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Fiber connections in east Quilcene are underway. Our fiber "hut" at the Quilcene electric substation is now live and receives data at the speed of light from our 310 Four Corners network hub. The signal is sent out to homes via fiber distribution lines installed by PUD line crews throughout the region. A second, smaller fiber hut will be placed …
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Everything needs a helping hand from time to time, even utility poles. At first glance, utility poles themselves appear stout, but consider that utility lines for a single span (distance from pole-to-pole) can weigh hundreds, if not thousands of pounds, and you’ll quickly realize poles need all the help they can get. Enter the engineering marvel known as the “downguy”. …
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PUD Feasibility Study Selected for Renewable Energy Grant
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Jefferson PUD has been awarded $172,000 toward a feasibility study for a renewable energy hydro generation project. The study will explore adding three 1-megawatt in-line hydro turbines to the 30-inch water pipelines supplying Port Townsend. The PUD is among 14 grant awardees selected by the WA State Dept of Commerce to receive part of $8.1M in funding from the WA …
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Power load balance is essential to the health of a grid. "Power Load" is the amount of electricity demand by customers at any given time. Demand fluctuates constantly, requiring a delicate balance between equipment in the field and software used to ensure energy is distributed properly, even during peak times. Peak demand highlights areas where usage pushes equipment up to …
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Senior Low-Income Rate Reduction Program Updated
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Jefferson County PUD commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday, February 20th raising the eligibility limit for seniors, providing utility rate savings to more income-qualified customers. Any customer over the age of sixty-two (62) with a household annual income of less than $33,947 per year is eligible to receive discounted rates on electric, water, sewer, and broadband accounts. The income threshold was …
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Regular Meeting - March 19, 2024
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Special Meeting: TBD
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Jefferson County PUD’s Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting beginning at 2pm on August 12, 2024. With the adoption by the Washington State Legislature of ESHB 1329, providing for both virtual and in-person meetings to be held, JPUD will be offering both virtual on-line meetings via Zoom, as well as in-person for each meeting, unless advance notice is provided. …
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Special Meeting: TBD
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Jefferson County PUD’s Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting beginning at 10am on June 13, 2024. With the adoption by the Washington State Legislature of ESHB 1329, providing for both virtual and in-person meetings to be held, JPUD will be offering both virtual on-line meetings via Zoom, as well as in-person for each meeting, unless advance notice is provided. …
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