Friday, February 28, 2014
Special Weather Statement - Lowland Snow Possible in Western Washington this Weekend (National Weather Service, Seattle, WA)
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
Posted at 4:06 AM February 28, 2014
See the National Weather service’s “Weather Story” here: http://tinyurl.com/3j99qrg
- Southwest Interior (South Mason County)
- Hood Canal Area (North Mason County)
- San Juan County
- Western Whatcom County
- East Puget Sound Lowlands
- Western Skagit County
- Everett & Vicinity
- Seattle/Bremerton Area
- Tacoma Area
- Admiralty Inlet Area
- Lower Chehalis Valley Area
- Eastern & Western Strait of Juan de Fuca
- North Coast/Central Coast
Lowland Snow Possible in Western Washington this Weekend
High pressure over southwest Canada will push cold air into Western
Washington this weekend through the Fraser River Valley. Meanwhile an upper
level trough over British Columbia will generate light precipitation across the
region on Saturday. A warm front will then spread light to moderate
precipitation through Western Washington Sunday through Monday morning. The
best chance of snow accumulation will be in the north part of Western Washington
where snow levels will be near the surface. Elsewhere, the higher hilltops and
areas near the mountains may also receive a little snow.
There is still a lot of uncertainty in the snowfall amounts and
the forecast details are subject to change.
Weather forecast updates are available here: http://tinyurl.com/kyf488k
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Another Scam is Targeting Lewis County PUD Customers (KELA Radio, Centralia, WA)
(CENTRALIA, WA) -- A scam targeting PUD customers is
making the rounds again. According to Lewis County PUD, callers
claiming to be with the local utility are telling customers they have 30
minutes to pay their bills or the electricity will be shut off. Local
customers have called PUD to verify their accounts are not delinquent.
Corey Moses with the PUD says the standard procedure for them is late
notices followed by disconnect notices in the mail but not first contact
by a phone call warning that your power will be shut off. She says
there is not a limited “now or never” time frame demanding payment.
Instead there is a courtesy call to prevent possible disruptions.
Please contact Lewis County PUD if you feel you have received a
suspicious communication in regards to your power bill.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Anita Decker Named New Executive Director of Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA)
(VANCOUVER, WA) -- The Northwest Public Power Association today
(February 24) announced that its board of trustees has selected Anita Decker to
be the association’s next executive director, effective April 1.
“The NWPPA Board of Directors vetted many highly qualified
candidates and we are confident in our decision to hire Anita,” said NWPPA
Board of Trustees First Vice President Ken Weiss. “We strongly believe that her
extensive knowledge of electric power in the Northwest coupled with her several
decades of experience with BPA and PacifiCorp will not only benefit our
members, but it will enrich the Association in the coming years. The board and
I are excited to work with her and start this new chapter in NWPPA’s story.”
Decker comes to NWPPA with over 30 years of experience in
electric power operations in the Northwest. Most recently, since 2007, she
served as Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA) chief operating officer,
which is the number-three position in the agency. As chief operating officer,
she was responsible for BPA’s Power Services; Transmission Services;
Environment, Fish & Wildlife; Customer Service; and Internal Business
Services. While at BPA, she also served as acting administrator for the Western
Area Power Administration during a seven-month detail from August 2012 to April
2013.
Prior to BPA, she spent 27 years with PacifiCorp, rising to
the role of vice president. While at PacifiCorp, she worked in various
positions of increasing responsibility related to customer service;
transmission/distribution construction and maintenance; sales and marketing;
human resources; energy conservation; procurement; real estate management; and
SAP support functions.
NWPPA is excited to welcome her to our office in April!
Friday, February 21, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Lewis County PUD Rate Increase (KELA Radio, Centralia, WA)
(CHEHALIS, WA) -- Lewis County PUD customers will see
their monthly electric bill go up beginning March 1. The PUD
commissioners approved a 6.8 percent rate increase at their meeting on
Tuesday. That amounts to about $6 a month more for the average
residential customer using 1,100 kilowatt hours per month. The rate
increase is across the board for both residential and commercial
customers. Corrie Moses with PUD says the increase comes as a result of
Bonneville Power Administration raising its power rates to utilities in
October.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Joe Grad Promoted to Franklin PUD Director of Operations (Franklin County PUD, Pasco, WA)
February 4, 2014
(PASCO, WA) On January 20, 2014, Joe Grad was promoted from
Superintendent of Transmission and Distribution to Director of Operations at
Franklin PUD. In his new role, he will be responsible for all functions of the
Operations Department which includes line crews, warehouse, mechanics,
substations, meter shop and the operation and maintenance of generation
equipment.
Mr. Grad is a longtime employee of Franklin PUD. He started
his career in November 1979 as an apprentice lineman, and has also held
positions as Journeyman Lineman and General Foreman. His thirty-four years of
experience and breadth of understanding within the Operations Department allow
him to effectively lead employees and continue to be a respected leader for our
utility, our community, and public power.
