Energy Northwest member utilities are showing their support for Columbia Generating Station and its employees by issuing resolutions calling for the continued operation of Columbia during its lifecycle. Columbia received a license extension from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2012 to operate through 2043.
Pacific County Public Utility District 2 commissioners were first to place their signatures behind the economic and environmental value of Columbia, followed March 28 by Benton and Franklin PUDs and Grant County PUD 2. Since then, six other members have issued resolutions. (Read more)
Member and Participant Resolutions
Asotin County PUD
Benton PUD
Benton Rural Electric Association
City of Richland, Wash.
Clallam County PUD
Ferry County PUD 1
Franklin County PUD
Grant County PUD 2
Grays Harbor County PUD 1
Kittitas PUD
Mason County PUD 1
Mason County PUD 3
Okanogan County PUD
Pacific County PUD 2
Salmon River Electric Cooperative
Snohomish County PUD
Skamania County PUD 1
Wahkiakum County PUD
Clearwater Power Company
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative
Inland Power and Light Company
Umatilla Electric Cooperative
United Electric Cooperative
Other support for Columbia Generating Station
Benton County Republican Party
Northwest Requirements Utilities (NRU)
TRIDEC (Tri-City Development Council)
Washington State Democrat Party