Long-range planning is something we take seriously at Columbia River PUD. When lead times on orders for transformers are up to a year...
Deer Island, OR – December 21, 2022 – The Columbia River People’s Utility District Board of Directors adopted a $43.2 million Operating and...
Thanks to generous donations from our customers, staff, and Board members, we were able to collect 1,055 warming items this year. We received...
This time of year is a time to reflect on the things you’re thankful for. Here in Columbia County, we have plenty for...
The Board of Directors and staff at Columbia River PUD want to thank military personnel for your service to our country. To show...
We are continuing our holiday tradition of helping to warm the community once again this year. For the fifth year, we will be...
Deer Island, OR – October 17, 2022 – Columbia River PUD is proud to announce it earned a place on the 100 Best Nonprofits...
PUBLIC NOTICE COLUMBIA RIVER PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT Regular Meeting Time Change The start time for the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting of the...
Our office will be closed to the public on Thursday, October 13, so staff members can attend a training. Thank you for your...
You can help us decide which photos will appear in the 2023 PUD Calendar. Voting is open until October 15 for our annual...
Join us on Friday, October 7, at the South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce office in St. Helens for an Electric Vehicle (EV)...
This year’s Public Power Week is October 2-8, and we want to celebrate with you! Public Power Week is an annual celebration of...
The region’s hydropower generation is its superpower. Hydropower represents 40% of Oregon’s electric generation and almost 90% of the Northwest’s renewable energy. As...
The Columbia River PUD Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 2022, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting for the...
It’s a little later than usual, but it seems like spring is finally here. We’re (hopefully) through most of the poor weather we’ve...
PUBLIC NOTICE COLUMBIA RIVER PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT Regular Meeting Time Change, June 21, 2022, 5:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of...
PUBLIC NOTICE COLUMBIA RIVER PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT Regular Meeting Time Change, May 17, 2022, 4:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of...
As part of our continued effort to improve operational efficiency and to improve outage awareness and response, we will be replacing your electric...
Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest have been increasing in frequency and severity over the last few years. We have enacted a number of...
PUBLIC NOTICE COLUMBIA RIVER PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT Regular Meeting Time Change, April 19, 2022, 4:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of...
Outage update – April 13, 5:30 p.m. We expect to have power restored to all customers tonight. There may be some outages that...
We have asked Acti-Dyne Research to reach out to customers for feedback. Acti-Dyne will be calling our customers, or you may respond online...
An animal knocked out power to more than 1,200 Columbia River PUD customers early Monday morning. The PUD’s Tarbell Substation went down around...
When you flip a switch, the light comes on. By now, that instant access to electricity is something most of us take for...
Deer Island, OR – March 24, 2022 – Four local organizations were awarded Community Economic Development Grants by Columbia River PUD’s Board of...
Deer Island, OR – March 23, 2022 – Russell Hubbard was sworn into office as a member of the Columbia River PUD’s Board...
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD scheduled for March 22, 2022, will begin at 4:00 p.m. The...
As your People’s Utility District, we take pride in giving back to the people of our community. We offer two programs that put...
Members of the Columbia River PUD Board of Directors, possibly constituting a quorum, plan to attend the South Columbia County Electeds Collaborative which...
At the January 18, 2022 Board meeting, the Board of Directors of Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) declared a vacancy for the...
Electric bills are generally higher during the winter months. This may be caused by a variety of factors, but the weather is typically...
St. Helens, OR – January 11, 2022 – The public is invited to a farewell reception at Columbia River PUD on January 18...
St. Helens, OR – December 22, 2021 – Jake Carter announced his resignation from the Columbia River PUD Board of Directors at their...
St. Helens, OR – December 22, 2021 – The Columbia River People’s Utility District Board of Directors adopted a $44.2 million Operating and...
Deer Island, OR – December 16, 2021 – Thanks to generous donations from our customers, staff, and Board Members, we were able to...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will conduct a Public Hearing on December 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community...
November 30, 2021 – We are receiving reports from our customers about scam calls going around. They’re being told their power will be...
This holiday season, we will once again be collecting warm hats, gloves, coats, and scarves to donate to members of our community. “It...
St. Helens, OR – August 18, 2021 – Columbia River PUD’s rates are changing on October 1. Beginning with bills rendered October 1,...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will conduct a Public Hearing on August 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community...
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District will meet in Special Session on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 2:00...
Once again, wildfires are ravaging the West Coast. To date, there have been nearly 1,000 fires in Oregon this year, according to the...
The Columbia River PUD Rate Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2021, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting for...
St. Helens, OR – July 7, 2021 – A traffic accident in St. Helens knocked out power to 2,200 Columbia River PUD customers...
The record-setting heat wave last month had many of us trying to find ways to stay cool. For some that meant hopping in...
The Rate Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold a Rate Advisory meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The...
Scam phone calls seem to be getting more and more common. We receive reports from our customers receiving them on a regular basis....
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at...
Please Stay Safe The nature of work in the electric industry forces our employees to emphasize safety. One simple misstep could have disastrous...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD (PUD) will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The...
Now that spring is here, we are all feeling a little antsy to get outside. With Earth Day and Arbor Day on the...
Our lobby will open to the public on April 5. We will be open our regular hours, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday...
When most people think about renewable energy resources, wind and solar power are the two that come to mind. So it may come...
The Columbia River PUD Board of Directors voted to expand the PUD’s COVID Relief Grant for small businesses. At their February 16 meeting,...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. The Board...
Our job at Columbia River PUD is to keep the power flowing to you at all times. As you well know, interruptions to...
Deer Island, OR – January 20, 2021 – Garratt Tayler was sworn into office as a member of the Columbia River PUD Board...
The start time for the January 19, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD has changed. The Board...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will meet in a workshop setting on January 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., to conduct...
Winter is here. Typically, that means higher electric bills. Longer nights mean that both lights and heaters stay on longer. Holiday festivities usually...
Thanks to generous donations from our customers, staff, and Board members, we were able to collect 842 items. These blankets, gloves, coats, hats,...
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District will meet in Special Session on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 4:00...
Deer Island, OR – December 16, 2020 – The Columbia River People’s Utility District Board of Directors has adopted a $41.2 million Operating...
Deer Island, OR – December 3, 2020 – For the first time in its 36-year history, Columbia River PUD is debt-free. On December...
Trees and power lines do not mix. Trees are one of our leading causes of power outages. They also create risk for potentially...
Columbia River PUD is offering support to local small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. At their November 17 meeting, the PUD Board...
Deer Island, OR – November 16, 2020 – A large tree fell through power lines in the Dalton Lake area on Saturday afternoon,...
The Budget Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold the second of two Budget Advisory meetings on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at...
This holiday season, we will once again be collecting warm hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets to donate to members of our community. “It...
St. Helens, OR – October 20, 2020 – The first public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in St. Helens is now available for...
Deer Island, OR – October 14, 2020 – Neal Sheppeard was sworn into office as a member of the Columbia River PUD Board...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will meet on October 13, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding an...
This month you can help decide which photos will appear in the 2021 PUD Calendar. Voting is open now through the end of...
At the September 15, 2020 Board meeting, the Board of Directors of Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) declared a vacancy for the...
The Budget Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold the first of two Budget Advisory Committee meetings on Tuesday, September 29, 2020,...
Deer Island, OR – September 10, 2020 – High winds in Columbia County knocked out power to Columbia River PUD customers in Scappoose,...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. The Board...
Deer Island, OR – September 8, 2020 – We have received reports from customers who have received calls claiming to be from PGE....
You can now manage your account online using SmartHub, our new web and mobile app. SmartHub offers many new features that are not...
Starting September 8, you will be able to manage your account online with SmartHub, our new web and mobile app. In order to...
Starting September 8, you will be able to manage your account online with SmartHub, our new web and mobile app. SmartHub offers many...
Deer Island, OR – July 27, 2020 – Columbia River PUD has hired Michael Sykes as its General Manager. Sykes will begin employment...
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at...
The August 18, 2020, regular meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD has been rescheduled to August 11, 2020, at...
Deer Island, OR – July 8, 2020 – We have received several calls today from customers who have received robocalls saying the customer’s...
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at...
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at...
Columbia River PUD published its 2019 Annual Report, “Plugged In.” You can download the report as a PDF. If you would like to...
Have you or someone you know been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you struggling to pay your electric bill because your household...
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at...
In light of today’s scheduled protest in our community and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing our office at 4:00...
In the wake of COVID-19, many of us are spending much more time at home than normal. This can lead to more electricity...
Deer Island, OR – May 26, 2020 – Columbia River PUD awarded the Scappoose Drainage Improvement Company (SDIC) an Economic Development Grant for...
Deer Island, OR – April 27, 2020 – Northwest Oregon Works received a $7,500 Economic Development Grant from Columbia River PUD to expand...
Pacific Pole Inspection is inspecting, testing, and treating utility poles in the Rainier and Deer Island areas. We have contracted with Pacific Pole...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD is seeking public input regarding the hiring standards, criteria, and policy directives for the General...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will meet on April 7, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in a workshop setting to discuss...
During these challenging and unpredictable times, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. We are also committed to doing everything...
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at...
Updated March 23 Columbia River PUD has closed its office to all non-district personnel until further notice. This closure is in accordance with...
The Board Workshop scheduled for 3:00 p.m., and the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on March 17, 2020, has been canceled...
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community is a priority for us. With the evolving situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), we...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will meet on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in a workshop setting to...
Our Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate has doubled! As of September 30, Columbia County was home to 249 electric vehicles (EVs), according...
Local nonprofit groups seeking to raise funds are invited to apply to wash our vehicles. In exchange for washing about 10 vehicles –...
Local students are invited to apply for our 2020 Utility Engineering Internship Program. This program offers engineering students a chance to learn about...
Deer Island, OR – December 26, 2019 – The Columbia River People’s Utility District Board of Directors has adopted a budget for 2020...
This holiday season, we will once again be collecting warm hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets to donate to members of the community. “It...
Deer Island, OR – September 26, 2019 – Electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have more charging stations to choose from in Columbia County....
The October 29 Budget Advisory Committee meeting has been cancelled. The Budget Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold the first of...
Deer Island, OR – August 19, 2019 – At their August 13 meeting, the Columbia River PUD Board of Directors voted to retain...
Deer Island, OR – August 19, 2019 – Morale at Columbia River PUD has continued to climb over the last four years, according...
Deer Island, OR – August 15, 2019 – At their August 13, 2019 meeting, the Columbia River PUD Board of Directors adopted new...
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will conduct a Public Hearing on August 13, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community...
The August 20, 2019, regular meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD has been rescheduled. The Board of Directors for...
The Rate Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold the second of two Rate Advisory meetings on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at...
July 3, 2019 – Columbia River PUD published its 2018 Annual Report, “Delivering on the Public Power Promise.” The report is available to download...
The Rate Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold the first of two Rate Advisory meetings on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at...
May 31, 2019 – Beginning July 1, Bank of the West in St. Helens will no longer serve as a PUD pay station....
May 28, 2019 – Columbia River PUD and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Monday, June 10, 2019, from...
May 17, 2019 – LEAD Columbia County received a $5,500 Economic Development Grant from Columbia River PUD to upgrade the South Columbia County...
April 22, 2019 – The May 21, 2019 Regular meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD has been rescheduled. The...
March 28, 2019 – On March 23, a crowd of about 25 people gathered inside Columbia River People’s Utility District’s newest substation to...
March 7, 2019 – Columbia River PUD’s Board of Directors awarded an Economic Development Grant of $7,500 to the Rainier Drainage Improvement Company...
February 25, 2019 – Columbia River PUD customers in Rainier might notice someone looking at utility poles in their area. CRPUD has contracted...
February 20, 2019 – Do you have an electric vehicle? You may be eligible for a $50 PUD rebate. We are introducing a...
February 6, 2019 – When the temperature outside drops, your heating system has to work longer to keep your home comfortable. That means...
January 21, 2019 – Local students are invited to apply for our 2019 Utility Engineering Internship Program. This program offers engineering students a...
December 13, 2018 – The Columbia River People’s Utility District Board of Directors adopted a $40.37 million operating and capital budget for 2019...
December 6, 2018 – The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will conduct a Public Hearing on December 11, 2018 at 6:00...
November 21, 2018 – The December 18, 2018 regular meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD has been rescheduled. The...
November 20, 2018 – In addition to continuing to provide power for heat, we are looking for other ways to make sure the...
October 2, 2018 – Would you like to help select the photos that will appear in the 2019 PUD Calendar? Now is your...
September 5, 2018 – The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at...
July 23, 2018 – The St. Helens Senior Center will receive funding from Columbia River PUD to expand its sales floor at Top...
July 19, 2018 – Columbia River PUD and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, from...
May 17, 2018 – Columbia River PUD published its 2017 Annual Report, “Powering Ahead.” The report is available to download as a PDF. You...
May is National Electrical Safety Month. May 1, 2018 – Talk to your kids about these ways to stay safe around electricity: Stay...
Do you have beautiful pictures of Columbia County? May 1, 2018 – Enter them into our 2019 Calendar Photo Contest! Each year we...
April 1, 2018 – We know it’s tempting to hang signs and other items on utility poles, but there are good reasons why...
