May 2025
New Season of Osprey Watch is Live!
Tune in to the latest season of Clark Public Utilities Osprey Watch for an up-close look at the nesting lives of a local osprey couple. Streaming now, our popular Osprey Watch live video feed offers a real-time view of the pair as they relax at home, dine on freshly caught fish and even raise a chick or two.
The camera is live around the clock and captures many fun and exciting moments, but nature can be harsh and unforgiving. The utility is unable to filter live streaming images and at times the content may not be suitable for sensitive viewers.
See what our feathered friends are up to at www.clarkpublicutilities.com/ospreywatch.
Avoid Overwatering This Summer
Overwatering a lawn can make it less healthy and more susceptible to diseases and pests. It also wastes water and raises water expenses. One to two inches of water per week is typically enough to keep grass healthy in the Pacific Northwest.
Place a few empty cans on the grass to measure your sprinkler or irrigation system output. When the cans fill to the right levels, note the time it took and adjust accordingly or set a reminder to turn the sprinkler off after sufficient watering.
Mylar Balloons End Fun in a Flash
When outdoor festivities include shiny, metallic Mylar balloons, the party can end sooner than you’d like.
Mylar balloons can float away in the blink of an eye, and easily tangle in overhead power lines, transformers and substation equipment. Because Mylar balloons are made with a thin metal lining, they don’t necessarily have to touch electrical equipment to cause a neighborhood power outage that damages critical utility infrastructure.
Celebrate with care and keep helium-filled balloons inside, tied down and away from doors or windows. If outdoor balloons are a must, anchor them down tight, out of reach from anyone who may set them free, then deflate them when the party is over.
Find a Project Professional in Our Contractor Network
Planning to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient? Consider hiring a contractor from the Clark Public Utilities Contractor Network. They’ll help design a project that fits your budget and if energy-saving upgrades are eligible for rebates or incentives from Clark Public Utilities, the contractor will handle the application for you.
The network isn’t an endorsement, warranty or referral by the utility, but is a list of contractors who’ve met the requirements to participate in utility programs and have demonstrated high customer service standards.
Contractors in the network must work in an energy efficiency-related field, stay current on the utility’s incentives and rebates, and maintain all bonds, licenses, insurance and professional credentials required.
Always solicit more than one bid, at least three, and research each contractor’s background before hiring. To qualify for any Clark Public Utilities rebates or incentives, the work must be done by a contractor participating in the utility’s network, in addition to other qualifications.
View the Contractor Network list at www.clarkpublicutilities.com/contractornetwork
Join the EV Managed Charging Program
Local EV drivers are helping shape the future of energy services in Clark County when they join the Clark Public Utilities EV Managed Charging Program. Customers can register up to two plug-in electric vehicles or an eligible Level 2 charger to participate.
This limited-time pilot program is helping the utility learn more about at-home charging preferences and will inform future EV charging program design.
Participating EV owners opt-in to limit charging during specific scheduled four-hour time frames and shift charging to hours with lower demand. Customers can override these settings if needed.
Participants will receive an incentive and access to the Optiwatt app, which can help EV drivers optimize charging while ensuring the vehicle is charged when needed.
To join, download the Optiwatt app at www.optiwatt.com/signup. You can also contact Optiwatt at [email protected] or [email protected]
with specific questions.