At Columbia REA, we want to be good stewards of YOUR money.
One way we can do that is to reduce expenses on items like paper and postage.

For example, once we add up printing costs, paper costs, mailing costs, envelope, return envelope, it costs about $3 apiece to send a paper statement and process a paper billing payment each month. That adds up to thousands of dollars every year!
So, rather than costing our members $3 dollars every month, we would much rather give you $3 every month!
Beginning with your May billing statement, RESIDENTIAL MEMBERS can receive a $3 bill credit every month if you:
- Sign up for paperless billing through the SmartHub app and get a $1 bill credit.
- Sign up for Auto-pay and get a $1 bill credit.
- Sign up for both and get a bonus buck for a $3 monthly bill credit!
RESIDENTIAL MEMBERS who sign up for paperless billing or auto-pay will receive a $1 monthly bill credit. Sign up for both and receive a $3 bill credit every month for as long as you continue to use paperless billing and auto-pay together!
AND as a thank-you for helping Columbia REA save money and be more efficient, residential members who are already signed up for one or both of these services will also begin receiving a bill credit with their May billing statement.
If you would like to make the switch, just give us a call at 509-526-4041, or come see us at the 2026 Annual Meeting Sign-up For Savings table!
Go to the Smart hub
Download the Smarthub app for even more control and more savings.


