MARCH 2020 | SNOPUD.COM

Culmback Dam Supports Healthy Fish

Culmback Dam forms Spada Lake Reservoir in the moun-tains north of Sultan. It was

built in 1965 above a series of very steep rapids, beyond the reach of salmon. Today, Culmback Dam not only provides drinking water for Everett and renewable hydropower to 53,000 PUD customers, it has helped to make the Sultan River downstream a better home for fish! Since construction, and especially since the dam was enlarged in 1984, salmon have been able to survive and proliferate in the Sultan River. That’s because Culmback Dam:

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The PUD is committed to protecting our shared environment while serving you with safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. To learn more about Spada Lake Reservoir, Culmback Dam and the Jackson Hydroelectric Project, visit snopud.com/jhp.

Partners in Carbon-Free & Renewable Public PowerIn addition to our operations at Culmback Dam, we are proud of our long-

standing partnership with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to deliver carbon-free and renewable energy to Snohomish County and Camano Island. BPA’s

network of hydroelectric projects provides Pacific Northwest utilities with reliable, safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable power. As environmental policies, technology

and customer needs evolve, we are proactively engaged with BPA to ensure we are prepared to meet our region’s energy demands well into the future. Learn more about the PUD’s power supply and relationship with BPA at snopud.com/bpa.

Reduces River FloodingBefore the dam, frequent and

intense flooding would regularly scour the river, destroying

salmon habitat and washing away delicate salmon eggs.

Stabilizes Water TemperaturesThe dam’s modern design, with

recent improvements, allows the PUD to better control river

temperatures, making sure the water is just right for salmon.

Eliminates Drought ConditionsSmart management of water

levels in the reservoir means there is always ample water to keep the Sultan River flowing, even when

other rivers may be low or dry.

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Cost: No additional cost!

Savings: Up to 63 kWh* per bill, or about $78 per year.

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Community Spotlight: Everett Schools Save BigWhen it came time to replace the aging stage lights in Everett High School ’s historic Little Theater, Everett Public Schools turned to the PUD. The PUD helped the school district secure a modern and efficient LED theater light-ing system, saving $14,000 on up-front costs and another $6,000 in annual energy use – money that can now support other important school programs. Student safety was also improved. The old lights could deliver serious burns if touched while in use. The new LEDs remain cool, allowing students a truly hands-on experience in lighting design. Learn more about business lighting rebates at snopud.com/LTG.

*For the average non-ENERGY STAR desktop computer, when turned off for 12 hours per day as compared to being on for 24 hours a day. Savings are less for ENERGY STAR qualified models and laptops.

Celebrate Earth Day With the PUD: Free Bus Rides & Electric Vehicles The PUD will join with others celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day next month, and we have a lot planned! This year, we’re excited to partner with Everett Transit to offer community bus passengers a free ride on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22. Public transportation is a great way to help reduce carbon emissions, especially if you use one of Everett Transit’s seven electric buses, which the PUD is proud to power! Look for more details at snopud.com/earthday. And speaking of electric transportation, the PUD is excited to offer customers the chance to learn all about electric vehicles (EVs) at the Snohomish County Earth Day Celebration. If you or somebody you know is interested in an EV, let us show you a few! You’ll leave with great information and a better idea of how an EV might be right for you. We’ll also offer fun educational opportunities for adults and children at the event.

_ When: Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m._ Where: McCollum Park – 600 128th Street SE in Everett

Can’t make it? No worries! Check out snopud.com/ev for more information on EVs and to sign up for our EV e-newsletter.

“The new theater lights give us so much more flexibility. The pro-cess and the cost-savings make this a great template for future school projects. We’ll definitely look to the PUD for help again.”

– Keith Corning, Theater Technician