Help Shape Our 2026 Resource Plan

Benton PUD is planning what resources we will need to fulfill electricity obligations to our customers in Benton County. You have a say in what that looks like.

Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 19.280 requires electric utilities to prepare resource plans every two years. The RCW requires the Commission to encourage participation of its consumers in development of the plans and to approve the plans after it has provided public notice and hearing. The final plan must be submitted to the Department of Commerce by September 1, 2026. The District’s 2024 Resource Plan was approved by Resolution No. 2681 on August 27, 2024.

For the District's current and previous Resource Plans, visit our Resource Planning page.

Our Primary Goals for the Resources We Acquire

Reliability
Affordability
Environmental Responsibility

Upcoming Public Hearing: Introduction

May 12 at 9:00 AM
Administration Office Commission Room
2721 West 10th Avenue in Kennewick

For virtual/telephone access:

Call (323) 553-2644 (conference ID 359 861 969#)
Join virtual Teams meeting here

Timeline

04/14/2026
Begin accepting public comment
• Commission Memo
05/12/2026
Public Hearing #1: Resource Plan Introduction
• Introduction Presentation
06/09/2026
Public Hearing #2: Resource Plan Draft Review
• Draft Review Presentation
• Draft Review Reporting Template
06/26/2026
End of public comment period
07/14/2026
Public Hearing #3: Resource Plan Final Approval
• Resolution & Final Reporting Template
09/01/2026
Submission deadline to Department of Commerce

Note: All public hearings will be held in-person at 9 AM during regularly scheduled Commission meetings at our Kennewick office. Meetings include a virtual and telephone option. See Commission meeting and attendance details on our Commission page.

Tell us what matters to you

As we develop our 2026 Resource Plan, we want to make sure it reflects what matters most to our customers. To support this, we're offering ways for you to provide input:

Attend public hearings with our Commission to hear updates and share your thoughts
Review the posted materials and presentations
Use the online form below to leave feedback during the designated public comment period

We appreciate your participation and look forward to hearing from you.

Questions?

For additional questions about the information on this page or to request assistance with participating in the public feedback process, email power@bentonpud.org or call Blake Scherer, Manager of Power Supply & Transmission Service at (509) 585-5361.