Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County

The meeting commenced with an executive session covering performance of a public employee, pending litigation, and real estate discussions. The regular session included a review of vouchers, correspondence, and the Commission calendar. A Financial/Organization Performance Report was presented, followed by a Balanced Scorecard Review. The Commission also received an audit entrance presentation. Key business involved a motion authorizing the General Manager/CEO to provide direction regarding the Crescent Bar Recreation Area Golf Course, with options being to either continue operations (potentially including irrigation system work) or to proceed with reprogramming alternatives via a formal proposal to FERC. The Commission also approved Resolution No. 9114, which supersedes previous resolutions relating to amending several rate schedules and sunsetting Rate Schedule No. 18, effective April 1, 2026. Further actions included authorizing the execution of a power purchase agreement with VoltaGrid LLC, a retail service agreement with Vantage Data Centers, and Change Order No. 6 to Contract 430-11765 with Absher Construction Design Build Team for the Ephrata Service Center Phase 2. A walk-on motion regarding property condemnation was deferred to the March 24, 2026 meeting. The session concluded with an overview of upcoming business meetings in Washington D.C., and subsequent recesses/resumptions were noted for travel and future meetings.

This document presents a comprehensive study and comparative financial analysis for the Crescent Bar Golf Course. It evaluates two primary scenarios: maintaining the existing nine-hole golf course with irrigation upgrades, or reprogramming the site for alternative recreation. The reprogramming alternatives explored include passive recreation (disc golf, trails, lawns), mini-golf with mixed recreation and limited camping, and camping-oriented recreation (RV and walk-in camping). The study analyzes capital investment, operating revenues, operations and maintenance costs, net operating income, cumulative cash flow, and net present value for each alternative over a 15-year planning horizon through 2040. The objective is to inform Grant PUD's strategic decision-making regarding the long-term use and financial sustainability of the site, balancing community benefits, water use, and fiscal responsibility.

This strategic plan outlines Grant PUD's comprehensive roadmap for future growth and operational excellence, encompassing infrastructure enhancements, demand management, and technological advancements. Key focus areas include the Quincy Transmission Expansion Plan (QTEP) to expand grid capacity and improve reliability, and a robust Large Power Queue Management strategy combined with a Growth Reservation Product to ensure fair allocation and reduce speculative demand. The plan also details long-term initiatives for Shared Services, such as facility modernization, supply chain optimization, and fleet electrification, alongside Enterprise Technology's focus on infrastructure performance, cybersecurity, and strategic AI integration. The overarching vision is to achieve responsible growth, maintain financial sustainability, and protect existing customers through disciplined planning and execution.

Key discussions during the meeting included a motion authorizing the General Manager/CEO to award Contract 430-12998A with ROI Insight Group, LLC, in the amount of $10,000,000.00, with an expiration date of December 31, 2027. Additionally, direction was sought regarding the Crescent Bar Recreation Area Golf Course, specifically whether to continue operations and maintain the irrigation system, or to proceed with formal proposals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as part of the 2027 Recreation Resource Management Plan (RRMP). A separate motion addressed the approval or denial of an agreement and membership with The Energy Authority (TEA).

The Commission convened for a meeting that included two executive sessions to discuss employee performance, pending litigation, and real estate matters. Key discussion items during the regular session included presentations on the Gallup Q12 Survey results, Grid Optimization, the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), and a comparison of TEA Membership versus Partnership. The session also featured an internal recognition for employees celebrating 20 years of service, a Finance Quarterly Business Report, a Power Delivery Business Report, and a presentation regarding the Absher Construction GMP Amendment. The meeting adjourned on January 20, 2026, and reconvened briefly on January 22, 2026, for a Leadership Summit.