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This week we celebrated people, power and the purpose of Washington’s PUDs. Thank you to our communities, crews and commissioners for making Public Power possible every day of the year. Here’s to another year of powering Washington, the public power way! #PublicPowerWeek

When the power goes out, PUD line workers are called in. Line workers work in all conditions to restore power safely and quickly. This public power week we say a BIG thank you to the crews who keep Washington connected.

Happy Public Power Week! This week we celebrate Washington’s Public Utility Districts. Locally owned, not-for-profit utilities that put people and community first. Public Power means reliable, affordable, community-driven service. Here’s to a week of celebrating your PUDs.

Governor Ferguson signed a WPUDA-requested bill enhancing utility investments in local clean energy projects, accelerated conservation, and programs that reduce energy demand under the state's renewable energy standard. This supports grid reliability and local jobs. #publicpower

Congratulations to Mark Hess, @ClallamPUD for receiving the Friend of Drinking Water Award from Department of Health! Your hands on dedication to maintaining safe, clean drinking water has made a lasting impact in your community.

Happy National Drinking Water Week. A big thank you to our incredible PUDs for keeping our water clean, safe, and flowing. We appreciate you!

Happy Drinking Water Week! Let’s raise a glass of water to the public utility district employees who work tirelessly to provide safe and reliable drinking water to communities across Washington State. #DrinkingWaterWeek

WPUDA Congratulates Darin Hall @PUD3. Darin was presented with the WPUDA Good Samaritan Award for his lifesaving actions in response to a co-worker who was choking. Hall instinctively used his first aid training to jump into action and perform the Heimlich maneuver.

WPUDA honored Okanogan County PUD General Manager Steve Taylor with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his long-standing leadership and his commitment to supporting the philosophy and purpose of public utility districts. Thank you, Steve, for your dedicated service! #publicpower

Congrats to WPUDA's new officers! President Debra Lester, Kitsap PUD; VP Dan Toepper, Jefferson Co. PUD; Secretary Bruce Pollock, Cowlitz PUD, Treasurer Dave McKenzie, Skamania PUD; and Past President Jane Van Dyke, Clark Public Utilities. #publicpower #publicutility

WPUDA thanks Paul Avis @Kitsap_PUD1 for briefing PUD Commissioners on some of the technical aspects of telecom service.

This week, PUD leaders proudly advocated in Washington, D.C., on key issues affecting PUDs. During the WPUDA Rally, they engaged in meaningful conversations with members of Congress about how policies impact PUD customers and advocated for the best interests of those they serve.

Today, WPUDA hosted our annual Day on the Hill, bringing together public utility leaders, legislators, and everyone who keeps the hill running for a day of connection and conversation. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success! #WPUDA #PublicPower

WPUDA is pleased to welcome Travis Nelson as its new Regulatory Affairs Manager. Nelson brings extensive experience in environmental compliance, stakeholder engagement, tribal relations, and negotiations to WPUDA. Welcome, Travis! #publicpower #pud

Opportunity is knocking! We are hiring for a new position, Regulatory Affairs Manager. Details at wpuda.org/jobs #publicpower #publicutility

It's Drinking Water Week! PUDs are proud to provide safe, reliable drinking water to communities across Washington. #drinkingwaterweek

It's National Drinking Water Week! Congrats to Thurston PUD's Jim Campbell for winning the @WADeptHealth Commitment to Excellence Award. doh.wa.gov/community-and-…