Truckee Donner Public Utility District

Truckee Donner Public Utility District Truckee Donner PUD is a publicly-owned electric & water utility serving customers in greater Truckee

Truckee Donner PUD is a publically-owned electric and water utility serving customers in the greater Truckee area including potions of Nevada and Placer Counties. Mission

The Mission of Truckee Donner PUD is to provide reliable, high quality water and electrical power services while meeting customer demand, and to manage District resources in a safe, open, responsible, environmentally sound manner at the lowest practical cost. Description

This is an official page of Truckee Donner PUD. For more information about Truckee Donner PUD, please visit www.tdpud.org. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and Truckee Donner PUD on the listed topics and as a forum to further the mission of Truckee Donner PUD. Any comment submitted to this page and its list of fans may be considered a public record which is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act. Comments posted to this page will be monitored and inappropriate content will be removed as soon as possible. Truckee Donner PUD reserves the right to remove inappropriate content, including, but not limited to, those items that have obscene language or sexual content, threaten or defame any person or organization, violate the legal ownership interest of another party, promote illegal activity and promote commercial services or products. Truckee Donner PUD disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for any materials that Truckee Donner PUD deems inappropriate for posting, which cannot be removed in an expeditious and otherwise timely manner.

08/26/2026

OUTAGE UPDATE, 8/26, 12:40pm: Power has been restored to the majority of customers. Customers on Skislope Way and Herringbone Way remain without power while crews repair a power line. We estimate we will be able to restore power to those customers by 3pm.

OUTAGE ALERT, 8/26, 12:10pm: We are experiencing an outage affecting approximately 1,700 customers in Tahoe Donner. Crews are responding and investigating the cause. At this time we do not have an estimate for restoration.

08/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️

TDPUD is throwing a Garden Party on Sat., Aug 29 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us at the Patricia S. Sutton Conservation Garden at the TDPUD office at 11570 Donner Pass Road.

▪️Learn low-water and drought-tolerant gardening tips
▪️Meet local landscapers & nurseries
▪️Talk with Truckee Fire Protection District about wildfire hardening around your home
▪️Explore rebate opportunities
▪️Learn more about California’s new water conservation rules

Light refreshments will be served, and TDPUD staff will be on hand to answer your questions.
We hope to see you there!

Video by Generikal Design

08/24/2026

OUTAGE UPDATE, 8/24, 2:40pm: Power has been restored to all customers.

OUTAGE ALERT, 8/24, 2:30pm: We are experiencing an outage affecting approximately 2,200 customers in Sierra Meadows, Downtown Truckee, along Brockway Rd and Soaring Way. Crews are responding and investigating the cause. At this time we do not have an estimate for restoration.

Hawk Fire Power Outages – TDPUD Customer Update8/23, 6:30pm: The switching work done today by TDPUD, Liberty Utilities, ...
08/23/2026

Hawk Fire Power Outages – TDPUD Customer Update

8/23, 6:30pm: The switching work done today by TDPUD, Liberty Utilities, NV Energy and PG&E was successful, so we don't anticipate a wildfire-related power outage in Truckee this evening.

While there are no plans for a power outage tonight, it is still a good idea to always be prepared for wildfire-related outages at this time of year. Aside from the impacts of the Hawk Fire, we are in the heart of wildfire season, and wildfire-related power outages are often a possibility, whether it be preemptive power shutoffs when wildfire danger is high, or emergency de-energization when an active wildfire is near power infrastructure. To learn more about wildfire safety power outages, visit tdpud.org/wildfire.

8/23, 3:45pm: Thank you to our Truckee community for being cooperative and understanding regarding last night’s wildfire-related, emergency de-energization power outage. Local utilities are still determining whether a similar outage will be needed this evening to support public safety, but in the meantime, TDPUD customers should prepare for the possibility of being without power for a few hours this evening.

Our region’s power providers — Truckee Donner PUD, Liberty Utilities, NV Energy and PG&E — are all working together on alternative solutions to avoid the need for a power outage this evening. This is the reason for the brief power outage at 3:30pm today. If these solutions succeed, we should be able to avoid de-energization in Truckee this evening.

Should we need to de-energize tonight, it would not be a full transmission outage like last night where the whole region goes dark. TDPUD, Liberty Utilities and NV Energy would work together to shed load to alleviate the strain on the transmission system, which is due to outages and damage caused by the Hawk Fire. Each agency would decide locally which areas of the system would be de-energized.

For TDPUD, our priority would be keeping power on for our critical infrastructure and the downtown area. We would decide which areas of the system would make sense to de-energize given the target that we are asked to reach. This outage would likely last for a few hours; we expect we will be able to return power to customers before midnight.

We will follow up with more information once it becomes available to us, including whether or not an outage will occur, and which areas would be affected. Follow our social media channels or go to tdpud.org/outage to view updates.

Apagones por el incendio ‘Hawk Fire’ – Actualización para los clientes de TDPUD

8/23, 6:30pm: Los trabajos de conmutación realizados hoy por TDPUD, Liberty Utilities, NV Energy y PG&E se llevaron a cabo con éxito, por lo que actualmente no es necesario realizar un corte de electricidad en Truckee esta noche.

Aunque no hay ningún apagón planeado para esta noche, sigue siendo una buena idea estar siempre preparados para apagones relacionados con incendios forestales en esta época del año. Además de los efectos del incendio ‘Hawk Fire’, nos encontramos en plena temporada de incendios forestales, y los cortes de electricidad relacionados suelen ser una posibilidad, ya sean cortes preventivos cuando el peligro de incendio es alto o desenergizaciones de emergencia cuando un incendio activo se acerca a la infraestructura eléctrica. Para obtener más información sobre los cortes de electricidad por seguridad ante incendios forestales, visiten tdpud.org/wildfire

8/23, 3:45pm: Agradecemos a nuestra comunidad de Truckee por su cooperación y comprensión respecto al apagón, o corte de electricidad, de emergencia de anoche, relacionado con el incendio forestal. Las agencias de servicios públicos locales aún están evaluando si será necesario un corte similar esta noche para garantizar la seguridad pública, pero mientras tanto, los clientes de TDPUD deben prepararse para la posibilidad de quedarse sin electricidad durante unas horas esta noche.

Las agencias de servicios de electricidad de nuestra región —Truckee Donner PUD, Liberty Utilities, NV Energy y PG&E— están trabajando juntas en soluciones alternativas para evitar que sea necesario un corte de luz esta noche. Esta es la razón del breve apagón ocurrido hoy a las 3:30 p. m. Si estas soluciones dan resultado, deberíamos poder evitar otro apagón en Truckee esta noche.

En caso de que fuéramos obligados a realizar un corte del servicio eléctrico esta noche, no se trataría de un corte total de la red de transmisión como el de anoche, en el que toda la región quedó a oscuras. TDPUD, Liberty Utilities y NV Energy trabajarían en conjunto para reducir la carga y aliviar la presión sobre el sistema de transmisión, la cual se debe a las interrupciones y los daños causados por el incendio ‘Hawk Fire’. Cada agencia decidiría a nivel local qué áreas del sistema quedarían sin electricidad.

Para TDPUD, nuestra prioridad sería mantener el servicio de electricidad en nuestra infraestructura crítica y el centro del pueblo. Decidiríamos en qué áreas del sistema sería conveniente cortar el servicio de electricidad, considerando el objetivo que se nos ha pedido alcanzar. Es probable que este apagón dure unas horas; esperamos poder restablecer el servicio a los clientes antes de la medianoche.

Les mantendremos informados con más detalles tan pronto como los tengamos disponibles, incluyendo si se producirá o no un apagón y qué áreas se verían afectadas. Sigan nuestros canales de redes sociales o visiten tdpud.org/outage para ver las actualizaciones.

08/23/2026

OUTAGE ALERT, 8/23, 2:15pm: All TDPUD customers will experience a brief power outage at about 3:30pm. For most customers, this outage should last about 10 minutes. For Glenshire customers, it will likely last a little longer. This outage is needed to support NV Energy operations.

ALERTA DE APAGÓN, 23 de agosto, 2:15 p.m.: Todos los clientes de TDPUD sufrirán un breve corte de electricidad alrededor de las 3:30 p.m. Para la mayoría de los clientes, este apagón debería durar unos 10 minutos. Para los clientes de Glenshire, es probable que dure un poco más. Este apagón es necesario para apoyar las operaciones de NV Energy.

08/23/2026

OUTAGE UPDATE, 8/22, 11:42pm: Power has been restored to all TDPUD customers.

OUTAGE UPDATE, 8/22, 10:45pm: NV Energy has re-energized the transmission line that feeds TDPUD’s system. TDPUD crews are now working on restoring power to our system. Power should return to TDPUD customers shortly.

OUTAGE ALERT, 8/22, 6:20pm: All TDPUD customers are currently out of power. NV Energy enacted an emergency de-energization of the transmission line that feeds our system due to its proximity to the Hawk Fire near Verdi. We do not currently have an estimate for re-energization. We will update as we have more information.

ALERTA DE APAGÓN, 22 de agosto, 6:20pm: Todos los clientes de TDPUD se encuentran actualmente sin electricidad. NV Energy ha llevado a cabo una desconexión de emergencia de la línea de transmisión que alimenta nuestra red de electricidad debido a su cercanía con el incendio ‘Hawk Fire’, cerca de Verdi. Por el momento, no tenemos un tiempo estimado de cuándo se restablecerá el servicio. En cuanto tengamos más información la compartiremos para mantenerlos actualizados.

Looking to level up your garden? You’re in luck! Truckee Donner PUD is throwing a Garden Party on Sat., Aug. 29 from 11a...
08/22/2026

Looking to level up your garden? You’re in luck! Truckee Donner PUD is throwing a Garden Party on Sat., Aug. 29 from 11am to 2 pm.

This free, open-house event will focus on showing customers how to incorporate low-water landscaping principles into their gardens, to support our community’s water conservation goals.

Come on out and talk with local nurseries and landscapers and learn tips about drought-tolerant plants and low-water gardening techniques.

TDPUD staff will be on hand to share information about new rebate programs and other water conservation resources, to get you started on transitioning to a beautiful native garden and limiting outdoor irrigation.

Light refreshments will be served. Join us at the Patricia S. Sutton Conservation Garden at the TDPUD office at 11570 Donner Pass Road. For more information, visit tdpud.org/savewater

What: TDPUD Garden Party
When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 11am-2pm
Where: Patricia S. Sutton Conservation Garden at the TDPUD building (11570 Donner Pass Rd.)

🚨WORK ALERT🚨 This month, Truckee Donner PUD is continuing its 2026 Overhead System Hardening Project, with work moving i...
08/07/2026

🚨WORK ALERT🚨
This month, Truckee Donner PUD is continuing its 2026 Overhead System Hardening Project, with work moving into Sierra Meadows. Customers in the western portion of the neighborhood can expect to experience power outages over the next few weeks, which are necessary to accommodate this major improvement project.

A large power outage affecting the entire area on the map will occur next Tuesday, Aug.11, and is expected to last from 8am-5pm. As the work moves though the area in the coming weeks, additional outages affecting smaller groups of customers will occur. Affected customers will receive communications about these planned outages if they are signed up to receive our email/text alerts.

We understand that outages like these can be inconvenient, but we have made adjustments in scheduling and increased the crews working on this project in order to complete this work in the least amount of time possible, so that we have the smallest impact possible on our customers.

The work being done in this area includes replacing wood power poles and traditional powerlines with metal poles, composite fiberglass crossarms and insulated powerlines. These upgrades will benefit our community by mitigating wildfire, increasing community safety and improving TDPUD’s system reliability.

08/05/2026

OUTAGE UPDATE 8/5, 3:30PM: Power has been restored to all customers. Thank you for your patience while we worked to safely restore power.

OUTAGE ALERT 8/5, 3:20PM: We are currently experiencing an outage in the Sierra Meadows/Airport area of town impacting approximately ~2,400 customers. Crews are responding.

Address

11570 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA
96161

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15305873896

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