Inside Ruralite

Electricity Provides Powerful Value

Cutting back on daily expenses can lead to significant savings and increased value.

Back-to-School Energy Smarts

How Changing Schedules Can Change Energy Use

Manager’s Message – September 2026

Investing in Our Community's Future

Last Call for Photos: 2027 Calendar Photo Contest

Attention Shutterbugs: Submit Your Photos for LMUD’s 2027 Calendar by August 14

Customer Appreciation Celebration

Celebrate Community-Owned Power With Free Lunch & Swag on September 3

Manager’s Message – August 2026

Public Power, Community Purpose

2027 Calendar Photo Contest

Attention Shutterbugs: Submit Your Photos for LMUD’s 2027 Calendar by August 14

Manager’s Message – July 2026

LMUD Budget & Rate Reduction

Summer Calendar of Events

Summer is when life slows down just enough for friends and family to spend some quality time together and take advantage of all Lassen County has to offer.

Thinking About Solar? Let Us Help!

Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) is community-owned and not-for-profit.

Manager’s Message – June 2026

Planning for Tomorrow’s Reliability

Student Safety Sticker 2026 Contest

Be Part of a Creative Way To Promote Electrical Safety in Our Community

Don’t Touch It. Don’t Move It. Just Call.

Learn the Steps of Power Line Safety: Stop. Observe. Survive.

Manager’s Message – May 2026

Sustaining Safety & Reliability

The Road to Becoming a Lineman

Scholarship Winner Finds Path To Serve Local Community

Everyone Plays a Role In Lineworker Safety

Preventable Safety Risks Can Result in Fatal Consequences

Manager’s Message – April 2026

Public Power Advocacy in Action

2026 LMUD Community Scholarship

Are you headed to college this fall? Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) wants to help you pay for your education.

The Cost of Waiting

Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act Targets Delays That Drive Up Disaster Recovery Costs

Manager’s Message – March 2026

Join Me at Coffee With the Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) General Manager

2026 Lassen Community Scholarship

Are you headed to college this fall?

Manager’s Message – February 2026

Powering Our Community

Understanding LMUD’s Public Benefits Charge

In October, the Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) Board of Directors voted to adopt a 3-year rate adjustment plan.

Bring Back the Lights

Electric utilities work hard to prevent power outages, but when 1 occurs, there is a clear plan to restore power quickly and efficiently.

Manager’s Message – January 2026

LMUD Prepares for a Monumental Year

Giving Back to the Community We Serve

As a community-owned utility, Lassen Municipal Utility District’s focus is on the people we serve.

Pet Treats for Lights

Giving Campaign Supports Shelter Pets at Lassen Humane Society

Manager’s Message – December 2025

2025 Year in Review

Discover Bidgely: Your Energy, Your Way

Lassen Municipal Utility District is proud to introduce Bidgely, a new energy management tool available through your SmartHub account.

LMUD’s Commitment to Youth: Fostering Safety, Education & Community

At Lassen Municipal Utility District, we believe in more than just providing power—we’re committed to empowering our community’s youth.

Public Power Week Celebration

Attend Lassen Municipal Utility District’s event on October 9.

Apply for Energy Assistance

As the chill of autumn settles over Lassen County and the first frost creeps across the rooftops, many residents brace for the inevitable increase in their energy use. But thanks to WEAR— Lassen Municipal Utility District’s (LMUD) Winter Energy Assistance Rate, staying warm doesn’t have to come at a steep cost.

Manager’s Message – October 2025

Celebrating Public Power Week & Planning for Our Future

Manager’s Message – September 2025

LMUD’s Dual Mandate: Reliability & Affordability

Electricity Provides Powerful Value

Cutting Back on Daily Expenses Can Lead to Significant Savings & Increased Value

4 Common Culprits of Electrical Fires

Outdated wiring and overloaded circuits are the most common causes of electrical fires.

Attend Lassen Municipal Utility District’s Customer Appreciation Celebration

Celebrate Community-Owned Power With Free Lunch & Swag

Smart Management. Smart Life. SmartHub.

Account Management Tool Offers More Than Just Online Bill Pay

Manager’s Message – August 2025

Big Numbers, Bigger Impact: LMUD’s Budget Powers the Future

The Power of Being Prepared

Plant Smart, Stay Safe: Protect Your Home With Safe Landscaping & Maintenance

Light Up the Night

Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) and the City of Susanville have joined forces to bring our community a fast and easy way to report damaged or nonfunctional streetlights.

Manager’s Message – July 2025

Building a Stronger Connection

16th Annual Susanville Indian Rancheria Powwow

Susanville will come alive June 20 through June 22 during the annual Susanville Indian Rancheria Powwow at the Lassen Community College softball field.

The Growing Risk of Wildfires

Wildfire Mitigation Requires Planning & Collaboration

Manager’s Message – June 2025

The Heart of LMUD's Financial Strategy

Solar Energy Scams: It’s Not All Sunshine & Roses

As the popularity of residential solar power grows, so does the number of scams targeting homeowners eager to save on their energy bills.

LMUD’s Solar Facts

Solar panels can be a great way to generate your own energy. However, before you decide whether solar is right for you, we want you to know the facts.

Manager’s Message – May 2025

May Is Electrical Safety Month

Rooted in Efficiency

Lassen Municipal Utility District's (LMUD) Agricultural Pump & Line Programs Help Local Farmers and Ranchers Save

Fast Facts About Lineworkers

Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 18

Manager’s Message – April 2025

Powering Our Community

LMUD’s Customer Survey Opens This Month

As part of a community-owned utility, you have a powerful voice in how your utility operates.

2025 Lassen MUD Community Scholarship

Are you headed to college this fall? Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) wants to help you pay for your education.

Manager’s Message – March 2025

Navigating the Complexity of Energy Policy

2025 Lassen MUD Community Scholarship

Are you headed to college this fall? Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) wants to help you pay for your education.

Update Your LMUD Account Information

Keeping your account information current helps Lassen Municipal Utility District provide the best service possible.

Manager’s Message – February 2025

The Power of Local Governance

Lassen Municipal Utility District’s Year in Review

For nearly 40 years, we’ve been more than your community-owned electric utility—we’re your neighbors, friends, and family, working by your side to provide an essential service to each community we serve.

10 Do’s & Don’ts When Using Portable Generators

Storm season is upon us, which means greater potential for power outages.

Manager’s Message – January 2025

Introducing Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD) New General Manager, Nick Dominguez

May Your Holidays Be Merry & Bright

As December kicks off, it’s hard to believe we’ll soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season.

A Different Kind of Holiday Food Drive

Pet Treats for Lights Invites Customers To Donate Items for Lassen Humane Society

Manager’s Message – December 2024

GM Robby Hamlin Says Farewell

LMUD’s Commitment to Youth: Fostering Safety, Education & Community

At Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD), we believe in more than just providing power—we’re committed to empowering our community’s youth.

Manager’s Message – November 2024

Meet the New Employees at LMUD

2025 Calendar Contest Winners

Lassen Municipal Utility District is excited to announce the 13 calendar contest winning photos that highlight the beauty of our community.

Apply For LMUD’s Winter Energy Assistance Program

Lassen Municipal Utility District is committed to helping our customers who may need a little extra help when it comes to meeting their utility bills.

Cast Your Vote

You Are Part of Public Power Democracy

Manager’s Message – October 2024

Lassen Municipal Utility District Celebrates Public Power Week

Electricity Provides Powerful Value

Cutting back on daily expenses can lead to significant savings and increased value.

LMUD Core Value: Transparency

As a community-owned utility, Lassen MUD is unwavering in our commitment to our core values: safety, teamwork, integrity, sustainability and transparency.

Time for a Fall Tuneup

As summer comes to an end, assess the health of your home to maximize savings.

Lassen Municipal Utility District’s Customer Appreciation Celebration

Lassen Municipal Utility District’s first Customer Appreciation Celebration took place in June 2008.

Manager’s Message – August 2024

Hardening Our System

Energy Scams Unmasked

In today’s digital age, utility scams are on the rise, targeting consumers of water, gas and electricity.

Grow Your Summer Energy Savings

Lassen MUD Can Help You Save Money

Manager’s Message – July 2024

Serving Our Community

Susanville Bluegrass Festival

The Susanville Bluegrass Festival is making a triumphant return in 2024 after a hiatus in 2023.

Manager’s Message – June 2024

Developing LMUD's Budget

Take Care When Burning

Be Aware of Power Equipment When Trying to Control Vegetation

Core Value: Safety

What comes to mind when you think about safety?

Manager’s Message – May 2024

Outdoor Electrical Safety

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.

Fast Facts About Lineworkers

Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 18

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.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Electric Grid

Electricity plays an essential role in everyday life.

2024 Lassen MUD Community Scholarship

Are you headed to college this fall? Lassen MUD wants to help you pay for your education.

Meet Lassen MUD’s New General Manager

Lassen MUD is pleased to welcome Robby Hamlin as the district’s general manager.

Apply for LMUD’s Energy Assistance Program

Do you need a helping hand to pay your electric bill?

Understanding Energy Use & Rates

When managing household finances, many of us overlook our utility bills until there is a noticeable price increase.

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.

Winter Storm Preparedness

Lassen MUD’s core function is providing customers with safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity.

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.

2023 Give the Gift of Energy

Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Consider giving an LMUD energy gift card.

Food For Lights

Give a food item. Get free holiday LEDs.

2023 Year in Review

Exploring the past, present and future of Lassen Municipal Utility District

Report Electric Generators

At Lassen Municipal Utility District, we strive to bring our customers the most reliable power possible.

Lassen MUD Celebrates Public Power Week

The 1st full week of October is Public Power Week.

2024 LMUD Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to the cover photo contest winners!

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.

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.

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.

Stay Electrically Safe, Not Sorry

Make sure you are not putting yourself or others at risk

Questions to Consider Before Installing Rooftop Solar

“Free energy from the sun and lower electric bills. Where do I sign up?”

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.

Attend LMUD’s Customer Appreciation Celebration

It’s that time of year again!

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.

Core Value: Sustainability

Sustainability means different things to different people. For Lassen Municipal Utility District, it means building a sustainable future for our community.

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.

Manager’s Message – July 2023

Employee Appreciation

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.

Manager’s Message – June 2023

Wildfire Preparation and Resources

Keys to Well Pump Efficiency

The energy a residential well system uses depends on the equipment and water use.

2023 Photo Contest

Attention shutterbugs: Get your photo on the cover of LMUD’s edition of Ruralite magazine!

Core Value: Teamwork

We work with each other, the community and our public power partners to achieve common objectives and goals.

Going Solar: Beginner’s Guide

If you are considering a solar PV installation, I recommend starting with research.

Manager’s Message – May 2023

Project Bids and Employee Appreciation

Energy Matters: Impacting the Grid

Electric vehicles play a major role in increased electrification

Manager’s Message – April 2023

Sourcing Reliable, Cost-Effective Power

Changing Habits Saves Energy

I want to lower my energy use, but I don’t know where to start.

A More Efficient Water Heater

Consider upgrading to an energy-efficient heat pump water heater.

Pot Up Your Plants

Solve space restrictions with container gardening

Manager’s Message – March 2023

Electrical Safety and State Programs

Apple Trees Benefit From Proper Pruning

Guide tree growth by pruning before spring arrives

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.

Manager’s Message – February 2023

Winter Weather and Effects of Inflation

Lassen Municipal Utility District’s Strategic Plan

Integrity, Safety, Sustainability, Transparency and Teamwork.

Manager’s Message – January 2023

Progress on Projects and Improving Transmission Line Rights-of-Way

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.

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!

Food for Lights

Give a food item. Get free holiday LEDs.

Manager’s Message – December 2022

Strategic Plan and Board Elections

Manager’s Message – November 2022

Power Projects and Preparedness.

Outage Preparedness

Sometimes Mother Nature strikes with severe weather. Sudden weather changes can create storms that may cause power outages.

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.

Manager’s Message – October 2022

Public Power is Community Powered

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.

Powered by You

As an LMUD customer, you have a say in your electric utility

Time for a Fall Tuneup

As summer comes to an end, assess the health of your home to maximize savings

Manager’s Message – September 2022

LMUD Thanks Customers

LMUD Meter Inspections

LMUD will be conducting onsite meter inspections throughout our service territory.

LMUD Scholarships Awarded

Lassen Municipal Utility District is happy to announce the 2022 LMUD Community Scholarship recipients

LMUD Customer Appreciation Celebration

Thursday, September 8

Manager’s Message – August 2022

Updates on LMUD Projects

Lassen MUD Plans Meter Inspections

Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD)’s automated metering infrastructure technicians will be in the field inspecting meters this summer.

Manager’s Message – July 2022

Decision Made Regarding the Hayden Hill Transmission Line

2022 Lassen County Fair

Meet the manager who keeps the community's fair tradition going strong

Wildfire Crisis Communications

LMUD has multiple ways for you to stay updated during outages

Manager’s Message – June 2022

LMUD Workforce is Key to Our Success

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.

Manager’s Message – May 2022

Managing Finances in an Era of Increasing Inflation and Serving Our Customers’ Needs

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.

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.

Bring Tranquility to the Landscape

Build your own Zen rock garden

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.

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.

LMUD’s Customer-Generation Program

An LMUD Scholarship Can Help You Pay For College

Are you attending a community college, trade school, or university in the fall?

Manager’s Message — March 2022

Moving Forward on LMUD Projects

Extreme Weather and Power Outages

From December 14 to December 31, 2021, Lassen County received near-record amounts of snow

Manager’s Message — February 2022

Our employees are connected and dedicated to serving our customers, neighbors, and the community.

Eight Ways to Simplify Your Life

Here are eight suggestions to inspire you to embrace simplicity where you can.

Manager’s Message — December 2021

The Year in Review and Looking Forward

LED Christmas Light Rebate Program

Make an energy-efficient upgrade this holiday season.

Winter Energy-Saving Tips

Decrease energy bills and increase comfort by using these energy efficiency tips.

Manager’s Message — November 2021

LMUD Moving Forward

Shopping for an EV

Should you buy an electric vehicle? Yes. But when? It depends.

Time for a Fall Tuneup

As winter approaches assess the health of your home to maximize savings.

Your Opinion Matters

Take the Lassen Municipal Utility District survey!

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.

LMUD Awards Three Scholarships

Funds come from the district’s Public Benefits program.

Summer in Lassen County

Community events are plentiful.

Please Join LMUD for the Annual Customer Appreciation Celebration

Hope to see you there!

LMUD and Public Safety Power Shutoffs

2020 was a record year for wildfire in Lassen County.

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.

LMUD Offers Electric Vehicle Rebates

Watch an informational webinar that addresses electric vehicle questions.

Power Poles are Not Sign Posts

Show your appreciation for those who work hard to make sure you have reliable electric service.

Wildfire Season is Coming…Are You Ready?

Through advanced planning, understanding, and preparation we can all be partners in the wildland fire solution.

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.

Lassen County Community Events Calendar

Spring and Summer 2021

Take Care When Burning

Be aware of power equipment when trying to control vegetation.

2020 Employee of the Year

We are proud to announce Greg Kitchen is the 2020 employee of the year.

Farewell, Scott Merrill

It is with a heavy heart that the LMUD family says farewell to retired lineman Kevin Scott Merrill.

Call 811 Before You Dig

Lassen Municipal Utility District reminds you to use caution while you work outdoors.