Manager’s Report — April 2019
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
By the time you read this I am hopeful that the snow has melted and that we are in fact well on our way to Spring. Given that my weather predictions are likely worse than a certain shadow-seeking rodent, let’s just assume I’m wrong and you’re still bundled up inside your home and businesses.
With this extremely cold and late snowy season, here is another reminder that cold weather tends to increase your electrical consumption, and your PUD bills, and that we have friends and neighbors that could use our help.
We understand fully that the cost per unit of measurement (kilowatt hours) is only one aspect, and that the amount of energy used, via energy consumption, is what can make an energy bill larger from one season to the next. That is why we work hard to provide opportunities for energy conservation, and very soon, other options such as prepay or other programs to help our customer-owners in need. One other way we do that is through our “Neighbor to Neighbor” program. This program gives a helping hand to customers who are struggling to pay their electric bills.
One hundred percent of customer donations stay in our community!
Eligible households who do not qualify for other state or federal assistance may receive up to $125 in a 12-month period. Eligibility is established according to federally defined poverty levels and verification of eligibility is determined by CAP.
You can sign up to have a small monthly contribution of $1, $2, or $5 automatically added to your bill each month, or you can make your contribution on a separate check made payable to “Neighbor to Neighbor.” All contributions are tax deductible.
Please consider joining me in supporting some of our fellow community members in this manner.
Thank you,
Roger Kline
General Manager
