Snohomish PUD Moves to Member Status in ColumbiaGrid

ColumbiaGrid is another member strong.  The transmission organization announced that Snohomish County PUD, headquartered in Everett, Washington, has completed the steps to become a member. 

Including Snohomish, ColumbiaGrid has eight full-fledged members and two non-member participants. 

“Snohomish PUD has been wholeheartedly involved since ColumbiaGrid was established in 2006,” according to ColumbiaGrid CEO Jon Kaake.  The PUD is already an active participant in our planning and expansion, reliability, and OASIS agreements. “Membership gives the utility a more substantive role in the corporation,” he added.  “New members also bring a broader perspective to ColumbiaGrid and signal growing regional support for our mission.”

ColumbiaGrid members have a larger role than non-member participants in setting corporate direction.  Members elect the board of directors, which guides policy, and approve new agreements for services.

“We welcome Snohomish PUD as a member,” said Kaake.  “It is a forward-looking utility and a major player in the region’s electric power industry.”

The utility serves over 315,000 customers in a 2,200-square-mile service territory north of Seattle.

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