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Last week the Tri-Cities was buzzing with energy for the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) Forum! Government officials, industry leaders, and academia gathered to dive into the latest in nuclear development. We were proud to sponsor the event and have panelists Greg Cullen and Ken Langdon share their insights. We also hosted about 50 participants for a bus tour to explore the past, present, and future of nuclear energy in our community. Stops included the B Reactor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and the Columbia Generating Station, where the group got a look into the site's operations. It was a week filled with learning, networking, and inspiration!

Last week, members of our Corporate Governance team 'pear'-ed up with Second Harvest Inland Northwest. The team sorted 5,774 pounds of pears - enough for 4,811 meals. #ProudtoPower #ProudtoServe #teambuilding #giveback #teamwork

🔴 Today, we celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, honoring the incredible work of the Red Cross and their dedication to humanitarian aid here at home and worldwide! 🌍 Thank you Energy Northwest #teammates who generously donate to support those in need.❤️ Your kindness truly makes a difference! #GiveBack #RedCrossDay #HumanitarianHeroes #BloodDonors 

Congratulations to Desiree Wolfgramm on her new role as Operations Support general manager. Desiree joined Energy Northwest in 2007 as an engineer, and has held a variety of positions, including in Design and Systems Engineering and as Regulatory Affairs manager and Security Services manager. In this role, Desiree will lead our Security Operations, Security Services, Emergency Preparedness, Performance Improvement and Organizational Effectiveness teams. In addition, she has received external recognition for her support of STEM in education. This spring, she received a Special Achievement Crystal Apple award from Educational Service District 123 for her work with Kids Engineering Day. She is also a graduate of the U.S. Women in Nuclear (U.S. WIN) Executives of Tomorrow (NEXT) program. Desiree has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University and a master’s in mechanical engineering from Washington State University. #Congratulations #USWIN #ProudofOurTeam

What an amazing Bring a Kid to Work Day last week! Employee's kids dove into the world of work with such enthusiasm. From clean energy bingo to petitioning to be the new boss, they truly showed their creativity and ambition. During the day they also got an insider's look at what we do here, touring the cooling towers and the simulator. It was a day filled with learning and unforgettable memories. Who knows, maybe we've got some future CEOs and operators in the making! #bringyourkidtoworkday #futureleaders

Welcome Cowlitz PUD as our newest member utility and congratulations to former Sen. Tim Sheldon Sheldon on his re-election as an outside director. Read our recent board update: https://lnkd.in/gVqxEHi3

'Georgia on My Mind' indeed!" This week, the nation celebrates as Plant Vogtle Unit 4 goes online, marking a historic milestone for the nuclear industry. Vogtle Units 3 and 4 are the first new nuclear units constructed in the U.S. in over 30 years and are the country's first advanced reactors. 

We're excited to sponsor Energy Communities Alliance's New Nuclear Forum right here in the Tri-Cities next week for discussions on the future of nuclear energy and the community partnerships necessary to support new nuclear development. #ECAForum #NuclearInnovation #CleanEnergyFuture

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Over the weekend, our employee volunteers were hard at work maintaining the trails on Candy Mountain with the Friends of Badger Mountain.   Earth Day is a reminder that each of us has a role to play in building a more sustainable future. Whether it's beautifying the community, conserving water, or supporting clean energy, every action counts!  #EarthDay2024 #