Issue #189, October 2020

Michael Sykes is Hired as General Manager

Michael Sykes was hired as the PUD's General Manager. He began his employment at the PUD on September 1, coming to the PUD after serving as City Manager for the City of Scappoose.

Learn more about Sykes and how he thinks the PUD can help bring business and industry to our community.

Help Decide Which Photos Appear in Our Calendar
Fall leaves fall into a creek with logs on the banks.
Photo by Tammy Long

This month you can help decide which photos will appear in the 2021 PUD Calendar.

Voting is open now through the end of October for our annual Calendar Photo Contest.

Please vote for up to three photos per season. We ask that individuals vote for each season one time only. 

Simplify Your Billing Options

Trim your monthly to-do list and reduce the amount of mail coming to your home by enrolling in Auto Pay and Paperless Billing.

You can sign up for both of these payment options using SmartHub, our new web and mobile app.

Need help enrolling? View our step-by-step videos.

Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

Fall is here, which means cold weather isn't far away. 

Here are a few tips to maximize your home's energy savings before winter arrives.

Learn About Our Assistance Programs

We offer several different options to assist our customers:

Did You Know?

Although we did not start serving customers until August 31, 1984, Columbia River PUD was officially formed on November 16, 1940.