Whether starting service, paying your bill, making payment arrangements, or moving to a new residence or business location, our member services team is ready to help. Did you know our team receives an average of 4,500 calls a month? That’s a LOT of conversations. Every year, during the first week of October, we host a […]
The Gig Harbor BoatShop, a maritime nonprofit organization located in downtown Gig Harbor, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this October. The BoatShop was founded a decade ago after a community grassroots effort emerged to save the historic Eddon Boatyard from demolition. Since then, the BoatShop has opened its doors to the public and engaged thousands […]
There are about 33,000 electric cars cruising the roads of Washington State, and more added every day. With dozens of makes and models to choose from, it’s getting easier to choose an electric car for your next vehicle purchase. What’s the cost of operating an electric vehicle? According to the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research […]
Tacoma Power is replacing the towers and power lines that cross Henderson Bay and Burley Lagoon near Purdy. The four lattice towers in the water will be replaced with one steel pole, and the four lattice towers on land will be replaced with four poles. While planning this project, Tacoma Power worked with a number […]
The Key Peninsula Farm Tour, the oldest farm tour in Pierce County, is a free family-friendly event offering fun, food, music, arts, crafts and so much more! This event is one of the largest community events on the Key Peninsula. Visitors are welcome to travel to the Key Peninsula and choose farms to visit. They […]
October is National Cooperative Month. It is a good time each year to reflect on our accomplishments and to measure our value to our members. Here’s a look at how we got started. In 1924, when the city of Tacoma was building a transmission line from its hydro project at Lake Cushman on Hood Canal […]
Don’t get caught in the dark without a plan. Sudden power outages and disasters can occur without warning. They can be frustrating and troublesome, especially if they last for a long time. For prolonged power outages, stock up on the materials listed below to keep the members of your household as comfortable as possible until […]
Overlooking the mighty Columbia River, nestled among the dry wheat fields of Bickleton, WA, a new type of crop is thriving. This crop does not require rain and sun but it does require a strong wind to sustain its growth. In 2006 the state of Washington passed “Initiative I-937”, which mandates that electric utilities with […]
We all know great public schools require collaborative support by residents, parents, business and community leaders through a diverse array of organizations. Established in 1995, the Peninsula Schools Education Foundation is an all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) organization that supports high-quality education for each student in the Peninsula School District. The Peninsula Schools Education Foundation raises money […]
Automated Phone System PenLight’s automated phone system gives you access to your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To use, simply dial 253-857-5950 to enter the automated system. There you can get information about your account, including your last payment amount and current amount due. You can pay your bill via Visa, […]
