October 2-8, 2016 is Public Power Week, a time when communities across the U.S. celebrate the advantages of community-owned public power. More than 2,000 cities and towns light up their homes, businesses and streets with public power.

As a not-for-profit public power utility, Okanogan PUD’s loyalty is to our customers. We take pride in our governance structure with an elected board comprised of local members. Through Commissioner Scott Vejraska, Commissioner Steve Houston, and Commissioner Ernie Bolz, Okanogan PUD ratepayers have a say in how the utility is run. 

The Board of Commissioners and the entire staff of Okanogan PUD are dedicated to providing reliable electric service within our service area. Knowing the community and its needs helps keep homes, businesses, and public places powered year-round while maintaining some of the lowest rates in Washington State.

Please join us October 1, 2016 at the Okanogan Harvest Festival, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in downtown Okanogan, to kick off Public Power Week. We will be offering to ratepayers the opportunity to choose an energy saving surge protector or a box set that includes two (2) energy efficient shower heads and two (2) LED 25,000 hour light bulbs.

As we celebrate Public Power Week, ratepayers can be certain that Okanogan PUD will continue to provide safe, reliable, environmentally responsible, and competitively priced electricity and services for many years to come.