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1/3/2005 - Two new commissioners sworn in

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD prepares for frigid weather, New commissioner recommends revising “whistleblower” policy, General manager presents change to “at-will” employment

1/10/2005 - Proposed agreements with city of Wenatchee discussed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD commissioners elect 2005 officers

1/17/2005 - Agreements with city of Wenatchee approved

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Energy Northwest, Dix Corp.

1/24/2005 - PUD employees detail computer system decisions

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Study shows not enough wind in Chelan County for commercial wind turbines, PUD employee expected home from Iraq, Keyes Fibre, Yakama Indian Nation

1/31/2005 - Monthly meter reading on the horizon

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Maximus contract price reduced, Avian predation study goes into third year

2/7/2005 - Update on external auditing

Commission meeting news. Other topics: State settlement to benefit commercial and industrial customers

2/14/2005 - Commissioners say “yes” to monthly meter reading

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Washington State Department of General Administration, Action to Excellence

2/22/2005 - Commissioners to gather information on possible changes to whistleblower policy

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD developing method to focus on issues that matter most, District's Habitat Conservation Plans

2/28/2005 - Employee survey reveals overall satisfaction

Commission meeting news. Other topics: New fish study planned for 2005, Pendulum Consulting, Enhanced Telecommunications, Inc.

3/7/2005 - PUD commissioners split on fiber-optic spending

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3/14/2005 - PUD helps customer-owners conserve energy and water

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Alcoa, PowerCom Inc., FERC

3/21/2005 - Power supply outlook

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Update on two fisheries programs, PUD employees help at car accident, Tree Line USA Award

3/28/2005 - New mission and vision statements discussed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Columbia Research of Chelan

4/11/2005 - PUD commissioners reach agreement on governance policies

Commission meeting news. Other topics: MWH Americas, Inc., CH2MHill

4/13/2005 - Small rate increases suggested as part of long-term financial outlook

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4/18/2005 - Customer group considers converting underground power lines

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4/25/2005 - Earth Day celebrated with payments to wind and solar producers

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Energy Northwest, Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchi Way of Life, Congressman Doc Hastings

5/2/2005 - Commissioners approve governance policies

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Right-of-way clears for video service in Chelan, Chelan County PUD’s HCPs, Andrew York Lineman Rodeo

5/9/2005 - Automatic reading of water meters discussed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD to support Columbia River exhibit, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Washington PUD Association

5/23/2005 - SNAP celebrates Alcoa community solar endowment

Commission meeting news. Other topics: insurance costs, interest rate swaps, new truck purchase, new franchise agreement, legislative session recap

5/31/2005 - Debt management tool approved

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6/6/2005 - New trash racks designed to increase power generation

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Steel poles ordered for new transmission line, Andrew York Memorial scholarship, Welchman Consulting, Rayfield Bros. Excavating

6/13/2005 - Progress report on the use of overhead or underground power lines

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Update on hatchery requirements of the Habitat Conservation Plans, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office

6/20/2005 - Monthly meter reading starts July 1

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Department of Revenue, Wave Broadband

6/27/2005 - Progress report on fiber-optic network construction

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7/5/2005 - 2006 budgeting under way

Commission meeting news. Other topics: BioAnalysts Inc., K&N Industrial Equipment, Inc., Discovery Communications, Inc. and E! Entertainment Television, Yahoo!

7/11/2005 - PUD asked to help guide water strategy

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7/18/2005 - Commissioners vote to bid on Grant PUD power slice

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2005 budget, Avista Corporation, Pipkin Construction

7/25/2005 - Proposal for Okanogan sockeye salmon enhancement discussed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Balanced Scorecard

8/1/2005 - Commissioners reschedule employee evaluations

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD financial forecast strong, for now, interest-rate swap, McQuaig & Welk

8/3/2005 - PUD commissioners evaluate general manager

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8/15/2005 - Rock Island Dam modernization moves forward

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD joins Okanogan sockeye enhancement program, Northwest Metals and Salvage Service Inc., Unit C-9

8/22/2005 - New solar and wind incentive on the books

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD seeks input – and receives it, Wenatchee River

8/29/2005 - Equipment purchased for Burch Mountain transmission line

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Wenatchee’s riverfront development plan

9/6/2005 - Entiat project will involve customers in power line planning

Commission meeting news. Other topics: NoaNet

9/12/2005 - Response to Rocky Reach relicensing proposal reviewed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2006 budgets for fiber and power management previewed, NOANet

9/26/2005 - PUD to ask FERC to reconsider

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Funds accelerate fiber network construction, ProAct Safety, Inc., Imagineered Solutions, Inc.

10/3/2005 - No rate increase in preliminary 2006 budget

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Customer billing update, Future water needs discussed, Public Power Week, Department of Transportation

10/10/2005 - Big commitment to keep dams in top shape

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Commissioners discuss board relationships, Energy Northwest, Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board

10/17/2005 - PUD goal to keep up with growth and stay reliable

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lifetime Entertainment Services, Entiat

10/24/2005 - Financial forecast continues to improve

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Key opinion on Lake Chelan relicensing received, Board to discuss general manager selection on Tuesday, Alcoa, Hawley Street and Skyline pump stations

10/25/2005 - PUD commissioners discuss general manager selection

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10/26/2005 - Wayne Wright named interim PUD manager

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10/31/2005 - Schedule discussed for meetings on general manager qualifications

Commission meeting news. Other topics: State law forces board to reject request to waive fee, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

11/7/2005 - Board sets seven special meetings for public input

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Natural resources in the spotlight, Charlie Hosken, NOAA Fisheries, Merchant Patrol Security, Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research-Hydroscience and Engineering

11/14/2005 - Revised 2006 budget is down by $23.3 million

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD parks are popular benefit of hydro power, Mid-Columbia PUDs

11/15/2005 - PUD commissioners narrow list of search firms to four

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11/21/2005 - Resource$mart energy saving program gets another $1 million

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Potential state initiative on the horizon, MWH Americas Inc., Cashmere City Council

11/28/2005 - Final 2006 budget proposed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Riverside Drive, Lake Chelan and Rocky Reach licenses, Washington PUD Association

12/2/2005 - PUD commissioners agree on executive search firm

Commission meeting news. Other topics: executive search firm

12/5/2005 - 2006 PUD budget approved

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2006 Budget, Power Sales Contract, Environmental Affairs

12/12/2005 - Public meeting set Jan. 9 on proposed power sales contract

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Pudget Sound Energy, Energy Northwest, Michael Ryan Pattison

12/19/2005 - Rocky Reach settlement agreement on the table

Commission meeting news. Other topics: RR Settlement Agreement, Pudget Sound Energy

1/3/2006 - PUD commissioners elect 2006 officers

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD financial outlook upgraded to AA stable, R.W. Beck, Hawkeye Construction, Inc.

1/9/2006 - Power transmission agreement discussed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: North Central Educational Service District

1/16/2006 - Power-sales contract proposed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Legislative update, Omega-Morgan Rigging & Industrial Contracting, Northwest River Partners

1/23/2006 - Bids sought to build Burch Mountain transmission line

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Sen. Linda Parlette, Interim General Manager

1/30/2006 - Power sales contract approved

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Commissioners affirm support for hydropower as a renewable resource, 2005 year-end financials, Columbia Research

2/6/2006 - PUD commissioners support Monitor water project

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Board hears update on legislative issues, Nine Canyon Wind Project

2/13/2006 - CTC declaration approved

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Camera will catch salmon predators in the act

2/21/2006 - Strong financial results for 2005 reported

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD’s Habitat Conservation Plans

2/27/2006 - Rocky Reach license effort reaches milestone

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Andrew York Substation

3/6/2006 - Cashmere asks PUD to take next step on city electric system

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Shaun Seaman, Commissioner Ann Congdon

3/13/2006 - General manager candidates evaluated

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Avista Energy, Washington PUDs Association

3/20/2006 - Lake Chelan level discussed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Wenatchee River watershed, transmission line, Department of Ecology

3/27/2006 - Predator control program to continue

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Monitor water system grant , Department of Fish and Wildlife

4/3/2006 - Power sales contract approved by FERC

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD’s bonds

4/10/2006 - 2006 employee survey results reported

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Arlene Abbott, Elmer Larsen, David Shaw

4/17/2006 - Commissioners to introduce general manager candidate

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD bonds, Lake Chelan powerhouse, ColumbiaGrid, 2006 budget process

4/24/2006 - Richard Riazzi named as top candidate for Chelan County PUD manager

Chelan County Public Utility District commissioners on Monday named Richard Riazzi, 51, of Boise, Idaho, as their top choice for general manager and will introduce him to employees and the public at meetings on Thursday.

5/1/2006 - PUD commissioners offer general manager job to Rich Riazzi

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD’s financial future, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

5/8/2006 - PUD finances in line with 2006 budget

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD’s wholesale fiber-optic network

5/15/2006 - PUD commissioners meet at Rocky Reach

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Unit C-9, Central Maintenance

5/22/2006 - PUD negotiates decrease in insurance costs

Commission meeting news. Other topics: David L. Sack Construction Co. Inc., Visitor Center

5/30/2006 - Online bill payment coming to the PUD

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Online bill payment coming

6/5/2006 - Line improvement policy approved

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Line improvement policy

6/12/2006 - Update given on fish programs

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Habitat Conservation Plan

6/19/2006 - Water meters to be read from the road

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Andrew York Switchyard, Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., Washington State Public Works Board

6/26/2006 - Commissioners support trail across PUD land

Commission meeting news. Other topics: potential impacts of global warming, five-year agreement with Yakama Nation on fish hatcheries

7/10/2006 - Board hears ideas on diversifying PUD work force

Commission meeting news. Other topics: FERC reduces annual fees

7/17/2006 - Two miles of water line up for replacement

Commission meeting news. Other topics: agreements with Cashmere and Malaga, franchise agreement with Leavenworth, rental of office space

7/24/2006 - Board hears updates at study session

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Chelan Historical Society

7/31/2006 - Rock Island Hydro Park boat launch to be rebuilt

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Good news in first half financial results, board strategic retreat scheduled, Washington PUD Association headquarters, annual budget, hatchery agreement, archeological collections

8/7/2006 - New three-year collective bargaining agreement approved

Commission meeting news. Other topics: underwater sonar camera, Environmental Impact Statement for Rocky Reach relicensing issued.

8/14/2006 - Federal action has PUD hoping for new Rocky Reach license this fall

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Community meeting planned at Stehekin, Total Maximum Daily Load plan for Wenatchee River Watershed, Energy Northwest update.

8/21/2006 - Board asked to consider 2008 power sale

Commission meeting news. Other topics: City's Riverside Drive project outlined

8/23/2006 - Board begins look into PUD’s future

The first in a series of meetings to develop guiding principles for the future direction of Chelan County PUD attracted about 150 people to the Confluence Technology Center Wednesday night.

8/28/2006 - Hatchery programs reviewed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2008 power sale; river level changes; Lions Club proposal; interest savings; vehicle purchase;consulting engineering agreement.

9/5/2006 - Construction to start on new water source for Chelan Ridge system

Commission meeting news. Other topics: reservoir operations; Chelan County Fair update

9/11/2006 - PUD crew sent to help firefighters at Stehekin

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Initiative 937; Wenatchee River Salmon Festival; Avista Corp. loaned services agreement.

9/18/2006 - Commissioners hear details of incentive plan for solar, wind

PUD commissioners Tuesday were told about a new state production incentive program that would enable the PUD to redirect money away from state utility taxes it pays and put it into the pockets of local people who produce alternative energy

9/25/2006 - PUD commissioners hear fiber construction update

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2007 budget timeline; net metering.

10/2/2006 - At Monday's meeting PUD commissioners:

Commission meeting news: Other topics: scheduling unit outages; power trading software.

10/9/2006 - Construction crunch making it harder for PUD to get bids

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Initiative 937, easement agreement.

10/16/2006 - PUD commissioners oppose renewable energy initiative

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Commission budget, parks.

10/23/2006 - Chelan and Grant PUDs to join in Nov. 17 auction of vehicles, equipment

In order to reach a wider audience of buyers for the District’s surplus vehicles and equipment, Chelan County PUD will join Grant County PUD in a joint auction starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, in Quincy.

10/30/2006 - PUD taking hard look at 2007 finances

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2006 finances

11/6/2006 - 50-year license issued for Lake Chelan Hydro Project

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2006 customer survey; PUD apprenticeship program.

11/13/2006 - PUD considers options for low-water-year revenue

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Low-water-year revenue, Lake Chelan license, PURPA hearing.

11/20/2006 - PUD’s second strategic planning meeting looks at trends, past and future

General Manager Rich Riazzi provided a detailed look at PUD financial trends for about 120 people who attended Monday’s community strategic planning meeting, saying commissioners will have to consider new ways of paying for services in the future.

11/27/2006 - PUD commissioners prepare for possible surcharge

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Lake Chelan license, Key Accounts lunch.

12/4/2006 - Final 2007 budget presented to PUD commissioners

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Burch Mountain Transmission line, excavation contract.

12/11/2006 - Rock Island Dam reaches milestone for fish survival

Commission meeting news: Other topics: 2007 budget, legislative update.

12/18/2006 - PUD response to last week’s storm recapped

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Entiat Valley Transmission Line, farewell to Commissioners Boyd and Montague.

1/2/2007 - New commissioners sworn in

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Dennis Bolz of Wenatchee and Randy Smith, Cashmere, were sworn in Tuesday.

1/3/2007 - Proposed electric rate surcharge outlined

About 20 community members listened Wednesday night at the first of three public meetings on a possible electric rate surcharge.

1/15/2007 - Response to devastating wind storm discussed

Commission meeting news: Other topics, new fees for dam operators, salmon predator control.

1/22/2007 - Public meetings to discuss potential surcharge continue

Commission meeting news: Other topics, hook-up fees

1/23/2007 - PUD reviews surcharge plans with Lake Chelan community

General Manager Rich Riazzi explains pressures on PUD finances

2/5/2007 - PUD makes offer for Cashmere electric system

Commission meeting: Other topics: hook-up fees

2/12/2007 - Runoff forecasts improve; electric rate surcharge postponed

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Receiving complaints against a public officer; Rock Island Dam trash racks; legislative update.

2/20/2007 - Meeting set for March 5 to discuss increased hook-up fees

PUD commissioners will hold one public information meeting to discuss increased fees for new electric and water/wastewater service hook-ups.

2/26/2007 - PUD gains Chelan Falls riverfront in land exchange

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Lake Wenatchee net pens, new master bond resolution, vehicle purchases, legislative session update.

3/5/2007 - PUD commissioners hear parks background, philosophy

Staff discussed the costs to operate and maintain the 14-park-system and stressed the importance of the parks to local communities and the region.

3/12/2007 - Managing the level of Lake Chelan discussed

Commission meeting news: Other topics: master bond resolution.

3/19/2007 - PUD commissioners hear choices for District’s financial future

Commission meeting news: Third community strategic planning session.

3/26/2007 - PUD to spill less water in 2007

Thanks to the PUD’s habitat conservation plans, for the first time since the 1980s, with the exception of the 2001 power crunch, the PUD will not spill for downstream spring fish migration at Rocky Reach Dam.

4/2/2007 - Future PUD borrowing discussed

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4/9/2007 - Improved snowpack and market prices result in no surcharge for 2007

Commission meeting news: Cashmere electric system sale; Energy Services update; DOE, EPA recognition.

4/16/2007 - PUD approves revised counteroffer for Cashmere electric system

Commission meeting news: Industrial Rates Working Group, raptor studies.

4/23/2007 - Impacts of climate change policy discussed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Chelan Project license issues; 2007 bond sale.

4/30/2007 - Public speaks in favor of PUD fiber build-out

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Bond refinance; Stehekin turbine.

5/7/2007 - Hearing on Monitor water project set for June 25

Commission meeting: Other topics; Wenatchee riverfront project, billing system update.

5/9/2007 - Strategies for water system finances discussed

Special commission meeting: Strategic planning.

5/14/2007 - Wastewater system finances discussed

Commission meeting: Other topics; Revenues up; CALEA; Plain transmission line request.

5/21/2007 - Commissioners talk philosophy

Commission meeting news: Other topics: biodiesel test, insurance premiums, computer auction.

5/29/2007 - PUD manager recommends rate increases as part of strategic plans

Commission meeting news: Other topics: rate class, budget revision, revenues.

6/4/2007 - Preparation continues for strategic decisions on June 11

Commission meeting news: Other topics, June 7 balanced scorecard meeting.

6/11/2007 - Change in financial direction launched

Commission meeting news: fourth community strategic planning session.

6/18/2007 - Staff recommends timeline for rate hearings

Commission meeting news: Other topics, hatcheries, raptor study, Okanagan Nation, rates, Monitor hearing.

6/25/2007 - PUD considering Chicago Climate Exchange role

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6/25/2007 - Monitor water project approved

Special commission meeting: Monitor LUD hearing.

7/2/2007 - Monitor water project reaffirmed

Commission meeting news: Other topics, rate hearings, Stehekin conservation.

7/9/2007 - PUD adopts water use efficiency plan

The plan will comply with a state water-use efficiency rule, the Municipal Water Supply Efficiency Requirements Act of 2003.

7/16/2007 - Rock Island modernization moves forward

Commission meeting news: Other topics, Rocky Reach license, Stehekin, debt, investments.

7/25/2007 - Hearing set to declare surplus property

Chelan County PUD commissioners intend to declare the site of the former Worthen Substation in Wenatchee surplus to District needs at their regular meeting at 1 p.m., Monday, July 30.

7/30/2007 - PUD land exchange with city for new substation site delayed

Commission meeting news: Other topics; proposed rate increases, PURPA standards, Rock Island Dam Powerhouse 1 rehab, 2008 budget timeline, Lake Chelan underwater power line

8/6/2007 - Commissioners approve land swap for new substation

Commission meeting news: Other topics; finance update, LIHI application.

8/13/2007 - Resource$mart energy buy-back program extended

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds; Monitor water project.

8/27/2007 - PUD voices concerns about Initiative 937 rule-making

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Stehekin.

9/4/2007 - Commission meeting news

Employee performance review.

9/10/2007 - PUD rate increases approved, starting Jan. 1

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Meeting with Chelan County commissioners, board governance policies, budget and Chelan trails.

9/17/2007 - PUD to work closer with Chelan County, Port District

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Stehekin generator; fall customer partnership meetings.

9/24/2007 - Principles discussed for PUD action on climate change

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Andrew York Switchyard transformer; board governance.

10/1/2007 - Automated electric meters may be on the horizon

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Climate change, hydropower is renewable, fiber-optics update.

10/8/2007 - New Chelan trails discussed

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Computer auction; coho protection; Public Power Week.

10/15/2007 - Framework proposed for extending long-term Alcoa energy supply

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10/22/2007 - Alcoa contract discussions continue

Commission meeting news. Other topics: board governance; Energy Northwest coal plant.

10/23/2007 - Alcoa gives views on proposed power sales terms

Special commission meeting news: Proposed Alcoa contract terms; joint meeting with Chelan County and Port of Chelan County.

10/29/2007 - Commissioners discuss 2008 spending plan

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Wholesale fiber-optics rates; Cashmere electric system; Alcoa meetings.

11/5/2007 - Comments on proposed Alcoa contract

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Lake Chelan modernization.

11/13/2007 - Monitor water system bid approved

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Andrew York Lineman Rodeo; Stehekin; finance update; fish spill and survival studies.

11/19/2007 - Discussion continues on Alcoa contract terms

Commission meeting news: Other topics: PURPA hearing, power sales

11/26/2007 - Budget hearing: 2008 on track for strategic planning goals

PUD staff shared with commissioners the latest look at the proposed 2008 budget Monday, showing a 2-percent reduction in overall spending compared with the 2007 budget.

12/3/2007 - Alcoa contract terms approved

Commission meeting news: Other topics: 2008 budget; PURPA.

12/10/2007 - Rock Island Hydro Park to be renamed for late PUD manager

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2007 customer survey.

12/17/2007 - Work planned for first Rock Island Dam generators

Commission meeting news: Other topics: foothills trail closure; Chicago Climate Exchange membership.

1/7/2008 - PUD commissioners elect 2008 officers

Commission meeting news: Other topics: staff attorney position; customer partnership meetings.

1/14/2008 - Efforts to protect salmon continue

Commission meeting news. Other topics: new online conservation newsletter.

1/21/2008 - Commissioners review strategic objectives

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Camas Meadows LUD hearing set; internal audit report.

1/28/2008 - PUD approves land exchange with city of Entiat

News from the meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Other topics: Integrated Resource Plan, contracting process improvements, Low Impact Hydro for Lake Chelan, legislative report.

2/4/2008 - PUD finishes year in good financial shape

Commission meeting news: Other topics: community involvement; legislative update.

2/11/2008 - PUD discusses private docks on public land

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Camas Meadows LUD; bond refinance.

2/19/2008 - Commissioners discuss cost of service study

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2/25/2008 - Commissioners decide electric LUD is not feasible

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Bond ratings, Lake Wenatchee water quality, change in meeting start time.

3/3/2008 - Lake Chelan level continues to drop

Commission meeting news. Other topics: state performance audit, sculpture garden, annual report.

3/10/2008 - Monitor water project sees cost-savings

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Chelan environmental attributes, Stehekin generation, USDA task authorization agreement, Patrick Moore, Lake Wenatchee water quality.

3/17/2008 - Automated electric meter reading coming soon

Commission meeting news. Other topics: class action suit, legislative update, docks.

3/24/2008 - Work starts on PUD rate changes

Commission meeting news: Hawley Street property purchase; Customer Partnership Group meetings; April 7 meeting on boat dock permits.

4/7/2008 - Commissioners hear public comments on dock permit policies

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Chelan Hydro Project modernization, Stehekin hydro, land exchange on Rocky Reach, Utility Services policies.

4/21/2008 - Commissioners accept pay plan

Commission meeting news. Other topics: PUD vehicle emissions, surplus power sales, Chelan Powerhouse modernization, security award.

4/28/2008 - Dock permit proposal to be heard May 12

Following more discussion on allowing permits for private docks over PUD-owned land on Lake Chelan and the Rocky Reach Reservoir, commissioners will review a final proposal in two weeks.

5/5/2008 - Commissioners approve purchase of flowage easements

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Entiat Valley transmission project, finance, vision statement, delegation of authority, cost of services.

5/12/2008 - Dock permitting to continue on PUD lands

Commission meeting news. Other topics: delegation of authority; first quarter financial update; integrated resource plan; Resource$mart.

5/19/2008 - PUD insurance costs are lower

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Regional water system agreement; meeting date change for Memorial Day holiday.

5/27/2008 - Chelan County PUD takes a look at cost of service

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Eastbank Aquifer.

6/2/2008 - PUD to take part in upper-valley sewer study

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Sustainability, Rock Island surplus property.

6/2/2008 - Commissioners start rate design discussion

June 2 special meeting.

6/9/2008 - PUD commissioners share philosophies on cost of service

Commissioners Monday shared with staff their ideas on how best to close the gaps between revenues and the cost to provide electric, water and sewer services.

6/16/2008 - Alcoa power sales contract introduced

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Castlerock trail head; Cashmere electric system; vehicle auction; Rock Island land sale.

6/23/2008 - Commissioners review preliminary rate design

Commission meeting news. Other topics: riverfront park, lineman rodeo.

6/30/2008 - PUD authorizes land swap for snowpack forecasting site

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Rate design; Monitor LUD.

7/14/2008 - Alcoa power sales contract signed

Commission meeting news: Other topics: transmission line damage; trail concerns.

7/21/2008 - Water and sewer rates discussed

Commission meeting news. Other topics: First quarter investment update; 2009 budget timeline; Columbia River levels.

7/28/2008 - PUD nears completion on transmission line repairs

Commission meeting news. Other topics: generation update and Monitor water LUD

8/4/2008 - People speak in favor of more solar power

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Conservation programs; second quarter financial update.

8/11/2008 - PUD approves plan that shows power supply will meet load

Commission meeting news. Other topics: wholesale power sales forecast, investment and banking policies, electric line extension policy and the facility modification policy.

8/18/2008 - Conservation is focus of second electric rate proposal

Commission meeting news. Other topics; state audit results.

8/25/2008 - Public meetings set on rates

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Stehekin electric system tour.

9/2/2008 - Locations set for rate meetings

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Customer Partnership Group meetings, Rock Island Hydro Project improvements.

9/8/2008 - PUD affirms NoaNet financial support

Commission meeting news: Other topics: bond financing; fiber repairs.

9/22/2008 - Customers invited to rate-design meetings

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2009 budget, Entiat transmission line, Alcoa power sales contract.

9/29/2008 - PUD launches office recycling at headquarters complex

Commission meeting news: Other topics: interest rate swaps; 2009 commissioner budget; rate design meetings.

10/6/2008 - Commissioners raise minimum reserve level for Utility Services

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Cashmere Electric System, state lifesaver awards.

10/13/2008 - PUD commissioners approve backup financing options

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Community Foundation of North Central Washington, Fact Act.

10/20/2008 - Board approves new rate structure

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Cashmere electric system purchase; bond sale.

11/3/2008 - Board reviews preliminary 2009 budget

Commission meeting news: Other topics: PURPA hearing on smart grid standards; state water system efficiency rules; third-quarter financial update.

11/17/2008 - Commissioners approve 5-year-term for notes

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Entiat transmission line, Carnan Bergren, Werner Janssen.

11/24/2008 - Updated 2009 budget still tight

Commission meeting news. Other topics: funding for capital projects; conservation programs; marketing hydropower environmental attributes; changes to the LUD policy.

12/1/2008 - Estimated wholesale power revenues for 2009 show slight improvement

Commission meeting news. Other news: LUD procedures, Leavenworth office hours.

12/8/2008 - PUD customers' highest priority: Keeping rates low

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Chelan south shore planning, Energy Northwest, Rocky Reach license.

12/15/2008 - PUD commissioners approve 2009 budget

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Special meeting Jan. 26; farewell to Commissioner Janssen; security contract

1/5/2009 - Commissioners take oath of office

Commission meeting news. Other topics: snowpack, Clean Air Coalition.

1/12/2009 - Commissioners look ahead to legislative session

Commission meeting news. Other topics: power outages.

1/19/2009 - Commissioners evaluate general manager

Commission meeting news: Other topics kids fishing pond; special meeting set; Audit Committee report.

2/2/2009 - PUD commissioners hear cautious financial outlook

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Wenatchee riverfront development

2/9/2009 - As conditions worsen, PUD continues to tighten belt

Commission meeting news. Other topics: juvenile fish survival studies.

2/17/2009 - PUD cuts another $4.8 million from 2009 spending

Commission meeting news: Board pares back 2009 capital spending.

2/23/2009 - PUD to take closer look at Eastbank Aquifer

Commission meeting news: Other topics: New Rocky Reach license; Chelan powerhouse modernization.

3/2/2009 - PUD cuts another $7.3 million from 2009 budget

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Row and Paddle Club permit; 2008 annual report; special meeting on financial outlook.

3/9/2009 - Joint contract for Riverside Drive work to save money

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Wenatchee Row and Paddle Club permit, customer partnership group meeting schedule.

3/12/2009 - PUD asks for new trial in Gordon Graham case

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3/16/2009 - Meeting on electric rate surcharge set for April 13

The PUD is facing a utility services negative change in net assets (bottom line loss) of about $20 million for 2009.

3/16/2009 - PUD continues cost-cutting as financial outlook worsens

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Rocky Reach license; rate design; whitewater boating liability

3/23/2009 - Chelan PUD commissioners hear fiber-optic request from White River neighbors

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4/6/2009 - Water system plan updated for the next six years

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4/13/2009 - PUD manager recommends 18-percent electric rate surcharge

Rich Riazzi proposed the surcharge be effective May 1.

4/13/2009 - PUD will trim spending on parks upkeep

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Xerox contract saves PUD $210,00 annually.

4/20/2009 - Commissioners hear more comments on surcharge proposal

Commission meeting news: Other topics: updates to park policies.

4/27/2009 - PUD executives give back wage increases; board approves 9-percent surcharge

Commission meeting news: Other topics: bond financing

5/4/2009 - Commissioners hear plans for meeting energy conservation requirements

Commission meeting news. Other topics: commission per diem.

5/11/2009 - Quarterly report shows finances still a challenge for Chelan PUD

Commission meeting news. Other news: board meeting start time changes.

5/18/2009 - Second new unit for Chelan powerhouse could go in this year

Commission meeting news. Other topics: bond ratings; clean audit opinion

5/26/2009 - Gorge kayaking test to begin in July

Commission meeting news. Other news: Entiat wastewater treatment plant, insurance, Pybus Public Market.

6/1/2009 - Chelan and Douglas PUDs will collaborate on fish-monitoring work

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Canceled June 8 meeting.

6/15/2009 - PUD board approves upgrade for second unit at Rock Island Dam

Commission meeting news. Other topics: July 6 board meeting canceled.

6/29/2009 - PUD commissioners add code of ethics to working principles

Commission meeting news.

7/13/2009 - Commissioners authorize new PUD bonds for work in the next three years

Chelan County PUD commissioners heard Monday that the time is right to issue $71 million in new debt for work at Rocky Reach, Rock Island and Lake Chelan hydro projects over the next three years.

7/27/2009 - PUD to offer energy conservation incentives

Commission meeting news: Other topics, Wenatchee Riverfront Park marina; strategic planning

8/3/2009 - Commissioners approve Collective Bargaining Agreement

Commission meeting news. Other topics: bond sale

8/10/2009 - Chelan County PUD financial update shows same year-end losses

Commission meeting news. Other topics: capital projects.

9/8/2009 - PUD to pay share of Entiat sewer upgrades

The payment will cover impacts to the city's plant from future improvements at Entiat Park, owned by the PUD and operated by the city.

9/14/2009 - SNAP program gets new focus

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Chelan river restoration, new office hours at Chelan, Lineman Rodeo

9/21/2009 - PUD and city discuss riverfront development guidelines

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Riverfront development principles; earthquake risk study; clean state audit results.

9/28/2009 - Chelan County PUD expecting another stressed budget year in 2010

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Customer Partnership Groups.

10/5/2009 - Chelan PUD updates water policies

Commission meeting news: Other topics: scholarship nominee; life-saving awards; communications awards.

10/12/2009 - New energy conservation programs taking shape

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Upgrades at Rock Island Dam; free Chelan River Project tour on Oct. 17.

10/26/2009 - Chelan PUD preliminary budget shows difficult year expected again

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2010 budget, conservation programs.

11/9/2009 - PUD to move forward on water storage analysis

Commission meeting news. Other topics: third quarter financial update.

11/30/2009 - PUD spending and revenues both drop in final budget

Commission meeting news. Other topics: 2010 legislative session.

12/7/2009 - PUD budget drops 7 percent from a year ago

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Guiding principles on riverfront development; new surplus power sales strategy.

12/14/2009 - Research shows customers value PUD and predictable rates

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Strategic planning; commission retreat; legal settlement.

12/21/2009 - Commissioners elect board officers for 2010

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Dec. 28 board meeting canceled.

1/11/2010 - Hazardous trees to be removed from seven PUD parks for public safety

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Lake Chelan docks.

1/18/2010 - Alcoa to invest $20 million in PUD power delivery

Commission meeting news. Other topics: state legislative session.

1/25/2010 - PUD continues fish-tagging progress with new contracts

Commission meeting news: Other topics: new phone service contract; commissioners' retreat canceled.

1/26/2010 - PUD commissioners approve settling lawsuit 3-2

Special commission meeting.

2/1/2010 - Conservation programs help customers save energy and money

Commission meeting news: Other topics: meeting schedule changed; GM elected to NHA board.

2/8/2010 - PUD bracing for another year of financial shortfall

Commission meeting news: Other topics: board retreat set.

2/22/2010 - Rebuilding 1930s-era power line will maintain reliable service

Commission meeting news. Other topics: repairs for Rocky Reach generators.

3/15/2010 - PUD discusses ways to reduce risk, stabilize wholesale revenues

Commission meeting news: Other topics: sustainability; fiber build-out; dock permits; hearing on possible surcharge

3/22/2010 - PUD moves forward on plan to stabilize revenue, reduce risk

Commission meeting news: Other topics; dock permits; fiber-optic network stimulus grant; customer meetings.

4/5/2010 - Commissioners approve PUD power sales plan; surcharge extended

Commission meeting news.

4/12/2010 - Dock permits again being accepted at PUD

Commission meeting news.

4/19/2010 - Chelan River Project gets salmon approval

Commission meeting news.

4/26/2010 - PUD conservation effort is on target

Customers are responding enthusiastically to PUD conservation incentives this year, and Chelan County PUD is confident it will be able to meet its 2010-2011 target for energy savings as required by Initiative 937.

5/3/2010 - PUD purchases site for water reservoir

As part of the ongoing effort to look ahead, maintain reliability and plan for future needs, commissioners approved a resolution buying a site for a future water reservoir to bolster the PUD’s water system in the southern part of the county.

5/10/2010 - Rocky Reach 4th-grade education program adds Douglas County PUD, Eastmont classes

River of Power, a series of fourth-grade classroom lessons about the science, math and history of local hydropower that finishes up each spring with a daylong visit to Rocky Reach Dam, is expanding participation this year.

5/17/2010 - PUD earns high marks for transmission system reliability

Commission meeting news.

5/24/2010 - PUD insurance coverage comes in under budget

Commission meeting news. Other topics: fiber program update, performance audit hearing.

6/7/2010 - Chelan PUD outlines stable financial approach for the future

Commission meeting news.

6/21/2010 - PUD commissioners endorse steps toward financial stability

Commission meeting news. Other topics: Washington Public Utility Districts Association (WPUDA) membership.

6/29/2010 - Chelan County PUD reverses withdrawal from state association

Commission meeting news.

7/6/2010 - PUD commissioners appoint Janney as interim manager upon Riazzi’s departure

Commission meeting news.

7/19/2010 - Chelan PUD reaches pay agreement with union; reduces pay pool for salaried workers

Commission meeting news: Other topics: board retreat; customer thank-you.

7/26/2010 - Departing GM says PUD in good shape to provide reliable service at affordable rates

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Janney affirmed as interim general manager.

8/2/2010 - PUD financial picture improves; still down for year

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Integrated Resource Plan update.

8/3/2010 - John Janney hired as next general manager of Chelan County PUD

Commission meeting news.

8/3/2010 - PUD joins others in taking legal steps to collect state tax refund

The action against the Washington State Department of Revenue is aimmed at getting a refund for taxes wrongly collected from PUD customers in 2008-2009.

8/16/2010 - PUD still studying $25 million fiber grant offer

Commission meeting news: Other topics: Integrated Resource Plan update; general manager confirmation.

8/23/2010 - PUD commissioners hear financial report on fiber system; get survey results

Commission meetings news.

8/25/2010 - PUD commissioners vote unanimously to accept fiber grant

Commission meeting news.