Ty Ehrman

The 2026 Integrated Resource Plan for Grant Pud outlines a strategy to power the county for the next 20 years. It focuses on continuing to deliver reliable, cost-effective electricity for a growing county by utilizing hydropower, solar, battery storage, and other resources, while also meeting the state's clean energy goals.

The commission reviewed financial and treasury reports, enterprise balanced scorecard metrics, and received updates on a tugboat incident. Administrative actions included the approval of updated environmental policy procedures, the authorization of a multi-year wholesale energy exchange agreement, and the selection of a vendor for a new Customer Information System. The commission also held a public hearing for an Integrated Resource Plan and discussed proposed updates to energy risk policies and the delegation of authority for power market transactions.

The Commission reviewed and discussed the Financial and Treasury Report and the Enterprise Balanced Scorecard. Key actions included the unanimous approval of a policy amendment to revise SEPA policies and procedures, the authorization of an energy exchange agreement with Shell Energy, and the approval of a new Customer Information System contract. Additionally, the Commission conducted a public hearing regarding the Integrated Resource Plan and discussed updating the General Manager's delegated authority regarding energy and capacity transactions to support risk management and market agility.

This Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for Grant County PUD outlines the strategy to address projected load growth, meet Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) requirements for 80% clean energy by 2030 and 100% by 2045, and ensure resource adequacy under the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP). The plan recommends the acquisition of 240 MW of battery storage and 860 MW of solar, complemented by the strategic utilization of wholesale markets, renewable energy credits, and conservation measures, while navigating market uncertainties and policy impacts.

This Integrated Resource Plan outlines a strategy to ensure long-term affordable rates, service reliability, and regulatory compliance from 2027 to 2046. The plan prioritizes meeting evolving energy demands, achieving Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) compliance targets (80% by 2030-2044 and 100% by 2045), and fulfilling Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) requirements to ensure reliability. It recommends leveraging wholesale markets, renewable energy credits, conservation, and efficiency programs, with a primary focus on addressing near-term capacity needs through 360 MW of storage additions between 2030 and 2032, while delaying further solar deployment, to maintain flexibility and manage costs.