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PUD News Line
8/14/2008
PUD approves plan that shows power supply will meet load
Chelan County PUD commissioners have approved the PUD’s Integrated Resource Plan, or IRP – a report required by state law that cites the sources of power needed to supply customers through 2018. It shows the PUD has enough resources to meet expected load.
Several customer-owners have encouraged commissioners to add solar power to the IRP as an important piece of the PUD’s future portfolio, even if it is not needed for local load. Commissioners say they are satisfied that alternative energy sources such as solar or wind or geothermal will get serious consideration as the PUD implements its sustainability principles and that it is not necessary to change any wording in the IRP.
Wholesale power sales forecast drops
Randy Lowe, Executive Director of Energy Services, has reported to commissioners that lower water supply and lower market prices are combining to bring an expected reduction of the year-end forecast for surplus power sales revenue for the PUD. While it is still expected to be the third best year in PUD history for surplus power sales, the midpoint of the forecast has been reduced from approximately $62 million to about $50 million by year end.
It's easy to be green
Visit us at the Chelan County Fair, Sept. 4-7, and learn how easy it is to go Lightly. All Chelan County residents can get a free CFL bulb by visiting the Chelan County PUD booth.
Get to know your power pole
Did you know that power poles have belly buttons? The belly button, or round metal nameplate, tells Chelan County PUD crews the type of wood it’s made of and where it was born.