Alternative Energy and the PUD

Sequim High School Gets Solar Energy Clallam County PUD had teamed up with the Sequim School District and local volunteers to make Sequim High School latest “solar school.” See more. Clallam County PUD receives energy generated from landfill biogas. Read more. The PUD spotlights different alternative energy technologies.

Clallam County PUD is committed to exploring, supporting and commercializing many forms of alternative energy. On this page you will find information and resources that will help you understand and benefit from small-scale alternative energy projects.

Net Metering

Net Metering is a policy allowing utility customers with small, renewable generating facilities to sell their excess electricity back to the utility. When a customer’s generating equipment is producing more electricity than is being used, the customer’s meter will literally spin backwards, sending power back into the grid.

• Answers to Common Questions - Including requirements and eligibility.
• Interconnection with Electric Generators
• Application for Interconnecting a Generating Facility No Larger than 100KW
• Customer Checklist for Utility Interconnection
• Generating Facility Certificate of Completion
• Net Energy Metering Interconnection Agreement

See details of Clallam PUD Green Power initiative.

Additional Alternative Energy Technologies

• Solar
• Wind Energy
• GeoThermal
• BioMass
• Small Scale Hydro
• Off-shore Wave Energy

INSPIRED Program

Under the INSPIRED  (In-State Production Incentive for Renewable Energy Development) Program, through 2014, residential, non-residential and governmental Clallam County PUD customers residing in WA with approved solar, wind and/or biomass energy production systems may receive incentives ranging from $0.12 - $0.54 per kilowatt hour (up to $2,000 annually), depending upon the type of system and state of manufacture. Program requirements include: 1) a PUD-installed revenue grade production meter; 2) compliance with Program procedures and regulations; and 3) random auditing of generating systems and production meters.

• INSPIRED Program Overview
• INSPIRED Program Application
• INSPIRED Program Annual Renewal Form
• INSPIRED Program Agreement
• Parent Program (link to Washington State site).

Alternative Energy Resources

The Washington State University Energy House is believed to be the most energy-efficient HUD-Code home in the USA. Learn how this Olympia manufactured home saves $900 annually on energy costs.

Washington State University Energy Ideas Clearing House

BetterBricks services are for Northwest building owners, developers, facility managers, architects, and engineers to find resources to create more energy effective buildings. BetterBricks is an initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.

"The Lighting Design Lab works to transform the Northwest lighting market by promoting quality design and energy efficient technologies."

Bonneville Power Authority Energy Web features publications, slides and (coming soon) streaming video that address the entire energy web from generation to storage to transmission to the home.

To find a renewable energy business in your area or to find out how much energy a solar system would produce for you, try the FindSolar.com webpage.

More Information:

For more information, please call the Utility Services Department at (360) 565-3249 or 1-800-542-7859 x249 or email us at utilityservicesinfo@clallampud.net

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