Rate hike due to increased PUD costs, many from Energy Independence Act which requires purchasing more and more 'green power' (wind, solar) even if not needed.
A number of environmental groups were able to convince the Washington State House and Senate to allocate $750,000 to study the feasibility of breaching four Snake River dams, which they claim would help restore salmon recovery.
The groups also sought the opinion of Native American groups as well...
Controlled water release over damns in the lower snake starting April 3rd will affect electric customers for most of western Washington State. The release of