by
Rachel Hansen | Apr 06, 2026
Media contacts:
Chelan PUD: Rachel Hansen, (509) 661-4320
Douglas PUD: Meaghan Vibbert, (509) 881-2221
Grant PUD: Chuck Allen, (509) 398-5196
Curious about the future of energy? Come plug in at the Mid-C Clean Energy Expo from noon to 6 p.m. on April 22 at Pybus Public Market! This free, educational event brings cutting-edge energy innovation right to the heart of North Central Washington.
Swing by the Pybus Board Room to talk with some of the nation’s leading experts on a variety of technologies that can help build on the region’s hydropower foundation, including hydrogen, fusion, solar, battery storage, small modular reactors and geothermal.
In the LocalTel Event Center, a full day of speakers and panelists will offer insights into energy opportunities and challenges in the Pacific Northwest:
- 1 p.m. keynote: Kurt Miller, Executive Director of Northwest Public Power Association, will discuss the changing energy landscape and the need for collaboration among utilities, technology developers, and regulators to keep the Northwest a leader in clean, abundant energy.
- 2 p.m. “Hydropower: Our Regional Energy Foundation” — a panel discussion featuring hydropower experts from Northwest RiverPartners, and Grant, Douglas and Chelan PUDs.
- 3 p.m. “Advancing Energy Technologies” — a panel discussion with representatives from power generation and storage technology companies.
- 4 p.m.: “Powering the Future Together” — a roundtable discussion with general managers from Chelan, Douglas and Grant PUDs.
Whether you’re an energy professional, student, policymaker or simply curious about how our region will power the future, the Mid-C Clean Energy Expo offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired.
To register for the event, click on this link. Space is limited; advance registration is highly recommended.
Douglas PUD’s hydrogen production facility, pictured, will be one of several
clean energy projects discussed at the Clean Energy Expo, April 22,
at Pybus Public Market.