That’s a good question. COVID brought many of its own challenges and delays- some of which we are only starting to feel now (e.g. supply chain issues). The ReConnect program - and the ability for PUDs in Washington State to participate - was a “pilot project” through the USDA Rural Utility Services (RUS). This caused significant delays on their end, which impacted their ability to give PUD 3 the green light to get started. There were also Archaeological and Environmental Surveys and Notifications that had to be completed. We wish we could have gotten started sooner- but we’re on it now!
