Once the force of a flowing river is turned into electricity at hydropower dams, it still has a long way to go before reaching your house, business, or school. The energy must flow along transmission lines, sometimes hundreds of miles from its source. When electricity first leaves a dam, it is high voltage, meaning it’s […]
In March, PenLight announced plans to install upgraded equipment to replace our current meters in 2020. The project was temporarily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but installations will begin in July. Our existing meters and infrastructure are reaching the end of their life cycle and require replacement. Upgraded meters are equipped with modern technology […]
In 2005, a production incentive was established in the state of Washington as part of the Renewable Energy Cost Recovery Legacy program. It was for homeowners, businesses, and local governments that installed solar and wind generation. In 2009, the program was expanded to include Community Solar Projects where a group of participants contribute money to […]
Peninsula Light Co. has nine directors on its board. Each year, three seats are up for election. This year, incumbents Marc Jorgenson, Scott Junge, and Roger Spadoni ran for reelection. Candidates selected by the election committee to run against incumbents were Gregg Lovrovich, Dan Merkle, and Anne Shoemaker. Any qualified candidate can submit an application […]
Summer brings sunny days. Though we yearn for the warmer weather, when the first heat wave hits, we scramble to lower the rising temps that creep indoors. Here are a few tips to help you stay cool this summer. Use ceiling fans the right way. Did you know the base of your ceiling fan has […]
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING May 6, 2019 The 94th annual meeting of Peninsula Light Co. (PLC) was held at company headquarters on May 6, 2019. President Signo Uddenberg established that a quorum of 12% had been met. He announced that the notice of the election and the annual meeting had been published in the Lights Newsletter, […]
The Basics of Charging So, you’re thinking about going electric. Great! The number of charging stations keeps increasing, making getting from point A to point B as easy as 1, 2, 3! Plus, charging is becoming more convenient and faster — you can charge at home, on your road trip, and even at work! Charging […]
In response to the unprecedented recent developments impacting our community, Harbor Christian Center, Communities In Schools Peninsula and other local organizations have come together to coordinate a response needed to support the efforts of service providers in the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor area. This effort is titled Coordinated Community Care. With more than 50 […]
An Important Message Re: Peninsula Light Company’s Annual Meeting Dear Members – Based on Governor Inslee’s directive, and in accordance with our Bylaws, the Board of Directors of Peninsula Light Company have decided to hold the 95th Annual Meeting via audio conference without in-person attendance. As such, our office will remain closed to the public […]
What winter?! The weather across Western Washington has been relatively calm over the last few months of the 2019-2020 Winter season. Meteorologists define winter as December through February, and the season is now officially over. In Washington, it’s debatable whether it ever arrived. The New Year brought with it weather that was some of the […]
