In September, you might notice a new line item on your bill called "Demand charge."

There is no charge associated with this line item at this time. 

Beginning in October of 2021, you will be charged for your Demand usage. This is not a new charge. The Demand charge has always been bundled with the energy rates. 

When the Demand charge and Energy charge are unbundled, your Energy charge will be reduced to ensure the overall change is revenue neutral. 

We will not collect additional revenue with this new structure. How it affects your bill will depend on how you use electricity in your home.

When you receive your September bill, you will see your Demand usage as a line item. You can use our calculator tool to see how this change will impact your bill once the Demand charge goes into effect in October of 2021.

1. On hot days, keep windows, doors, and curtains closed to keep cool air in and the hot sun out. Open them at night to let cool breezes through.
2. Keep your thermostat set around 78 degrees. Use a ceiling fan or box fan to make you feel cooler.
3. Cook more meals in microwaves or on outdoor BBQs.
4. Dry laundry on a clothesline.
5. Insulate and weather-strip your attic access cover. 

If you own an electric vehicle (EV), you may be eligible for a $100 rebate.

The rebate is available to customers who install a new Level 2 EV charger at the residence of a current CRPUD customer.

Do you have a great picture of Columbia County? Send it to us!

We are accepting entries for our 2021 Calendar Photo Contest until September 3.

Upload your high-resolution photos to our website, or email them to us.

	Annie K. finished first for our 5-year-old division in 2019.

Our 2020 Coloring Contest is underway for children ages 5-12 who live in our service area.

To enter, color this picture, fill out the form, and return it to the PUD by September 17. 

Please mail entries to:

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

or

Columbia River PUD
PO Box 1193
St. Helens, OR 97051

They may also be delivered to the drop box at our office in Deer Island.

We maintain more than 1,200 miles of power lines in our service territory - enough to stretch to Mexico from our office if laid end to end.