In The Spotlight: Chelan County Pud Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
True or false? Chelan County PUD is part of Chelan County government and provides money for the county budget.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The PUD and county government are completely separate.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many hydroelectric dams are owned and operated by Chelan County PUD?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
C. ThreeExplanation
Rock Island Dam was the first dam on the Columbia River (producing power in 1933). The PUD acquired it in 1956 and finished adding a second powerhouse in 1979. Chelan Dam was finished by Washington Water Power in 1928 and was acquired by the PUD in 1955. Rocky Reach Dam was built by the PUD (finished in 1961 and expanded in 1971).Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many PUD commissioners are publicly elected to oversee the District?
- A.
Three
- B.
Five
- C.
Seven
Correct Answer
B. FiveExplanation
Five publicly elected PUD commissioners oversee the utility and hire a general manager. Two of the five positions are up for election every two years.Rate this question:
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- 4.
True or false? Chelan County PUD relies on the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and the federal Columbia River hydropower system for the bulk of its power.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The PUD contracts for no power from BPA since the PUD ordinarily has more than enough generation of its own to meet the local load. On occasion during low river flows and high power use (cold winter days), the PUD may have to buy small quantities of power from BPA or other suppliers.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Chelan County PUD provides which of the following utility services? (check all that apply)
- A.
Electricity
- B.
Domestic water
- C.
Wastewater collection/treatment
- D.
Fiber optics
- E.
Garbage collection
Correct Answer(s)
A. Electricity
B. Domestic water
C. Wastewater collection/treatment
D. Fiber opticsExplanation
The PUD provides all services listed except garbage collection.Rate this question:
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- 6.
True or false? Chelan County PUD taxes its customers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The PUD receives its revenue from retail rates, sales of surplus power and interest on investments.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Chelan County PUD residential electric rates, on average, are:
- A.
Cheapest in the country
- B.
Second lowest in the country
- C.
About average for the Pacific Northwest
- D.
About average for the nation
Correct Answer
B. Second lowest in the countryExplanation
Chelan PUD rates are second lowest in the nation at approximately 3.1 cents per kilowatt hour (3.4 cents with temporary surcharge in effect). The regional Northwest average rate is about 8.3 cents, and the national average is about 11.8 cents per kilowatt hour.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The general manager for Chelan County PUD is:
- A.
Dennis Bolz
- B.
Joe Jarvis
- C.
Rich Riazzi
- D.
Charlie Hosken
- E.
Norm Gutzwiler
Correct Answer
C. Rich RiazziExplanation
Rich Riazzi was hired in May 2006.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Chelan County PUD was created by a vote of county residents in what year?
- A.
1930
- B.
1936
- C.
1947
- D.
1961
Correct Answer
B. 1936Explanation
1936; the PUD will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2011.Rate this question:
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- 10.
True or false? Money received from local customers’ electric bills pays fully for the PUD’s cost of producing and delivering that power.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
PUD rates do not cover the cost of any PUD services. The PUD relies on extra revenue from wholesale power sales to cover the difference. A new strategic plan is being developed for a more sustainable approach for the long term.Rate this question:
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- 11.
True or false? Chelan County PUD must one day guarantee that no endangered salmon or steelhead are harmed by passing the dams.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The PUD, however, has chosen to create Habitat Conservation Plans for Rock Island and Rocky Reach dams which set a standard of no net impact on endangered fish by using hatcheries and habitat enhancements for a portion of the fish being protected.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Chelan County PUD dams have been featured on which national TV shows? (check all that apply)
- A.
ABC’s What’s My Line?
- B.
Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs
- C.
ABC’s Super Nanny
- D.
History Channel’s Modern Marvels
Correct Answer(s)
B. Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs
D. History Channel’s Modern MarvelsExplanation
Dirty Jobs and Modern MarvelsRate this question:
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- 13.
Where is the Museum of the Columbia located?
- A.
Rock Island Dam
- B.
Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
- C.
Rocky Reach Dam
- D.
Grand Coulee Dam
Correct Answer
C. Rocky Reach DamExplanation
The Museum of the Columbia is at Rocky Reach Dam and is open to the public from March through October. It offers one of the rare public views of an operating hydro powerhouse.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How many parks has Chelan County PUD built along the Columbia River and at Lake Chelan?
- A.
5
- B.
8
- C.
14
- D.
20
Correct Answer
C. 14Explanation
The PUD has built 14 parks that attract more than three million visitors a year.Rate this question:
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