Winter storms in Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula can run the gamut from driving rain to sleet, snow, ice, blowing winds or any combination of these. While PenLight’s vegetation management and undergrounding programs help protect the reliability of our electric service, it is still important to be prepared. Below are a few tips from […]
With the holidays almost upon us and home decorating to do, costs and energy savings should be on the brain. Before you put the finishing touches on that giant lighting display, read the energy-efficient holiday decorating tips below. Buy LED Lights – Those old incandescent holiday lights you have been putting up forever are terribly […]
Renewable Energy On The Peninsulas Dreary, cloudy Washington? It’s really not that dreary. During the summer months especially, the region enjoys considerable sunlight. Thanks to all that sunlight and the PenLight net-metering program, you can build energy credits in the summer and use them during our darker months. Solar panels also operate more efficiently in […]
As the seasons change, don’t forget to update your info and opt in for outage text reporting. We have made great strides in our ability to keep your lights on, but as storm season rolls in, there will be times when your service may be affected. Opting in to our outage texting program is simple […]
We’re Thankful for Your Membership “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” In the spirit of this quote by author William Arthur Ward, PenLight staff and management would like to express our gratitude for your membership in our electric cooperative. Because of your connection to PenLight, we […]
The Peninsula Schools Education Foundation held its annual fundraiser September 26 at Canterwood Golf & Country Club. The organization hosts both a breakfast and lunch to provide more opportunities for people who want to support local education efforts. This year, the fundraiser attracted more than 250 people, including local civic and business leaders, school administrators […]
The average American drives about 15,000 miles a year. An automobile that gets 24 mpg has an estimated annual gas bill around $2,187. Driving an electric vehicle for 15,000 miles with electricity from Peninsula Light costs around $381. This chart is based on a comparison between a 24 mpg gasoline-powered car and the average kilowatt-hour […]
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of PenLight’s Harvest Wind Project, last month we explained how the project started with a partnership between PenLight, Eugene Water and Electric Board, Cowlitz PUD, and Lakeview Light & Power. This month, we feature a behind-the-scenes experience of events that helped make the Harvest Wind Project a reality. When […]
PenLight’s Meter Upgrade Project At PenLight, providing reliable service is our top priority. The purpose of PenLight’s Meter Upgrade Project is to upgrade all 33,000 electric meters throughout our service territory. Existing meters are reaching the end of their life cycle, and require replacement. Upgraded meters will provide members with a number of additional benefits […]
In 2005, high above the Columbia River on the plateau in Klickitat County where dry wheat farming had been a way of life for many years, a new crop was being developed: wind power. For the rural farming communities of Klickitat County, the development of wind energy meant there was an economic opportunity to lease […]
