July 11, 2014
State Grants of $14.3 Million Position Washington as Energy Storage Leader
                      Avista Utilities, Snohomish PUD and Puget Sound Energy have been awarded $14.3 million in matching grants from the state’s new Clean Energy Fund to lead energy storage projects with ties to federally funded research at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Gov. Jay Inslee […]

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April 30, 2014
Mitsubishi International Corporation and GS Yuasa International Ltd. Join MESA-1 Energy Storage Project
4/29/14 Everett, WA – Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) announced today that Mitsubishi International Corporation will provide the first battery deployed in the MESA-1 energy storage project. The 1MW, 500 kWh advanced battery storage system will be installed at Snohomish PUD’s Hardeson substation in Everett, WA later this year. The MESA-1 installation will be […]

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March 20, 2014
Federal License Issued for Snohomish PUD Tidal Project in Puget Sound
Everett, WA — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted unanimously today to issue a license to Snohomish County Public Utility District for a tidal energy pilot project in Admiralty Inlet, west of Whidbey Island, Wash. The project – the first grid-connected array of large-scale tidal energy turbines in the world – includes installation, operation […]

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January 30, 2014
SnoPUD News | LG Chem Joins MESA-1 Energy Storage Project
Everett, WA – Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD), 1Energy Systems and LG Chem today announced that LG Chem will supply a 1MW, 500kWh advanced Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as a core component of the MESA-1 energy storage system. The MESA-1 system, to be deployed at a PUD substation later this year, will be […]

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January 23, 2014
Support Renewable Energy with Planet Power!
Sign up for PUD’s Planet Power and Get Free Coffee Everett, WA — Snohomish County PUD’s Planet Power program offers an easy way for customers to support renewable energy projects right here in Snohomish County.  And now there’s an added perk.  ­New participants and existing customers who increase their contribution (by at least $3 a […]

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January 8, 2014
News from SnoPUD – Great Incentives for Saving Energy
Turn to the PUD for Deals on Heat Pumps, Weatherization & Lighting Everett, Wash. – Take advantage of Snohomish County PUD incentives to save money on energy bills and improve your home’s comfort! The utility can help you with great deals on heat pumps, duct sealing and insulation, efficient windows, lighting and more. Heating and […]

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December 19, 2013
Batteries Recharged | WCTA Breakfast Recap
By Russ Weed, UniEnergy Technologies The Batteries Included event combined historical and technical background on batteries from Washington State University professor Grant Norton, and perspectives on the use and maturity of energy storage technologies in the utility industry from Snohomish County PUD assistant general manager Craig Collar, in the enterprise context by Microsoft senior research […]

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December 12, 2013
10 Tips for Weathering the Cold Spells this Winter
Snohomish County PUD offers the following advice to keep your energy consumption under control during the cold spells this winter and still be comfortable and safe: You’ll use less energy and will still keep your home warm if you set your thermostat no higher than 68 degrees during the day and no lower than 55 […]

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November 7, 2013
WARNING: Beware of Utility Bill Scams in Snohomish County
By Mirna Alfonso In a news release issued jointly by the FBI’s Seattle Division, Everett police and the Snohomish County Public Utility District, authorities Wednesday cautioned the public about callers falsely claiming they are from local utilities and demanding payment. In recent weeks, scammers have been calling small businesses, fraudulently representing  themselves as PUD employees. The […]

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