Issue #217, February 2023
Cold Weather Can Cause Higher Power Bills
Electric bills are generally higher during winter months. This may be caused by a variety of factors, but cold weather is typically the main culprit.

The colder it is outside, the more energy it takes to heat your home. Even if you don't touch your thermostat, your heating system must work longer to maintain the same temperature indoors when the weather outdoors is colder.

Enter the 2024 PUD Calendar Photo Contest
It's never too early to submit your photos for our annual PUD Calendar Photo Contest. You may now submit your pictures for the 2024 contest.

Our calendar features scenic photos of Columbia County. Please send us photos showing off the beauty of our county depicting each season of the year. Photos should be horizontal.
Heat Pumps Can Help Keep Your Bills Lower
Heat pumps can help keep your energy bills lower during cold winter months.

By moving heat rather than creating it, heat pumps can heat your home up to three times as efficiently as a standard furnace. In addition, they can also cool your home in the summertime.

Let Us Trim Trees Near Power Lines
Trees and power lines do not mix. Trees are one of our leading causes of power outages.

We trim and remove problem trees at no additional cost to the customer. If you have trees growing near our power lines, please let us know.

Please do not trim trees near power lines. This is very dangerous and puts you at risk for deadly electric shock.
March is Your Chance to Enroll in Budget Pay
Would you like to remove surprises from your monthly power bill? Enroll in our Budget Pay program and pay the same amount every month of the year.

With Budget Pay, we calculate your payments based on the usage from the previous year. The amount you pay stays the same for one full year, and is adjusted annually in March.

To enroll, you need at least 12 months of account history at your current location and a $0 balance. Contact us if you are interested in enrolling.