Renewable Energy

Solar Power

Solar power is a safe, renewable, and abundant energy source right here in Chelan County. 

Is Solar Right for You?

Are you considering installing solar at your home? There are many great reasons to add a solar system, but Chelan PUD's ultra-low electric rates mean that a financial return on your investment isn't one of them. Learn more in our short explainer video. 

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Get Trusted Solar Advice from Chelan PUD

Chelan PUD does not contract with door-to-door solar representatives or solar contractors. Please call Chelan PUD Customer Energy Solutions at (509) 661-8008 for helpful advice from your local expert energy advisors.

 

 

SNAP: The Sustainable Natural Alternative Power Program

Please contact Jim White prior to installing your solar panels for details.

Sustainable Natural Alternative Power (SNAP) is the name of Chelan County PUD’s award-winning renewable energy program.  Started in 2001, the SNAP program is designed to help make small-scale solar and wind power more cost-effective for customers. The program connects customers who want to produce solar and wind power with other local customers who want to support the development of new, renewable energy.

Under the program, customers voluntarily pay a little extra on their utility bills. The PUD collects these customer donations and distributes them once a year to our SNAP producers -- individuals, schools and nonprofit agencies that are generating solar and wind power. SNAP renewable energy either is consumed by the producer through net metering, or goes into the PUD’s electrical grid and is distributed to PUD customers. Become a SNAP producer.

Customers who support SNAP are helping build a base of renewable energy in Chelan County. They’re helping diversify our energy resources as well as our economy. Become a SNAP supporter. 


Customers who produce energy for SNAP are helping grow a new, renewable resource to complement our abundant hydropower. Please contact us if you're interested in becoming a local power producer.

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