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Recent News and Stories

Who's On First?

Who's On First?
How does the PUD decide who gets restored first in large outages? Safety is the PUD’s first priority. PUD crews must eliminate any imminent danger to human life. The PUD also prioritizes restoration of power to the hospital and emergency management facilities, as well as restoring power to grocery stores and pharmacies. After these factors are considered, the PUD generally …

Storm Takes out Power to Half of Jefferson County

Storm Takes out Power to Half of Jefferson County
The first big bouts of rain and wind began on Sunday night. PUD crews got the word that 1000 customers were out at 11pm. Rains poured, wind blew, and the crew headed to work. At 2am, another circuit went down, and the numbers rose to 1700. By 5am Monday, the crew had restored the first outage and the second was …

Upcoming Meetings & Events

ICG Joint Agency Meeting

Joint Special Meeting Intergovernmental Collaborative Group Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, Port Townsend City Council, Port of Port Townsend, and Jefferson County Public Utility District #1  November 18th, 2021 at 2:30 pm Virtual Meeting. Access for the hearing impaired and others can be accommodated using Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384 COVID-19 NOTICE:NO IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ALLOWED (Per the May 29, 2021 Jefferson County Public Health Officer …

Special Meeting of the BOC: Executive Session

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting then dismiss into Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110 (1) (g), to evaluate and review the performance of public employee. Per the Governor’s Extended Proclamation 20-28 and in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jefferson County PUD is no longer providing an in-person room for meetings of the BOC. All meetings …

Audio Recordings of Recent Meetings

Nov 16 2021 Regular Meeting

Nov 11 2021 SM Dept Roundtable

Efficiency Rebates
Rainy Day
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