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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:

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.

May 22, 2009 - Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 Gives Notice on Considering Four New PURPA Standards - Pursuant to section 532 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA-07) the Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County (Commission) has given notice that it will consider four (4) new PURPA Standards Section 11 (d) and Section 1307 as well as a Non-PURPA Standard Section 374; 1) Integrated Resource Planning, 2) Rate Design Modification to Promote Energy Efficiency Investments, 3) Consider Smart Grid Investments, 4) Smart Grid Information and 5) Additional Incentives for Recovery, Use, and Prevention of Industrial Waste Energy. The Commission intends to hold a public proceeding to consider whether it is appropriate to adopt, in whole or in part, or not to adopt such standards. Per this notice, the Commission initiates the proceeding and invites written comments and proposals. After the close of comments, the Commission will publish notice of a workshop or hearing to consider comments or proposal received. To see the full Notice with due dates for comments and proposals, please 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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