public utility district in Clark County, Washington
Clark Public Utilities pilot program offers $50 credit to electric vehicle owners
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/02/clark-public-utilities-pilot-program-offers-50-credit-to-electric-vehicle-owners/
Quick Glance: Clark Public Utilities Introduces Incentive Program for Electric Vehicles
- A new incentive program by Clark Public Utilities rewards electric vehicle owners in Clark County with a $50 credit for refraining from charging their vehicles during peak demand hours.
- With nearly 10,500 registered electric vehicles in the county, the program allows for efficient management of power supply costs and the maintenance of affordable services locally.
- Participants in the incentive program can choose to opt out of a designated charging time window. The $50 credit will be provided in two installments of $25 each.
- Most electric vehicle brands are eligible to participate, except for Chevrolet. Interested individuals should only register their vehicle and not their charger.
Birds of prey: Raptor cam livestreams ospreys return to Port of Ridgefield: After six months in South America, two Ospreys have returned to Ridgefield to nest ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/03/birds-of-prey-raptor-cam-livestreams-ospreys-return-to-port-of-ridgefield/
Rep. Perez measure seeks PFAS protections, aims to ensure ratepayers, utilities shielded from costs
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/16/rep-perez-measure-seeks-pfas-protections-aims-to-ensure-ratepayers-utilities-shielded-from-costs/
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Energy Adviser: Savings possible for businesses: However big or small an organization is, uncontrolled costs can drain budgets and cost leaders the chances to ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/30/energy-adviser-savings-possible-for-businesses/
January storm cost Clark Public Utilities about $26 million: Clark Public Utilities’ efforts to keep electricity flowing during January’s storm — when ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/20/january-storm-cost-clark-public-utilities-about-26-million/
More than 20,000 Hazel Dell households hit by power outage: Hazel Dell was hit by a power outage affecting almost 24,000 households Tuesday morning ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/26/more-then-20000-hazel-dell-household-hit-by-power-outage/
What to know about PFAS or 'forever chemicals' in some Vancouver, Clark Public Utilities' water sources
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/27/what-to-know-about-pfas-or-forever-chemicals-in-vancouver-clark-public-utilities-water-systems/
Clark Public Utilities' Jan. 28 Race for Warmth collected over $70,000: Clark Public Utilities’ annual Race for Warmth, a 5K and 10K walk and run ...
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/08/clark-public-utilities-jan-28-race-for-warmth-collected-over-70000/
Clark Public Utilities holding series of informational workshops designed to explain rate hike, complexity of its mission
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/13/clark-public-utilities-holding-series-of-informational-workshops-designed-to-explain-rate-hike-complexity-of-its-mission/
Wave of scammers posing as Clark Public Utilities employees target small businesses
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/15/wave-of-scammers-posing-as-clark-public-utilities-employees-target-small-businesses/
Energy Adviser: Utility’s experts can help you save money: Homes and cars have more in common than most people realize. Their performances are greatly influenced ...
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/17/energy-adviser-utilitys-experts-can-help-you-save-money/
Clark Public Utilities rates will jump 14.5 percent as of March 1: Clark Public Utility commissioners passed an overall 14.5 percent rate increase for power ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/23/clark-public-utilities-rates-will-jump-14-5-percent-as-of-march-1/
Clark Public Utilities board will likely vote on overall rate increase of 9.9 to 13 percent
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/17/clark-public-utilities-board-mulls-overall-rate-increase-of-9-9-to-13/
Snow, strong winds, rarely seen cold temperatures hit Clark County on Saturday: Frigid temperatures, combined with a mix of snow, sleet and strong east winds ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/13/snow-begins-to-fall-in-vancouver-2/
Winter storm takes toll in Clark County: While almost 100,000 households were without power and four people died of apparent hypothermia in Portland during the ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/16/winter-storm-takes-toll-in-clark-county/
Clark County schools canceling classes with ice storm expected across region Tuesday
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/15/freezing-rain-in-the-clark-county-forecast-as-winter-storm-watch-continues-through-tuesday/
Energy Adviser: Utility works to boost EV use, charging: Situated between two of the country’s most electric vehicle-loving states, it’s no surprise that local ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/23/energy-adviser-utility-works-to-boost-ev-use-charging/
Thousands lose power in Vancouver: Almost 3,500 households in downtown Vancouver lost power at about 12:45 p.m. today.
"Part of the transmission line ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/12/thousands-lose-power-in-vancouver/
Clark Public Utilities commissioners switch positions: The commissioners for Clark Public Utilities voted to rotate leadership offices Tuesday, effective Jan. 1 ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/20/clark-public-utilities-commissioners-switch-positions/
Clark Public Utilities could consider rate increase in face of $17.7 million shortfall
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/05/clark-public-utilities-could-consider-rate-increase-in-face-of-17-7-million-shortfall/
Arnada neighborhood soon to take charge with EV charging station: An unassuming pad of concrete nestled among rows of old homes in Uptown Vancouver will soon ...
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/21/arnada-neighborhood-soon-to-take-charge-with-ev-charging-station/
Energy Adviser: Tips to save money, stay cozy: Some households triple or even quadruple their electricity consumption during the home heating season ...
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/25/energy-adviser-tips-to-save-money-stay-cozy/
Volunteer restoration project celebrates 1 million trees in Southwest Washington watersheds
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/27/volunteer-restoration-project-celebrates-one-million-trees-in-southwest-washington-watersheds/
Energy Adviser: Smart thermostats easy way to save money: Winter is on its way, and for most Clark County residents the cold season brings some of the highest ...
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/14/energy-adviser-smart-thermostats-easy-way-to-save-money/
Energy Adviser: Visit utility pros at Parade of Homes: The GRO Parade of Homes is the opportunity to see the best of what local homebuilders have to offer ...
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/09/energy-adviser-visit-utility-pros-at-parade-of-homes/
Community solar project set for Camas-Washougal port: Beginning Sept. 1, Clark Public Utilities customers may participate in the utility’s newest renewable ...
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/23/community-solar-project-set-for-camas-washougal-port/
Washougal, Camas eye investing in solar project: Officials in Camas and Washougal are considering participating in a community solar array project spearheaded by ...
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/31/washougal-camas-eye-investing-in-solar-project/
Entomologist, author shares tips on how to make Clark County welcoming to vital pollinators
columbian.com/news/2023/jul/15/entomologist-author-shares-tips-on-how-to-protect-enhance-clark-county-environment-for-vital-pollinators/
‘Forever chemicals’ found in Clark Public Utilities well water: Clark Public Utilities found trace amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jul/06/forever-chemicals-found-in-clark-public-utilities-well-water/
Clark Public Utilities gardens attract pollinators: Farewell-to-spring, bluehead gilia and common madia speckled Clark Public Utilities’ rows of solar panels ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/22/clark-public-utilities-gardens-attract-pollinators/
Energy Adviser: Invest in WaterSense to rein in irrigation, use: It might not seem like a big deal to water the lawn in the hottest part of the day or ignore ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/24/energy-adviser-invest-in-watersense-to-rein-in-irrigation-use/
Clark PUD board decides to join nuclear power feasibility study: Despite several public objections decrying nuclear energy in the region, the Clark Public ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/06/clark-pud-board-decides-to-join-nuclear-power-feasibility-study/
Winter power usage hit 23-year high, Clark Public Utilities says: As summer starts to set in, folks begin relying more and more on their air conditioners ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/06/winter-power-usage-hit-23-year-high-clark-public-utilities-says/
Paid articlePaid Energy Adviser: Research options before solar upgrade: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. That’s valuable to remember anytime you’re ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/17/energy-adviser-research-options-before-solar-upgrade/
Energy Adviser: Consider efficiency before you buy a home: A home is the largest purchase any of us make, so before signing the dotted line it’s critical to know ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/10/energy-adviser-consider-efficiency-before-you-buy-a-home/
Nuclear power may again be on horizon for Clark County: Discussions surrounding potential nuclear projects are making the rounds in Washington as the state works ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/02/nuclear-power-may-again-be-on-horizon-for-clark-county/
Energy Adviser: Demand for power spikes in hot, cold weather: Electricity is a resource consumed nearly the instant it is produced. Just as our days follow a ...
columbian.com/news/2023/may/13/energy-adviser-demand-for-power-spikes-in-hot-cold-weather/
Port of Camas-Washougal solar project planned in partnership with Clark Public Utilities
columbian.com/news/2023/may/02/port-of-camas-washougal-solar-project-planned-in-partnership-with-clark-public-utilities/
Lightning damages Clark PUD transformers: As a storm centered over Clark County late Monday afternoon, lightning wreaked havoc on Clark Public Utilities ...
columbian.com/news/2023/may/17/lightning-damages-clark-pud-transformers/
Energy Adviser: Check backflow device once a year: One of the most valuable shared resources in our community lies right beneath our feet.
columbian.com/news/2023/may/06/energy-adviser-check-backflow-device-once-a-year/
Massive power outage reported from downtown Vancouver to Hazel Dell: A huge power outage was reported on the west side of Clark County on Tuesday morning ...
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/21/massive-power-outage-reported-in-west-vancouver-hazel-dell/
Energy Adviser: Water techs are jacks of all trades: The importance of safe and clean drinking water cannot be overstated.
columbian.com/news/2023/apr/29/energy-adviser-water-techs-are-jacks-of-all-trades/
Leading the charge for EVs in Clark County: We’ve all encountered supply-chain shortages recently, from eggs to semiconductors.
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/12/leading-the-charge-for-evs-in-clark-county/
Energy Adviser: Ask utility for custom energy-saving tips: People often turn to their favorite internet search engine when looking for ways to lower their home ...
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/25/energy-adviser-ask-utility-for-custom-energy-saving-tips/
Energy Adviser: Conserving cuts costs for consumers, utilities: Graph out a utility’s energy sales and you see the rhythms of its customers’ daily lives ...
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/18/energy-adviser-conserving-cuts-costs-for-consumers-utilities/
Energy Adviser: Know which trees work with power lines: Trees bring both immeasurable and quantifiable value to the homeowners who plant them as well as the ...
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/11/energy-adviser-know-which-trees-work-with-power-lines/
Energy Adviser: Students ready to show off solar cars: Most racers are still years away from having a driver’s license, but that won’t stop them from going ...
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/04/energy-adviser-students-ready-to-show-off-solar-cars/
Clark Public Utilities divvies up $25 million: After another year of upholding conservative budgets and strict spending habits, Clark Public Utilities decided ...
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/09/clark-public-utilities-divvies-up-25-million/
Energy Adviser: Water meter can signal problems: Just like tracking your fuel mileage can tell you a lot about how your vehicle is running ...
columbian.com/news/2023/apr/01/energy-adviser-water-meter-can-signal-problems/
The price of inflation in Clark County: Rent. Food. Utilities. Education. Just about everything is getting more expensive in Clark County.
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/19/the-price-of-inflation-in-clark-county/
Paid articlePaid Energy Adviser: Race for Warmth returns to in-person: Lace up your favorite running shoes, assemble your favorite crew and get ready to hit the pavement during ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/07/energy-adviser-race-for-warmth-returns-to-in-person/
Clark Public Utilities earns J.D. Power award: J.D. Power recognized Clark Public Utilities this year as the highest-ranking utility in the Western U.S ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/19/clark-public-utilities-earns-j-d-power-award/
Gusty weather knocks out power to Clark County residents: Thousands of households were spending Thursday morning in the dark thanks to windy weather that passed ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/05/gusty-weather-knocks-out-power-to-clark-county-residents/
Power outages persist in Clark County after ice, wind storms: Despite heavy rain and strong winds, Clark Public Utility crews worked through the night Monday and ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/28/power-outages-persist-in-clark-county-after-ice-wind-storms/
Energy Adviser: Research before a purchase: Smart shoppers do their research before making a big purchase, but in the highly specialized world of home ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jan/28/energy-adviser-research-before-a-purchase/
Energy Adviser: Easy ways to save money, energy: New Year’s resolutions are a controversial thing. Some people swear by them, while others swear them off ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/31/energy-adviser-easy-ways-to-save-money-energy/
Energy Adviser: Operation Warm Heart lends a hand: Christmas is just around the corner, and while some of us are still searching for last minute gifts ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/24/energy-adviser-operation-warm-heart-lends-hand/
Clark Public Utilities' 2023 budget approved; rates to hold steady: Despite inflation all around, rates for electricity and water from Clark Public Utilities are ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/07/clark-public-utilities-2023-budget-approved-rates-to-hold-steady/
Clark Public Utilities responded to more than 40 outages during holiday storm: As Clark County thaws out from the ice storm that knocked out power to some 10 ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/26/clark-public-utilities-responded-to-more-than-40-outages-during-holiday-storm/
Energy Adviser: LEDs safe, efficient for holiday cheer: It wasn’t that long ago when just a few strands of holiday lights and a Christmas tree would add a pretty ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/10/energy-adviser-leds-safe-efficient-for-holiday-cheer/
Energy Adviser: Utility plans for winter outages: When winter storms roll through Clark County, they usually send branches and even whole trees down onto power ...
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/17/energy-adviser-utility-plans-for-winter-outages/
Clark Public Utilities signs deal to buy 10% of its energy from Eastern Washington dam
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/23/clark-public-utilities-signs-deal-to-buy-10-of-its-energy-from-eastern-washington-dam/
Bridge Sub’s moving history in Vancouver: Clearly visible as you cross the Interstate 5 Bridge sits one of Vancouver’s oldest buildings.
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/28/bridge-subs-moving-history-in-vancouver/
Energy Adviser: Gift of warmth is always welcome: One of the toughest things about the holiday season is buying the right gifts for the people in your life; ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/26/energy-adviser-gift-of-warmth-is-always-welcome/
Power outage affects downtown Vancouver, along with jail, dispatch center: A power outage triggered fire alarms and knocked out traffic lights Friday afternoon ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/18/power-outage-affects-downtown-vancouver-along-with-jail-dispatch-center/
Quick Glance: Power Outage Impacts Downtown Vancouver, Jail, and Dispatch Center
- Downtown Vancouver experienced a power outage Friday afternoon, triggering fire alarms.
- The Clark County Jail and the 911 dispatch center were also affected by the outage.
- A commercial contractor accidentally cut into a buried utility line, causing the outage, according to a spokesperson from Clark Public Utilities.
- All but 15 customers had their power restored by 3:45 p.m.
Upgrades to Clark Public Utilities’ gas-powered plant to boost flexibility, lower emissions, costs
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/08/upgrades-to-clark-public-utilitys-gas-powered-plant-to-boost-flexibility-lower-emissions-costs/
Energy Adviser: Most homes don’t need a generator: On the surface, buying a generator sounds very appealing; having a backup power source will make life more ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/12/energy-advisor-most-homes-dont-need-a-generator/
Vancouver develops green policies to position city for future: Vancouver city officials and climate advocates have been awaiting the city’s package of ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/01/vancouver-develops-green-policies-to-position-city-for-future/
Energy Adviser: Get ready for winter outages: Morning frost and heavy clouds mean only one thing, winter is on the way and some big storms are not far behind.
columbian.com/news/2022/dec/03/energy-adviser-get-ready-for-winter-outages/
Energy Adviser: Tree trimming helps keep power up: As beautiful as the trees in the Southwest Washington area are, they can make life difficult for electric ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/05/energy-adviser-tree-trimming-helps-keep-power-up/
Clark Public Utilities commissioner candidates split on path to climate goals: With aggressive state requirements to become greenhouse gas emissions neutral ...
columbian.com/news/2022/oct/13/clark-public-utilities-commissioner-candidates-split-on-path-to-climate-goals/
As Ian recovery continues, plans to strengthen Florida’s electric system get approval
miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article266812231.html
Paid articlePaid Driver killed after crashing into pole, house in Hazel Dell: The driver of a vehicle was killed Tuesday after crashing into a power pole, striking a house and ...
columbian.com/news/2022/aug/17/driver-killed-after-crashing-into-pole-house-in-hazel-dell/
Teen dies in single vehicle crash near Hockinson Meadows park: A single-vehicle crash just before noon Saturday on Northeast 172nd Avenue near Hockinson Meadows ...
columbian.com/news/2022/jul/30/teen-dies-in-single-vehicle-crash-near-hockinson-meadows-park-2/
Brief power outage affects more than 26,000 east Vancouver residents: About 26,000 customers lost power Tuesday afternoon in east Vancouver, most only for a few ...
columbian.com/news/2022/jul/26/brief-power-outage-affects-more-than-26000-east-vancouver-residents/
Clark County services squeezed by high gas prices avoid passing costs to customers
columbian.com/news/2022/jul/27/clark-county-services-squeezed-by-high-gas-prices-avoid-passing-costs-to-customers/
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