Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Patrick Bishop’s organization
Jan 1, 2027·StrategicPlan
Board
Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington Integrated Resource Plan 2027-2046
This Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington, addresses critical concerns related to increasing customer demand, load growth uncertainty, water variability, and compliance with clean energy and resource adequacy mandates. The plan recommends adding 360 MW of grid-charged battery storage by 2032 to meet early-term capacity needs and 800 MW of solar resources by 2045 for clean energy compliance. It emphasizes flexible strategies including the use of wholesale markets, renewable energy credits, and conservation, while navigating the complexities of Markets+ participation and evolving policy impacts. The overarching goal is to ensure reliable, affordable, and clean electric power services for customers, serving as a roadmap for future resource management.
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Public Utility District No. 2 Of Grant County Special Meeting
The meeting included the authorization of an electricity prepayment transaction with Energy Southeast, requiring the execution of power supply contracts and limited assignment agreements. The board also approved a contract change order with ROI Insight Group LLC to extend the term and increase the budget for enterprise technology support. Furthermore, the Commission authorized a settlement agreement related to the Columbia River Treaty litigation. Administrative policies were revised through the delegation of approval authority for certain policies to the General Manager/CEO, superseding prior resolutions.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County Regular Meeting
The board approved multiple resolutions, including the delegation of authority to the General Manager/CEO for specific administrative policy approvals and the authorization of an electricity prepayment transaction to secure power supplies. Commissioners authorized a significant change order for contracted technical resources and approved a settlement agreement concerning the Columbia River Treaty. Additionally, the meeting included discussions on the 2027 strategic plan, rate benchmarking, wildfire mitigation efforts, and an overview of city planning projects. Financial updates and quarterly business reports from various departments were also presented.
Aug 28, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Grant PUD Integrated Resource Plan 2026-2046
The Grant PUD Integrated Resource Plan for 2026 outlines a strategy to address increasing customer demand, resource adequacy, and clean energy compliance over a 20-year outlook. Key priorities include managing load growth uncertainty (expected 30% increase in the next decade), addressing water variability from the Priest Rapids Project, and meeting Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) requirements for 80% clean energy by 2030 and 100% by 2045. The plan recommends adding 360 MW of battery storage for early-term capacity needs and 800 MW of solar resources near the end of the planning horizon for clean energy compliance. It also incorporates wholesale markets, renewable energy credits, and conservation to manage costs, risks, and compliance, aiming for a resilient portfolio that adapts to future uncertainties.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
