Due to continued nationwide supply chain disruption caused by COVID-19, Mason PUD 3 has depleted its supply of 320 amp meters. Although there are shipments expected to arrive in the near future, any new or existing jobs requiring the installation of a 320 amp meter may be delayed connection until further notice. Read more about our Material Shortages and Supply Chain Disruptions here.

What is a PUD?

Rural folks formed Public Utility Districts (PUDs) to get what they wanted: electrical service. But PUDs are much more than electricity. They also provide water, sewer and wholesale telecommunications services. All at cost, without profit.

What Does PUD 3 Do?

In Washington State, 24 PUDs are the source of electricity for almost 700,000 customers.

History of Mason PUD 3

In 1929, the Washington State Grange sent the very first initiative to the Legislature, to allow rural communities to form their own publicly owned utilities. This is our story.