PUDs work for Washington communities
Hydro is Renewable"The harness of waterfalls is the most economical method known for drawing energy from the sun." Public Utility Districts in Washington get about 80% of their energy from hydropower, which is reliable, renewable and produces almost zero greenhouse gas emissions. Welcome to WPUDAThe Washington Public Utility Districts Association represents 27 not-for-profit, community-owned public utility districts as well as one joint operating agency (Energy Northwest). WPUDA's headquarters is located in Olympia. The building was the first new construction office building in the state to receive “platinum” designation under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.More about WPUDA | Officers and Staff | Contact us
Public Utility Districts are not-for-profit, locally regulated utilities that are created by a vote of the people. They were authorized in 1930 by a voter-approved initiative. Their charter under state law is to “conserve the water and power resources of the State of Washington for the benefit of the people thereof, and to supply public utility service, including water and electricity for all uses." |