Ep.50 Every dollar matters: Energy costs on Washington's coast

About this episode

The episode discusses energy affordability and the challenges faced by Grays Harbor PUD in delivering reliable energy to coastal communities in Washington.

Along the sandy shores of Washington's coastline, change is constant. Just as the pounding waves and gusty winds that roll off the Pacific change the landscape every second of every day, the people who call this rugged area home have endured economic and political changes time and time again. They're adaptable and enduring, but appreciate consistency and dependability more than most. These values are core to the work Grays Harbor PUD does to deliver affordable, reliable energy to these communities. It's also why the Northwest's abundant hydropower is so strongly favored. As we continue to explore energy affordability on Dam!, we're joined by Katy Moore and Ian Cope from Grays Harbor PUD on this episode, who share their own stories and perspectives on keeping costs low and lights on for their customers, and provide valuable insight into the challenges on the horizon for the greater Northwest.

People in this episode

Guests: Katy Moore, Ian Cope

Topics covered

• energy costs
• hydropower
• affordable energy
• community resilience
• economic changes

Keywords

• energy affordability
• Grays Harbor PUD
• hydropower
• Washington coast
• economic resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grays Harbor PUD

Places: Washington, Pacific, Northwest

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