Inside Ruralite April 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Spring & Summer Calendar of Events As we gear up for event season, we look forward to seeing you throughout our service territory. From the Home and Garden Show to the Lassen County Fair Parade, the LMUD staff will be out and about. Inside Ruralite April 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Fast Facts About Lineworkers Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 18 Inside Ruralite April 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. 2024 Legislative Rally Lassen MUD is 1 of more than 2,000 publicly owned utilities across our nation—49 states and 5 U.S. territories have a public power utility. Inside Ruralite March 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. A Beginner’s Guide to the Electric Grid Electricity plays an essential role in everyday life. Inside Ruralite March 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. 2024 Lassen MUD Community Scholarship Are you headed to college this fall? Lassen MUD wants to help you pay for your education. Inside Ruralite March 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Meet Lassen MUD’s New General Manager Lassen MUD is pleased to welcome Robby Hamlin as the district’s general manager. Inside Ruralite February 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Apply for LMUD’s Energy Assistance Program Do you need a helping hand to pay your electric bill? Inside Ruralite February 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Understanding Energy Use & Rates When managing household finances, many of us overlook our utility bills until there is a noticeable price increase. Inside Ruralite January 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Happy New Year! Lassen Municipal Utility District extends warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to our community. May the year ahead be filled with prosperity and happiness. Inside Ruralite January 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Winter Storm Preparedness Lassen MUD’s core function is providing customers with safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity. Inside Ruralite January 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Apply Today for LMUD’s Winter Energy Assistance Rate Program (WEAR) Lassen Municipal Utility District is committed to helping customers who may need a little extra help when it comes to their utility bills. Inside Ruralite December 4, 2023 at 9:05 a.m. 2023 Give the Gift of Energy Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Consider giving an LMUD energy gift card. Inside Ruralite December 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Food For Lights Give a food item. Get free holiday LEDs. Inside Ruralite December 1, 2023 at 2 a.m. 2023 Year in Review Exploring the past, present and future of Lassen Municipal Utility District Inside Ruralite November 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Report Electric Generators At Lassen Municipal Utility District, we strive to bring our customers the most reliable power possible. Inside Ruralite November 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Lassen MUD Celebrates Public Power Week The 1st full week of October is Public Power Week. Inside Ruralite November 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. 2024 LMUD Photo Contest Winners Congratulations to the cover photo contest winners! Inside Ruralite October 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. October 1 through 7 is Public Power Week… & We Have Reason To Celebrate! Like more than 2,000 utilities across the country, we are powered by a community-owned, not-forprofit public power utility. Inside Ruralite October 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. LMUD Celebrates Public Power Week, October 1-7 Throughout October, Lassen Municipal Utility District is celebrating Public Power along with 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. Inside Ruralite October 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Apply Today for LMUD’s Winter Energy Assistance Rate Program Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) is committed to helping customers who may need a little extra help when it comes to their utility bills. The goal is to ensure no one goes without the power they need. Inside Ruralite September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Stay Electrically Safe, Not Sorry Make sure you are not putting yourself or others at risk Inside Ruralite September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Questions to Consider Before Installing Rooftop Solar “Free energy from the sun and lower electric bills. Where do I sign up?” Inside Ruralite September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Attend LMUD’s Customer Appreciation Celebration Join the annual Lassen Municipal Utility District’s Customer Appreciation Celebration is Thursday, September 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LMUD parking lot, 50 North Gay Street in Uptown Susanville. Inside Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Attend LMUD’s Customer Appreciation Celebration It’s that time of year again! Inside Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. 2023 LMUD Community Scholarship Recipients Lassen Municipal Utility District is happy to announce the recipients of the 2023 LMUD Community Scholarship: Kaden Dunten, Trevor Schwagerl and Preeti Misra. Inside Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Core Value: Sustainability Sustainability means different things to different people. For Lassen Municipal Utility District, it means building a sustainable future for our community. Inside Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. 2023 Service Awards and Employee of the Year Celebration Lassen MUD employees, retirees and management gathered May 11 to celebrate the Service Awards and Employee of the Year. Inside Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – July 2023 Employee Appreciation Inside Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Protect Your Online Privacy Online privacy is the right to keep online personal information—or pieces of data that could lead to your identity—private. Inside Ruralite June 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – June 2023 Wildfire Preparation and Resources Inside Ruralite June 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Keys to Well Pump Efficiency The energy a residential well system uses depends on the equipment and water use. Inside Ruralite June 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. 2023 Photo Contest Attention shutterbugs: Get your photo on the cover of LMUD’s edition of Ruralite magazine! Inside Ruralite May 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Core Value: Teamwork We work with each other, the community and our public power partners to achieve common objectives and goals. Inside Ruralite May 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Going Solar: Beginner’s Guide If you are considering a solar PV installation, I recommend starting with research. Inside Ruralite May 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – May 2023 Project Bids and Employee Appreciation Inside Ruralite April 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Energy Matters: Impacting the Grid Electric vehicles play a major role in increased electrification Inside Ruralite April 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – April 2023 Sourcing Reliable, Cost-Effective Power Inside Ruralite April 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Changing Habits Saves Energy I want to lower my energy use, but I don’t know where to start. Inside Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. A More Efficient Water Heater Consider upgrading to an energy-efficient heat pump water heater. Inside Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Pot Up Your Plants Solve space restrictions with container gardening Inside Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – March 2023 Electrical Safety and State Programs Inside Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Apple Trees Benefit From Proper Pruning Guide tree growth by pruning before spring arrives Inside Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. LMUD Rate Increase: How it Will Affect Customers At the December 20, 2022, Lassen MUD Board of Directors meeting, the board voted to increase the kilowatt-hour charge by 1.5 cents. Inside Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – February 2023 Winter Weather and Effects of Inflation Inside Ruralite January 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Lassen Municipal Utility District’s Strategic Plan Integrity, Safety, Sustainability, Transparency and Teamwork. Inside Ruralite January 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – January 2023 Progress on Projects and Improving Transmission Line Rights-of-Way Inside Ruralite January 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. What to Do During a Power Outage It is a quiet, snowy Sunday morning. You just sat down with a warm cup of coffee and settled in to catch up on your social media feed when suddenly, the power goes out. Inside Ruralite December 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Space Heater Safety Tips Space heaters are a great way to warm specific rooms in your home without having to crank up the thermostat, but using space heaters doesn’t come without risk! Inside Ruralite December 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Food for Lights Give a food item. Get free holiday LEDs. Inside Ruralite December 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – December 2022 Strategic Plan and Board Elections Inside Ruralite November 1, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. Manager’s Message – November 2022 Power Projects and Preparedness. Inside Ruralite November 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Outage Preparedness Sometimes Mother Nature strikes with severe weather. Sudden weather changes can create storms that may cause power outages. Inside Ruralite November 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Get Help With Your Winter Bills Lassen Municipal Utility District is committed to helping customers who may need a little extra help when it comes to their utility bills. The goal is to ensure no one goes without the power they need. Inside Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – October 2022 Public Power is Community Powered Inside Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. 14th Annual Customer Appreciation Celebration On Thursday, September 8, Lassen Municipal Utility District staff and board members treated nearly 400 customers and community members to lunch at the 14th annual Customer Appreciation Celebration. Inside Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Powered by You As an LMUD customer, you have a say in your electric utility Inside Ruralite September 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Time for a Fall Tuneup As summer comes to an end, assess the health of your home to maximize savings Inside Ruralite September 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – September 2022 LMUD Thanks Customers Inside Ruralite September 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. LMUD Meter Inspections LMUD will be conducting onsite meter inspections throughout our service territory. Inside Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. LMUD Scholarships Awarded Lassen Municipal Utility District is happy to announce the 2022 LMUD Community Scholarship recipients Inside Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. LMUD Customer Appreciation Celebration Thursday, September 8 Inside Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – August 2022 Updates on LMUD Projects Inside Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Lassen MUD Plans Meter Inspections Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD)’s automated metering infrastructure technicians will be in the field inspecting meters this summer. Inside Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – July 2022 Decision Made Regarding the Hayden Hill Transmission Line Inside Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. 2022 Lassen County Fair Meet the manager who keeps the community's fair tradition going strong Inside Ruralite June 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Wildfire Crisis Communications LMUD has multiple ways for you to stay updated during outages Inside Ruralite June 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – June 2022 LMUD Workforce is Key to Our Success Inside Ruralite June 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. 2022 Service Awards & Employee of the Year On Thursday, May 12, Lassen Municipal Utility District employees, retirees and management gathered to celebrate those who have achieved milestone work anniversaries and honor the 2021 and 2022 Employees of the Year. Inside Ruralite May 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – May 2022 Managing Finances in an Era of Increasing Inflation and Serving Our Customers’ Needs Inside Ruralite May 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. We Are Here Around the Clock Safety is always our first priority. That is why we can be reached around the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Inside Ruralite May 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Don’t Overload Your Home According to the National Fire Protection Association, 47,700 home fires in the U.S. are caused by electrical failure or malfunction each year. Inside Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Bring Tranquility to the Landscape Build your own Zen rock garden Inside Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. The Power Behind Your Power There are nearly 120,000 electric utility lineworkers working at utilities across the nation. On April 18, Lassen Municipal Utility District joins these utilities to celebrate the men and women who keep the power flowing to the communities they serve. Inside Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – April 2022 If your project involves digging for footings, sidewalks, driveways, putting in fenceposts or making underground connections to water or gas lines, always call 811 before you dig. Inside Ruralite March 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. LMUD’s Customer-Generation Program Inside Ruralite March 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. An LMUD Scholarship Can Help You Pay For College Are you attending a community college, trade school, or university in the fall? Inside Ruralite March 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — March 2022 Moving Forward on LMUD Projects Inside Ruralite February 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Extreme Weather and Power Outages From December 14 to December 31, 2021, Lassen County received near-record amounts of snow Inside Ruralite February 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — February 2022 Our employees are connected and dedicated to serving our customers, neighbors, and the community. Inside Ruralite January 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Eight Ways to Simplify Your Life Here are eight suggestions to inspire you to embrace simplicity where you can. Inside Ruralite, Uncategorized January 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — January 2022 As We Begin a New Year Inside Ruralite December 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — December 2021 The Year in Review and Looking Forward Inside Ruralite December 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LED Christmas Light Rebate Program Make an energy-efficient upgrade this holiday season. Inside Ruralite December 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Winter Energy-Saving Tips Decrease energy bills and increase comfort by using these energy efficiency tips. Inside Ruralite November 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — November 2021 LMUD Moving Forward Inside Ruralite November 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Shopping for an EV Should you buy an electric vehicle? Yes. But when? It depends. Inside Ruralite November 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Time for a Fall Tuneup As winter approaches assess the health of your home to maximize savings. Inside Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Your Opinion Matters Take the Lassen Municipal Utility District survey! Inside Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Winter Energy Assistance Rate Program LMUD’s Winter Energy Assistance Rate provides assistance to income-qualified customers who may have difficulty paying their utility bills. Inside Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Investment in Improving Reliability of Power Supply & Recent Wildfire Impacts The impact of the fire affects us all personally, as well as Lassen Municipal Utility District’s operations and transmission lines. Inside Ruralite September 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Challenges & Opportunities We want our customers to know that every minute an LMUD customer is without power we make it our highest priority to restore that power—whether an outage affects one customer or thousands. Inside Ruralite August 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LMUD Awards Three Scholarships Funds come from the district’s Public Benefits program. Inside Ruralite August 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Summer in Lassen County Community events are plentiful. Inside Ruralite August 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Please Join LMUD for the Annual Customer Appreciation Celebration Hope to see you there! Inside Ruralite July 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LMUD and Public Safety Power Shutoffs 2020 was a record year for wildfire in Lassen County. Inside Ruralite July 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LMUD’s Commitment to Energy Efficiency As a publicly owned utility, it is our responsibility to help those who use our product to do so as wisely as possible. Inside Ruralite July 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LMUD Offers Electric Vehicle Rebates Watch an informational webinar that addresses electric vehicle questions. Inside Ruralite June 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Power Poles are Not Sign Posts Show your appreciation for those who work hard to make sure you have reliable electric service. Inside Ruralite June 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Wildfire Season is Coming…Are You Ready? Through advanced planning, understanding, and preparation we can all be partners in the wildland fire solution. Inside Ruralite May 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Home Safety Devices: Renovate Your Home to Code If you're renovating your home, make sure to have the following electrical devices installed to maintain an electrically safe home. Inside Ruralite April 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Lassen County Community Events Calendar Spring and Summer 2021 Inside Ruralite April 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Take Care When Burning Be aware of power equipment when trying to control vegetation. Inside Ruralite March 30, 2021 at 7 a.m. 2020 Employee of the Year We are proud to announce Greg Kitchen is the 2020 employee of the year. Inside Ruralite March 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Farewell, Scott Merrill It is with a heavy heart that the LMUD family says farewell to retired lineman Kevin Scott Merrill. Inside Ruralite March 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Call 811 Before You Dig Lassen Municipal Utility District reminds you to use caution while you work outdoors.
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Spring & Summer Calendar of Events As we gear up for event season, we look forward to seeing you throughout our service territory. From the Home and Garden Show to the Lassen County Fair Parade, the LMUD staff will be out and about.
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Fast Facts About Lineworkers Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 18
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. 2024 Legislative Rally Lassen MUD is 1 of more than 2,000 publicly owned utilities across our nation—49 states and 5 U.S. territories have a public power utility.
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. A Beginner’s Guide to the Electric Grid Electricity plays an essential role in everyday life.
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. 2024 Lassen MUD Community Scholarship Are you headed to college this fall? Lassen MUD wants to help you pay for your education.
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Meet Lassen MUD’s New General Manager Lassen MUD is pleased to welcome Robby Hamlin as the district’s general manager.
Inside Ruralite February 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Apply for LMUD’s Energy Assistance Program Do you need a helping hand to pay your electric bill?
Inside Ruralite February 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Understanding Energy Use & Rates When managing household finances, many of us overlook our utility bills until there is a noticeable price increase.
Inside Ruralite January 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Happy New Year! Lassen Municipal Utility District extends warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to our community. May the year ahead be filled with prosperity and happiness.
Inside Ruralite January 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Winter Storm Preparedness Lassen MUD’s core function is providing customers with safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity.
Inside Ruralite January 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. Apply Today for LMUD’s Winter Energy Assistance Rate Program (WEAR) Lassen Municipal Utility District is committed to helping customers who may need a little extra help when it comes to their utility bills.
Inside Ruralite December 4, 2023 at 9:05 a.m. 2023 Give the Gift of Energy Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Consider giving an LMUD energy gift card.
Inside Ruralite December 1, 2023 at 2 a.m. 2023 Year in Review Exploring the past, present and future of Lassen Municipal Utility District
Inside Ruralite November 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Report Electric Generators At Lassen Municipal Utility District, we strive to bring our customers the most reliable power possible.
Inside Ruralite November 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Lassen MUD Celebrates Public Power Week The 1st full week of October is Public Power Week.
Inside Ruralite November 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. 2024 LMUD Photo Contest Winners Congratulations to the cover photo contest winners!
Inside Ruralite October 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. October 1 through 7 is Public Power Week… & We Have Reason To Celebrate! Like more than 2,000 utilities across the country, we are powered by a community-owned, not-forprofit public power utility.
Inside Ruralite October 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. LMUD Celebrates Public Power Week, October 1-7 Throughout October, Lassen Municipal Utility District is celebrating Public Power along with 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans.
Inside Ruralite October 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Apply Today for LMUD’s Winter Energy Assistance Rate Program Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) is committed to helping customers who may need a little extra help when it comes to their utility bills. The goal is to ensure no one goes without the power they need.
Inside Ruralite September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Stay Electrically Safe, Not Sorry Make sure you are not putting yourself or others at risk
Inside Ruralite September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Questions to Consider Before Installing Rooftop Solar “Free energy from the sun and lower electric bills. Where do I sign up?”
Inside Ruralite September 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Attend LMUD’s Customer Appreciation Celebration Join the annual Lassen Municipal Utility District’s Customer Appreciation Celebration is Thursday, September 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LMUD parking lot, 50 North Gay Street in Uptown Susanville.
Inside Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Attend LMUD’s Customer Appreciation Celebration It’s that time of year again!
Inside Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. 2023 LMUD Community Scholarship Recipients Lassen Municipal Utility District is happy to announce the recipients of the 2023 LMUD Community Scholarship: Kaden Dunten, Trevor Schwagerl and Preeti Misra.
Inside Ruralite August 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Core Value: Sustainability Sustainability means different things to different people. For Lassen Municipal Utility District, it means building a sustainable future for our community.
Inside Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. 2023 Service Awards and Employee of the Year Celebration Lassen MUD employees, retirees and management gathered May 11 to celebrate the Service Awards and Employee of the Year.
Inside Ruralite July 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Protect Your Online Privacy Online privacy is the right to keep online personal information—or pieces of data that could lead to your identity—private.
Inside Ruralite June 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – June 2023 Wildfire Preparation and Resources
Inside Ruralite June 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Keys to Well Pump Efficiency The energy a residential well system uses depends on the equipment and water use.
Inside Ruralite June 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. 2023 Photo Contest Attention shutterbugs: Get your photo on the cover of LMUD’s edition of Ruralite magazine!
Inside Ruralite May 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Core Value: Teamwork We work with each other, the community and our public power partners to achieve common objectives and goals.
Inside Ruralite May 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Going Solar: Beginner’s Guide If you are considering a solar PV installation, I recommend starting with research.
Inside Ruralite May 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – May 2023 Project Bids and Employee Appreciation
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Energy Matters: Impacting the Grid Electric vehicles play a major role in increased electrification
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – April 2023 Sourcing Reliable, Cost-Effective Power
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Changing Habits Saves Energy I want to lower my energy use, but I don’t know where to start.
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. A More Efficient Water Heater Consider upgrading to an energy-efficient heat pump water heater.
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Pot Up Your Plants Solve space restrictions with container gardening
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – March 2023 Electrical Safety and State Programs
Inside Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Apple Trees Benefit From Proper Pruning Guide tree growth by pruning before spring arrives
Inside Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. LMUD Rate Increase: How it Will Affect Customers At the December 20, 2022, Lassen MUD Board of Directors meeting, the board voted to increase the kilowatt-hour charge by 1.5 cents.
Inside Ruralite February 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – February 2023 Winter Weather and Effects of Inflation
Inside Ruralite January 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Lassen Municipal Utility District’s Strategic Plan Integrity, Safety, Sustainability, Transparency and Teamwork.
Inside Ruralite January 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – January 2023 Progress on Projects and Improving Transmission Line Rights-of-Way
Inside Ruralite January 1, 2023 at 7 a.m. What to Do During a Power Outage It is a quiet, snowy Sunday morning. You just sat down with a warm cup of coffee and settled in to catch up on your social media feed when suddenly, the power goes out.
Inside Ruralite December 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Space Heater Safety Tips Space heaters are a great way to warm specific rooms in your home without having to crank up the thermostat, but using space heaters doesn’t come without risk!
Inside Ruralite December 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – December 2022 Strategic Plan and Board Elections
Inside Ruralite November 1, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. Manager’s Message – November 2022 Power Projects and Preparedness.
Inside Ruralite November 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Outage Preparedness Sometimes Mother Nature strikes with severe weather. Sudden weather changes can create storms that may cause power outages.
Inside Ruralite November 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Get Help With Your Winter Bills Lassen Municipal Utility District is committed to helping customers who may need a little extra help when it comes to their utility bills. The goal is to ensure no one goes without the power they need.
Inside Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – October 2022 Public Power is Community Powered
Inside Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. 14th Annual Customer Appreciation Celebration On Thursday, September 8, Lassen Municipal Utility District staff and board members treated nearly 400 customers and community members to lunch at the 14th annual Customer Appreciation Celebration.
Inside Ruralite October 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Powered by You As an LMUD customer, you have a say in your electric utility
Inside Ruralite September 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Time for a Fall Tuneup As summer comes to an end, assess the health of your home to maximize savings
Inside Ruralite September 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. LMUD Meter Inspections LMUD will be conducting onsite meter inspections throughout our service territory.
Inside Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. LMUD Scholarships Awarded Lassen Municipal Utility District is happy to announce the 2022 LMUD Community Scholarship recipients
Inside Ruralite August 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. LMUD Customer Appreciation Celebration Thursday, September 8
Inside Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Lassen MUD Plans Meter Inspections Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD)’s automated metering infrastructure technicians will be in the field inspecting meters this summer.
Inside Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – July 2022 Decision Made Regarding the Hayden Hill Transmission Line
Inside Ruralite July 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. 2022 Lassen County Fair Meet the manager who keeps the community's fair tradition going strong
Inside Ruralite June 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Wildfire Crisis Communications LMUD has multiple ways for you to stay updated during outages
Inside Ruralite June 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – June 2022 LMUD Workforce is Key to Our Success
Inside Ruralite June 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. 2022 Service Awards & Employee of the Year On Thursday, May 12, Lassen Municipal Utility District employees, retirees and management gathered to celebrate those who have achieved milestone work anniversaries and honor the 2021 and 2022 Employees of the Year.
Inside Ruralite May 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – May 2022 Managing Finances in an Era of Increasing Inflation and Serving Our Customers’ Needs
Inside Ruralite May 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. We Are Here Around the Clock Safety is always our first priority. That is why we can be reached around the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Inside Ruralite May 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Don’t Overload Your Home According to the National Fire Protection Association, 47,700 home fires in the U.S. are caused by electrical failure or malfunction each year.
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Bring Tranquility to the Landscape Build your own Zen rock garden
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. The Power Behind Your Power There are nearly 120,000 electric utility lineworkers working at utilities across the nation. On April 18, Lassen Municipal Utility District joins these utilities to celebrate the men and women who keep the power flowing to the communities they serve.
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message – April 2022 If your project involves digging for footings, sidewalks, driveways, putting in fenceposts or making underground connections to water or gas lines, always call 811 before you dig.
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. An LMUD Scholarship Can Help You Pay For College Are you attending a community college, trade school, or university in the fall?
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — March 2022 Moving Forward on LMUD Projects
Inside Ruralite February 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Extreme Weather and Power Outages From December 14 to December 31, 2021, Lassen County received near-record amounts of snow
Inside Ruralite February 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — February 2022 Our employees are connected and dedicated to serving our customers, neighbors, and the community.
Inside Ruralite January 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Eight Ways to Simplify Your Life Here are eight suggestions to inspire you to embrace simplicity where you can.
Inside Ruralite, Uncategorized January 1, 2022 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — January 2022 As We Begin a New Year
Inside Ruralite December 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Manager’s Message — December 2021 The Year in Review and Looking Forward
Inside Ruralite December 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LED Christmas Light Rebate Program Make an energy-efficient upgrade this holiday season.
Inside Ruralite December 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Winter Energy-Saving Tips Decrease energy bills and increase comfort by using these energy efficiency tips.
Inside Ruralite November 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Shopping for an EV Should you buy an electric vehicle? Yes. But when? It depends.
Inside Ruralite November 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Time for a Fall Tuneup As winter approaches assess the health of your home to maximize savings.
Inside Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Your Opinion Matters Take the Lassen Municipal Utility District survey!
Inside Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Winter Energy Assistance Rate Program LMUD’s Winter Energy Assistance Rate provides assistance to income-qualified customers who may have difficulty paying their utility bills.
Inside Ruralite October 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Investment in Improving Reliability of Power Supply & Recent Wildfire Impacts The impact of the fire affects us all personally, as well as Lassen Municipal Utility District’s operations and transmission lines.
Inside Ruralite September 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Challenges & Opportunities We want our customers to know that every minute an LMUD customer is without power we make it our highest priority to restore that power—whether an outage affects one customer or thousands.
Inside Ruralite August 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LMUD Awards Three Scholarships Funds come from the district’s Public Benefits program.
Inside Ruralite August 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Please Join LMUD for the Annual Customer Appreciation Celebration Hope to see you there!
Inside Ruralite July 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LMUD and Public Safety Power Shutoffs 2020 was a record year for wildfire in Lassen County.
Inside Ruralite July 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LMUD’s Commitment to Energy Efficiency As a publicly owned utility, it is our responsibility to help those who use our product to do so as wisely as possible.
Inside Ruralite July 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. LMUD Offers Electric Vehicle Rebates Watch an informational webinar that addresses electric vehicle questions.
Inside Ruralite June 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Power Poles are Not Sign Posts Show your appreciation for those who work hard to make sure you have reliable electric service.
Inside Ruralite June 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Wildfire Season is Coming…Are You Ready? Through advanced planning, understanding, and preparation we can all be partners in the wildland fire solution.
Inside Ruralite May 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Home Safety Devices: Renovate Your Home to Code If you're renovating your home, make sure to have the following electrical devices installed to maintain an electrically safe home.
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Lassen County Community Events Calendar Spring and Summer 2021
Inside Ruralite April 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Take Care When Burning Be aware of power equipment when trying to control vegetation.
Inside Ruralite March 30, 2021 at 7 a.m. 2020 Employee of the Year We are proud to announce Greg Kitchen is the 2020 employee of the year.
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Farewell, Scott Merrill It is with a heavy heart that the LMUD family says farewell to retired lineman Kevin Scott Merrill.
Inside Ruralite March 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. Call 811 Before You Dig Lassen Municipal Utility District reminds you to use caution while you work outdoors.