Regular Meeting of Commissioners of
Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County, Washington
April 7, 2026

A meeting of the Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County was held at 1200 Fort Vancouver Way on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Present: President Jane Van Dyke, Vice President Sherry Erickson, Secretary Nancy Barnes Commissioners; CEO/General Manager Lena Wittler, Director of Finance Melissa Ankeny, Director of Energy Resources Steve Andersen, Director of Engineering Ryan Kerr, Director of Customer Service Lisa Fix, General Counsel John Eldridge, Strategic Communications Manager Morgan Van Fleet, Corporate Communications Manager Dameon Pesanti, Materials and Purchasing Manager Cathy Wannamaker, Water Quality Manager John Roth, Construction Services Manager Dana Allen, Security Supervisor Steve O’Neal, Technology Analyst – Security Matt Quillen, Executive Assistant Melisa Valjevac, Technology Analyst – Employee Resources Ashley Stimmel, Residential Programs Manager Trevor Frick, Technology Analyst Staci Henrichsen and Assistant to CEO/General Manager Margaret Anderson.

Others present in person or via digital conference (phone or video): Rick Marshall, Don Steinke, Tom Gordon, Cathryn Chuddy, Carol Matthews, Petina Gee, Jim Malinowski, Peter Harrison, Bronson Potter, Chris Kasiewicz, Michael (no last name) and Gordan Matthews.

At 9:00 a.m., President Van Dyke called the meeting to order for the transaction of formal business and the agenda was approved as presented (Materials B).

Public Comment
Don Steinke provided comment on potential battery storage and potential utility incentives.

Cathryn Chudy provided comment on nuclear legislation that did not move forward and asked that the Utility provide regular legislative updates at Commission Meetings while the legislature is in session.

Peter Harrison shared improved technology with battery storage and how potential fire hazards have lessened over the years.

Consideration of the Minutes of March 24, 2026
The minutes were approved as submitted.

Consideration of Accounts Payable
The board, by unanimous vote, approved the following payment amounts as listed on the Letter of Transmittal dated April 7, 2026 from the District Auditor (Materials C):

Electric Revenue Fund – $12,181,749.14
Water Revenue Fund – $642,753.07
Generating System Fund – $212,986.61

For a total of $13,037,488.42

Consideration of Resolutions of Establishment of LUD No. 1515
Construction Services Manager Dana Allen addressed the board regarding the Establishment of Local Utility District Nos. 1515.

Resolution No. 7941 – LUD No. 1515 – Obsidian Heights (revision)

After the presentation by Ms. Allen, Commissioner Van Dyke opened for public comment. There being no comment, a motion was made by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, and unanimously carried that Resolution Nos. 7941 be adopted (Materials D).

Consideration of Bid Award No. 716 – Replacement 15kV Drawout Vacuum Circuit Breakers
Materials and Purchasing Manager Cathy Wannamaker reviewed the memo dated April 7, 2026, detailing the bid results (Materials E). Commissioner Barnes moved to recommend that Bid No. 715 be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Eaton Corporation for the purchase of two 2000-Amp Main Breakers, nine 1200-Amp Feeder Vacuum Replacement Breakers in the amount of $378,711.57 plus applicable taxes. Commissioner Erickson seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

February Financials
Director of Finance Melissa Ankeny addressed the board (Materials F). The weather was warmer and wetter than normal, which resulted in electric sales revenue and off-system sales being below budget. February residential sales were 93.5% of budget, commercial sales were 103.1% and industrial sales were 97.2% of budget. February ended the month with a net income of $5.4 million compared to a budgeted net income of $3.4 million for a year-to-date net income of $13.3 million compared to $10.8 million budgeted.

The Water System ended February with 135 new customers year-to-date, which is a growth rate of 1.92%. February ended with a net income loss of $98,000 compared to a budgeted net income loss of $212,000 for a year-to-date net income loss of $9,000 compared to a $534,000 net income budgeted loss.

February Wholesale Power Operations
Director of Energy Resources Steve Andersen addressed the board (Materials G). Mr. Andersen provided an update on power supply noting that February average daily load was 629 aMW, which was 21 aMW below budget.

Combine Hills I generation was 5.6 aMW, which was 37% less than the budgeted 8.8 aMW. Generation was 0 MW approximately 53% of all hours. Combine Hills II generation was 6.8 aMW, 63% less than the budgeted 18.1 aMW. Generation was 0 MW approximately 63% of all hours.

Box Canyon generation output was an average of 73 MW, 23 MW above the budget of 51 MW.

Commissioner Reports and Comments
Commissioners Barnes, Erickson and Van Dyke all attended the Public Power Council meetings.

Commissioner Erickson reported on her attendance at the Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee meeting.

Staff Reports
Residential Programs Manager Trevor Frick provided the board with an update on the Income Qualified Energy Efficiency Programs that will be administered by Clark Public Utilities in 2026.

CEO/General Manager Lena Wittler shared with the Board that Clark Public Utilities had been recognized by the American Public Power Association with the RP3 Award Diamond-level, which is the highest level possible, the Utility scored a 100%. This application process is arduous and involves employees utility wide.

Final Board Comments
There were no additional comments and the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.