Issue #222, July 2023
Keep Cool with a Ductless Heat Pump
You can cool your home with a ductless heat pump.

Ductless systems work like air conditioners in the summer. They also heat your home efficiently in the winter. They can provide heating and cooling to one or more zones in your home.

Equipment Added to Help Mitigate Fires
As wildfires continue to be an increasing threat to the Pacific Northwest, we are continuing to increase our efforts to combat against damaging blazes.

We recently purchased a Remote Automatic Weather Station in St. Helens to improve the accuracy of weather data we collect and rely on to mitigate wildfires. Read more about how this weather station will help the community.
Donate Blood at the PUD to Help Save a Life
We are hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, August 7.

Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives, and will touch the lives of many more.

The drive will be in our Community Room from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please Slow Down, Move Over for Work Crews
When you see our crews working along the side of the road, please slow down or move over. It will help keep our linemen and tree trimmers safe.

Typically, traffic signs, flaggers, and cones will alert you that we have a crew up ahead. When you see these indicators, please slow down or move over a lane if that is a safe option.

Thank you for helping keep our crews safe.
Sign Up to Receive Text Message Notifications
Would you like to trim your monthly to-do list? Want to cut down on the amount of mail coming to your mailbox? Prefer text messages instead of email? We can help.

You can sign up for text notifications, Auto Pay, and Paperless Billing by logging into your SmartHub account.
Enter Raffle to Win Handmade Quilt
You can help provide bill payment relief to your neighbors by entering to win this beautiful, handmade quilt. The Columbia River Piecemakers Quilting Guild donated this queen-sized quilt to be raffled.

Raffle tickets are available at our office. They are $1 each or six for $5. The winning ticket will be drawn at our Customer Appreciation Dinner on October 3. You do not need to be present to win.

All proceeds go to our GLOW Fund.
Kids' Coloring Contest Starts Now
Our Coloring Contest is underway for children ages 5-12 who live in our service area.

To enter, download and print the coloring sheet from our website. Color it and return it to the PUD by August 31.

Every qualifying entrant will receive a certificate for a free small ice cream cone that can be redeemed at a participating local establishment. First- and second-place selections will be chosen in each age group. They will be displayed at our Customer Appreciation Dinner on October 3.