January 2026

Report Outages

Report outages at your home or in your neighborhood at clarkpublicutilities.com or the automated PowerLine at 360-992-8000. You can also receive updates automatically via text or email when you sign up for notifications through MyAccount. Customer reports help our crews locate problems and restore power faster.

During an outage:

  • Turn off sensitive electronics and unplug devices that produce heat to help prevent a fire.
  • If possible, turn on a porch light so crews can confirm all houses are reconnected when work is complete.
  • Do not call 911 unless there’s a fire or injury, and never approach or move a downed power line.

Higher Rebates to Save Energy & Live Comfortably

Many of our energy-efficiency rebates are higher than ever! Invest in upgrades that help your electrically heated home cut energy waste, reduce utility expenses, and increase comfort.

Learn more:
www.clarkpublicutilities.com/reducewaste

Board Adopts 2026 Utility Systems Budget

The Clark Public Utilities Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 annual budgets for the electric, generating, and water systems last month. The budgets prioritize maintaining high system reliability and long-term resilience through planned infrastructure maintenance and upgrades for customers today and communities tomorrow.

Electric rates remain unchanged in the 2026 budget, which includes an operating revenue of $493.5 million, with $309 million allocated to purchasing power and transmission services to meet customer demand. The generating system operating revenue budget is $96.8 million for 2026. The $100.7 million combined electric and generating systems capital budget includes construction and improvements to the generating system, substations, transmission, and underground distribution lines.

The water system operating revenue budget is $38.4 million and includes new water rates effective Jan. 1 of this year. Commissioners approved the rate increase last October to finance significant investments in water storage and delivery infrastructure as part of a 20-year system plan to provide safe drinking water in the service area.

Reduce Energy Waste and Protect Critical Equipment

When temperatures drop below freezing, space heaters and heat tape are valuable tools for protecting important equipment like pumps or uninsulated plumbing. But these energy-intensive devices can quickly increase utility costs.

Fortunately, there’s a simple solution: smart plugs.

  • Smart plugs can be controlled from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
  • Most connect to a smart thermostat and can be programmed to turn on or off automatically at your preferred temperature.
  • Some even have built-in thermostats. Many smart plugs cost less than $10 and take just a few minutes to set up.