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
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
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
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
Clallam County PUD #1 (PUD) celebrated the Grand Opening of its new Main Office at 104 Hooker Road in Carlsborg on Saturday, December 12th. The event, attended by approximately 300 people, was from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The event began with opening remarks by PUD General Manager Doug Nass and was followed by remarks from PUD Commission President Will Purser. In his remarks, Nass reflected on the history of the PUD and how they came to open the new Main Office. … Read More
The Co-op in Sequim will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 5:00 p.m. on New Years Eve so the payment office inside the Co-op will not be available after those times. Payments can be made at the Carlsborg Main Office, or by phone using a debit/credit card by calling 888-402-0663. Read More
Clallam County PUD #1 (PUD) Commissioners voted to approve the 2016 Budget during the December 14, 2015, Commission Meeting. As part of that budget approval, Commissioners approved a staff recommended 3.8% increase in retail electric utility rates and a 6% retail rate increase for water and sewer customers. Electric Rate Increase “This electric rate increase is consistent with our strategic objective of maintaining stable rates and financial responsibility to our customers,” says Doug Nass, PUD General Manager. “And while rate… Read More
UPDATE 1, 5:00pm Power was restored to all Diamond Point area customers at 5:00pm. Original Post: Customers in the Diamond Point area are experiencing a weather related power outage which caused tree limbs to contact power lines. The outage began approximately 12:20pm. Crews have responded. No estimated time of restoration. Approximately 700 customers are without power. Read More
UPDATE 4, 8:00pm BPA has addressed the issues on their transmission line and power is restored to the West End. If you have an outage, please do so at: 360.452.9771 or 800.542.7859 UPDATE 3, 2:44 p.m. Power is out in the West End to approximately 5,500 customers and it is a Bonneville Power Administration issue on their line. BPA estimates 3 hours until a crew arrives to locate the problem. Power has been restored to the Chicken Coop area. UPDATE 2,… Read More
11:00am, 12/5/2015 High winds in Clallam County are causing scattered outages. Currently there are less than 100 total without power across the PUD's service territory. PUD crews are responding as efficiently as possible, and estimated times of restoration are difficult to determine because the outages are scattered and individualized in places. High winds are expected to continue throughout the day. Read the Wind Advisory by clicking here. Please report outages or trees/tree limbs on power lines by calling 360.452.9771 or… Read More
