Grant PUD

10/26/2026

🚁 If you are near the vicinity of Wanapum Dam tomorrow morning, you may notice a helicopter landing and emergency responders on site.
Grant PUD will be conducting a planned emergency medical training exercise with regional partners from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Temporary traffic adjustments may be in place during the training. This is a scheduled exercise designed to help ensure responders are prepared when every second counts. To help ensure a safe training environment, please follow all posted signs and avoid the area during the exercise.

10/26/2026

UPDATE: 11:45 a.m. - Power has been restored to all customers. Anyone without power should call us at 509-766-2505.

We have lines down and a power outage affecting about 650 customers in the south Moses Lake area from Montlake Park to the Sand Dunes. Stay at least 30 feet away from any downed power lines, crews are on their way to make repairs and restore power by noon today. For outage information see www.grantpud.org/outages.

ACTUALIZACIÓN: 11:45 a.m. - El suministro eléctrico ha sido restaurado para todos los clientes. Cualquiera que todavía no tenga electricidad debe llamarnos al 509-766-2505.

Tenemos líneas caídas y un corte de energía que afecta a unos 650 clientes en el área sur de Moses Lake, desde Montlake Park hasta las Dunas de Arena. Mantente al menos a 30 pies de cualquier línea eléctrica caída, los equipos están en camino para repararlas y restaurar la energía para el mediodía de hoy. Para información sobre cortes de energía, visita www. grantpud.org/outages.

10/23/2026

For one community member, public power means:
“Keeping my family warm in the winter and cool in the summer.”
It’s a simple answer, but an important one. Home is where we gather, celebrate, rest, and make memories. Being comfortable there matters.
What does public power mean to you?

10/23/2026

During their Oct. 20 workshop, Grant PUD commissioners discussed the proposed 2027 budget and upcoming opportunities for the public to learn more.

Grant PUD commissioners invite the public to hearings, Oct. 27, at the utility's Ephrata Headquarters, 30 C St. SW, to learn more about the $738.1 million proposed gross budget for 2027.

The identical hearings will take place in-person at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Remote and call-in options are available for each hearing. For details visit www.grantpud.org/2027budget.

For the full Commission Workshop recap, go to https://www.grantpud.org/blog/workshop

10/23/2026

Among the rate changes being considered for 2027, rates for large data center customers are proposed to increase 12% to 24%. This increase helps address the growing demand for electricity in Grant County. Meeting that demand requires Grant PUD to secure additional energy resources beyond the hydropower generated at Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams. Our "growth pays for growth" approach assigns growth related costs to the highest growing customer groups.

This approach provides reliable power at competitive rates for all customers and actively manages growth in ways that provide core customers with stable, predictable pricing and access to consistently low-cost power. Grant PUD will leverage industrial growth to protect core customer interests with an emphasis on sustaining low rates.

Want to learn more? Join us for a 2027 Rates Public Hearing public hearing on Nov. 10 to hear directly from Grant PUD staff, learn more about the factors driving rates, and ask questions about the utility's long-term approach to managing growth while maintaining reliable service.
Learn more: https://www.grantpud.org/2027rates
See details on our Facebook Events page and RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/18cX4wrCcj/

10/21/2026

Final Update: the issue is resolved.
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We're currently experiencing issues with our phone system and internet services and are working to restore them as quickly as possible.

If you need to reach Grant PUD, please use the contact information listed on our website: https://www.grantpud.org/contact-us

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve the issue. We'll provide updates as they become available.

We value your opinion and want to hear your thoughts. Whether positive or negative, compliments or complaints, our commitment is to provide excellence in customer service and your input helps us achieve this goal.

10/19/2026

“We need to grow our own talent, develop future leaders, and build relationships with students before they enter the workforce.” -Tod Ayers, Grant PUD Vice President of Human Resources
From student outreach to succession planning, Grant PUD is investing in the next generation of utility professionals to help ensure reliable service for years to come.
See the full recap at👉https://www.grantpud.org/blog/grant-pud-looks-ahead-to-meet-critical-workforce-needs

10/17/2026

When we asked our community what public power meant to them, this answer summed it up well: “Readily available electrical power with prompt fixes and reasonable rates.” Public Power for All means keeping homes powered, businesses running, and families connected with dependable service and affordable energy.

10/15/2026

Update 12:00 noon -

Both outages should be resolved at this time. If you are still without power, please call our outage line at 1.800.216.5226.

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Grant PUD is currently experiencing two separate outages: one in the Royal City area affecting approximately 275 customers and another in the Black Sands area affecting approximately 60 customers. Line crews are actively patrolling both areas. There is currently no estimated time of restoration.

10/13/2026

Help us welcome our new Vice President of Customer Experience!

EPHRATA - Jessica Laird joins Grant PUD as Vice President of Customer Experience, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the power industry leading customer service, utility operations, and organizational transformation initiatives. Throughout her career, she has built high-performing teams, i...