Vision
A resilient community built with clean, sustainable infrastructure.
A resilient community built with clean, sustainable infrastructure.
To steward resources and public assets by providing locally controlled utility services for the benefit of the community.
We are your community-based water and electric utility. With a locally elected Board of Commissioners, the PUD has been meeting the utility needs of Whatcom County industries for over 80 years.
Mt. Baker Geothermal Project: Prefeasibility Resource Assessment Final Report
/in Community News & Events, Geothermal /by Lisa MoellerHERO (Hot Rock Energy Resource Organization) has prepared a Mt. Baker/Kweq’ Smánit Region Prefeasibility Geothermal Resource Assessment (Final Report – December 2025) for the Nooksack Tribe and Whatcom PUD. As outlined in our recently adopted Strategic Plan, our Board of Commissioners has identified the investigation of new clean energy sources of power as a priority. We […]
February 17, 2026 Special Commission Meeting
/in Commission Meeting News, Community News & Events, Geothermal /by Lisa MoellerNOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING FOR PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WHATCOM COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners (“Commission”) of Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County (“District”) will hold a Special Joint Meeting with the Nooksack Tribal Council on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 starting at 6:00 PM. The […]
February 13, 2026 Special Commission Meeting
/in Broadband News, Commission Meeting News /by Lisa MoellerGeneral Manager Announces Retirement
/in Community News & Events, News /by Lisa MoellerStrategic Plan 2025 – 2031
/in Uncategorized /by Lisa MoellerAfter many months of working collaboratively and seeking public input, the Commissioners and Staff of Whatcom PUD are proud to present our recently updated Strategic Plan 2025 – 2031. With an eye on the future of power and water in Whatcom County, we have developed a cornerstone document to guide our efforts in both the […]
Open Bids
/in Community News & Events, News /by Lisa MoellerTo view our Open Requests for Proposals/Request for Qualifications/Invitations to Bid visit our Public Works page.
Mount Baker Geothermal Project Pre-Feasibility Study
/in Community News & Events, News /by Lisa MoellerPUD Featured on KGMI
/in Community News & Events, News /by Lisa MoellerGeneral Manager Chris Heimgartner visited with Lance Calloway of KGMI’s The Whatcom Report, sharing about what we do and how we impact our community.
Regular Commission Meeting January 27, 2026
/in Commission Meeting News, Community News & Events /by Lisa Moeller