April 2007 Power Lines Newsletter
In this issue:
- Weatherization program changing May 1
- Book sale this month benefits GLOW
- Call before you dig
- Buy wind power
- ENERGY STAR homes deliver comfort, savings & value
Weatherization Program changing May 1
Weatherizing your home? Your first step should be to contact our Energy Experts to set up a free home energy evaluation.
Beginning May 1st, rebates will only be paid for pre-approved weatherization projects. This includes insulation upgrades, weatherproofing, window replacement & other measures.
For more information, contact:Columbia River PUD
Energy Experts
(503) 366-5470
experts@crpud.org
Book Sale this month benefits GLOW
The PUD’s annual book sale is being held this month. The sale is a fund raiser for the Neighbor’s GLOW Fund, which provides emergency bill-paying assistance to low-income PUD customers.
Books will be available for purchase at the PUD office. Cost is $2 for hardbound, $1 for soft cover, and 50¢ for children’s or small paperbacks.
The GLOW fund provides up to $100 per year in emergency assistance to low-income PUD customers who have become delinquent in paying their power bills and are scheduled to have their power disconnected. The fund is maintained through voluntary contributions from PUD customers and employee fund raisers.
Call before you dig
If you plan to dig anywhere on public or private property, Oregon law requires you to call the Utility Notification Center at (800) 332-2344 at least two business days in advance. If you don’t call and you damage any utility facilities, you will be liable for repair costs. For more information visit www.callbeforeyoudig.org.
Buy wind power
Did you know you can buy wind power from us, for as little as $2 a month?
Through the PUD’s Choice Energy program, you can sign up for 100 kilowatt-hour “blocks” of wind power for $2 each per month, or buy all your electricity through the program 1.5¢ per kilowatt-hour per month.
The electricity purchased through the Choice Energy program comes from three wind farms in Eastern Oregon. When you sign up for Choice Energy, you encourage development of additional wind power farms and other renewable energy resources.
To sign up, call Customer Accounts at (503) 397-0590, email custsvc@crpud.org, or fill out this form.
ENERGY STAR homes deliver comfort, savings & value
When you purchase an ENERGY STAR® qualified home, you come home to improved comfort and lower energy bills.
ENERGY STAR homes are tested and certified. This assures that the heating & cooling systems work as designed, the duct system is tightly sealed and that all requirements for the ENERGY STAR label have been met.
These contractors build ENERGY STAR qualified homes in our area:
Asset Construction: 503-310-7921
- DeCal: 503-969-3056
- Ekstrom Construction: 503-998-9270
- Jim Rensch Construction: 503-397-3722
- Michael Gentry Construction: 970-230-4055
- Portrait Homes Northwest: 503-680-5637
- Re-Storegon: 503-556-0882
- Rick Waters Custom Builders: 503-543-3586
To learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified homes, contact our Energy Experts at (503) 366-5470 or experts@crpud.org.
Features of ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
- Even temperatures from room to room. Well-sealed duct systems reduce air leaks and help maintain even room temperatures.
- Performance tested. Before receiving the ENERGY STAR label, the home’s high-efficiency heating and cooling systems are inspected
- to verify proper installation for best performance.
- Warm water for less. High-efficiency water heaters have extra insulation to keep water in the tank hotter, longer.
- Clean savings. ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers save 1,000 gallons of water a year.
- Bright ideas for every room. At least half of the lighting is ENERGY STAR qualified, using up to 75% less energy.
- A welcome view. ENERGY STAR qualified windows reduce heat flow for greater comfort and lower energy costs. Some brands
- even provide fade protection from the sun for furniture, carpet and drapes.
- Warmth and quiet. Increased insulation, properly installed, creates a living environment that’s quiet and comfortable.
- Peace of mind. That’s what you get when you purchase a home that has earned the ENERGY STAR. Peace of mind in knowing that you own a home that has been performance tested and inspected to confirm that the strict requirements of ENERGY STAR have been met.