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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.

 

 

 

 

 
     
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low Income Senior Discount and Low Income Disabled Discount Update

Benton PUD’s Commission approved changes in the two low income discount programs to improve assistance for customers.

Benton PUD has provided assistance to qualified customers since 1985.  The new program was updated to better serve customers in need by offering 15 or 20 percent monthly discount based on a customer’s annual gross household income. 

The new program has a tiered discount structure based on annual gross household income.  A 15 percent discount is available to qualified customers with an annual household income that is 100 percent to 175 percent of the federal poverty level.  A 20 percent discount is available for customers with an income that is less than 100 percent of the federal poverty level.  More


A Forward Focus on Meter Reading

Advanced metering infrastructure, known as AMI in the utility world, is the new direction many utilities across the country and in the region are taking for meter reading and to improve overall system performance.

AMI systems enable utilities to read meters remotely and detect individual customer outages immediately using a digital communications network. Information derived from AMI systems can be used to improve system performance, customer service and operational efficiency.  Utilities that have plans to implement AMI technology are expecting significant reductions in annual operating expenses.  More

 

Disposal Available for CFLs

Benton PUD, in conjunction with the Benton County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, now offers a place for the disposal of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).  People may drop off used CFL’s at either Benton PUD offices.  More

 

November Customer Service Hours

November 26 – Day before Thanksgiving

Benton PUD closed at 3:00 p.m.

November 27 - Thanksgiving

Benton PUD closed

November 28

Benton PUD opened until 5:00 p.m.

 

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