Newsletters

Power Lines Newsletters

The Power Lines newsletter is sent with your electric bill. It contains information about our programs & rates, safety & outage tips, and more.

Click on the month names below to see the print versions, or at the email version links to see the email versions.

March 2024

  • Hydroelectricity Powers the Region Reliably
  • Columbia County is Ideal Place for EVs
  • Budget Pay Amounts Updated this Month
  • Payment Assistance Programs
  • Call Before You Dig
  • We Continue Replacing Electric Meters

February 2024

  • Utility Engineering Internship
  • Trimming Trees Near Power Lines
  • PUD Calendar Photo Contest
  • How Cold Weather Affects Bills
  • Heat Pumps
  • March is the Month to Enroll in Budget Pay

January 2024

  • Warming Tree
  • Reducing Energy Waste
  • GLOW Donations Help Local Families
  • Funds Available for Local Groups
  • Insulation Can Help with Your Bill
  • Auto Pay and Paperless Billing

December 2023

  • Prepare for Winter Storm Season
  • Stay Away from Downed Lines
  • Happy Holidays from Your PUD
  • Give the Gift of Light and Warmth
  • Heat Pump Water Heaters can Lower Your Bill
  • PUD Pays Property Taxes
  • Free Ways to Cut Heating Waste

November 2023

  • Warming Tree
  • Gift Payment Program
  • Test GenerLinks Before Storms Arrive
  • Winter Heating Tips
  • Stay Safe from Scam Attempts
  • Holiday Lighting Tips
  • Office Closure Notice

October 2023

  • Generator Safety
  • Prepare for Winter Weather
  • What to Do During an Outage
  • Electric Facilities Maintenance
  • Deposit Waiver Available for Veterans
  • Build an Emergency Kit

September 2023

  • Electric Rates Will Change on October 1
  • Celebrate Public Power Week with Us
  • Contact Us Before Purchasing an EV
  • September is National Preparedness Month
  • Learn About Our Payment Assistance Programs

August 2023

  • Tips for Summer Cooling
  • Stay Cool with a Heat Pump
  • Contact Us Before Adding Load
  • Enter Our Calendar Photo Contest
  • Keep Drones Away from Power Lines
  • Free Home Energy Evaluations
  • Meter Replacement Project Continues

July 2023

  • Equipment Added to Help Mitigate Wildfires
  • Summer Cooling with a Ductless Heat Pump
  • PUD Hosts Blood Drive on August 7
  • Slow Down, Move Over for Work Crews
  • Enter Quilt Raffle for GLOW
  • Sign Up for Text Notifications
  • Kids’ Coloring Contest Starts Now

June 2023

  • 5 Tips to Keep Your Bill Lower this Summer
  • Help Protect Your Home from Wildfire
  • PUD Pays Franchise Fees
  • Stay Safe from Scam Attempts
  • Receive a Rebate for Your EV Charger
  • GLOW Funds Available All Year Long

May 2023

  • Mulching Program
  • Heat Pumps Can Keep You Cool
  • Meter Replacement Project
  • Keep Kids Safe Around Electricity
  • National Electrical Safety Month

April 2023

  • Tax Incentives and Rebates Available
  • Request a Free Energy Evaluation
  • Plant Trees Away from Power Lines
  • Slow Down for Our Crews
  • Don’t Post Signs on Utility Poles
  • Stay Safe from Scam Attempts

March 2023

  • Payment Assistance Programs
  • Budget Pay Amounts Update in March
  • Call Before You Dig
  • Hydropower is Perfect Partner for Renewables
  • Columbia County is Ideal Place for EVs
  • You Can Support Wind Energy

February 2023

  • Cold Weather Can Cause Higher Bills
  • Enter the 2024 Calendar Photo Contest
  • Heat Pumps Can Help Keep Your Bill Lower
  • Let Us Trim Trees Near Power Lines
  • Enroll in Budget Pay in March
  • Northwest Has Cleanest Power System in US
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