Clean Energy Mandate
CETA, CEIP & EIA
Clean Energy Mandate
On May 7th, 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Clean Energy Transformation ACT (CETA), which commits Washington State to achieve an electricity supply that is 100% greenhouse gas emissions free by 2045. Grant PUD is required by this law to create a Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) every four years.
What is the CEIP
Every four years, Grant PUD is mandated to create a roadmap for how we will provide our customers with an electric supply from renewable and non- greenhouse gas emitting resources by 2045.
This plan, which was adopted by our commissioners on Dec. 9, 2025, propose the steps Grant PUD needs to take to be greenhouse gas neutral by 2030 and have 100% clean energy by 2045. The steps in the plan included energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy goals and the actions we need to take to ensure all Grant PUD customers benefit from the transition to clean electricity. Read the 2026-2029 CEIP Report here.
This roadmap will describe how Grant PUD will make sure the transition to clean electricity is equitable across the County and does not unintentionally harm highly impacted communities or vulnerable populations. Furthermore, this roadmap is rooted and based on the customer feedback from the CEIP survey Grant County residents participated in. The results from that survey and priorities articulated are summarized below.
What are highly impacted communities and vulnerable populations?
A highly impacted community is a community residing in a geographic area identified by the Washington State Department of Health’s Environmental Health Disparities map as having inequalities being highly impacted by fossil fuel pollution and climate change in Washington. These inequalities include an assessment of the threat of fossil fuel pollution, and a vulnerability based upon socioeconomic factors and sensitive populations that result in an elevated risk of environmental health disparities.
Vulnerable populations are communities that experience uneven and increasing risks from job, food, and health care insecurities, high housing and transportation costs relative to income, language and cultural barriers, and health factors such as low birth weight and higher rates of hospitalization.
Community Engagement
In addition to our community survey, we will be scheduling opportunities for the public, service providers, and community organizations to participate in workshops and/or focus groups. These events will be structured to allow participants to share their expertise and knowledge.
Conservation Potential Assessment (CPA):
Grant PUD is required by state regulations to establish a two-year conservation target and develop a ten-year Conservation Potential Assessment (CPA). The CPA serves as a long-term roadmap for identifying achievable energy savings through conservation measures, while the two-year target ensures short-term accountability and progress toward these goals. Together, these planning tools help Grant PUD meet statutory obligations, promote energy efficiency, and support sustainable resource management for its customers. Read the latest Board adopted CPA report here.
Demand Response Potential Assessment (DRPA):
Grant PUD is also required to complete a Demand Response Potential Assessment (DRPA), which evaluates the utility’s ability to reduce or shift electricity demand during peak periods. This assessment identifies cost-effective demand response opportunities over a ten-year horizon, ensuring compliance with state requirements and supporting grid reliability. By planning for demand flexibility, Grant PUD can enhance system efficiency, reduce infrastructure costs, and provide customers with programs that help manage energy use during critical times. Read the latest Board adopted DRPA here.
Previous Meeting Materials
Meeting materials are in PDF format in English. To request these materials in another form or language, send a message to publicaffairs@gcpud.org.
Timeline:
June 2025
Develop CEIP public process & survey details
June 2025
July 2025
Launch community survey
Enhance CEIP information on website
Marketing & outreach
August 2025
Collect public feedback
Focus groups & community presentations
August 2025
September 2025
Close community survey & public feedback
General workshop
October-December 2025
Draft report
Board update on public comments
Board hearing
Board approval
October-December 2025
