Northwest Public Power Association - NWPPA

06/17/2026

Thank you to the American Public Power Association for highlighting Kurt Miller's opinion piece on the importance of advancing the Fix Our Forests Act. Reliable electric service and effective wildfire mitigation depend on the ability of public power utilities to safely maintain transmission and distribution corridors on federally managed lands. Kurt's article highlights why modernizing these processes is critical for our communities and the electric grid. We appreciate the opportunity to help elevate this important conversation.

The bipartisan coalition is already in place.

06/16/2026

We're in Missoula today for NWPPA's Accounting & Finance Conference! Public power finance professionals from across the Northwest are coming together to learn, collaborate, and tackle today's biggest challenges. From forecasting and audits to navigating interest rate environments and wildfire impacts, this conference is packed with practical insights and meaningful conversations that attendees can take back to their utilities. Here's to two days of learning, networking, and strengthening the future of public power. We hope everyone has a great conference!

06/16/2026

Congratulations to the Spring graduates of NWPPA's Staking Technician Certification Program! We're proud of your commitment to growing your skills and serving the public power industry. Ready to take the next step? Registration is now open for the upcoming Construction Contract Administration course. Learn more: https://netforum.nwppa.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webcode=EAeventInfo&evt_key=0307A903-8E6A-4E29-83A3-307C66BF053F&event=staking-technician-certification-program-construction-contract-administration
Congrats Megan Wilkins,Central Lincoln PUD; Lori Geib, Copper Valley Electric Association; Tina Long, Valley Electric Association, Inc.; Lynnesy Johnson, Central Lincoln People's Utility District; Matt Pamperin (instructor wearing the cowboy hat), Hi-Line Engineering; Chett Smith, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative; Moriah Wingrove, Valley Electric Association, Inc.; Michael Andrieu, Valley Electric Association, Inc.; Laura Smith, Pend Oreille PUD

06/15/2026

Our hearts are going out to families of the Nippon Dynowave incident. ❤️

We’re coming together to support the immediate families affected by the tragedy at Nippon Dynowave.
In partnership with the PUD Credit Union, Red Canoe, LCLFCU and Fibre Federal, donations are being collected.
Two Ways to donate:
💳 ACH Transfer
Routing #: 323380795
• Electric Bill Assistance Fund: Acct #2356
• Community Partnership Fund: Acct #0001
🏦 In Person: PUD Credit Union (cash or check)
✉️ By Mail:
PUD Credit Union
960 Commerce Ave.

Every contribution helps support families during this difficult time. 💙

06/12/2026

Need inspiration for your Excellence in Communications Awards entry? Check out this video featuring last year’s winners in the Internal Communications and Newsletter categories! From standout employee messaging to engaging customer news, these projects set the bar high.

Beyond these, you can also enter your advertising campaigns, annual report, standout photos, social media pages, special publications, videos, and more!

✏️ Enter the contest: www.nwppa.org/awards

📅 Deadline: June 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

Congratulations to last year’s Internal Communications and Newsletter winners: Modern Electric Water Company​, Jefferson County Pud #1​, Mason PUD 3​, Umatilla Electric Cooperative, Lakeview Light & Power​, Missoula Electric Cooperative​, Clatskanie PUD and Snohomish County PUD​.

06/11/2026

Are you looking for ideas to improve your safety culture? If so, check out the June Bulletin, the Safety Edition.

In this month's cover story, Chelan PUD features its hands-on, high-intensity program that prepares employees to respond to severe bleeding emergencies and save lives. Additionally, Mason PUD 3 covers its Safety Day and Wellness Fair, National Information Solutions Cooperative shares cybersecurity best practices, and WSP in the U.S. explores how understanding environmental hazards helps improve safety onsite during projects.

Don't forget to look for the hard hat! For details about the hidden image contest, see page 17. Congratulations to Jakeb Prickett of Kootenai Electric Cooperative, who won a $25 gift card for finding the hard hat in the May Bulletin.

Read the Safety Edition now at https://buff.ly/eG88ql3

06/10/2026

Early bird registration rates for the Women in Public Power Conference expire this Sunday, June 14! Join us July 28-30 in Santa Rosa, California, to connect with women from across the public power industry, gain new insights, and build your professional network. Register today: http://www.nwppa.org/wipp

06/09/2026

Did your team produce a bold ad campaign, a well-designed annual report, or any other effective communication pieces last year that deserve to be showcased? If so, enter them into the Excellence in Communications Awards contest!

Submit your entries today at www.nwppa.org/awards. All submissions must be received by June 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Utilities and utility associations are eligible to enter.

Congratulations to last year’s winners in the Advertising Campaign and Annual Report categories: .electric.water, Columbia REA​, Springfield Utility Board, Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc., Vigilante Electric Cooperative, Columbia River PUD​​​, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)​, and Inland Power & Light.

06/08/2026

Our 2026 Women in Public Power Conference keynote speaker, Courtney Clark, has a welcome message to share, and it’s a great preview of what’s ahead this summer!
If you’ve been thinking about joining us for WIPP, now’s the time. Early-bird discounts end this upcoming Sunday, June 14.

View the welcome video and register now at www.nwppa.org/wipp. This year’s conference will be July 28-30 in Santa Rosa, California, and we look forward to seeing you there!

06/03/2026

Public power’s strength arises from the diverse voices that drive us forward. This and every month, we embrace inclusivity and celebrate the diversity that makes us .