Issue #199, August 2021
5 Easy Ways to Save Money this Summer
Opening blinds
  1. Close windows, doors, curtains, and blinds to keep cool air in and the hot sun out.
  2. Keep your cooling thermostat set around 78 degrees.
  3. Use fans instead of air conditioning.
  4. Cook more meals using microwaves or BBQs instead of cooktops or ovens.
  5. Dry your laundry on a clothesline.
Enter Our Calendar Photo Contest
Do you have a great picture of Columbia County? Send it to us!

We are accepting entries for our 2022 PUD Calendar Photo Contest until September 9.

Please submit high-resolution images suitable to print at 12.25 inches wide by 9.25 inches tall.
Please Call Us Before Adding Electric Load
If you are adding electric load to your home or business, please call us first at (503) 397-0760.

This may include building a shop or greenhouse, adding a heat pump or electric vehicle charger, or adding other equipment.

You may also contact us by email.
Receive a Rebate for Your EV Charger
If you own an electric vehicle (EV), you may be eligible for a $250 rebate.

The rebate is available to customers who install a new Level 2 EV charger at their residence within the PUD's service territory.
The Dog Days of Summer are Here:
Cool Off with a Heat Pump
Heat pumps provide cooling during the hot summer months and keep your home comfortable all year long.

We offer rebates for the installation of ducted central system heat pumps.

Rebate amounts range from $700 to $2,100. Heat pumps must be pre-approved and installed by an approved contractor.
Please Keep Drones Away from Power Lines
Please be careful when flying drones, and keep them away from power lines.

Getting too close could affect or disable your drone's signal. Landing on a power line could cause a power outage or damage your machine.

If you are operating a drone that contacts a power line, please call us immediately at (503) 397-1844. Do not try removing the drone yourself.
Coloring Contest Kicks Off this Month
Our 2021 Coloring Contest has begun for children ages 5-12 who live in our service area.

To enter, download and color this picture, and return it to the PUD by Sept. 16.

Please return entries to:

Columbia River PUD
64001 Columbia River Hwy
Deer Island, OR 97054