Bonneville Power Administration’s cost increases, depressed surplus power revenue, renewable energy mandates, and deferred infrastructure investments were the key factors of Lewis County PUD Commissioners approving a rate increase effective January 1, 2020.  The price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) will increase for all metered accounts and varies by rate schedule.  There is no change to the daily fixed charge.  A residential customer using 1,400 kWh per month will see an increase of $4.43 per month, before city taxes, which works out to be a 3.6% increase on the bill.

Lewis County PUD offers many programs and services available to assist customers, such as: free energy audits, rebates and incentives for conservation measures, low income weatherization, and energy efficiency loans.  Qualifying customers can also take advantage of Project Share, a low-income assistance program administered through Community Action Council.