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Private electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest are planning tens of millions of dollars in upgrades to reduce the risk that their power lines could spark wildfires during extreme weather. Utilities such as Pacific Power, Avista, Idaho Power, Portland General Electric and Puget Sound Energy are either required to or are voluntarily submitting wildfire mitigation plans.
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Puget Sound Energy wants to raise electricity rates by 4.1 percent and lower natural gas rates by 2.4 percent. The Washignton Utilities and Transportation…
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You’ve heard of the 206, the 425 and maybe even the 360. Add 564 to that list.Western Washington is getting a new area code. It kicks in on Saturday, when…