Warm weather has arrived and water use has increased. This increase is primarily from landscape irrigation. In an effort to minimize the peak demand on the water systems, consider saving water in the following ways: Go to the car wash. Washing a car at home can easily use 100 gallons of water; commercial car washes […]
Meters are vital equipment for the PenLight system and help to supply your home with electricity. To maintain optimum functionality, there are times when we need access to it in order to test, repair, or upgrade the meter. As announced earlier this year, PenLight’s Meter Upgrade Project is underway and you can expect PenLight staff […]
Life in the Northwest is shaped by the Columbia River and all it has to offer. From clean energy to clean air, this iconic waterway is forever giving. It Fuels the Cleanest Power System in the Nation Dams in the Columbia River Basin produce more electricity than any other North American river. They provide nearly […]
Hydropower has existed for a long time. Before hydroelectric dams, people harnessed the energy from flowing water to turn water wheels and power basic machinery. With the introduction of electricity, people applied this same concept to spinning turbines to generate energy, and the hydroelectric dam was born. How does a hydroelectric dam work? Dams create […]
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, […]
