Jefferson County

What Jefferson County does

Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1 (JPUD) is a community-owned, not-for-profit municipal utility district operating exclusively within Jefferson County, Washington. Established by voter authorization in 2008 and headquartered at 310 Four Corners Rd in Port Townsend, the PUD was formed when citizens acquired the local electric grid from Puget Sound Energy in April 2013 for $115 million. JPUD provides five core utility services: electricity distribution to approximately 20,000 meters (with approximately 96% carbon-free supply sourced through Bonneville Power Administration), water distribution to nearly 5,000 customers across nine Group A water systems drawing from twelve active wellheads and glacial aquifers, wastewater/sewer service in three distinct districts (Beckett Point, Kala Point, and Standard), septic services, and fiber-optic broadband internet to rural areas. The utility also administers energy efficiency rebates, solar/net-metering programs, and a low-income Rate Reduction Program serving over 1,000 households.

JPUD's technology base centers on physical infrastructure: a $115M electric grid, the Sparling Treatment Plant (which pumps 500,000 gallons per day from a glacial aquifer ~100 feet below ground), and a fiber-optic backbone supplemented by a 2022-launched Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout ($1.5M budget). The organization is governed by three elected commissioners — currently led by Board President Dan Toepper — with executive leadership headed by General Manager Kevin Streett. The PUD reports a workforce of 11-50 employees, having created over 40 new full-time benefited positions since the 2013 electric acquisition, with the 2024 budget funding 13 additional roles.

Revenue mechanics are subscription-based recurring utility rates across all five service lines (electric, water, wastewater, broadband, septic). The PUD does not publicly disclose revenue, but its $23.4M 2024 capital plan (72% grant-funded) and aggregation of $40M+ in pending broadband grant applications indicate a non-trivial operating base. Pricing follows standard utility structures — base rates plus usage charges with low-income bill credits ($71.53/month electric, $19.78/month water, 30% wastewater discount) — and the PUD is transitioning to a percentage-based discount model (up to 30%) under Washington HB 1903 and the Clean Energy Transformation Act by 2027. As a regulated monopoly, customer acquisition costs are effectively zero within its exclusive service territory, with growth concentrated in service-scope expansion rather than geographic or customer-base expansion.

Name

Jefferson County

Legal name

Public Utility District No. 1 of Jefferson County

Website

https://jeffpud.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1 is a municipal utility providing electric, water, wastewater, septic, and fiber broadband services to Jefferson County, Washington. Governed by elected commissioners, it serves approximately 20,000 electric meters and 5,000 water customers as a community-owned, not-for-profit entity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Power Districts & State/Provincial Utilities (EUADABAD)

Keywords

• Electric distribution services
• Water utility operations
• Fiber broadband internet
• Wastewater sewer services
• Public power utility

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Townsend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Electricity Sales: Sale of electricity to residential and commercial customers in Jefferson County. The PUD purchases power primarily from Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), with nearly 96% coming from carbon-free sources (hydro and nuclear).
2. Water Distribution and Treatment: Water distribution and treatment services for nearly 5,000 water customers across multiple water systems including Quimper Water System, Snow Creek, Quilcene, and others.
3. Wastewater/Sewer Services: Wastewater and sewer services in designated areas with separate rate structures for Beckett Point, Kala Point, and Standard customers.
4. Broadband/Telecommunications: Fiber optic internet services to residential and business customers, with grant funding supporting expansion to underserved areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1 (JPUD) is a municipal public utility district that delivers electricity, water, wastewater/sewer, and broadband fiber internet services to residential and commercial customers across Jefferson County, Washington. The PUD distributes carbon-free electricity sourced from the Bonneville Power Administration, operates 9 Group A water systems drawing from underground aquifers, manages wastewater service in designated areas, and deploys fiber optic internet to underserved rural communities. Customer support includes a SmartHub online portal, low-income rate reduction programs, budget billing, and energy efficiency rebates.

Product overview

Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1 operates as a multi-service utility providing electric, water, wastewater/sewer, septic, and broadband telecommunications services to residents and businesses across Jefferson County, Washington. The utility serves approximately 5,000 water customers and 20,000 electric meters. Its product portfolio includes core utility services (electric distribution sourced from carbon-free BPA power, water from underground aquifers, wastewater in limited areas), broadband fiber internet for rural connectivity, and customer-facing digital services via SmartHub portal. The PUD also administers assistance programs including low-income bill credits and budget billing, along with energy efficiency and solar/net metering programs. The utility is transitioning its low-income rate assistance from flat credits to a percentage-based model under new state legislation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Service
• Water Service
• Wastewater/Sewer Service
• Septic Services
• Broadband/Fiber Internet
• Low Income Rate Reduction Program
• Variable Budget Billing
• Energy Efficiency Rebates
• SmartHub Customer Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% carbon-free electricity supply
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPA is the federally-owned power marketing agency providing nearly 96% of Jefferson County PUD's electricity from carbon-free sources (hydroelectric and nuclear). This partnership enables the PUD to offer some of the cleanest, greenest power in the nation. Prior to public ownership in 2013, over 60% of power came from fossil fuels.
• Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCAP)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOlyCAP distributes Rainy Day Fund assistance to qualifying low-income families, individuals, and seniors struggling to pay utility bills. The program can assist with up to $500 for those with shutoff notices. PUD does not deduct administrative costs from donations.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartners with PUD to distribute Rainy Day Fund assistance to customers facing utility shutoff. Helps distribute funds to qualifying low-income residents alongside OlyCAP.
• US Geological Survey (USGS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSGS has conducted extensive studies on aquifers in Jefferson County, particularly the Chimacum basin, providing insight into aquifer extent and behavior for water resource management.
• Washington Department of HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides grant assistance for water system studies and consolidation projects. Partners on Brinnon area water system feasibility studies alongside Jefferson County Environmental Health.
• BHC ConsultantssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSeattle-based engineering firm that completed engineering for Quilcene water system upgrade including prefabricated pumphouse design and booster pump systems.
• Washington Public Utility Districts Association (WPUDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPUDA represents 27 not-for-profit, community-owned public utility districts supporting nearly one million customers across Washington State. PUD Commissioner Dan Toepper elected president for 2026-2027 term.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Seattle City Light: Municipal electric utility supplying carbon-neutral hydropower from Seattle-owned dams. While electric-only at scale, it is a primary municipal-utility benchmark in Washington and shares JPUD's BPA-region clean-energy foundation.
• Tacoma Public Utilities: Larger municipal utility providing electric, water, and rail/cable/broadband services. Overlaps in multi-vertical municipal utility model but with much greater scale, an owned generation portfolio, and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Chelan County PUD: Washington PUD providing electric, water, and fiber services across its service territory. Highly comparable multi-vertical PUD business model with significant hydroelectric assets and fiber-to-the-home ambitions similar to JPUD's.
• Peninsula Light Company: Member-owned electric cooperative on the Kitsap/Gig Harbor peninsula. Comparable in rural Washington PNW territory and small-scale electric distribution, although structured as a cooperative rather than a PUD.
• Grant County PUD: Major Washington PUD with electric, fiber, and water operations and BPA-purchased hydro power. Highly comparable in carbon-free supply mix and multi-vertical service offering across a largely rural county.
• Mason County PUD No. 3: Rural Washington PUD offering electric, water, and broadband across a county service territory analogous to Jefferson County's geography, customer density, and grant-fueled fiber expansion strategy.
• Clark Public Utilities: Washington customer-owned utility offering electric, water, and broadband. Operates under a similar not-for-profit, voter-authorized structure with overlapping product breadth.
• Snohomish County PUD: Largest PUD in Washington (electric, water, broadband) with a comparable multi-service municipal utility model. Both are not-for-profit, voter-authorized PUDs serving a single county with overlapping mandates for carbon-free compliance and rural broadband expansion.
• Kitsap County PUD: Washington PUD providing electric, water, sewer, and broadband services across Kitsap County. Similar multi-service business model with SmartHub-style customer portal and active fiber buildout that overlaps JPUD's service portfolio.
• Clallam County PUD: Adjacent Olympic Peninsula PUD providing electric and water services to a similarly rural Washington county. Comparable in scale, regulatory environment, and reliance on BPA carbon-free power purchases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Jefferson_PUD
• Facebookfacebook.com/JeffCoPUD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jefferson-county-pud

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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