Customers' rate credit to become larger
Starting November 1, 2008, Benton PUD customers’ temporary rate credit that has been a line item on their bill since June 1, 2008 will increase.
Residential customers’ credit on their monthly bill will now be $.0055 per kWh used. General Service customers’ credits will range from $.0055 to $.0066 per kWh used, up from $.004. Large Irrigation customers received a line item credit of $.0020 per kWh for three months (June – August) due to their seasonal energy usage with a final payment to be distributed in November. The credit will expire May 31, 2009, after the BPA funds have been dispersed. More
Benton PUD purchases energy from White Creek Wind Project
In anticipation of meeting renewable mandates now required by law, Benton PUD has purchased a 3% share (6.14 MW) of Klickitat PUD’s 16 percent of the White Creek Wind Project. Based on one-third capacity factor, this represents two average megawatts (2aMW) which is enough energy for approximately 1,070 homes served by Benton PUD.
Benton PUD invested $11 million from reserves for renewable energy from the White Creek Wind project to meet mandates imposed by The Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). Passed in 2006, Benton PUD is now required to have at least three percent of the utility’s power from renewable sources by 2012, not counting hydro.
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Benton PUD Awarded Excellence in Financial Reporting - 6th Consecutive Year
Benton PUD received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for Benton PUD’s 2007 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). This is the sixth year for Benton PUD to receive the award.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a governmental entity and its management. The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The Government Finance Officers Association is a non-profit professional association serving approximately 17,000 government finance professionals.
WANTED: Conservation Information
Benton PUD Energy Services is surveying commercial customers to gain a better understanding of our customers needs in conservation. Participants will receive 8 free compact fluorescent lightbulbs. To fill out the survey, click here.
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