At PenLight, your vote matters. Each year, as part of a member-owned cooperative, you have the opportunity to vote in the board of directors’ election and attend the annual meeting, where the election results for three open seats are announced. PenLight is governed by our members. Those elected to the board of directors are fellow […]
With spring just around the corner, there has never been a better time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Perhaps you have plans for a new garden or a lawn makeover. No matter how you plan to revamp your backyard oasis, remember to keep safety in mind for all projects—especially those that require […]
Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 18 National studies consistently rank power line installers and repairers among the most dangerous jobs in the country and for good reason. Laboring high in the air wearing heavy equipment and working directly with high voltage creates the perfect storm of a dangerous and unforgiving profession. But electric lineworkers are […]
Outages often start with a loud boom. The lights go out, and it is suddenly dark and quiet. When the power goes out unexpectedly, it can be one of many causes: trees and limbs falling on electric lines, vehicles hitting poles, transformers or buried cables failing, squirrels getting into equipment, windstorms, etc. What all outages […]
Cold hard fact: Your house uses more energy in the winter. Here is why: In cold weather, home heating systems work much harder to keep the temperature inside comfortable. Even if settings remain the same on the thermostat, the system runs longer to heat the home to the desired temperature when it is colder outside. […]
If you are like most Americans, you are interested in saving money on energy costs and doing your part to help the environment. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do both? Well, you can, through a concept called beneficial electrification. This utility industry term refers to innovations in energy technologies that create new ways […]
Powerful landscaping offers benefits to your electric service and creates curb appeal Spring is just around the corner. A popular way to welcome the season is tending to the yard, updating landscaping, and planting trees and shrubs. Healthy green scaping means homeowners can enjoy many benefits, such as cleaning the air, filtering stormwater, and saving up […]
March 29 to April 26, 2021 – Vote for the PenLight Board of Directors At PenLight, your vote matters. Because PenLight is a member-owned and operated electric cooperative, the democratic process allows members to vote in the annual cooperative board election. As a cooperative, we encourage members to voice their thoughts and ideas. You have […]
High winds, ice storms, earthquakes, and even a rare tornado—PenLight members could experience any of these events. With severe weather comes power outages. Restoring power after a major outage is a big job that involves more than merely throwing a switch or removing a tree from a line. The main goal is to safely restore […]
Look for your reminder in the mail. Water quality in the Key Peninsula is declining. Septic system inspections help protect water for your family’s health and recreation. Washington State law requires you to maintain your septic system. Get an inspection every 1 to 3 years, depending on the type of system. Help for Homeowners Hardship […]
