Benton PUD’s culture of continuous improvement, supported by strategic investments in redundancy and advanced system monitoring, keeps us ahead of evolving needs.
The Tri-Cities region continues to grow, diversify and evolve, and as a locally-owned and -operated municipal utility, Richland Energy Services plays a central role in supporting that progress while preparing for the future of energy.
At Benton REA, we rely on three key tools to address the headwinds ahead: our people, our technology and our culture of responsible financial and asset management.
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.