Chelan PUD unveils 50-Year Strategic Vision, seeks public input on future plans

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District unveiled its comprehensive 50-year strategic vision on Tuesday, introducing a new mission statement and long-term objectives for the public power utility.

The strategic plan, dubbed "Imagine 2075," outlines nine major goals for the utility's future and introduces a new mission statement: "Provide essential services to empower the community." The plan also establishes a new vision statement focusing on creating "bold, enduring value for future generations."

The PUD is actively seeking public input on the proposed plan, which has been in development for nearly a year. Residents can provide feedback via email at customeroutreach@chelanpud.org or through an upcoming survey that will be available on the utility's website later this week.

The utility's board of commissioners will review public comments during their December 16 meeting.

During the same board meeting, commissioners addressed several other matters, including reviewing forecasts indicating increasing electrical demand throughout Chelan County. In response to projected growth, the board is evaluating the potential purchase of property in South Wenatchee for a new substation.

The commissioners also took action on the utility's financial planning, approving the 2025 operating and capital budget, which was initially presented on November 18.

The complete strategic vision document is available for public review on the utility's website at chelanpud.org/imagine2075.