Mason County PUD 1

What Mason County PUD 1 does

Mason County PUD No. 1 is a non-profit public utility district organized under Washington State law as a special district of local government, incorporated in 1934 and serving customers since 1935. It is Washington's first PUD and operates as a ratepayer-owned entity governed by an elected three-member Board of Commissioners. The utility provides integrated electric, water, and wastewater services across Mason and south Jefferson counties, headquartered in Potlatch along Hood Canal.

The district's core products are electric distribution (to approximately 8,200-9,000 customers, with 88% of power sourced from Bonneville Power Administration hydroelectric resources), water treatment and distribution (to approximately 2,000+ connections), and limited wastewater/septic management. Underlying infrastructure includes electric distribution assets, water treatment systems, community solar arrays totaling roughly 55 kW across two projects, and a SmartHub customer portal for billing and account management. Add-on programs include community solar units, net metering, conservation rebates, and payment assistance (Canal Comfort Fund, LIHEAP). The utility also facilitates broadband access through public-private partnerships, most notably with Hood Canal Communications for the Hood Canal-101 Broadband Project, and has deployed zero emission vehicle charging infrastructure in partnership with the Skokomish Indian Tribe.

The business model is subscription-based recurring utility revenue: monthly billed rates to residential, commercial, and tribal customers, governed by published tariffs. Go-to-market is direct to consumer via customer service offices, phone contact center, the SmartHub portal, and field service operations. The PUD operates on an $11 million annual operating budget with approximately 25 employees, supplementing rate revenue with public grants (CERB, DWSRF, U.S. House Community Project Funding, CARES Act, Bonneville Environmental Foundation) totaling roughly $2.5M since 2019 to fund capital expansion without rate increases. There is no API, no developer platform, and no proprietary technology product beyond standard utility infrastructure.

Name

Mason County PUD 1

Legal name

Mason County PUD No. 1

Website

https://mason-pud1.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mason County PUD No. 1 is a non-profit public utility district serving roughly 8,200-9,000 electric customers and 2,000+ water connections in Mason and south Jefferson counties, Washington, with hydropower-sourced electricity, community solar, broadband facilitation, and an $11M operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Power Districts & State/Provincial Utilities (EUADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drinking Water Distribution Network Operations (Mains, Valves, Hydrants, Service Lines) (EUANAAAE), Septic Line & Sewer Connection Repair (Non-Tank) (HSAOABAN), Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC)

Keywords

• Public utility services
• Electric distribution
• Water distribution
• Community solar programs
• Wastewater services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shelton (Potlatch)

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electric Service: Non-profit electric utility service to approximately 5,100-9,000 customers in Mason and Jefferson counties. Power primarily sourced from Bonneville Power Administration hydroelectric resources.
2. Water Service: Water treatment and distribution services to approximately 2,000+ water connections throughout Mason County, including rural water projects.
3. Wastewater Services: Manages one small community septic system and wastewater services.
4. Broadband Partnerships: Facilitates broadband access through public-private partnerships with Hood Canal Communications, supporting underserved rural communities.
5. Community Solar: Community solar projects allowing customers to purchase units of solar arrays, with low-income assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mason County PUD 1 is a non-profit public utility district providing electric distribution, water treatment and distribution, and wastewater services to approximately 8,200-9,000 customers across Mason and Jefferson counties in Washington State. Power is primarily sourced from Bonneville Power Administration hydroelectric resources (88% hydropower). The district also facilitates broadband expansion through public-private partnerships and offers community solar programs with low-income assistance.

Product overview

Mason County PUD No. 1 is a non-profit public utility district that provides essential utility services to approximately 8,200 customers in Mason and Jefferson counties, Washington. The utility operates a multi-product portfolio organized around four core services: Electric Services (power distribution sourced primarily from BPA hydroelectric), Water Services (drinking water to ~2,000 connections county-wide), and Wastewater Services (community septic systems). Supporting these core services are several add-on programs including SmartHub (customer online portal for account management and bill pay), Community Solar I and II (community solar programs allowing customers to purchase solar energy units), Net Metering (customer generation credit program), Conservation Programs (rebates and efficiency initiatives), and Broadband Services through the Hood Canal-101 Broadband Project (fiber broadband via partnership with Hood Canal Communications). The utility operates as a traditional public utility rather than a technology platform, with no API or developer integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Connector: Award-winning PUD newsletter receiving recognition from Northwest Public Power Association and American Public Power Association

Products and services

• Electric Services
• Water Services
• Wastewater Services
• Community Solar I
• Community Solar II
• Net Metering
• Conservation Programs and Rebates
• Hood Canal-101 Broadband Project
• ZEV Charging Infrastructure

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of electricity from clean hydropower
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Brinnon School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2025Community conservation partnership focused on conservation initiatives and programs.
• Fire District 6minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025Partnership with Fire District 6 and Union, Hoodsport, and West Mason fire departments for practice burn training at PUD property.
• GenPacminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to offer free Google Nest smart thermostats to qualifying residential electric customers. Higher priced models available at discount through the partnership.
• Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2022Partner in Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project supporting utility line relocation in coordination with salmon habitat restoration. Executive Director Mendy Harlow praised the partnership for benefiting salmon and wildlife populations.
• Hood Canal CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2021Public-private partnership for Hood Canal-101 Broadband Project. CERB approved $797,040 grant for phase 2 to extend broadband along Highway 101 from Eldon to Mason/Jefferson County line. PUD assists HCC with grant procurement to serve electric customers along the canal. Approximately 117 homes and businesses to be connected in phase 2, plus 90 homes through Colony Surf project.
• Skokomish Indian TribecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2021Partnership for zero emission vehicle (ZEV) charging infrastructure at Lucky Dog Casino. Received $23,000 grant from Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Also partners on community solar projects and conservation efforts. The PUD has worked with the Tribe on solar installation at Skokomish tribal center.
• Jefferson County PUDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding interlocal agreement for PUD 1 to serve electricity in south Jefferson County, with Jefferson PUD predecessor being Puget Sound Energy. PUD 1 serves south Jefferson County customers as part of this agreement.
• Community Action CouncilsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdministers payment assistance programs for PUD 1 customers, including Canal Comfort Fund and LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) for Mason and Jefferson counties.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tacoma Public Utilities: Washington municipal utility with electric, water, and Click! broadband services. Comparable integrated utility offering but serves a much larger, more urbanized customer base.
• Snohomish County PUD (PUD No. 1 of Snohomish County): The largest PUD in Washington and the second-largest publicly owned utility in the U.S. Includes electric, water, and broadband services. Same regulatory structure but vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Kitsap PUD: Washington PUD with extensive water, sewer, and wholesale telecommunications services. Strong direct peer on the water/wastewater side, though Kitsap is significantly larger and more suburban.
• Jefferson County PUD: Neighboring Washington State PUD with longstanding interlocal agreement allowing Mason PUD 1 to serve South Jefferson County. Operates the same mix of electric, water, and broadband services to a similarly rural constituency.
• Pacific County PUD: Small Washington PUD serving Pacific County on the Long Beach Peninsula. Comparable rural, coastal service area with similar electric and water utility profile.
• Grays Harbor PUD: Washington PUD serving Grays Harbor County with electric, water, and wholesale telecommunications. Similar scale and rural service profile to Mason PUD 1, also receiving significant BPA hydropower allocation.
• Clallam County PUD: Washington PUD serving the Olympic Peninsula with electric, water, and broadband services. Closely comparable rural PUD with similar coastal customer base and hydropower-sourced supply.
• Benton County PUD: Washington PUD providing electric, water, and fiber broadband services. Comparable integrated utility structure with active community solar and renewable programs.
• Cowlitz County PUD: Washington PUD providing electric and water services to a comparable rural community. Operates with similar scale, structure, and regulatory framework as Mason PUD 1.
• Lewis County PUD: Washington PUD with electric, water, and retail telecommunications services. Composable peer with similar rural/small-city customer mix and comparable reliance on BPA power.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MasonCountyPUD1
• Facebookfacebook.com/MasonPUD1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mason-county-pud-1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Mason County PUD 1