The Lower Columbia Community Action Council (CAP) and Cowlitz PUD team up to offer the Warm Neighbor Program, which assists qualified low-income families to pay their electric bills. The program began in 2001 and annually raises about $30,000.

PUD customers have the voluntary option to contribute by making a payment over-and-above the amount due on their electric bill, and designating that additional amount to the Warm Neighbor fund. Only amounts paid in excess of the total bill can be credited to the Warm Neighbor fund.

To make a voluntary donation to the Warm Neighbor Program
Fill out the designated space on your next PUD bill with the amount you are donating along with your PUD payment. Contact CAP at 425-3430 if you prefer to make a direct donation to Warm Neighbor.

Cowlitz PUD forwards all Warm Neighbor funds to CAP, which in turn uses the funds to assist qualified, low-income residential electric users in Cowlitz County.