- We take great pride in providing our community and customers reliable and efficient power. Benton PUD, a public utility, serves most of Benton County with the exception of the City of Richland, Hanford Reservation and some rural areas. .... click here June.12.02 Benton PUD Updates Districts June, 2002 .... full article Northwest Power Works Coalition June, 2002 .... full article New look for ...www.bentonpud.org