an Equity Management Plan. During the final phase the District will be conducting a Rate Study on the electric operations of the District. During this phase the District will set rates that are fair for each revenue class and achieve goals as identified during phases one and two. This stage will include meetings with staff and the Board of Commissioners as well as opportunities for public input. To view a copy of the District's Cost of Service Study, please see the link on the Rate Study page here.
June 29, 2009 - PUD No. 1 of Okanogan County Switches to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) - Beginning in July of 2009, PUD No. 1 of Okanogan County will begin changing out meters in the Ophir/Brewster area, then move to the Methow Valley, Pateros and progress north up the Okanogan Valley ending up in Oroville in late 2010. AMI, a technology originally called "AMR" or Automated Meter Reading, uses existing power lines to communicate meter readings, voltage and outage information to the PUD's substations. PUD customers will be notified in advance of their meter being changed using a variety of methods such as the local newspapers, radio, the PUD's web page, newsletters and direct mailings. To see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and responses in regards to this project, click here.
Board Meetings: Listen to an MP3 audio file or view the text of the most recent Board meeting.
Tree Trimming: Asplundh Tree Expert Company is contracted with the PUD to clear right-of-ways under overhead conductors to reduce potential outages and provide a safe environment for homeowners. Follow the above link to learn more about our Tree Trimming and Right of Way Clearance Programs.
Enloe Dam Information: Read about the Enloe Dam.
2007 Annual Report is now available for viewing online.
Request for Records: Follow this link to request document copies.
Methow Transmission Project: Okanogan County Public Utility District prevailed in a recent Superior Court challenge to its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed 28 mile long Pateros to Twisp Transmission Line and Substation Project. Read more...
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