Your PUD Spotlight Articles Archive
5/21/2012 - Take the D3 Tour
Starting Sunday, May 27, geocaches will be activated at three Columbia River dams – Chief Joseph, Grand Coulee and Rocky Reach.
4/16/2012 - New power line for Entiat
Construction has started on the first of three parts of the project to meet growing demand for electric service in the city of Entiat and in the Entiat Valley.
2/9/2012 - From green cars to green thumbs:
Find information on eco-friendly living in our Lightly e-newsletter.
11/1/2011 - Your questions about winter energy use answered
With the onset of winter, energy efficiency becomes even more important as outdoor temperatures drop and we turn up the heat indoors. Here are frequently asked questions about managing your winter bills, with answers from PUD Conservation staff.
8/26/2011 - A dam’s generating unit can be compared to a classic Thunderbird
With the right improvements and the right mechanic, it will continue to run for years, and in some cases, better than ever.
8/15/2011 - Drive through to get your free energy-saving bulbs
Chelan PUD customers can grab a bag of 20 free compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) at PUD office parking lots from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
7/21/2011 - Rain or shine, Xeriscape garden blooms with color
Riverfront Park’s Demonstration Garden is a showcase for plants that can survive hot summers and intermittent watering.
7/8/2011 - Power up with the AppleSox
SNAP, the PUD’s award-winning alternative power program, is celebrating 10 years and summer by offering customers a chance to go “Four for Four” at the July 22 AppleSox baseball game.
6/9/2011 - Unusual year calls for care on the lake
Visitors to Lake Chelan this year are cautioned to be extra careful on the lake because lake levels may be lower than seen in recent years, particularly over the Fourth of July weekend.
5/5/2011 - Lake Chelan : It’s a balancing act
Each spring, people watch Lake Chelan to see how low the level will drop and how soon it will begin rising for the summer recreation season. It’s the PUD’s responsibility to balance seven considerations as we manage the lake level.
4/11/2011 - Everyone’s a winner in Reduce Your Use Contest
A Wenatchee retired couple took first place in Chelan County PUD’s Reduce Your Use Contest, cutting 35 percent from their winter electric bills. But the contest produced winners in more ways than one.
3/14/2011 - Doing the right thing for fish and for customers
Studies over the last three years show that spilling 10 percent of the river flow for spring fish migration downstream is as effective at meeting survival targets as spilling 20 percent.
1/21/2011 - Visionary decision by voters 75 years ago brings public power to Chelan County
As the country struggled to rise from the Great Depression and war was brewing in Europe and Asia, voters in Chelan County cast ballots in November 1936 to form Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1.
12/10/2010 - Get a warm feeling
Some Chelan County residents need help paying electric bills that rise as temperatures drop. That’s why the PUD established its Helping Hand program.
11/22/2010 - An underwater look at spawning salmon
Nearly four acres of fish habitat in the lower Chelan River are attracting adult fish for spawning and juvenile rearing.
10/7/2010 - Public Power: Ready for what’s next
Get ready to light the candles, because next year is our 75th birthday.
8/25/2011 - Horse mural helps tell the story of making electricity
Rocky Reach Visitor Center overlooks the flowing Columbia River and the concrete of Rocky Reach Dam, but inside there’s another scenic vista, a large mural of strong horses. The galloping stallions greet each visitor who walks through the door.
8/5/2010 - In the spotlight: SNAP supports local power producers
Neighbors helping neighbors is the essence of SNAP, Chelan County PUD’s renewable energy program that adds to the PUD’s large (and renewable) hydro production.
7/26/2010 - In the spotlight: Dave Coble
You’ll see his handiwork spread all throughout Rocky Reach Dam Park. The giant American flag depicted in red, white and blue petunias; a scenic wedding location with a gorgeous backdrop; and the luscious, green grass blanketing the entire park.
7/9/2010 - In the spotlight: North Wenatchee Reservoir
Chelan County PUD is nearing completion of the new North Wenatchee Reservoir, a 2 million gallon tank which will provide water to local neighborhoods and businesses, as well as providing an adequate amount of water for fighting fires.
6/16/2010 - In the spotlight: A Chelan County PUD quiz
Just for fun, let's see how much you know about Chelan County PUD, its history and its operations.
5/17/2010 - In the spotlight: Upgrades at Chelan Powerhouse getting more watts from water
Electricity output at the Lake Chelan Hydro Project has gone up nearly 15 percent after the two turbines, generators and related equipment at the Chelan Falls Powerhouse were replaced.
4/26/2010 - In the spotlight: Fish give new habitat two fins up
Chelan County PUD has officially completed an award-winning habitat improvement project that restored year-round flows to the Chelan River Gorge and created more spawning and rearing territory for salmon and steelhead.
4/19/2010 - In the spotlight: Telling the story of clean, renewable hydropower
There’s always something new to see at the Visitor Center.
4/8/2010 - A bright idea: Reducing truck idling time
Turning off diesel engines saves money and reduces emissions.