CELEBRATE PUBLIC POWER WEEK OCTOBER 3-7
FREE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DINNER OCTOBER 4 |
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We're joining hundreds of utilities across the United States in celebrating Public Power Week October 3-7, 2011.
Customer Appreciation Dinner
Stop by our office for tickets to our annual Customer Appreciation Dinner. It will be held Tuesday, October 4, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the Columbia County Event Complex. Tickets are required, and you can pick them up at our office while supplies last.
Open House
Even if you can't make the dinner, be sure to stop by our office during Public Power Week for goodies and daily raffle prizes as we celebrate 27 years of providing you safe, reliable, affordable and local electric service. Plus, while you're at the office you can vote for your favorite photos for the 2012 PUD Calendar.
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| INFORMATION ABOUT 4% RATE INCREASE | |
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For the first time in a decade, Columbia River PUD is increasing rates for electric service. The Board of Directors has approved a 4% overall increase that will appear on all bills rendered after October 1, 2011.
The rate increase is primarily a result of wholesale power cost increases. Power costs, which make up about 60% of the PUD's operating budget, have increased 16.6% since October 2009.
"We have worked hard to keep rates affordable and stable for customers, and to keep this increase as small as possible," said Board President Dave Baker. "We expect rates to remain the same for the next two years."
Read more about the increase.
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| GIVE LIGHT, OFFER WARMTH - DONATE TO GLOW | |
Would you like a chance to help someone who is struggling to pay their electric bill? The Neighbor's GLOW Fund provides a helping hand to low-income PUD customers who are facing disconnection of their electric service for nonpayment. Learn more about GLOW.
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| 2010 ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE | |
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 The PUD's 2010 Annual Report, A Balanced Approach, is available for download from our website.
Or, to request a printed copy, call (503) 397-1844.
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