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September Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on September 15 at 6:00 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Public Notice – Meeting Cancellation

The Columbia River PUD Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, has been canceled.

Enter the Calendar Photo Contest by August 31

We are accepting entries for our 2027 Calendar Photo Contest until August 31

July Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on July 21st at 6:00 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Public Notice – Meeting Time Change

Regular Meeting Time Change, June 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Bingo Fundraiser Planned on June 12

Join us at the Scappoose Senior Center for BinGLOW to raise money for our GLOW Fund.

Public Notice – Meeting Time Change

Regular Meeting Time Change, May 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Public Notice – Meeting Time Change

Regular Meeting Time Change, April 21, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Public Notice – Special Meeting

Special Board Meeting -- April 1, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

State, Kotek Supporting Threat to Clean, Reliable Hydropower

Public Notice – Meeting Time Change

Regular Meeting Time Change, March 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Public Notice – Special Meeting

Special Board Meeting March 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Electric Rates Will Change on April 1

Public Notice – Meeting Time Change

Regular Meeting Time Change, February 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Contact Us if You May Have an Unclaimed Check

January Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on January 20th at 6:00 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Generosity Leads to Warming Tree Record

Warming Tree sets new record with 1,420 items donated

CRPUD Board Adopts 2026 Budget

Public Notice – 2026 Budget Hearing

The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will conduct a Public Hearing on December 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Thank You, Customers

December Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on December 16th at 6:00 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Donate to the Warming Tree Before December 15

We are collecting hats, gloves, blankets, scarves, and other warming items for community members.

Rebates Increased for Heat Pump Water Heaters

With rebates up to $1,800, now is a great time to upgrade to a heat pump water heater

CRPUD Signs New Long-Term Power Sales Agreement

Contract locks in access to lower rates until 2044.

Public Notice – Budget Advisory Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Customer Appreciation Dinner – October 7th

Join us on October 7th for a free spaghetti dinner!

Public Notice – August Meeting Canceled

The Columbia River PUD Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, has been canceled.

Grants & Surplus Item Help Local Organizations

The Scappoose Senior Center recently received an Economic Development Grant for its thrift store and a van for its bread store courtesy of Columbia River PUD.

July Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on July 15th at 6 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Public Notice – Rate Advisory Committee Meeting

The Rate Advisory Committee for Columbia River PUD will hold a Rate Advisory meeting on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

June Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on June 17th at 6 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

May Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on May 13th at 6 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Commercial Lighting Rebates Going Away

After September 2025, we will no longer offer incentives to retrofit fluorescent tube lighting.

April Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on April 15th at 6 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Public Notice – Meeting Time Change

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD scheduled for March 18, 2025, will begin at 5:30 p.m.

February Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on February 18th at 6 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Electric Rates Will Change on April 1

Our electric rates are changing on April 1, 2025. We are implementing an overall 7.5% increase due to anticipated cost increases from Bonneville Power Administration, our wholesale power provider.

Apply Now for Summer Internship

I’m excited to share a tremendous opportunity for young people in our community. While frosty mornings make summer seem far away, we’re already gearing up for an exciting part of our summer program: hiring a Utility Engineering Intern.

Substation Construction Timelapse Video

See the construction of our Deer Island Substation from start to finish.

January Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on January 29th at 6 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Unclaimed Property Notice

We have several outstanding checks to return to customers. These checks are primarily in the form of refund checks for customers who have closed their PUD accounts.

CRPUD Board Adopts 2025 Budget

The Columbia River PUD Board of Directors adopted a $48 million Operating and Capital Budget during their November meeting, a 2% increase over the 2024 budget.

Public Notice – Special Board Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to hold an Executive Session.

December Board Meeting Reminder

Columbia River PUD’s monthly Board Meeting will be held on December 17th at 6 p.m. in CRPUD’s Community Room (64001 Columbia River Highway Deer Island, OR 97054).

Grateful for Your Contributions to GLOW

As we enter November, we reach the time of year to reflect on what we’re grateful for. As the General Manager at Columbia River PUD, I am incredibly grateful for the support this community has shown for one another through our GLOW Fund.

Public Notice – Public Hearing for Rates & 2025 Budget

The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will conduct a Public Hearing on November 19, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Columbia River PUD Headquarters in Deer Island, Oregon, to receive public testimony regarding Rates and the proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Budget.

Public Notice – 2025 Operating & Capital Budget

The Board of Directors for Columbia River PUD will conduct a Budget Advisory Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Columbia River PUD Headquarters in Deer Island, Oregon.

We Are Proud to Provide Public Power

South Columbia County receives its power from us at Columbia River PUD, and we are 1 of approximately 2,000 public power utilities that provides electricity to 54 million people across the country.

September Events Will Benefit GLOW Fund

We are holding 2 events this month to help raise funds for our GLOW Program.

Public Notice – Meeting Cancelled

The Columbia River PUD Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, has been canceled.

Help Us Celebrate 40 Years of Public Power!

You are invited to join us for hot dogs and an open house on Thursday, August 29, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to help us celebrate 40 years of providing public power.

Public Notice – Special Board Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Columbia River People’s Utility District (CRPUD) will meet in Special Session on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to hold an Executive Session.