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Left to right: Randy Smith, Ann Congdon, and Garry Arseneault. Courtesy Chelan County PUD
WENATCHEE – Former Chelan PUD Commissioner Ann Congdon has been honored with the Life Member Award from the Northwest Public Power Association for her many contributions to public power. She completed her final term in 2022, after 18 years on the PUD’s Board of Commissioners.
“Ann has embodied...
WENATCHEE - Chelan PUD is on track to extend its wholesale broadband network to 85 percent of Chelan County by the end of 2026 – a goal identified in the utility’s 2015-2019 strategic plan. Commissioners discussed next steps for fiber expansion on Monday April 3, Commissioners have committed $27...
Wenatchee - Chelan PUD is planning to repave part of Olds Station Road and sidewalks adjacent to the new Service Center starting Monday, April 3. The road work is expected to impact local traffic for about two weeks.
Here is the schedule:
• April 3-11: Olds Station Road near the Service Center --...
WENATCHEE – Chelan PUD commissioners are considering a land exchange agreement with the City of Wenatchee that attempts to strike a balance between regional transportation needs and stewardship of public lands.
The City of Wenatchee’s Confluence Parkway project is a proposed 2.5-mile bypass to...
It has been exciting to read about the progress Douglas County PUD has been making toward its Wells Hydrogen Project and the possibilities of our region accessing federal funds under the Department of Energy’s regional hydrogen hubs initiative. While some people in our state may just be beginning...
Rock Island Hydro Project on the Columbia River in Central Washington. The competitively priced contract provides Puget Sound Energy with 25% of the output from the PUD’s Rock Island and Rocky Reach hydropower projects from 2031 to 2051. Courtesy Chelan County PUD
BELLEVUE/WENATCHEE, – Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) today executed a contract for renewable hydropower from the PUD’s two projects on the Columbia River. The 20-year contract increases Puget’s carbon-free resources toward its future renewable energy goals...
Newly elected 2023 Chelan County PUD Commissioners, Kelly Allen and Carnan Bergren taking their oath of office. Courtesy Chelan County PUD
WENATCHEE – Chelan County Auditor Skip Moore swore into office two newly elected commissioners on Monday, January 9, Kelly Allen and Carnan Bergren.
For Bergren, the ceremony was more of a reunion than an initiation. He previously served eight years (2008- 2016) as a Chelan PUD commissioner. A...
Journeyman Mechanic Jered Paine presented two plaques dedicated to retiring commissioners Ann Congdon and Dennis Bolz during their last board meeting Monday, Dec. 19 Courtesy Chelan County PUD
WENATCHEE – Friends and colleagues shared memories and fond farewells with two long-serving commissioners – Ann Congdon and Dennis Bolz – during their last board meeting December 20.
Commissioner Ann Condon was elected to the commission 18 years ago. She was encouraged to run by family friend Jean...
WENATCHEE- Chelan PUD commissioners unanimously voted to join a Northwest resource adequacy program that will increase the value of hydropower, promote self-sufficiency among member utilities, and ensure that the region has the capacity to weather potential energy shortfalls in the future.
The...
Chelan PUD invites the community to visit and learn more about the new 21-acre Service Center in Olds Station during an open house on Friday, Nov. 18. Hardhat tours of the new facility will be available, weather dependent. The new, consolidated Service Center is set to open in late 2023.
The new...
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