To comply with Washington state law (RCW 19.29A), Peninsula Light is required to report its annual fuel mix by generation category. This report, filed with the Department of Commerce, reflects the previous calendar year’s fuel mix. We are proud to tell you that nearly all of the electricity provided to Peninsula Light members in 2019 […]
As a Peninsula Light member, you can count on one thing – PenLight is here for you – no matter what the storm looks like. This commitment is embedded in everything we do, and we continually seek more opportunities to improve our members’ quality of life. This year came with many unpredicted challenges. As the […]
In light of a difficult year, PenLight staff wanted to ensure the community had a shining holiday season, so they initiated three donation drives and set up collection boxes in the PenLight lobby. Although most of the workforce is telecommuting, and the drives were closed to the public, PenLight staff gathered an impressive amount of […]
Adopted as the official folk song of Washington in 1987, “Roll On, Columbia, Roll On” is one of the Columbia River ballads written by Woody Guthrie in 1941. The words in the chorus proclaim the Columbia River is “turning darkness to dawn,” referring to the electricity generated by the hydropower projects that bring electricity to […]
This holiday season, give a world of good with ENERGY STAR certified products. When you choose ENERGY STAR electronics, appliances, and other products, your gift will have the latest features, and save energy and money. Visit the Energy Star Holiday Gift Guide webpage, select the desired gift, and find deals from local partners as well […]
The Peninsula Light Co. Election Committee is accepting applications for board of director positions up for election in March 2021. Application forms are available at our Become a Board Member page. All applicants must be Peninsula Light members in good standing, and permanent residents in PenLight’s service area. When submitting your application, ensure the envelope […]
With the holidays approaching, the excitement of home decorating begins. Cutting back on energy use is an easy way to save money this season. Below are some energy-efficient holiday decorating tips. Buy LED Lights Incandescent holiday lights are inefficient. Even when carefully stored, these light strands often emerge only half-lit and are then tossed in […]
In November 2015, Peninsula Light energized Pierce County’s first community solar project: a 60-kilowatt array on the roof of Harbor History Museum. The installation has produced more than 330,000 kilowatt-hours, which means the system has produced enough energy to offset half of the museum’s annual consumption each year. Through state production incentives, more than 100 […]
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, Peninsula Light expresses its immense gratitude for your membership. Because of your relationship to PenLight, we are able to invest in our community in ways that enhance our quality of life. As part of the cooperative business model, one of our core principles is Concern for Community. […]
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. Here are tips from local emergency […]
