Public Power

Public Utility Districts are non-profit, community-owned utilities that provide electricity and in some cases, water services. Washington's first initiative, approved by voters in 1930, gave citizens of each county the right to form a PUD. Today, twenty-eight PUD's serve more than 1.5 million citizens throughout Washington.

Local Control:

PUD's have a board of elected PUD commissioners who set policy. Benton PUD has three commissioners who are dedicated to customer service. The public is encouraged to participate in Benton PUD's open commission meetings. They meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 am.

Cost-based Rates:

Because PUD's are nonprofit utilities owned by our customers, not by stockholders, they are in business solely to provide service.

Community Benefits:

Benton PUD contributes to our community in many ways. We sponsor educational programs for students, offer use of our facilities for public meetings, support local economic development efforts, provide energy information to customers and pay taxes that support schools and communities.