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Public power for Whatcom County will have to wait

PUD’s assessment finds that costs are too high

  • March 10, 2023 5:52 p.m.
Phillips 66 refinery at Cherry Point is Whatcom Public Utility District's only electricity customer. A study concluded public power would not be financially feasible
Phillips 66 refinery at Cherry Point is Whatcom Public Utility District's only electricity customer. A study concluded public power would not be financially feasible (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
By Jenelle Baumbach News Intern
Whatcom County Public Utility District No. 1 has dismissed the potential of providing public power,

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