Newsletters

May 2019

• Cool Down with a Ductless Heat Pump this Summer
• Enter the 2020 PUD Calendar Photo Contest
• Variety of Bill Pay Options Available
• Please Stay Safe Around Electricity
• Remind Kids About the Dangers of Electricity
• Give the Gift of Light and Comfort

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April 2019

• Two Local Organizations Receive PUD Grants
• Savings On Home Improvement Projects
• Contractor Testing Poles in Rainier
• Please Don’t Hang Things on Poles
• Plant Trees Safely Near Power Lines
• Stay Safe from Scam Attempts
• Save Money with Weatherization Rebates

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March 2019

• Ninth Substation to be Energized this Spring
• What a Substation Does
• New EV Charger Rebate
• Simplify Billing Options
• See Us at the Home & Garden Show
• Budget Pay Amounts Adjusted in March

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February 2019

• How Cold Weather Affects Your Bill
• Enroll in Budget Pay in March
• Engineering Internship
• Let Us Trim Trees Near Power Lines
• Cut Energy Use with a Ductless Heat Pump
• Enter the 2020 PUD Calendar Photo Contest

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January 2019

• Board Adopts 2019 Operating Budget
• 5 Tips to Keep Winter Bills Down
• Cut Your Water Heating Costs
• Annual Audit is Underway
• Apply for Funds for Your Nonprofit
• Pay Station Locations Have Changed
• PUD Employees Raise $8,500 for United Way

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2018 Calendar Edition

• Know What to Do if Your Power Goes Out
• Food Safety During Outages
• Coloring Contest Winners
• 8 Tips to Stay Warm During Outages
• How We Restore Power

December 2018

• Pay Station Locations are Changing Jan. 1
• Slow Down, Move Over for Crews
• Spread Cheer with Our Warming Tree
• Save with a Heat Pump Water Heater
• PUD Pays Property Taxes
• Quilt Raffle Raises $1,200
• Happy Holidays!

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November 2018

• Warming Tree Aims to Spread Comfort & Cheer
• Holiday Gift Ideas
• Stay Away from Downed Power Lines
• 5 Tips for Holiday Lighting
• Beware of Scammers
• Plan Ahead for Customers with Special Needs

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October 2018

• Get Ahead of Winter Weather
• Maintenance Duties: Who’s Responsible?
• Pick Your Favorite Photos to Appear in the 2019 PUD Calendar
• Learn About Our Assistance Programs
• Leave a Porch Light On When the Power is Out
• Be Prepared with a Home Emergency Kit

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September 2018

• Plan Ahead for Disasters and Outages
• Celebrate Public Power Week with Us
• Our Rates Remain Affordable
• Enter to Win a Quilt and Support GLOW
• Switch to a Heat Pump for Year-Round Comfort
• Donate Blood During Public Power Week

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August 2018

• 9 Free Ways to Keep Cool this Summer
• Website Redesign Improves Usability
• Coloring Contest Starts Now
• PUD Office Will Close for Training
• Upgrade Your Heating & Cooling System
• Enter Our Calendar Photo Contest
• Please Call Before Adding Load

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2018 Mid-Year Update

• Customers Capitalize on Extended Office Hours
• Technology Improves Outage Response and Communication
• Web Redesign Provides Greater Usability Across All Platforms
• Board Elects to Absorb BPA Spill Surcharge
• Upgrades to Our Distribution System Ensure Safe, Reliable Service
• Become Involved with Your Local Electric Utility
• New Fundraising Opportunities Available for Nonprofits

July 2018

• Board Approves First Economic Development Grant
• Cut Waste with Paperless Billing
• 6 Ways to Save on Water Heating Costs
• Stay Cool with a Ductless Heat Pump
• Efficiency Upgrade Loans Available
• Please Use Caution in Work Zones

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June 2018

• Hydropower Keeps Costs Low
• Efficiency Services Group Providing Services & Rebates
• See Us at the Fair
• Annual Report Now Available
• 5 Ways to Save this Summer
• Support Wind Power
• Enter GLOW Raffle to Win Quilt

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