SNAP: Sustainable Natural Alternative Power Program

Powering with Renewable Energy

Chelan County PUD’s Sustainable Natural Alternative Power (SNAP) program helps support the production of local renewable energy. Since 2001, SNAP has helped customers generate clean energy—and helped others support it—by connecting legacy SNAP producers and supporters through a simple, community-based system.  

How SNAP Works

  • Supporters: Voluntarily add a small amount to their monthly utility bill to fund local renewable energy. 
  • Producers: Individuals, schools, local governments, and nonprofits with solar, wind or hydro systems installed use the power generated on site (net metering) and receive annual payments from the supporter fund.   

About SNAP

Since 2001, the SNAP program has linked local solar power producers — including individuals, schools, and nonprofits — with community members who choose to voluntarily contribute. These contributions help fund local renewable energy installations and increase access to clean energy across Chelan County.

SNAP Highlights from 2024-25 

  • Power Generated: 640,143 kilowatt hours
  • SNAP Sites: 126 installations
  • Installed Capacity: 631 kilowatts

SNAP installations produced the equivalent of powering nearly 29 Chelan County homes last year. Read more in the 2024-25 SNAP Annual Report or view all prior SNAP annual reports. 

Become a SNAP Supporter

Help existing SNAP producers continue to generate renewable energy! Become a SNAP supporter today by filling out the SNAP Supporter form. Your voluntary monthly contribution will be added to your utility bill. Your support helps grow renewable energy right here in Chelan County.

Support SNAP

Questions?

SNAP and Solar: For more information about the SNAP program or general questions about solar power, please contact Jim White, Chelan PUD Energy Conservation Engineer Principal, at (509) 661-4829 or email Jim.

Chelan PUD Renewable Energy Generation Services: To learn adding a solar, wind, or small hydro net meter service to your home or business, please visit the Renewable Energy Generation Services page.

Photo of solar panels at Peshastin-Dryden Elementary