Power Hour

Episode #0: Find out what we have planned

Meet Griselda, Sergio, and Scott from the energy solutions team as they introduce the Power Hour with your host, Lacy.

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Episode #1: Are you charged up?

Scott Stanford, Chelan PUD commercial energy advisor, former local homebuilder, and one-man race car pit crew joins your host, Lacy Stockton, to answer your questions about saving at home and for local businesses.

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Episode #2: Why is my electric bill so high?

Griselda Gonzalez, Chelan PUD energy conservation representative and reluctant bird lover, joins your host, Lacy Stockton, to answer your questions about rebates and how to get paid.

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También en español: ¿Por qué mi factura es tan alta?

Episode #3: Residential rebates, energy assistance & low-income programs with Josh

Josh Mitchell, residential energy advisor and #vanlife aficionado, joins your host, Lacy Stockton, to answer your questions about bill assistance and keeping cool.

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Episode #4: Renewables, solar power, electric vehicles and all the "hard" questions with Dr. Jim

Jim White, Chelan PUD senior energy conservation engineer, inventor, and proud Tesla driver, joins your host, Lacy Stockton, to answer your questions about installing solar panels, charging electric vehicles, and riding the wholesale power market.

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Episode #5: Efficient transportation, electric vehicles, and more!

Richard DeRock, Link Transit general manager and grill master, joins your host, Lacy Stockton, and special guest Dr. Jim White, Chelan PUD senior energy efficiency engineer about hydrogen power, 18 new free EV charging stations going live in Chelan County, and getting around efficiency in Chelan County.

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Episode #6: Create a cleaner air sanctuary at home for smoke season

Hunter Burbidge, indoor air quality epidemiologist with the WA State Department of Health, and special guests Scott Stanford, Chelan PUD commercial energy advisor and former homebuilder, and Sergio Sanchez, Chelan PUD energy conservation specialist discuss how to prepare your home for smoke season.

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Episode #7: Reducing waste and your energy bill every day

Betsy Dudash and Jana Fischback from Sustainable NCW share tips on reducing waste, composting, worms, keeping cool in the kitchen this summer, and answered your questions about recycling all while crafting a delicious meal with a bumper crop of local summer squash, straight from Betsy's garden.

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Episode #8: Water-wise gardening and eco lawns

Terry Anderson, WSU Master Gardener and lead of the Riverfront Park Xeric Garden in Wenatchee, answers your questions about creating a lush, beautiful, and water-wise yard even here in the desert.

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Episode #9: La Hora Poderosa

Sergio Sanchez, nuestro especialista en conservación de energía, habla con la Griselda Gonzalez, nuestra representante de conservación de energía y presentadora hoy, para responder a tus preguntas sobre cómo ahorrar energía y dinero en tus facturas y mucho más.

Míralo ahora

Episode #10: Brrr, it's cold out there!

Scott Stanford, commercial energy advisor, and Mario Cantu, community engagement coordinator, share updates, the new Pay-It-Forward Program, and pro tips to stay warm this winter without breaking the bank.

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Episode #11: A public power legacy

Steve Wright, Chelan PUD general manager and public power icon, answers your questions about the future of energy and public power before he passes the baton.

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S2 Episode #1: Bills, bills, bills

Frank Sanchez, Chelan PUD customer accounts specialist, answers your questions on lowering those winter bills and PUD rates. And your host, Lacy Stockton, gives a little primer on electricity rates and bills around the country.

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S2 Episode #2: Winterize, Energize & Decarbonize!

Dave Shipley, energy conservation engineer and Canadian through and through, answers your questions about staying warm in winter and how North America can transition to a low-carbon future.

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S2 Episode #3: Summer-Ready in Spring

Lisa and Travis Turner from Community Glass join Josh Mitchell, Chelan PUD residential energy advisor, to answer your questions about windows and getting ready for summer.

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S2 Episode #4: Live from the Chelan Earth Day Fair

Live from the Chelan Earth Day Fair at the PUD's Chelan Riverwalk Park, we're joined by a trip of guests to chat about conservation work around Lake Chelan:

• Tamie Blevins, Chelan Earth Day Fair gardeners coordinator
• Amanda Newell from the Cascadia Conservation District
• Julie McCoy from 911 Glass Rescue and Lake Chelan Rotary
• Brian Patterson from the Chelan Basin Conservancy
• Phil Long from Lake Chelan Research Institute and Keep it Blue

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S2 Episode #5: Building Better

Megan Kramer, efficient homes rater and WSU energy program coordinator, answers your questions about building energy-efficient and net-zero homes in Chelan County.

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S2 Episode #6: Data Centers in Central Washington

Ryan Beebout, Director of Operations for Sabey Data Centers, answers your questions about energy-efficient data centers in Central Washington.

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S2 Episode #7: Electric Vehicles

Anne & Randy Brooks, local electric vehicle experts and Plug-In NCW leads, answered your questions about electrifying your ride, how plug-in works, range anxiety, and more!

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S2 Episode #8: La Hora Poderosa II

Griselda Gonzalez, nuestra representante de conservación de energía, habla con Sergio Sanchez, nuestro especialista en conservación de energía, para responder a tus preguntas en español.

Mira Ahora

S2 Episode #9: Answering the hard questions

Andy Wendell, Chelan PUD director of customer service and stakeholder outreach with decades of experience at the PUD, answers your questions about local public power and all the "hard stuff" we've been asked.

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S2 Episode #10: Power trading to benefit Chelan County

Shawn Smith, Chelan PUD managing director of energy resources, answers your questions about selling our local hydropower to benefit Chelan County.

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S2 Episode #11: Hydro as a superpower

Austin Rohr of Northwest RiverPartners, answers your questions about hydropower and its impact across the Northwest and beyond.

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