Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
(509) 881-2221
News Release – November 4, 2025
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Molly Simpson, Aaron J. Viebrock and Ronald E. Skagen executed the following actions during the November 4, 2025 Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Continued the hearing on the Electric Distribution System, Hydrogen and Wells Hydroelectric Project budgets for 2026. The hearing will remain open until December 2, 2025.
Opened the public hearing to identify vulnerable populations in accordance to the Clean Energy Implementation Plan. No public comment was received at the hearing. The hearing was closed.
Approved an agreement with the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) in the amount of $40,152 for the 2025-2026 school year. In effect since 1987, agreements between Douglas PUD and NCESD have been established to provide educational curriculum for every kindergarten through fifth grade student in Douglas County. Classes pertain to electrical generation, electric distribution, conservation, safety and wise use of water resources. This funding also provides for fourth grader participation in the River of Power program. (25-075)
Authorized change order No. 114 to contract 06-41-W, generator rebuild and unit refurbishment for the Wells Hydroelectric Project. Changes correct the payment adjustment for the final escalation costs for the 10th unit. (25-076)
Approved professional service agreement 26-04-W, 2026 HCP hatchery monitoring and evaluation (M&E) implementation program with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Wells Habitat Conservation Plan requires the development and annual implementation of an M&E plan for the District’s hatchery programs. The agreement is not to exceed $1,169,445 and will conclude December 31, 2026. (25-077)
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. November 18, 2025 at the Wells Hydroelectric Project.