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    TPU enlists 'green machines'
    TPU enlists 'green machines'
    December 28, 2007 12:00 am

    Employees at Tacoma Public Utilities have added a new step to their daily routine: unplugging the pool car before driving…

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    Snow storm budget blown Salting, sanding, clean-up tops...
    By Todd Matthews • July 27, 2006 12:00 am

    It began in late October/early November with a sudden cold snap.

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    State shuts down Fife motel
    State shuts down Fife motel
    February 21, 2006 12:00 am

    The state Department of Health revoked the license of the Glacier Motel located at 3401 Pacific Highway East, Fife, Washington….

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    Waste-to-energy plan loses steam
    Waste-to-energy plan loses steam
    By Todd Matthews • November 30, 2005 12:00 am

    A costly, multi-phase plan to allow a private contractor to reopen a shuttered 50-megawatt steam plant located on the tideflats…

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    Tacoma Power to lead study on Narrows tidal power potential
    Tacoma Power to lead study on Narrows tidal...
    August 9, 2005 12:00 am

    Tacoma Power and the Electric Power Research Institute will lead a study about the feasibility of using tidal action through…

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    Citizens, city leaders concerned over waste management proposal
    Citizens, city leaders concerned over waste management proposal
    By Todd Matthews • July 28, 2005 12:00 am

    Plans to allow a private contractor to reopen a shuttered 50-megawatt steam plant located on the tideflats and generate electricity…

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    UW-Cuba study abroad to begin Winter 2006
    UW-Cuba study abroad to begin Winter 2006
    June 23, 2005 12:00 am

    The University of Washington is offering an opportunity to spend 10 weeks immersed in Cuban culture in Cienfuegos, a maritime…

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    Meeting will examine impact of drought on electricity rates
    Meeting will examine impact of drought on electricity...
    April 19, 2005 12:00 am

    State regulators will hold a meeting next week to hear the three private electric companies discuss the outlook of the…

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    State grants PSE rate increase request
    State grants PSE rate increase request
    February 25, 2005 12:00 am

    State regulators approved a portion of Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) request to raise electric and natural-gas rates. The Washington Utilities…

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    Power up: Rate increase planned for Tacoma utility
    Power up: Rate increase planned for Tacoma utility
    By Todd Matthews • February 23, 2005 12:00 am

    Tacoma Power customers can expect a rate increase of 5% to 7% this spring in order to offset substantial increased…

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    Cool money saving tips for a hot summer
    Cool money saving tips for a hot summer
    July 22, 2004 12:00 am

    With wickedly warm weather on the way, here are some ways to lower the temperature without breaking the bank, courtesy…

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    Tacoma offering rebates on washers
    Tacoma offering rebates on washers
    April 14, 2004 12:00 am

    The city’s two utilities are participating in the “Double Your Savings with Energy Star” program.

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    Plug-in Internet: Power line broadband has arrived
    Plug-in Internet: Power line broadband has arrived
    By Dana Greenlee • March 12, 2004 12:00 am

    Our tech columnist talks with Luke Stewart, CEO of HyperWires.com.

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