Public Notice: Special Meeting, Thursday, July 9, 2020
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at...
Jun
2020
Jun
2020
Public Notice: Special Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2020
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at...
Jun
2020
2019 Annual Report is Available
Columbia River PUD published its 2019 Annual Report, “Plugged In.” You can download the report as a PDF. If you would like to...
Jun
2020
COVID-19 Relief Available through CAT
Have you or someone you know been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you struggling to pay your electric bill because your household...
Jun
2020
Public Notice: Special Meeting, Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at...
Jun
2020
For Wednesday, June 3, 2020: Our Office Will Be Closing at 4:00 p.m.
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...
May
2020
Tips to Save Energy While Staying Home
In the wake of COVID-19, many of us are spending much more time at home than normal. This can lead to more electricity...
May
2020
CRPUD Awards Grant to Scappoose Drainage Improvement Company
Deer Island, OR – May 26, 2020 – Columbia River PUD awarded the Scappoose Drainage Improvement Company (SDIC) an Economic Development Grant for...
Apr
2020
CRPUD Awards Grant for INSEAM Program
Deer Island, OR – April 27, 2020 – Northwest Oregon Works received a $7,500 Economic Development Grant from Columbia River PUD to expand...
Apr
2020
Contractor Testing Utility Poles in Our Area
Pacific Pole Inspection is inspecting, testing, and treating utility poles in the Rainier and Deer Island areas. We have contracted with Pacific Pole...
Apr
2020
PUBLIC NOTICE – Seeking Public Input
The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD is seeking public input regarding the hiring standards, criteria, and policy directives for the General...
Apr
2020
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Meeting – Workshop, Wednesday, April 7, 2020
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...
Mar
2020
COVID-19: What We Are Doing
During these challenging and unpredictable times, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. We are also committed to doing everything...
Mar
2020
PUBLIC NOTICE – Special Meeting: Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at...
Mar
2020
PUD Office Closed Until Further Notice
Updated March 23 Columbia River PUD has closed its office to all non-district personnel until further notice. This closure is in accordance with...
Mar
2020
PUBLIC NOTICE – Board Workshop and Board Meeting for March 17, 2020 – Canceled
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...
Mar
2020
Please Stay Safe and Healthy
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community is a priority for us. With the evolving situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), we...
Mar
2020
Public Notice – Board Workshop March 17, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
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...
Mar
2020
EV Level 2 Charger Rebate Doubles
Our Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate has doubled! As of September 30, Columbia County was home to 249 electric vehicles (EVs), according...
Feb
2020
Funds Available for Nonprofit Organizations
Local nonprofit groups seeking to raise funds are invited to apply to wash our vehicles. In exchange for washing about 10 vehicles –...
Jan
2020
Apply to be Our Engineering Intern
Local students are invited to apply for our 2020 Utility Engineering Internship Program. This program offers engineering students a chance to learn about...
Dec
2019
CRPUD Adopts 2020 Budget, Becomes Debt-Free
Deer Island, OR – December 26, 2019 – The Columbia River People’s Utility District Board of Directors has adopted a budget for 2020...
Nov
2019
Warming Tree Returns this Year
This holiday season, we will once again be collecting warm hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets to donate to members of the community. “It...
Sep
2019
CRPUD Increases Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Columbia County
Deer Island, OR – September 26, 2019 – Electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have more charging stations to choose from in Columbia County....
Sep
2019
Public Notice – Budget Advisory Committee Meetings Scheduled
The October 29 Budget Advisory Committee meeting has been cancelled. The Budget Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold the first of...
Aug
2019
CRPUD GM John Nguyen will Stay On After Retirement
Deer Island, OR – August 19, 2019 – At their August 13 meeting, the Columbia River PUD Board of Directors voted to retain...
Aug
2019
Morale On the Rise at Columbia River PUD
Deer Island, OR – August 19, 2019 – Morale at Columbia River PUD has continued to climb over the last four years, according...
Aug
2019
New Rates will Go into Effect on October 1
Deer Island, OR – August 15, 2019 – At their August 13, 2019 meeting, the Columbia River PUD Board of Directors adopted new...
Jul
2019
Public Notice: Public Rate Hearing
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...
Jul
2019
Public Notice – Board Meeting Rescheduled to August 13, 2019
The August 20, 2019, regular meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD has been rescheduled. The Board of Directors for...
Jul
2019
Public Notice -2nd Rate Advisory Committee Meeting
The Rate Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold the second of two Rate Advisory meetings on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at...
Jul
2019
PUD’s 2018 Annual Report is Available
July 3, 2019 – Columbia River PUD published its 2018 Annual Report, “Delivering on the Public Power Promise.” The report is available to download...
Jun
2019
Public Notice – Rate Advisory Committee Meetings
The Rate Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold the first of two Rate Advisory meetings on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at...
May
2019
Pay Station Locations will Change on July 1
May 31, 2019 – Beginning July 1, Bank of the West in St. Helens will no longer serve as a PUD pay station....
May
2019
PUD Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive on June 10
May 28, 2019 – Columbia River PUD and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Monday, June 10, 2019, from...
May
2019
PUD Grant will Help Revitalize Chamber Building
May 17, 2019 – LEAD Columbia County received a $5,500 Economic Development Grant from Columbia River PUD to upgrade the South Columbia County...
Apr
2019
Public Notice – Board Meeting Rescheduled to May 14
April 22, 2019 – The May 21, 2019 Regular meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD has been rescheduled. The...
Mar
2019
New PUD Substation Dedicated to Senator Betsy Johnson
March 28, 2019 – On March 23, a crowd of about 25 people gathered inside Columbia River People’s Utility District’s newest substation to...
Mar
2019
Rainier Levee Project Receives PUD Grant
March 7, 2019 – Columbia River PUD’s Board of Directors awarded an Economic Development Grant of $7,500 to the Rainier Drainage Improvement Company...
Feb
2019
Contractor Testing Utility Poles in Rainier
February 25, 2019 – Columbia River PUD customers in Rainier might notice someone looking at utility poles in their area. CRPUD has contracted...
Feb
2019
New Rebate Available for Electric Vehicle Chargers
February 20, 2019 – Do you have an electric vehicle? You may be eligible for a $50 PUD rebate. We are introducing a...
Feb
2019
Low Temperatures Mean Higher Power Use
February 6, 2019 – When the temperature outside drops, your heating system has to work longer to keep your home comfortable. That means...
Jan
2019
Apply for Our 2019 Utility Engineering Internship
January 21, 2019 – Local students are invited to apply for our 2019 Utility Engineering Internship Program. This program offers engineering students a...
Dec
2018
Board Adopts $40.37 Million Operating & Capital Budget
December 13, 2018 – The Columbia River People’s Utility District Board of Directors adopted a $40.37 million operating and capital budget for 2019...
Dec
2018
Public Notice: Public Hearing – 2019 Operating and Capital Budget
December 6, 2018 – The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will conduct a Public Hearing on December 11, 2018 at 6:00...
Nov
2018
Public Notice: December Board Meeting Changed to Tuesday, December 11, 2018
November 21, 2018 – The December 18, 2018 regular meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD has been rescheduled. The...
Nov
2018
Spread Holiday Cheer with Our Warming Tree
November 20, 2018 – In addition to continuing to provide power for heat, we are looking for other ways to make sure the...
Oct
2018
Pick Your Favorite Photos to Appear in the 2019 PUD Calendar
October 2, 2018 – Would you like to help select the photos that will appear in the 2019 PUD Calendar? Now is your...
Sep
2018
Public Notice: Special Meeting – September 18, 2018
September 5, 2018 – The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at...
Jul
2018
St. Helens Senior Center Receives Grant from CRPUD
July 23, 2018 – The St. Helens Senior Center will receive funding from Columbia River PUD to expand its sales floor at Top...
Jul
2018
CRPUD Hosts Blood Drive on August 14
July 19, 2018 – Columbia River PUD and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, from...
May
2018
2017 PUD Annual Report Is Now Available
May 17, 2018 – Columbia River PUD published its 2017 Annual Report, “Powering Ahead.” The report is available to download as a PDF. You...
May
2018
Remind Kids About the Danger of Electricity
May is National Electrical Safety Month. May 1, 2018 – Talk to your kids about these ways to stay safe around electricity: Stay...
May
2018
Enter the PUD Calendar Photo Contest
Do you have beautiful pictures of Columbia County? May 1, 2018 – Enter them into our 2019 Calendar Photo Contest! Each year we...
Apr
2018
Don’t Hang Items on Power Poles
April 1, 2018 – We know it’s tempting to hang signs and other items on utility poles, but there are good reasons why...
