West Wenatchee Area Substation

Wenatchee Foothills

Chelan County PUD is seeking a location for a new substation to serve the West Wenatchee area. The existing substations currently serving the area are nearing capacity. A new substation is needed to redistribute existing electrical load and serve future growth and development.

We are committed to involving the public in the substation siting process. At the Feb. 21 neighborhood meeting, we shared more detail about four potential sites on the WSU property near Western and Springwater avenues. You can view the full presentation here. 

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Questions?

customeroutreach@chelanpud.org
or 509-661-8563

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  • Each of the four potential sites have been evaluated by PUD staff on the basis of system, land, and environmental considerations
  • Overview of potential sites
  • Site 4 was not evaluated for a substation, only for access, Site 1 was evaluated as 1a and 1b
  • Sites 1a, 1b, 2, and 3 have been evaluated by PUD staff on the basis of system, land, and environmental considerations in the Evaluation Matrix
  • Detailed view of potential sites:
  • We are seeking feedback on the Aesthetic and Neighborhood Values section of the Evaluation Matrix. If you're interested in providing feedback, please complete this survey by March 24. Feedback will be incorporated into the Evaluation Matrix and we will reach out later this month summarizing what we heard and next steps.

Anticipated Project Timeline

The substation siting process for the West Wenatchee area will continue through 2023. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025 and the substation is planned to be in service by 2027. This timeline is subject to change as priorities shift and adjustments are made to the schedule.

West Wenatchee Substation Timeline