Wanapum Fish Bypass: Fish Slide Open for Business

EPHRATA, WA – Starting this spring, a 290-foot water slide will aid Columbia River salmon smolts on their journey towards the Pacific Ocean. 

After three years under construction, the completion of the Wanapum Fish Bypass is a major milestone for Grant PUD, making it possible for the utility to meet a federal requirement for 95 percent survival of salmon smolts passing Wanapum Dam.  Read News Release

Grant PUD celebrates new license for its Columbia River dams
Ensures renewable hydropower and natural resource protection for decades to come
April 17, 2008

EPHRATA, WA –The federal government awarded Grant PUD a new hydropower license giving Grant PUD commissioners, employees and county residents assurance that Priest Rapids Project power will be available to them as a source of clean, renewable, carbon-free and affordable energy for years into the future.

The license approved at the April 17 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) meeting gives Grant PUD continued ownership and operation of the Priest Rapids Project, comprised of Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams on the Columbia River. Together, Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams produce nearly 2,000 megawatts of renewable hydroelectricity. Because the dams are on a federal waterway, they fall under FERC’s jurisdiction to ensure that all public interests are addressed.

“We are honored and privileged to receive this new long-term license,” said Commission President, Tom Flint.  “Grant PUD has always acted in the best interests of our ratepayers to protect the natural, cultural and power resources associated with the project and we look forward to continuing those efforts over the term of the next license.”Read News Release

Commission Commits to Fiber Expansion
March 31, 2008

EPHRATA, WA – Grant PUD commissioners outlined a definitive long-term plan for build-out of the fiber optic network today. A resolution guiding expansion over the next five years was formally approved during the Commission’s regular business meeting.
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Grant PUD Selected for State Performance Audit
Utility welcomes efficiency study
March 17, 2008

EPHRATA, WA – Grant, Chelan and Douglas PUDs have been selected by the Washington State Auditor’s Office to undergo an independent, comprehensive performance audit of utility functions.  The audit is expected to begin in May with a complete report finalized in October.
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