PUD History
- November 18, 1939 - Sixty-five Columbia County residents initiated formation of Columbia River PUD at Beaver Homes Grange Hall, to be a voice of the people in the utility industry.
- January 11, 1940 - The Hydroelectric Commission of Oregon declared the district formed. The PUD held regular meetings and elections but was not an energy provider for the first 30 years of its existence. Private utility rates increased dramatically in the 1970's, renewing interest in activating the PUD.
- August 31, 1984 - The PUD began providing electric service to 6,500 customers in Columbia County.
- January, 1990 - The PUD headquarters in Deer Island was dedicated.
- July, 1998 - The PUD launched crpud.net Internet Service.
- August, 1999 - Dutch Canyon Substation was energized.
- September, 1999 - PGE customers in St. Helens, Scappoose and Columbia City voted to annex into the PUD.
- July, 2000 - Don Nys Substation was energized.
- August 15, 2000 - The PUD begins serving 6,500 additional customers in Columbia and Multnomah Counties.
- August 31, 2004 - The PUD celebrated 20 years of service.