Recent Media Coverage

 "Where Does Our Water Come From?" TDPUD's Communications Team talks with Truckee-Tahoe Radio about all things Truckee water—where it comes from, how we deliver it to you, and the upcoming water rate public process.

"Truckee Donner PUD modernizes bill pay methods" In April, TDPUD's Board of Directors approved new account management tools for customers, accepted new funding from grants and insurance reimbursement for training and operations, and recognized staff for their hard work, both on the job and at the recent Lineworkers Rodeo. Read more here.

"TDPUD Approves Power Cost Adjustment Credit" TDPUD's Board of Directors approved several key initiatives at its March meeting, including a power cost adjustment credit to electric customers, a new bill round-up program, and a resolution outlining the impacts that federal funding cuts will have locally on wildfire mitigation and readiness. Read more here.

"Truckee Donner PUD recognized for transparent financial reporting for fourth year in a row" TDPUD's Financial Reporting Team was honored by a government finance industry group for its excellence in financial reporting. Read more here.

"Truckee Donner PUD Launches New Scholarship Program" TDPUD has launched a new scholarship program that targets both college-bound high school seniors and local students interested in pursuing the trade and vocational skills that make electric and water utilities function.  Read more here.

"Martis Valley Groundwater Basin: A Vital Resource for the Region" Do you know where Truckee's drinking water comes from? The Sierra Sun dove deep into our unique underground resource. Read more here.

"TDPUD Board Advances Groundwater Plan Update and Broadband Expansion" Exciting projects were approved by the TDPUD board at the February meeting. Read more here.

"Truckee Donner PUD Board Kicks Off 2025" The TDPUD board held its first meeting of the year. Read more here.

"Truckee Donner PUD Reflects on a Transformative 2024, Plans for a Resilient Future," General Manager Brian Wright spoke to the Sierra Sun about TDPUD's successes in 2024 and trajectory going into 2025. Read more here.

 "TDPUD Recaps its 2024," TDPUD's Communications Team talks with Truckee-Tahoe Radio about what the agency accomplished in 2024, and its plans for the future.


"Truckee Donner PUD awarded Transparency Certificate of Excellence," Truckee Donner Public Utility District has been awarded the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation, in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance. Read more here.

"Resource Planning Efforts, Battery Storage Assessment Detailed by Truckee Donner PUD GM," In the latest episode of APPA's podcast, Public Power Now, Brian Wright, General Manager for California public power utility Truckee Donner Public Utility District, discusses the utility’s resource planning efforts and details a battery energy storage system assessment. Listen here

 

"Truckee Donner PUD Honors Board Member Joe Aguera's 37 Years of Service," Truckee Donner Public Utility District named a newly-built water pump station the Joseph “Joe” R. Aguera Pump Station, in recognition of Aguera’s 37 years of commendable service. A ceremony was held at the pump station on Aug. 28, which included Director Aguera’s family, friends, colleagues and local agency leaders. Read more

TDPUD holds ceremony to dedicate the new pioneer pump station to longtime board member Joe Aguera 

"Truckee Water Agencies Celebrate 8th Annual Water Professionals Appreciation Week," Truckee Sanitary District, Truckee Donner Public Utility District and Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency express their gratitude for the community’s great water professionals and everyone who supports them. Read more

"Beat the Heat Without Breaking the Budget," TDPUD shares tips for staying cool while limiting energy use. Read more

"TDPUD Fire Season and the Possibility of Power Loss," TDPUD staff speak with KTKE Truckee-Tahoe Radio about preparing for wildfire safety outages and TDPUD's wildfire mitigation efforts. Read more and listen below.

"Finding the Pieces for the Resource Adequacy Puzzle," TDPUD Electric Utility Director Jared Carpenter spoke to the American Public Power Association about the challenges the district faces in procuring the energy needed to power Truckee, and how our IRP addresses these obstacles. Read more

TDPUD Press Releases

TDPUD Alert: COVID-19 Response and Actions

Utility taking steps to ensure reliable and safe electric and water service.

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Media Contact: Steven Poncelet

Truckee Donner PUD

530-582-3951

stevenponcelet@tdpud.org

 

For Immediate Release

 

TDPUD Alert:  COVID-19 Response and Actions

Utility taking steps to ensure reliable and safe electric and water service.

Truckee, Calif. (March 18, 2020) –Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on our customers and community. We are also committed to protecting the health of our employees so that TDPUD can work to ensure you have safe, reliable electric and water service.  All essential services are still being provided, though customers are required to conduct business with TDPUD online, by phone, or via mail.  Based on current recommendations from health officials and a review of critical operations, TDPUD has taken the following actions:

  • The administrative office at 11570 Donner Pass Road is closed to the public.TDPUD’s dedicated and knowledgeable Customer Service Team is available to assist you by phone at (530) 587-3896, by emailing service@tdpud.org, or by mail at 11570 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161.
  • Payments can be made online tdpud.org, by phone at (888) 480-9712, or at our dropbox just outside our front entrance doors at 11570 Donner Pass Road.Many forms and transactions can be completed via the TDPUD website.
  • Consistent with the governor’s executive orders, the TDPUD board of directors will be practicing best management practices for public meetings, participating in remote locations within TDPUD boundaries, and ensuring Brown Act compliance. The public can participate in board meetings electronically by visiting tdpud.org.Public comments can be made via e-mail up to the closing of the public comment period for an item by e-mailing shannakuhlemier@tdpud.org.
  • To protect our employees, customers, and community, TDPUD is suspending non-critical work, enabling work from home when possible, and modifying operations to maximize social distancing and proper hygiene.Employees are being asked to stay home if they are sick, are caring for a sick or at-risk family member, or believe that they have been exposed to COVID-19.
  • We also want to make sure that you know that TDPUD drinking water is safe from Coronavirus (COVID-19).According to the Center for disease control and prevention (CDC) the COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water. The normally utilized treatments already in place with the TDPUD drinking water distributions systems maintain a safe barrier from viruses, including COVID-19.For additional information on water quality visit https://www.tdpud.org/departments/water/water-quality.
  • Does TDPUD have customers updated contact information?Do TDPUD customers want to sign up for emergency e-mail and text alerts?Visit tdpud.org and click on the My Account button or call customer service at 530-587-3896.

“This is all about public safety and taking the steps to ensure that TDPUD maintains reliable and safe services,” said Michael Holley, TDPUD general manager. “We are all in this together and appreciate your support during these challenging times.”

TDPUD will continue to work with Federal, State and local authorities to ensure we are positioned to serve our customers.  Everyone needs to be informed and take action to protect yourself, your family, and our community.  Please help TDPUD and our community respond effectively to this unprecedented situation and mitigate impacts.

About Truckee Donner PUD:

TDPUD is a public utility district created in 1927 and overseen by a locally-elected board of directors. TDPUD is a not-for-profit entity that provides the greater Truckee area with reliable and high-quality water and power services, while guiding the community to conserve resources. For more information about TDPUD, call 530-587-3896 or visit tdpud.org.

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Media Contacts

Steven Poncelet, Strategic Affairs & Public Information Director | stevenponcelet@tdpud.org, 530-582-3951

Alex Spychalsky, Communications Program Manager | alex@tdpud.org, 530-582-3986

11570 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161

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