Surplus Property Public Viewing April 15 and 16

Notice is hereby given that PUD No. 1 of Clallam County, Washington, invites bids for the purchase, from the District, of surplus property as described below: Approximately 100 items to include but not limited to television sets, typewriters, VHS player, bookcases, desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets and other office furniture and equipment. The District reserves the right to set minimum bids and to reject any or all bids and waive minor irregularities therein. THERE IS A MINIMUM BID OF $5.00… Read More

PUD Electric Rates Remain Favorable

Clallam County PUD #1 (PUD) retail residential electric rates remain favorable compared to those of surrounding utilities and regional / national averages. “We are proud to say we have been proactive in our communication about rate pressures and also proud to note that retail residential rates at Clallam PUD are quite favorable when compared to other utilities in the region and when compared nationally,” said Doug Nass, PUD General Manager.  “We are quite fortunate to have the low cost, renewable,… Read More

Watch For It – The Latest HotLine Hits the Mail Soon!

The First Edition of the PUD's 2016 HotLine is set to hit customer mailboxes starting March 26th. Inside this edition you will find information on:The PUD's - Community Solar Project - Electrical Safety Tips - The Watts Green Program - High Bill Information - Tips to Address Water Leaks - And Much More....... And, if you missed prior editions you can find those by clicking here. Read More

PUD Sponsors the Home Show, March 12-13

Clallam PUD is proud to sponsor the 34th Annual Clallam County Home & Lifestyle Show this weekend, March 12-13, at the Port Angeles High School Gyms.  Show hours are 9:30a-4:00p each day. Learn more about the Show here: www.cchomeshow.com The PUD has sponsored the Show for about a decade now, and is proud to continue doing so. Stop by the PUD’s booth at the show to learn more about the Community Solar Project, Energy Efficiency Programs, and a variety of… Read More

PUD Considers Community Solar – Gauging Interest

Carlsborg, WA – March 7, 2016 – Clallam County PUD is considering building a Community Solar Project in Sequim. The project will only be constructed if there is full customer interest to fund the project.  PUD customers can sign up with their commitment level online at www.clallampud.net/CommunitySolar. Doug Nass, PUD General Manager, says, “The PUD has experienced significant interest in solar already, and customers have expressed an interest for more opportunities. This project gives customers who cannot afford a solar system… Read More

March 1, 2016 Sunland area power outage in progress

Update 3 (8:00pm) Some outages still exist in the Lake Dawn area.  Most other customers should have power restored. The cause of the majority of the outages was wind related with tree branches in the lines. Thank you for your patience. Report an Outage 360.452.9771 or 800.542.7859 Update 2 (6:20pm) The majority of customers in the Sunland area should now have power restored. There are a few isolated outages on East Woodcock, Cassidy Creek, and Happy Valley areas.  Crews continue to… Read More

PUD Phone Scam

A customer reported receiving a call from someone impersonating a PUD customer service representative threatening to shut off power if a large sum of money was not paid. Fortunately the customer recognized the scam for what it was and hung up and notified us about the call. Typically, PUD customers will not receive a phone call from the PUD about disconnect, although there is a notification process in place. And, because of FACTA, the PUD does not provide any information… Read More

PUD Earns Clean Bill of Health from State Auditor

The Washington State Auditor’s Office has given Clallam County PUD #1 a favorable report on its operational and financial management.  The latest accountability audit report, presented to PUD Commissioners at its January 25, 2016, Commission meeting covers the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. According to the report, “District operations complied with applicable requirements and provided adequate safeguarding of public resources.  The District also complied with state laws and regulations and its own policies and procedures in… Read More

January 20-21 Sequim Area Power Outage

At approximately 8:01pm on Wednesday, January 20, PUD customers in the Sequim area (including all customers east of the Dungeness River) experienced a power outage.  This power outage was the result of high winds that caused a transmission line in the Happy Valley area to “trip.”  The cause was a tree in the line near the Sunland Substation.  11,802 customers were affected by this. PUD crews patrolled the lines, and with information from the Bonneville Power Administration, were able to… Read More

Cold Weather Impacts Electric Bills

No one likes to be surprised with a higher than normal electric bill, but the fact is that weather affects energy use throughout the year, especially during cold winter months.  Higher than normal bills at this time are strictly the result of cold weather. "The extremely cold weather we experienced during December and early January, combined with increased use during the holidays, could result in higher than normal electric bills for Clallam PUD customers and residents across the state,” said… Read More