Power Lines E-Newsletter
Issue #147, April 2017
Take Our Customer Survey & Enter to Win a Go Bag Emergency Kit

We're giving you an opportunity to rate our performance in serving you. Acti-Dyne Survey Research of Scappoose is conducting a customer survey for us from March 27 to May 5. Acti-Dyne will call a random sampling of customers, or you may participate by:
  • Taking the survey online. 
  • Visiting our office in April to fill out a paper survey.
  • Calling Acti-Dyne at (503) 397-2341 between 3-7 p.m., Monday through Friday, April 17 through May 5.
The survey will take about 10 minutes. All customers who participate will be entered to win one of ten Go Bag Emergency Kits. (Limit one survey per household.) Surveys will remain anonymous.

Congratulations to our Employee of the Year: Branden Staehely

Engineering Supervisor Branden Staehely was selected as the PUD's 2016 Employee of the Year. 

Branden was selected for his hard work, dedication, and flexibility, helping the PUD improve and operate successfully. Branden finds ways to work efficiently, provide outstanding customer service, and keep costs down to help us keep rates affordable.


Beware of Scam Phone Calls

Recently the PUD received calls from five local businesses informing us they were the target of scammers posing as PUD employees. This is a common scam, and we want you to protect yourself.

Learn more about potential scams at www.crpud.net/scams.

Please Drive Carefully in Work Zones

When driving in work zones, please slow down, obey flaggers, and stay alert to keep you and our workers safe.


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Incentives May be Available for Your Home Improvement Projects

If you are thinking about any home improvement projects this spring, check with the PUD's Energy Experts first. We have several rebates available for home improvement projects.

 

Find out what incentives are available for your home projects by visiting www.crpud.net/rebates. 

 

Efficiency Upgrade Loans Available at Local Credit Unions

In addition to rebates available through the PUD, two local credit unions offer loans for energy-efficiency projects. 

These include insulation, windows, upgrading your heating and cooling systems, or purchasing new energy-efficient appliances. 

 

Check with these credit unions when planning your upgrades:

 

Please Don't Attach Anything to Our Poles

 

We know it's a common practice, but there are good reasons why you shouldn't attach anything to a power pole:

  1. Attachments endanger our employees who climb poles.
  2. Attachments damage poles.
  3. We risk fines.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, reliable system.