Project: ColumbiaGrid
"ColumbiaGrid is an important part of the region's energy future. By working together cooperatively, all residents benefit. As a member of ColumbiaGrid, Seattle is committed to resolving issues that threaten the safe and reliable operation of our regional electric system in an environmentally sustainable manner."
~~ Jorge Carrasco, Superintendent, Seattle City Light
Project: ColumbiaGrid
"Since the early 1990s, Tacoma Power has participated in the Pacific Northwest’s search for an appropriate regional transmission oversight scheme. We have determined that regional interests and Tacoma Power’s customers are best served by ColumbiaGrid, which fosters collaboration and flexibility, is tailored to the needs of this region, and takes an incremental approach to creating real solutions to real problems."
~~ William A. Gaines, Director of Utilities, Tacoma Public Utilities
Project: ColumbiaGrid
"In ColumbiaGrid, we now have the ability to resolve the three fundamental transmission questions: What transmission facilities should be built? Who should build them? Who should pay for them? With ColumbiaGrid's independent staff and process to resolve disputes, we can answer these questions effectively and in a timely fashion to facilitate our region's new resource development needs."
~~ Jeff Schlect, Manager, Transmission Services, Avista
Project: ColumbiaGrid
"As the need increases to coordinate all aspects of the various transmission systems in the Northwest, Grant County PUD is looking to ColumbiaGrid to lead that effort in many areas. Joint transmission planning and a common OASIS are just two areas where we believe ColumbiaGrid is the cost-effective solution for bringing federal, investor-owned, and public power transmission owners into a common forum."
~~ Tim Culbertson, General Manager, Grant County PUD