| BUY WIND POWER FROM THE PUD! | |
 For as little as $2 a month, you can buy wind power and help support the development of new renewable energy resources in Oregon. We have two wind power plans:
- Columbia Waves: Buy 100kWh "blocks" of wind power for $2 each per month.
- Chinook Breeze: Buy all your electricity from wind farms for an additional 1.5 cents/kWh.
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| 10 FREE WAYS TO USE LESS ELECTRICTY AT HOME | |
 Saving energy doesn't have to be complicated. It can be as simple as setting your thermostat back a few degrees, or taking shorter showers. |
| BE SAFE WITH THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS | |
 May is National Electrical Safety Month. We'd like to remind you that power lines, transformers, substations and other power equipment are dangerous and you should stay away from them. See more tips for staying safe around electricity. |
| PLEASE DON'T HANG ANYTHING ON UTILITY POLES | |
 We know it's tempting to hang signs, basketball hoops and other items on utility poles, but there are good reasons why you shouldn't:
Attachments endanger our employees who climb poles. A tiny puncture in a worker's rubber gloves can expose him to severe electric shock, causing serious injury or death.
Attachments damage poles. When the sealed outer layers of a pole are pierced, moisture and insects creep in and cause damage that shortens the life of the pole, increasing maintenance costs for all PUD customers.
We risk fines. We may be subject to fines from the Oregon Public Utility Commission when items are attached to our utility poles.
Thank you for helping us to maintain a safe, reliable system. |
