August 8, 2014
Opportunity: Free Solar Equipment for Groups
The Solarize South County Community Coalition seeks applications from qualified community organizations interested in having a donated solar photovoltaic system installed at their facility, an award worth about $20,000, with the added value of up to $1,250 per year in electricity savings and incentive payments. The equipment will serve as a community award as part […]

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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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April 15, 2014
Highly Innovative Hydropower Design Reduces Impact, Cuts Costs
SnoPUD’s Sunset Project Design Requires No Dam, Weir or Barriers Everett, WA — After a series of studies and design analysis, the PUD has developed a highly innovative plan for a proposed hydropower project southeast of Index. It requires no dam, weir or river barriers, which reduces construction costs by $10 million. The project could […]

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April 4, 2014
Update : SnoPUD gets the green light on tidal project
The world’s first large-scale, grid-connected tidal energy turbines can be built in the waters of Puget Sound thanks to a federal license granted to the Snohomish Public Utility District. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave the go-ahead (85-page PDF) for the Admiralty Inlet project, which would see tidal turbines capable of generating up to 600 kilowatts […]

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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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September 13, 2013
Local Residents Tap the Energy of the Sun
PUD: Tour Solar Homes & Businesses on Sept. 21  Everett, WA – Learn how PUD customers are generating electricity by tapping the energy from the sun during the annual Snohomish Solar Tour on Saturday, September 21, 2013. The self-guided tour will feature homes and businesses in communities throughout Snohomish County.  Arlington Energy Services and Fire […]

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