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Washington leaders tout its Climate Commitment Act as a landmark initiative to heal its environmental wounds caused by greenhouse gas emissions. What does this cap and invest program look like on a local level, especially considering Vancouver is 13th on the list of most overburdened communities statewide impacted by air pollution.

How will state’s Climate Commitment Act affect Clark County?

Washington leaders tout its Climate Commitment Act as a landmark initiative to heal its environmental wounds caused by greenhouse gas emissions. What does this cap and invest program look like on a local level, especially considering Vancouver is 13th on the list of most overburdened communities statewide impacted by air pollution.

March 7, 2023, 6:03am Business

What exactly is this market-based tool that Washington officials deem as the state’s “most efficient path” to lowering carbon emissions? Read story

Energy Adviser: Crews on call to restore power

February 11, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

Power outages don’t wait for business hours, and the linemen and servicemen who respond to them don’t either. Read story

Clark Public Utilities’ Race for Warmth to help ease utility bills

January 20, 2023, 6:04am Business

The ninth annual Race for Warmth, produced by Clark Public Utilities, is rapidly approaching, taking place in downtown Vancouver on Jan. 29. The run raises money to support Operation Warm Heart, helping families in need who may not qualify for other assistance programs, according to a press release. Read story

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Clark Public Utilities earns J.D. Power award

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December 19, 2022, 3:14pm Business

J.D. Power recognized Clark Public Utilities this year as the highest-ranking utility in the Western U.S. for residential customer satisfaction among midsize electricity providers. Read story

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Clark Public Utilities’ 2023 budget approved; rates to hold steady

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December 7, 2022, 6:04am Business

Despite inflation all around, rates for electricity and water from Clark Public Utilities are expected to remain steady next year. Read story

What's this building? Once home to Vancouver's first electrical substation, today it sits empty, awaiting an unknown fate.

Bridge Sub’s moving history in Vancouver

What's this building? Once home to Vancouver's first electrical substation, today it sits empty, awaiting an unknown fate.

November 28, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Clearly visible as you cross the Interstate 5 Bridge sits one of Vancouver’s oldest buildings. Read story

In order to meet the state's clean energy regulations, Clark Public Utilities has partnered up with Pend Oreille Public Utility District to acquire hydropower from the Box Canyon Dam in Eastern Washington.

Clark Public Utilities signs deal to buy 10% of its energy from Eastern Washington dam

In order to meet the state's clean energy regulations, Clark Public Utilities has partnered up with Pend Oreille Public Utility District to acquire hydropower from the Box Canyon Dam in Eastern Washington.

November 23, 2022, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

More than 400 miles from Vancouver in a narrow canyon near Washington’s Canadian border, turbines spin at the Box Canyon Dam, creating energy that once powered a nearby paper mill. Read story

The Clark Public Utilities outage map Friday afternoon showing an outage in downtown Vancouver affecting about 1,400 customers.

Power outage affects downtown Vancouver, along with jail, dispatch center

The Clark Public Utilities outage map Friday afternoon showing an outage in downtown Vancouver affecting about 1,400 customers.

November 18, 2022, 3:00pm Clark County News Free

A power outage triggered fire alarms and knocked out traffic lights Friday afternoon in downtown Vancouver. The outage also affected the Clark County Jail and the 911 dispatch center.  Read story

Nancy Barnes is leading Don Steinke in the race for Clark Public Utilities commissioner on Tuesday night.

Barnes leads Steinke in Clark Public Utilities race

Nancy Barnes is leading Don Steinke in the race for Clark Public Utilities commissioner on Tuesday night.

November 8, 2022, 10:19pm Business

Nancy Barnes was leading Don Steinke in the race to represent Clark Public Utilities’ second commissioner district Tuesday night. Barnes, the incumbent, has been on the commission since 1992. Read story

Clark Public Utilities' River Road Generating Plant burns natural gas to make about 225 megawatts of electricity, using a turbine similar to those used on jet engines in airplanes.

Upgrades to Clark Public Utilities’ gas-powered plant to boost flexibility, lower emissions, costs

Clark Public Utilities' River Road Generating Plant burns natural gas to make about 225 megawatts of electricity, using a turbine similar to those used on jet engines in airplanes.

November 8, 2022, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark Public Utilities’ River Road Generating Plant has been a controversial place. Its billowing clouds of steam and carbon emissions stick out in a region powered largely by hydropower. Now it is on its way to becoming less of a dominating force and more of a backup option. Read story