At Franklin PUD, our mission is simple: To keep the lights on at the lowest cost possible for our customers without compromising safety and reliability. Procuring the resources we need to fulfill this mission is a challenge that grows each year, as our service territory continues to face unprecedented growth.
As a state joint operating agency, we are uniquely positioned to address the regional challenges ahead. We are responding to what our public power members and the region are asking for: greater coordination and more carbon-free power.
Washington state’s new requirement for farms to post public notice of routine seasonal layoffs is more than an added nuisance for farmers. It’s yet another threat to the survival of already-struggling farms.
As the United States works to rebuild its manufacturing base, a growing crisis in critical minerals and metals threatens national security and economic independence.
The demand for electricity in Washington is expected to grow four times faster than historical rates in the coming years, driven by a combination of growing population, electric vehicle adoption and data center growth. To meet this demand, Washington must double power plant capacity by 2045.
The gathering was both respectful and purposeful, and called us to remember not only the individuals who have borne the greatest cost, but also the families, communities and nation tied to their sacrifice.
