About EPUD's 2026 Budget
In the 2026 Budget, Emerald looks to continue investing in its electric system to increase reliability—an investment heavily supported by customers according to feedback from our recent customer survey. The budget also seeks to reduce the impact industry challenges have on rates. These challenges include inflation, power cost uncertainty, and most notably, a large rate increase from Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), where Emerald purchases most of its power supply. Despite these challenges, Emerald remains committed to delivering reliable service at an affordable price, and has worked to minimize what is passed through to customers.
On November 18, 2025, Emerald’s Board of Directors approved a 5% retail rate increase to begin in April.
Of the 5% increase, approximately one-third is a direct outcome of the BPA rate increases alone. The remaining rate increase revenue will go to absorb recent cost inflation, fund utility priorities, and maintain compliance with the Board’s financial parameters.
View the 2026 EPUD Budget.