March 2007 Power Lines Newsletter
In this issue:
- Convenient bill payment options for everybody
- My Fair Lady Pageant seeks nominations
- Change a Light, Change the World. Buy CFLs!
- Our Energy Experts are here to help
- These local businesses made a great Choice!
Convenient bill payment options for everybody
When you pay your PUD bill each month, do you write a check and send it to us in the mail? That’s what most people do, but you have many other options that can make paying your PUD bill simpler and may even save you the cost of a stamp:
Budget Pay
Budget Pay takes the bite out of those high winter heating bills. You pay the same amount each month; your payment amount is based on your average usage over the previous year and is adjusted each spring. You can sign up for Budget Pay in March or April each year.
Power Pay
With Power Pay, your bill is paid automatically each month through a deduction from your bank account. You still receive a monthly statement showing your electric usage and the total amount due, but you won’t have to worry about remembering to write a check and mail it in, and you won’t need a stamp.
Always Current
Always Current is Power Pay combined with email billing. You receive your PUD statement by email each month, and your bill is paid automatically through a deduction from your bank account.
Account Online
Account Online is a website that gives you instant access to your current bill, account history and other information. You can also pay through Account Online with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or debit card.
Pay Stations
On your way out to run errands about town? You can pay your PUD bill at Semling’s Pharmacy, US Bank or Bank of the West in St. Helens, or at any branch of St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union.
Pay by Phone
You can pay your PUD bill by telephone by calling Customer Accounts at (503) 397-0590 and choosing option #1. You’ll need to key in your debit or credit card number, expiration date and security code. Your payment will be charged to your account within two business days.
Sign up for payment options
You can sign up for any of our bill paying options by contacting Customer Accounts at (503) 397-0590 or custsvc@crpud.org. Or, you can sign up on our website: www.crpud.net.
My Fair Lady Pageant seeks nominations
The My Fair Lady Pageant is held during the Columbia County Fair each year to recognize senior women for their outstanding service in our community. The pageant is currently seeking nominees for the 2007 My Fair Lady Court.
To nominate someone for the court, contact Nancy Harwood at the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), (503) 397-5655 or rsvp@opusnet.com, for an application form.
Nominees must be at least 55 years old but do not need to be a member of RSVP or their local senior center. Nominations are due April 30, 2007.
The PUD coordinates the pageant in conjunction with RSVP and Columbia River Fire and Rescue.
Change a Light, Change the World.
Buy CFLs!
Now through May 31, 2007 save on ENERGY STAR qualified Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) at participating retailers! You’ll find special pricing on high-heat reflector bulbs—perfect for those ceiling cans or track lights—as well as spiral bulbs.
Look for CFLs in a range of styles and wattages at a variety of low prices from these participating manufacturers: Phillips, Feit Electric, TCP and GE. Promotional CFLs available at these participating retailers: Costco, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Wal-Mart. These special incentive prices help to make the switch to ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs even easier.
CFLs provide high-quality light while using less energy and lasting longer than standard light bulbs. By choosing ENERGY STAR light bulbs, you help preserve energy resources and our environment while saving money on energy bills and bulb replacements. Install CFLs throughout the home and the savings really add up!
Our Energy Experts are here to help
Our Energy Experts offer a wide variety of programs and services designed to help you use energy wisely. From appliances to water heaters to heating systems to home weatherization, they can answer all your questions.
You can contact our Energy Experts at (503) 366-5470 or experts@crpud.org, or visit us online at www.crpud.net.
These local businesses made a great Choice!
Supporting the development of renewable energy in Oregon is an investment in our future. By purchasing Choice Energy wind power, these local businesses are:
- Distinguishing themselves as environmental leaders
- Reducing pollution
- Supporting economic development in Oregon
When you visit these businesses, please thank them for choosing Choice Energy. You can sign up for Choice Energy wind power. Just call (503) 397-0590 or visit www.crpud.net.
Choice Energy Business Partners:
- Burgerville
- Columbia Veterinary Clinic
- RainShadow Laboratories
- St. Helens Bowenwork Clinic
- St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union
- Scappoose Bay Kayaking
- Scappoose Bay Watershed Council