The mission of Lewis County Public Utility District #1 is to provide a low-cost reliable source of electrical energy and quality service commensurate with prudent business practices to present and future Lewis County residents and business.

Lewis County PUD is a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, formed by the people of Lewis County to provide electric service. Lewis County PUD provides electric service to the southeast portion of Pierce County and substantially all of Lewis County with the exception of the City of Centralia. The District serves about 30,000 electric customers and its electric rates are among the lowest in the state and nation.

The District owns and operates the Cowlitz Falls Hydroelectric Project that produces on average 260,000 megawatt hours (Mwhrs) annually.