SnoSMART Project Preparation
Thank you for visiting! SnoSMART contractors are out doing visual utility inspections and measuring rights-of-way and utility easements in preparation for installation of smart devices to improve grid reliability.
FAQs
What are the wooden stakes for?
Wooden stakes may be used in locating the limits of County or City Rights-of-Way and/or utility easements, which PUD may use to access poles or devices.
What kind of work is happening?
We are installing more than 900 Distribution Automation devices that will make the power grid more automated, remotely controlled, and more efficient. In addition to increasing efficiency, the installation of these devices will reduce outage times and decrease wildfire risk.
Learn more here.
When might work be taking place?
Visual utility inspections and measuring of rights of way and/or utility easements will typically be performed during normal business hours M-F from 7am to 6pm.
Installation of devices has begun in some areas and will continue through 2029.
Still have questions?
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