| PUD EMPLOYEES RAISE OVER $20,000 FOR UNITED WAY |
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Columbia River PUD employees really are superheroes when it comes to supporting United Way of Columbia County. The PUD raised $20,321 during this year's campaign, which amounts to an astounding average gift of $432 per employee. It's the second year in a row that the PUD campaign has topped $20,000.
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| HOLIDAY LIGHTING TIPS | |
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 When shopping for holiday lights, be sure to choose energy-efficient LED lighting. LED lights use much less energy than standard incandescent lights and last a lot longer too.
Have a safe and festive holiday with these lighting safety tips. |
| ANNUAL REPORT WINS AWARD |
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The PUD's 2009 Annual Report, "The Power of Community" has won the top prize in the American Public Power Association's 2010 Annual Report competition. APPA, which represents over 2,000 community-owned utilities across the United States, holds the contest annually.
This is the first time the PUD's report has won first place; the PUD has earned second place twice before. The report is available online at www.crpud.net.
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| FREE & LOW-COST EFFICIENCY TIPS |
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 Looking for ways to lower your energy bills? Here are some free and low-cost tips to help you do just that.
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| PLEASE GIVE TO GLOW |
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The economic downturn and high unemployment rate have left many PUD customers struggling to pay their electric bills.
The Neighbor's GLOW Fund helps these customers avoid disconnection for nonpayment. Demand for GLOW assistance just keeps growing, and we need your donations now more than ever. Learn more about the GLOW Fund
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| PUD PAYS PROPERTY TAXES | |
Did you pay a property tax bill last month? Columbia River PUD did. The PUD paid $401,690 in property taxes to Columbia and Multnomah Counties for 2010. Read this press release to learn how our property tax payment funds schools, fire districts and other services.
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