A month ago, we had the pleasure of hosting a group of bright future superstars at our Operations site for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how we keep the lights on. It was an afternoon packed with “wow” moments, from touring the busy yard and exploring the warehouse to watching our incredible linemen climb poles! […]
We are thrilled to introduce our incredible 2026 summer interns, each bringing a unique set of skills and academic backgrounds to our team! Joining us is Chris Warner, an Engineering Intern and current WSU Tri-Cities student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. We also have Marcos Palomino, our Public Records Intern, who attends WSU Pullman […]
Franklin PUD had a great time at the NWPPA Annual Meeting! General Manager Victor Fuentes had the opportunity to present “From Disposal Problem to Valuable Asset: The Story of Effective Collaboration.” He shared the journey of how our old, idle Pasco Combustion Turbine plant was safely decommissioned and transformed into what is now our Railroad […]
At Franklin PUD, planning for the future means ensuring our community has access to reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable power. We are currently working on the draft 2026 update to our 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which outlines our long-term strategies for meeting the energy needs of our customers. We encourage our customers and community members […]
Are you a Tri-Cities high schooler in grades 10–12 looking to jumpstart a career in STEM? At the Tri-Cities STEM Career Academy, you can look into your own future by exploring the physics of hydropower, building hydrogen and solar cars, mastering drone flight, and tracing your lunch from farm to market. While completing these hands-on […]