Issue #216, January 2023
Apply for Our 2023 Utility Engineering Internship
Local students are invited to apply for our 2023 Utility Engineering Internship.

This program offers engineering students a chance to learn about utility careers through direct work experience.

The internship is open to high school seniors or college students majoring in engineering who live in our service area. Application materials are due by 5:30 p.m. on March 2.
Sign Up for This Year's Vehicle Wash Program
Local nonprofit groups are invited to participate in our Vehicle Wash Program to help raise funds for their organization.

In exchange for washing PUD vehicles, the group will receive $500. Two groups are selected to wash vehicles on the second Saturday of each month from March through September.
5 Tips for Reducing Energy Waste
Cold weather forces your heating system to work longer. If you heat with electricity, that typically means high bills in winter months.

  1. You can save money for every degree your thermostat is turned down.
  2. Keep windows and doors closed to keep heat in.
  3. Open curtains or blinds during the day to let in heat from the sun.
  4. Seal air leaks around doors and windows.
  5. Use a portable heater in the area you spend most of your time in.
Warming Tree Brings in More than 1,000 Items
Thanks to generous donations from our customers, staff, and Board members, we were able to collect 1,055 warming items this year.

We received 95 blankets that were donated to the Amani Center. The remaining 960 warming items were donated to Community Action Team.

This is the fifth year we have had the Warming Tree.
Proper Insulation Can Help Keep Your Power Bill Down
Insulation is one of the most important elements of an efficient home.

Making sure you have enough insulation – and that it's properly installed – will help you minimize energy waste and heating and cooling costs.
Auto Pay and Paperless Options Can Streamline Billing
Would you like to simplify your monthly to-do list or reduce the amount of paper coming to your mailbox? We can help.

Pay your power bill automatically each month with our Auto Pay program.

Receive email or text message alerts when your bill is ready to view with Paperless Billing.