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.

Photo of solar panels at Peshastin-Dryden Elementary

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 SNAP meters installed receive annual payments from the supporter fund. *We are no longer accepting new SNAP Producers.

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 About Solar?

Are you wanting to connect your solar, wind, or small hydro system? Visit the Apply for Renewable Energy Generation Services page or contact Chelan PUD Customer Service at call (509) 661-8400 or email service@chelanpud.org.
Do you have general questions about solar power? Reach out to Jim White, Chelan PUD Energy Conservation Engineer Principal, at (509) 661-4829 or email Jim.