Start, Upgrade, or Stop Electric Service
Not sure whether your address is within our service territory? Please contact our Customer Service Team at (503) 728-2163.
We make it easy to start, upgrade, or stop your electric service. Choose the option that best fits your needs.
Office Address: 495 East Columbia River Highway, Clatskanie, OR 97016
Start Electric Service
Moving Into an Existing Home or Commercial Building
Complete the New Customer Account Application to start electric service at an existing residence or business.
How to Apply
Apply Online (Recommended)
Complete the online application for the fastest and easiest service setup.
Apply using a Fillable PDF
Complete the appropriate application and return it in person or by email.
Before emailing your completed application, please save the filled PDF to your device.
Apply in Person
Visit our office and submit your application to our customer service team.
Co-Applicant Requests
Need to add a co-applicant to an existing customer account?
Apply as a Co-Applicant- A non-refundable Processing Charge of $20 will be billed on your opening statement.
- A Payment Security may be required when starting service.
- The determination of the Payment Security requirement for residential customers is dependent upon the results of a soft credit check through Online Utility Exchange™.
- Payment Security is due at the time of service activation.
- The Payment Security requirement for residential customers can be waived if:
- The applicant has established a satisfactory payment history with Clatskanie PUD.
- A credit check from Online Utility Exchange provides a positive credit report for all applicants.
- A Payment Security refund can occur when a customer has maintained a current account with no late payments for no less than 24 consecutive months. Refund amounts will be applied as a credit to the customer account for which the Payment Security was assessed. No interest will accrue on the Payment Security.
- Upon termination of service, the Payment Security will be applied to all outstanding charges at the time of the final billing and any remaining funds will be refunded in the form of a check to the primary customer.
Application Requirements
Residential Accounts
When applying in person, please bring one valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID. We accept all forms of identification approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Commercial Accounts
The individual requesting service must be an employee of the business and authorized to guarantee the account. For sole proprietorships and partnerships, service requests must be submitted by the owner(s).
Credit Verification
Applicants without an established credit history with Clatskanie PUD may be required to provide a Social Security Number for a soft credit check.
Soft credit checks do not affect your credit score and are used solely to determine any required security deposit.
New Construction, Service Upgrade, Outbuildings, & Area Lighting
Planning a new build, upgrading service, adding power to an outbuilding, or requesting area lighting?
How to Apply
Pick up an Application
Applications are available at our office
Submit a Fillable Application Packet
Complete the appropriate packet and submit it in person or by email.
Before emailing your completed application, please save the filled PDF to your device.
Fillable Application packets:
Please contact the Engineering & Operations Department with any questions you may have.
Please contact the Engineering & Operations Department with any questions you may have.
Office Address: 495 East Columbia River Highway, Clatskanie, OR 97016
District Policies & Service Requirements
Stop Electric Service
To disconnect electric service, you may:
Visit our office in person
Complete the fillable form and return it in person or by email
Complete the online form below
Before emailing your completed application, please save the filled PDF to your device.