Grant County PUD WA Unbundled Rate Restructure + Data Center Load Caps
Grant County, WA · PUD Commission approval 2026-01-27 (2026-04-01)
Commission approved unbundled rate structure stripping data centers of cheap Priest Rapids hydro access. Industrial rates rise 8-11% April 2026, 9.5%/yr through 2036. Separate load-growth caps on DC customers.
Technical detail
Commission approved unbundled rate structure stripping data centers of cheap Priest Rapids hydro access. Industrial rates rise 8-11% April 2026, 9.5%/yr through 2036. Separate load-growth caps on DC customers. Citation: PUD Commission approval 2026-01-27.
Who is protected: Grant County residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Data center developers seeking approvals in Grant County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Grant County, WA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-04-01 |
| Enacted | 2026-04-01 |
| Citation | PUD Commission approval 2026-01-27 (2026-04-01) |
| Enforced by | Grant County government / planning |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Grant County PUD WA Unbundled Rate Restructure + Data Center Load Caps — source ↗ |
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