In the future, Columbia River PUD may bill all customers for a Demand charge. Demand currently appears as an informational line item on customers' bills.
The PUD offers various bill payment programs, including Budget Pay. A Budget Pay billing plan allows you to pay the same amount each month, based on your previous 12 months of service. This can help lessen the shock from high energy bills incurred during extremely cold or hot weather. New Budget Pay plans are set up in March only, so if you would like more information or would like to enroll in this program, please contact our office at (503) 397-1844.