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7/22/2010 - News Line: PUD is a stronger utility, ready to move forward

Rich Riazzi: Before I depart Wenatchee and Chelan County PUD at the end of July, I'd like to thank a few people and talk about the future of the PUD as it affects the broader community.

6/15/2010 - News Line: How to keep the lights on - at efficient cost

Over the next few months, every customer will receive a letter from Rich in their utility bill. This month, he shares his thoughts about planning for the future.

12/17/2009 - Research shows customers value PUD and predictable rates

Customer survey results, 2010 PUD budget, Chelan Falls boat barrier, Lightly newsletter.

11/17/2009 - Tonight's "Dirty Jobs" to feature Rocky Reach Dam

The one-hour episode at 9 p.m. ET/PT shows Mike Rowe struggling to help PUD crews maintain one of the dam’s big generating units.

10/14/2009 - Tour the Chelan River Project

The free Saturday event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offers families and community members an introduction to a just-completed $16 million project.

8/14/2009 - PUD financial update shows same year-end losses

In spite of cutbacks in large projects, days off without pay and a temporary electric rate surcharge, Chelan County PUD commissioners were told Monday that the PUD still expects a loss of $18 million to $20 million by year end.

5/5/2009 - PUD further tightens belt as board approves 9-percent surcharge

Cost-savings measures and rate surcharge are aimed at reducing a projected 2009 deficit of $19 million.

3/27/2009 - PUD commissioners host April 13 meeting on surcharge

The potential need for an electric rate surcharge will be discussed at an evening meeting at the Confluence Technology Center.

3/11/2009 - PUD general manager to talk finances at March 16 evening meeting

2/24/2009 - FERC issues new license for Rocky Reach

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced Feb. 19 that they have issued a new 43-year license for the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project.