Pacific Power is making it easy to help your neighbors and their families stay warm this season. For every dollar you donate, Pacific Power will match customer donations to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2 more.
Pacific Power customers who receive their bills by mail will find an Oregon Energy Fund contribution envelope included in November. Customers who pay their bills electronically can send a check or enroll in the fixed donation program by calling Pacific Power at 1-888-221-7070 or visiting PacificPower.net/Donate.
This program allows customers to donate any dollar amount, starting at $1 per month, which is then incorporated into their monthly bill. Fixed donations will also be matched 2-for-1 by Pacific Power.
Donations may be tax-deductible and are forwarded directly to the Oregon Energy Fund, which verifies eligibility and allocates funds to those in need. All funds donated are used to assist families within the same county in which the donor resides.
“Pacific Power’s commitment to supporting household stability is bolstered by compassion, collaboration and innovation,” said Brian Allbritton, executive director of the Oregon Energy Fund.
“Studies show that more than a quarter of Oregonians struggle to pay their bills each year,” said Albritton. “Pacific Power’s partnership helps ensure that our neighbors don’t have to sacrifice food, rent, medicine or childcare to keep the lights on.”
Last year, donations from Pacific Power’s customers, employees and the company helped 2,859 individuals in need throughout Oregon, including 454 seniors, 460 people with disabilities and 949 children. This year, Pacific Power will match up to $144,000 in donations.
Customers who need bill assistance can speak with Pacific Power representatives at 1-888-221-7070 who can connect them with payment plans that work for their individual needs, while directing them to agencies that may be able to help with bills.
About Oregon Energy Fund
Oregon Energy Fund is Oregon’s leading energy assistance nonprofit. Since 1989, OEF has helped more than 350,000 people pay their monthly energy bills in times of financial crisis. By connecting those in need with energy assistance services, OEF’s programs provide a basic need that helps prevent hunger, debt, illness and homelessness, and gives our neighbors the support they need to lead healthy and productive lives.
About Pacific Power
Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.
