Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to gather. But that also means a greater risk for fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than a third of home decoration fires are started by candles, and 42 percent of decoration fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat […]
Storm season is here and with it comes the chance of power outages. While PenLight’s system reliability remains among the highest in the nation, falling trees and limbs during bad weather can cause an interruption in service. If you haven’t done so already, update your account to include your mobile phone and opt in to […]
Here is a great—and easy—New Year’s resolution: Go green by going paperless with your PenLight monthly bill. Switching to paperless billing not only reduces paper printing, but it also saves on mailing and delivery costs. Save time and avoid late fees with timely reminders that arrive immediately in your email inbox. It’s important to note […]
“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, Peninsula Light would like to express our gratitude for your membership in our electric cooperative. Because of your connection to PenLight, we are able to invest in our community […]
The cost of heating water consumes almost 20 percent of your household budget, second only to what you spend on heating and cooling. Despite this expense, water heaters are typically ignored until they break, leaving you with no hot water and a flooded basement. If your water heater is nearing the end of its useful […]
During the winter months, living expenses typically increase due to the need to heat our homes because of extreme temperatures. This added expense can make it difficult for families who already struggle to make ends meet. Thanks to Peninsula Light Company, there’s a way our members can help. Project Help is a program designed […]
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 […]
