Clean Energy Implementation Plan

A Carbon-Free Future, Guided by Our Community

Chelan PUD has long been a leader in generating carbon-free electricity for our customers in Chelan County and beyond. Through the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), we’ve continued this legacy by supporting Washington’s clean energy goals.

a hydropower dam in the Columbia River with water flowing through

 

What is the CEIP?

CETA requires electric utilities to eliminate carbon emissions from their energy portfolios by 2045 and emphasizes equitable access to the benefits of clean energy. To meet these requirements, Chelan PUD develops a Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) every four years to outline how we support our customers, invest in the future of energy, and comply with the law.

We published our first CEIP in 2021. Our latest plan, covering 2026–2029, was finalized and submitted to the State of Washington in December 2025. This plan reflects extensive collaboration and input from our community.

Read our CEIP

 

What the Plan Includes

The CEIP is more than a compliance report — it is a roadmap for action. The finalized plan includes:

  • Interim targets for serving our retail load with renewable and non-emitting resources
  • Energy efficiency and renewable energy targets
  • Actions Chelan PUD will take from 2026 through 2029 to meet those goals
  • Forecasted costs and benefits, both energy and non-energy related, for all customer groups
  • Plans to address the needs of highly impacted and historically underserved communities

Although Chelan PUD’s energy portfolio already meets CETA’s 2025 and 2030 standards—including the requirement to use 80% or more renewable and non-emitting resources—the CEIP allows us to go further. It identifies additional clean energy options, community programs, and investments that benefit all customers.

 

A Public Process

The development of the 2026–2029 CEIP was guided by community feedback through stakeholder meetings, public forums, and surveys. We appreciate the valuable input that shaped this plan.

Energy Access Advisory Team

In 2025, Chelan PUD convened an advisory group of trusted community members representing diverse perspectives and connections to vulnerable or historically underserved populations. This group helped define key indicators and recommend actions and programs. Participating organizations included:

  • Action Health Partners
  • CAFÉ
  • Chelan Douglas Community Action Council
  • Chelan Valley Hope
  • Housing Authority of Chelan County & the City of Wenatchee
  • NCW Equity Alliance
  • Our Valley Our Future
  • Upper Valley MEND
  • Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce/Hispanic Business Council
  • Other local nonprofits and service agencies

Community Survey & Public Forums

This plan was shaped by your feedback through surveys, public meetings, and our Energy Access Advisory Team. Thank you for helping us make this plan stronger and more inclusive!

Presentations from the public process are linked below:

Public Meetings Held

If you have questions about the CEIP, please contact Chelan PUD Customer Energy Solutions by email or by calling (509) 661-8008.