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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.
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, please see the link on the Rate Study page here.
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