Issue #200, September 2021
Rates Will Change Starting on October 1
Our rates are changing on October 1.

Beginning with bills rendered October 1, residential customers and small general service customers will each see their monthly base charge increase by $3 per month. There will be no impact to the energy charge for these customers.

"We're really pleased we're able to keep our rates low – to an overall 1.2% increase," said PUD General Manager Michael Sykes.

With this change, CRPUD's residential rates are still about 20% lower than the statewide average and 33% lower than the national average.
Celebrate Public Power Week with Us
This year's Public Power Week is October 3-9, and we want you to celebrate with us! Public Power Week is an annual celebration of the safe, reliable, and affordable electric service that we provide to our customers.

We will once again hold our Customer Appreciation Dinner as a drive-through event. Please call us at (503) 397-0590 to request tickets, or request them online.

The dinner will be on Tuesday, October 5, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.
September is National Preparedness Month
It is important to plan ahead for natural disasters and power outages. September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to create an emergency plan for your family.

If you don't have an emergency plan already established, create one.
Give the Gift of Warmth and Light
In our climate, energy bills are typically higher during the winter months. For hundreds of local families, these higher bills can create financial hardship.

Thankfully there is help for these families through our GLOW Program. GLOW provides emergency bill payment assistance to income-qualified customers.

You can help by making a one-time donation to GLOW or by making a monthly donation along with your regular bill payment. You can choose to give a set amount or to round your bill up to the next even dollar.