Clallam County P.U.D. Radio
Welcome to Clallam PUD-Radio! Enjoy as experts from the PUD share the latest information on hot topics affecting the utility industry and your PUD. As you listen you may learn a little more about the PUD, the industry, and information on the latest technology, energy savings tips, ways to conserve, and more. Please check back regularly for new postings, then enjoy and share this important information with other Clallam PUD customers.
Will Purser Discusses Energy (Parts 1 & 2)
5/3/2012Will Purser, PUD Commissioner, joined Colleen Pyke's Global Vision on WeEarth Global Radio Network (www.wgrnradio.com) to talk about the electric utility industry.
The discussion includes comments on the industry itself, practical aspects of power, “green” power, nuclear energy, and more.
Recorded 04/11/12
Will Purser Discusses Energy (Parts 3 & 4)
5/3/2012Will Purser, PUD Commissioner, joined Colleen Pyke's Global Vision on WeEarth Global Radio Network (www.wgrnradio.com) to talk about the electric utility industry.
The discussion includes comments on the industry itself, practical aspects of power, “green” power, nuclear energy, and more.
Recorded 04/11/12
Meter Access and Billing Services
4/11/2012Meter Access and Billing (14:04)
Janet Sundby, PUD Customer Services Supervisor, and Linda King, PUD Billing Supervisor, visit with KONP’s Todd Ortloff about the importance of providing easy meter access. Also discussed was information on the PUD’s billing process, billing options, payment options, and more.
The PUD Water Utility
3/8/2012Mike Kitz, PUD Water Utility Superintendent, visits with KONP’s Todd Ortloff about the PUD’s water utility. Mike provides a nice overview of the water operations, issues related to drought, water rights, conservation, and more.
Safety Demo / Home Show
2/9/2012Larry Morris, PUD Safety Manager, visits with KONP's Todd Ortloff about the high voltage safety demonstration offered by the PUD to schools and other organizations. Additional safety tips were shared as well.
Mike Howe, PUD Executive Communications Coordinator, also visits with KONP's Todd Ortloff and Stan Komo about the PUD/KONP Partnership with the 2012 Home Show.
Winter Storm Hits (1/17/12) - PUD Reports
1/17/2012Doug Nass was invited to join Todd Ortloff on KONP radio to discuss how Tuesday's (1/17/12) snow storm has impacted the PUD.
More importantly, Doug discusses how the PUD prepares for the storm, manages resources during the storm, and works to mitigate outages prior to storms.
Compact Flourescent Bulbs (CFLs)
1/12/2012Mattias Jarvegren, PUD Utility Services Advisor II, visits with KONP's Todd Ortloff about the upcoming mailing of 5 CFLs to all PUD residential customers. Mattias answers questions about the reason the PUD is doing this, the cost of the effort, the anticipated benefits, and more.
2012 Electric Rate Increase Proposal
12/8/2011Electric Rate Increase, Part 1 (23:15)
Electric Rate Increase, Part 2 (16:43)
Doug Nass, PUD General Manager, and Josh Bunch, PUD Treasurer/Controller, visit with KONP’s Todd Ortloff about the proposed 2012 electric rate increase. Specifically, they outline the reasons behind the 3% rate increase proposal.
Conservation through Lighting
11/10/2011Mattias Jarvegren, PUD Utility Services Advisor II, visits with KONP’s Todd Ortloff about conservation, lighting, and clears up myths about incandescent lighting and CFLs.
Weatherization / Conservation
10/13/2011Weatherization, Part 1 (13:15)
Michael Currie, PUD Utility Services Advisor, visits with KONP's Todd Ortloff about ways to prepare for cooler weather and save energy/money at the same time.
Watt Detector Program
9/8/2011Michael Howe, PUD Executive Communications Coordinator, and Noah Glaude,Circulation Supervisor for the North Olympic Library System, visit with KONP's Todd Ortloff about a new energy conservation partnership - the Watt Detector Program. Patrons of the library can now check out the Watt Detectors at any NOLS branch.
Working to Reduce Outage Times
8/11/2011Outage Management, Part 1 (8:22)
Outage Management, Part 2 (6:44)
Tricia Barrett, Operations Administrative Assistant for the PUD, joins Michael Howe, PUD Executive Communications Coordinator, to visit with KONP's Todd Ortloff about PUD efforts to reduce outage times.
A Successful Partnership: The Ductless Heat Pump Program
7/14/2011A Successful Conservation Partnership (16:04)
Michael Currie, PUD Utility Services Advisor, and Matt Beirne, Environmental Coordinator for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, visit with KONP's Todd Ortloff about a successful energy efficiency partnership using Ductless Heat Pumps. Read more about the partnership and watch a video by clicking here.
Ted Simpson, Commissioner - 25 Years of Service
6/9/201125 Years of Service, Part 1 (11:58)
25 Years of Service, Part 2 (10:35)
Ted Simpson, PUD Commissioner, visits with KONP's Todd Ortloff about his 25 years of service to the PUD. Ted looks back at the past and discusses present and future issues facing the PUD.