Tacoma Public Utilities

The Public Utility Board is meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. Real-time public comment will be available at the start of the meeting. Attend virtually: https://bit.ly/39kOvNs

Become a Safety Champion and drive Continuous Improvement at Tacoma Rail! They are hiring a Senior Safety Consultant to help lead the charge in building a best-in-class safety program. This position will proactively develop and implement innovative initiatives, leveraging data analysis to shape data-driven strategies and best practices to continuously improve safety and operational efficiency. This is your chance to make a tangible contribution to a freight rail organization committed to excellence. https://bit.ly/465Ti2h

PROJECT UPDATE: The final touches are being made this month on the Tehaleh water storage tank. The large entryway steel plate for the tank will be welded into place and coated, along with final touch-ups on the exterior of the tank. The last major coating work will be the floor inside the tank. Site work, such as the access road and fencing, will be installed as space is freed up to perform this work. Startup and testing are expected to begin in September.

It's with great honor that we announce Director Jackie Flowers is now the Chair for the Large Public Power Council (LPPC)! Large Public Power Council is a national organization of the nation's largest public power systems that advocates for policies that allow public power systems to build infrastructure, invest in communities, and provide reliable services at affordable rates. Director Jackie Flowers is a longstanding member of LPPC and is excited to lead the conversation around the public power mission-driving business model, empowering local communities, and giving the public a voice in their energy future.

Energy efficiency was on full display Friday during The Mountaineers Solar Celebration at the Tacoma Program Center. The open house celebrated the newly installed solar panel array, battery storage system and electric heat pumps making the historic space a fully net zero energy consumption building. This project was made possible with funding support from The Mountaineers donors and granting partners, including Tacoma Power via the Evergreen Options program. The Evergreen Options grant is funded by residential and commercial utility customers who are Evergreen Options participants and support renewable energy generation in our region. Programs like Evergreen Options present a vital opportunity to keep development and renewable energy projects local. Residential and business customers can make an impact by joining today. https://bit.ly/3S7Jz5v

You can help choose the next local non-profit to receive a $50,000 grant from Tacoma Power! If you're a Tacoma Power customer, your vote will decide who next in our community will get these funds to help generate their own electricity from renewable resources. Review the proposed projects and cast your vote now. https://bit.ly/3W0GHZo

Tacoma Water recently held an emergency response simulation in the Green River Watershed. The response team reacted to an injured person in a remote area by locating, caring for, and moving the individual to be helped by advanced care. Lands in the municipal watershed are owned by various public and private entities, including Tacoma Water, so helping an injured person is a very practical training scenario. Examples of past incidents included road failures, landslides, and wildfires. The simulation was a great opportunity for the team to apply safety and response practices and test new equipment functions. Simulated exercises like this are just one of the many things Tacoma Water does to ensure you and your family receive an ample supply of clean reliable water.

The Public Utility Board is meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. Real-time public comment will be available at the start of the meeting. Attend virtually: https://bit.ly/39kOvNs

Tacoma Rail is establishing a hiring roster for Locomotive Mechanics to inspect, service, and maintain a variety of locomotives in accordance with federal and company regulations, diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make repairs. For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3XOBIh4.

We're proudly flying the Pride Flag this month to celebrate Tacoma Pride! 🏳️🌈 2024 is the tenth year the city sponsors its month-long, community-wide Tacoma Pride Festival, celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, asexual, and two spirit (LGBTQIA2S ) residents. We invite you to join us in the many July celebrations across the City.