PUD And Nooksack Tribe Sign Geothermal MOU

The Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County and the Nooksack Indian Tribal Council jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 17, 2026 to conduct a feasibility assessment of the Mount Baker geothermal power resource. The MOU formalizes collaboration between the Tribe and the PUD on exploring renewable energy development.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Federal Interest Period referenced; MOU signed February 17, 2026

Renewal

Future amendments or extensions to the MOU are not described; the agreement governs the feasibility assessment phase.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County Agenda 2026-02-24

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Nooksack Indian Tribe was awarded this government contract by Whatcom PUD, as recorded on February 24, 2026.

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