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Benefits of Hydropower
Book Sale
Ductless Heat Pumps: Comfort & Savings
Call Before You Dig
Efficiency Rebates for Homeowners
Photo Contest
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Issue: # 76April 2011
HYDROPOWER KEEPS YOUR LIGHTS ON
Photo of Bonneville Dam
Bonneville Dam is one of 31 regional dams that produce electricity for you
 

About 80% of the electricity you use comes from hydroelectric dams in the Pacific Northwest.  These dams have the capacity to generate 33,000 megawatts of clean, renewable, and affordable energy for our region.

 

Learn more about our hydropower system. 

BOOK SALE THIS MONTH - PROCEEDS BENEFIT GLOW

 

Photo of books for saleWe're holding our annual book sale this month at our office in Deer Island. Stop by between 8am and 5pm, Monday - Friday to pick up some books, or to donate your own gently used books to the sale.

 

Proceeds from the book sale benefit our GLOW Program, which provides emergency bill payment assistance for low-income PUD customers who are facing disconnection for nonpayment.   

DUCTLESS SYSTEMS OFFER SAVINGS & AIR CONDITIONING

Photo of ductless heat pumpDuctless heat pumps are a new and energy efficient option for home heating and cooling.  For homeowners with baseboards, wall heaters, ceiling cables or other zonal electric heating systems, ductless heat pumps are a great choice.  They will lower your winter heating bills and provide summer air conditioning, too. 
 
Ductless systems are also a great choice for home remodeling projects where extending ductwork for central heating systems isn't practical.


 Call Before You Dig

ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS HELP YOU SAVE
If you're planning a home improvement project like adding insulation, replacing windows or upgrading to a ductless heat pump, get Expert help.
  
Our Energy Experts are here to help you get the most out of your efficiency improvements.  Call (503) 366-5470 or visit www.crpud.net for help choosing projects, for lists of area contractors, or for information on PUD rebates for efficiency improvements.  And remember, it's always good to get at least two quotes before selecting a contractor.
  

Efficiency Programs for Homeowners:

  • Free Home Energy Use Evaluations
  • Home Weatherization Rebates
  • ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebates
  • Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Rebates
  • Duct Sealing Rebates
  • Ductless Heat Pump Rebates
  • Heat Pump Rebates
  • Marathon Water Heater Rebates
  • ENERGY STAR Manufactured Home Rebates
  • ENERGY STAR New Home Rebates
  • Programmable Thermostat Rebates

 

ENTER THE PUD CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST
Sailboat Race. Photo by Libby Calnon 
Each year we produce a calendar for our customers that features scenic photographs taken in Columbia County. To enter this year's contest, send us up to 10 of your best photos by September 15th.

Complete contest details and entry forms are available on our website.