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Pacif ic PowerOregon November 2016

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Through December 10, all customers with the right answer to this month’s question will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a first aid kit.

What is one electrical safety tip to follow this holiday season?

Choose from one of two ways to enter: log on to pacificpower.net/rightanswer or mail to:

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Winners will be notified by mail. Limit one entry per household.

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INSPECT and maintain power lines

PREPARE trucks, snowcats, tools & restoration supplies

WEATHER CHANGES QUICKLY. Strong winds, heavy rain and snowcan wreak havoc with power lines and interrupt electric service. Weprepare for storm season to cut down on problems before they start.

PRUNE trees to ensure clearance around power lines

USE advanced technology for faster outage response

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE MOBILE APP on the App Store® or Google PlayTM. Use it to report power outages and get restoration updates.

STOCK YOUR EMERGENCY KIT with ready-to-eat foods, a battery-operated radio, �ashlight/lantern, extra batteries, water and blankets.

WHAT TO DO IN AN OUTAGE

BUILD YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK to stay informed during a larger emergency and communicate with friends and family.

CHECK THE BREAKERS and reset them – if power doesn’t come back on then call us.

FOR YOUR SAFETY stay away from downed power lines. Call 911 and then us.

In an outage, our crews work around the clock to quickly and safely restore power to all customers.

PREPARE FOR WINTER STORMS

Connected to communitiesThrough Pacific Power Foundation grants and employee volunteer efforts, we support the growth and vitality of local communities.

In Oregon, recent foundation grant recipients include:

• Athena Mainstreet Association

• Central Coast Humane Society

• Chief Joseph Days Rodeo

• Growing Gardens

• Rebuilding Together Portland

Along with providing grants to local organizations, the foundation matches employee contributions and volunteer hours with matching dollars going to eligible nonprofits, local United Way chapters and energy assistance programs.

Learn more at pacificpower.net/foundation.

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SAFETY MATTERS

Greet the season with savingsPut an energy-saving touch on your holiday traditions with these tips:

Use LED holiday lights. LEDs use as much as 90 percent less electricity than conventional incandescent mini lights and last up to 10 times longer.

Give the gift of ENERGY STAR qualified products. Big screens, computers, DVRs – be a wattsmart Santa and deliver an energy-efficient gift.

Consider giving a smart thermostat to a special person on your list. These devices allow you to remotely control temperature settings and more. Plus, you can get $50 cash back from Energy Trust on qualifying models.

Find more ideas at bewattsmart.com.

Our employees volunteer at food banks, animal shelters, schools and more. For Kim McCune, hydro operations senior business administrator, supporting her community means putting on diving gear.

McCune has been an open-water certified diver since 1988 and uses her underwater skills to help the Oregon Zoo. She works in marine animal exhibits – feeding, assisting research and scrubbing algae.

“It’s truly a delight when children are present with their bright, enormous smiles when they see a diver in the water,” McCune said. “Our efforts may one day spark an interest in a young person to pursue wildlife or marine biology as an adult.”

McCune spends her days above water at the company’s Lewis River hydroelectric facilities. She coordinates the many details involved in the projects’ license agreements, and helps manage public use of our recreation areas along the river.

Employee dives into volunteering

Many homes waste up to 35 percent of the energy they use when heated air escapes in the winter, or cool air escapes in the summer. Keep your home comfortable and save energy by upgrading insulation in your attic, floors and walls. Better insulation can reduce outside noise, save energy and lower your heating costs.

To make your home even more efficient, install ENERGY STAR® qualified high-efficiency windows.

Installing insulation and new windows are two wattsmart ways to increase comfort and save money year-round. Plus, you can receive cash incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon for qualifying upgrades. 

Learn more at energytrust.org/weatherize.

Feeling a chill? Time to weatherize.

Generating sustainable solutionsWe are working to deliver a sustainable energy future that adds to our existing network of wind, solar and other renewable resources – and provides you with choices to meet your energy needs.

Our longstanding Blue SkySM program offers you an easy and affordable way to support renewable energy in our region. Consider joining 54,000 Oregon participants who are making a difference.

Explore energy choices at pacificpower.net/options.

Wrap up the year safelyFrom all of us at Pacific Power, have a happy and safe holiday season.

Please keep these safety tips in mind:

• When installing outdoor lights, keep ladders at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines.

• Turn off light displays before leaving home or going to bed.

• Inspect and make sure decorative lights have no frayed wires, cracked sockets or connections that may cause a fire or electrical injury.

• Do not overload electrical outlets with holiday lights.

For other electrical safety tips, call us toll free 1-888-221-7070 or visit pacificpower.net/safety.

HEAT Oregon, which provides energy assistance funds to income-qualifying households, is now called Oregon Energy Fund. The new name reflects all the nonprofit does to help Oregonians who are struggling to make ends meet keep their heat and lights on.

You can help by sending a check in the enclosed envelope, payable to Oregon Energy Fund, or by adding a fixed amount each month to your bill. To learn more, call us toll free at 1-888-221-7070.

For either method, Pacific Power matches $2 for every $1 you donate.

If you need financial assistance, please visit oregonenergyfund.org or call 211 to locate an agency in your area that can help determine if you qualify. You also can call Oregon Energy Fund directly at 503-612-6300.

HEAT Oregon changes its name