Plans Show How Chelan PUD is Planning for a Sustainable, Clean Energy Future

Chelan PUD is inviting public comments on three key plans related to clean energy until December 8, aiming to meet Washington state's environmental goals. The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) forecasts energy demand growth of 0. 08% to 1. 32% annually, while establishing that large power-intensive industries must cover their energy costs through a new framework. The Conservation Potential Assessment (CPA) aims for a target of saving 1.

71 average megawatts by 2027, primarily through heating system upgrades. The Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) outlines how Chelan PUD will eliminate carbon emissions from its energy supply by 2045, meeting state mandates to eliminate coal use by 2026 and ensure 80% of energy is carbon-free by 2030. The advisory team, which includes local nonprofit leaders, has identified vulnerable groups for targeted assistance programs. Recommendations include expanding energy efficiency and bill assistance programs for low-to-moderate income households. The public is encouraged to review the plans available at Chelanpud.

org, with a hearing set for December 1 and a board vote scheduled for December 15. This initiative underscores Chelan PUD's commitment to sustainable energy practices in the region.