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Mason County PUD No. 3 Video Archive
PUD 3 produces in-house videos to help educate its customers on a variety of topics from ways to save energy in their home and reduce their energy bill, to electrical safety, to how to perform certain functions on its website.
Below you will find an archive of videos arranged in categories in alphabetical order. Please, watch and learn. If you have any questions, please call (360) 426-8255 or email web@masonpud3.org.
CONSERVATION |
CUSTOMER SERVICE |
JOHNS PRAIRIE OPERATIONS CENTER
MISCELLANEOUS VIDEOS | SAFETY | ONLINE TUTORIALS
MISCELLANEOUS VIDEOS | SAFETY | ONLINE TUTORIALS
CONSERVATION
The PUD 3 conservation department produces in-house videos to educate and encourage customers to save energy and reduce their monthly electric bills.
How To Check and Set Water Heater Temperature
Did you know, an electric water heater can account for up to 25% of a home's energy bill? The United States Department of Energy recommends setting a residential water heater to 120ᵒ F to reduce energy usage and to help prevent scalding. Each 10ᵒ F reduction in water temperature can save 3% - 5% on an energy bill. Save energy and help make the home safer by reducing the thermostat setting on residential water heaters.
Justin Holzgrove, PUD 3 Conservation Manager, demonstrates how to check and adjust water heater temperature in this video.
Choosing the Right Light
Mason County PUD no. 3 is a community leader in promoting the use of energy efficient technologies and appliances by its customers.
A simple way to save energy in the home is by using compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL).
Selecting the correct CFL for home lighting needs can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. In this video, Justin Holzgrove, PUD 3 energy conservation manager reveals the mysteries of choosing, operating and eventually disposing of the compact fluorescent light bulb.
Ductless Heat Pumps
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and Mason County PUD No. 3 are partners in brining energy efficient heating technologies to customers. Ductless Heat Pumps can save 25% - 50% on heating bills, are relatively inexpensive to install in comparison to other HVAC systems, and provide cooling to a home without a window air conditioner unit. To learn more about ductless heat pumps, please visit NEEA's website at www.goingductless.com.
PUD 3 Customers share their positive experience with a new Ductless Heat Pump
Mason County PUD 3 customers, James and Sally, love their new ductless heat pump. They received a utility incentive for upgrading their home and installing a more energy efficient heating system through PUD 3's ductless heat pump conservation program.
Energy Conservation in an Empty, Seasonal, or Vacation Home
Do you ever receive your monthly electric bill and think to yourself, "I wasn't even there this month- why is my bill so high?"
Mason County PUD No. 3 may be able to help. This short video provides several tips and suggestions on ways to "shut down" your home when you will be away for long periods of time. Maybe you have a vacation home, or are a seasonal customer? Maybe you'll be going away on an extended vacation? Taking a few small steps before you leave can save you money when you return.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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PUD 3's Budget Billing Program
PUD 3's budget billing is great for customers that are on a fixed income, who travel, or just need to know how much their monthly electric bill will be.
There are no income guidelines and no extra charges. Budget Billing is a convenient tool that averages the previous year's electric use. The plan runs from June through May, with May being the settle up month. Customers still pay for all the energy they consume during the plan year.
If a customer has been at their residence for twelve months and the account is current, they may qualify.
Ask about PUD 3's low-income senior or a low-income disability discount; to determine eligibility for either program along with budget billing.
For added convenience, customers can sign-up for automatic payments directly from their bank account, credit or debit card.
JOHN'S PRAIRIE OPERATIONS CENTER
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Video Tour -- Welcome to the PUD 3 Johns Prairie Operations Center
Mason County PUD No. 3's Johns Prairie operations center is open for business. Join Joel Myer, PUD 3's public information & government relations manager, for a walk around the buildings and grounds. See the auditorium, the warehouse and shops, be amazed by one of the largest solar energy arrays in western Washington State, marvel at the sustainable design and operation of the site, and enjoy the environmentally conscious landscaping and stormwater management system.
PUD 3 JP Operations Center Construction - Time Lapse from Tower Camera
PUD 3's Johns Prairie operations center is a marvel of sustainability. From energy efficient lighting, heating and cooling to the wise use of water in landscaping, washroom functions, and stormwater runoff management.
This video takes you on a whirlwind ride through the construction of the operations center. Enjoy the show.
These images were taken during the construction of the facility from a camera mounted on a temporary tower structure near the construction site.
PUD 3 JP Operations Center Construction - Time Lapse from Substation Camera
PUD 3's Johns Prairie operations center is a marvel of sustainability. From energy efficient lighting, heating and cooling to the wise use of water in landscaping, washroom functions, and stormwater runoff management.
This video takes you on a whirlwind ride through the construction of the operations center. Enjoy the show.
These images were taken during the construction of the facility from a camera mounted at the Johns Prairie substation near the construction site.
PUD 3 Photovoltaic System
Mason County PUD No. 3's Public Information and Government Relations Manager, Joel Myer, gives a quick overview of the new 225 kW photovoltaic system at the PUD 3 Johns Prairie Operations Center. This is the second largest PV system in western Washington, coming in just behind CenturyLink Field.
MISCELLANEOUS VIDEOS
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Economic Development Council of Mason County partners with PUD 3, Examples Included
Mason County PUD No. 3 is proud of its contributions to the economic health of the community it serves.
PUD 3 is a member of the Economic Development Council of Mason County, Washington. The PUD has actively participated in projects that have attracted and retained jobs here.
EDC Executive Direct Matt Matayoshi speaks about the cooperation that exists between his organization, PUD 3, and economic leaders in the community, sharing examples of how this partnership promotes jobs and industry in Mason County.
PUD 3 at the Bite of Shelton 2012
Joel Myer, PUD 3 gov't relations and public information manager, along with other representatives from the PUD, spent May 18 meeting with customers at the Bite of Shelton Business Expo at the Pavilion at Sentry Park.
PUD staff had the chance to answer questions about many topics including saving energy in the home; available utility discounts; the new Johns Prairie Operations Center; and much more.
PUD 3 will have a booth at the Mason County Fair on July 27 - 29, 2012. Come for a fun community event, and make a special stop at the PUD booth.
SAFETY
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How To Check and Set Water Heater Temperature
This is a demonstration using "Safetytown" to educate young people on where PUD 3 power comes from, how it gets to Mason County, and then how it is converted to usable electricity for the home. Also convered are important topics like: do not play on or around transformers, what to do if there is a downed power line, what happens if a power line contacts the vehicle you're in, and to make sure you check trees near power lines before climbing and playing in them.
ONLINE TUTORIALS
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An Overview of Online User Accounts on masonpud3.org
How to Setup a New Online Account at masonpud3.org
Pay Your Utility Bill Online at masonpud3.org
Forgot your Password? on masonpud3.org
Paperless / Email E-Billing on masonpud3.org
Automatic Credit and Debit Card Payments on masonpud3.org
Multiple Utility Accounts viewed from the Same Online Account on masonpud3.org
Multiple Email Addresses to view the Same Online Account on masonpud3.org