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Register Now to Run, Walk or Roll at the Race for Warmth

Start your new year off on the right foot, or pedal, and register for the 11th annual Clark Public Utilities Race for Warmth run, walk or bicycle ride on Sunday, January 26.

The annual event raises funds for Operation Warm Heart, a Clark Public Utilities donation-funded program helping keep homes warm for families in financial crisis who may not qualify for other types of utility bill assistance.

It’s the perfect event for anyone wanting to support a good cause, raise their heartrate, and enjoy a morning of community fun in the heart of Vancouver.

The 5k walk/run and 10k run routes start and end at the utility’s Electric Center in downtown Vancouver. The route guides participants along a supported course through some of the city’s most beautiful and historic sights.

Bike riders start and end at Hudson’s Bay high school and will follow a separate 16-mile out-and-back route to Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, a favorite local cycling route.

This timed event has something for everyone, from families pushing strollers to competitive runners trying to beat their best times.

Registration is open now! Sign up today to reserve a race shirt in your size or make a tax-deductible donation to Operation Warm Heart at clarkpublicutilities.com/raceforwarmth, where you can also find additional information, route maps and registration options for individuals and groups.

A big thank you goes to local business partners including Area Heating & Cooling, New Tradition Homes and Burgerville for supporting this event for more than a decade.

Use Space Heaters Safely

Space heaters can be great for chasing away chills, but can be dangerous when not operated properly. To avoid risking a fire, keep space heaters at least three feet away from any flammable objects such as paper, drapes, dusty surfaces or bedding.

Space heaters should only be used on hard and flat flooring, and never on carpet, or on a shelf, stool or bed. Never use a space heater with an extension cord and always remember to shut them off before leaving the room or going to bed. Space heaters left unattended or used improperly could overheat, blowing a fuse or causing a fire.

Help Green Energy Grow with Green Lights

Green Lights is a voluntary Clark Public Utilities program for customers who choose to offset carbon impacts of energy use, offered in partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Each Green Lights “block” is $1 and represents a 100-kilowatt-hour carbon offset through purchase of regional renewable energy credits supporting wind, solar and other forms of clean, renewable power in our region. Green Lights “blocks” are reflected on monthly utility bills, and customers can participate at any level and choose to start or stop at any time.

Utility Gift Certificates are a Warm and Cozy Surprise

This year, consider giving the gift any household in Clark County can appreciate: a bright and warm home! Purchasing a utility gift certificate in any amount is easy and only takes a few minutes when you call customer service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 360-992-3000, or visit the Electric Center in downtown Vancouver or the Operations Center in Orchards during business hours.

Contributions can also be made directly to your loved-one’s utility account in any amount, but account balances are kept confidential.

Report Outages and Receive Updates

Although Clark Public Utilities works year round to prevent weather-related outages before they happen, the power can still go out.

Customers can help crews get the lights back on quickly by calling PowerLine at 360-992-8000 or visiting clarkpublicutilities.com to report outages right away, and find updates and locations for current outages.

To receive outage alerts via text, call or email, sign up for notifications in MyAccount anytime.