PUD challenger pushes for alternative energy, broadband

Atul Deshmane of engineering background By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— Atul Deshmane wants to take his interest in alternative energy and fiber broadband access and use Whatcom County Public Utility District No. 1 to make progress in those areas.   He also commends the PUD for what it has done on water conservation and would…