Jul 14, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardPublic Utility District No. 1 Of Benton County Resource Plan 2027-2036
The 2026 Resource Plan for the Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County outlines a 10-year strategy (2027-2036) for meeting future power supply needs and ensuring a reliable, environmentally responsible, and least-cost power supply for its customers. Key strategies include continuing cost-effective conservation efforts, utilizing the Packwood hydroelectric resource, and leveraging the BPA load following contract with Tier 2 power. The plan also details compliance with Washington State energy policies, specifically the Energy Independence Act (EIA) for Renewable Portfolio Standards and the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) to achieve a greenhouse gas neutral standard by 2030 through the use of renewable energy credits.