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Regulators confirm new 42-year license for City Light’s Boundary Dam

August 21, 2013

Seattle City Light has overcome the last hurdle to achieve a new license for its Boundary Hydroelectric Project, which is located on the Pend Oreille River near Metaline Falls. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) deadline for appeals of the Boundary license order expired Aug. 19. FERC issued a new 42-year license order for Boundary Dam on March 20, 2013, consistent with a settlement agreement that City Light filed with FERC in 2010. With no appeals filed, this ends the FERC relicensing process for Boundary Dam.

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City Light Supports Tri-Town Poker Paddle In Pend Oreille County

June 24, 2013

Seattle City Light is proud to be one of the sponsors for the Tri-Town Poker Paddle, held in Pend Orielle County where the utility operates Boundary Dam. This is one of the many ways that City Light supports the community where the utility generates more than 30 percent of electricity for customers in the greater Seattle area. The Tri-Town Poker Paddle is a two-day outdoor event where paddlers travel down the Pend Orielle River, collecting poker hands at various locations throughout the route. Participants with the best poker hands are awarded. More than 60 people participated in last year’s event. This year’s event will be held on July 20 – 21, 2013. More information can be found on the Tri-Town Poker Paddle Facebook page. Good luck to all of the participants!

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Seattle City Light’s Boundary Dam Rescue Squad Helps Stranded Boaters

May 30, 2013

Seattle City Light’s Boundary Dam Rescue Squad got to test their skills in real life on Sunday, May 26, when they came to the aid of a group of boaters whose canoe capsized in the swollen Pend Oreille River.

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Second Turbine Runner Headed for Boundary Dam

May 8, 2013

A second hydroelectric turbine runner is on its way to Seattle City Light’s Boundary Dam in Pend Oreille County as part of a generator overhaul project that will increase Boundary’s generating capacity by 30 megawatts and reduce the dam’s impact on fish in the Pend Oreille River.

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Seattle City Light Receives 42-Year License for Boundary Dam

March 21, 2013

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an order for a new, 42-year license for Seattle City Light’s largest hydroelectric dam, Boundary, on the Pend Oreille River near Metaline Falls.

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Warm Winter Weather Elsewhere Can Affect Electricity Prices Here in Seattle

January 16, 2013

While the Pacific Northwest is experiencing cold temperatures and mountains are covered with snow, unusually warm conditions in other parts of the country are holding down prices on the surplus electricity Seattle City Light sells to other utilities.

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Northwest Backroads to Feature Seattle City Light’s Boundary Dam

October 18, 2012

Northwest Backroads will be taking you on a tour of Pend Oreille County and pointing out all its attractions including the Boundary Dam. Tune in Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. on KING 5 (Seattle NBC Channel 5) and on KREM TV (Spokane CBS Channel 2) on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 9 p.m.

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City Light Employees Support Charities

January 5, 2012

City Light employees gave generously to many nonprofit organizations during the holidays, donating nearly $3,000 along with more than 100 bags of food, toys and household goods to support those in need.

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Boundary Dam Maintenance to Expose Metaline Falls

September 9, 2011

Seattle City Light is completing a year-long maintenance project at Boundary Dam on the Pend Oreille River in northeast Washington that will require lowering the reservoir behind the dam twice this month.

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Forebay Rec Area at Boundary Dam Reopens Sept. 30

August 10, 2011

Seattle City Light is scheduled to reopen the Forebay Recreation Area at Boundary Dam in Pend Oreille County on Sept. 30.

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