douglas county PUD

Rates are increasing beginning in 2026 to prepare for an expected sharp rise in power demand from more electric vehicles and economic development.

The rates are already set through the end of 2025.

Douglas County Fire District 5 and Mansfield Ambulance were sent to the scene as were Douglas County Sheriff's deputies and Washington State Patrol troopers.

PUD Commissioners voted at their last meeting to eliminate a new customer fee it charges to internet service providers.

It's no big secret that I'm a fan of electric cars. I've been driving electric for over five years now.

There'll be a large number of technology firms on hand sharing information about a range of energy sources at the Clean Energy Expo.

The Hydrogen Association has been selected to be one of seven hydrogen hubs under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

PUD commissioners approved the increase this week, which will cover the cost of extra work and replacement parts that weren't included in the original budget.

Douglas PUD commissioners approved the interlocal agreement between the neighboring PUDs at their last meeting.

PUD General Manager Gary Ivory informed commissioners at this week's PUD board meeting that the change would go into effect as of July.