Keeping Hydro Projects Safe: Chelan County PUD’s Security Program

Chelan County Public Utility District has invested almost $4 million and thousands of man-hours since 2001 on a program designed to ensure the security of its three hydro projects. The program — which included a functional exercise to assess the ability of the PUD and other affected parties to respond to a security threat — has been well-received by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.