Our mission is to provide safe, reliable electricity and services that support the economy and quality of life of OTEC Member-Owners based on the cooperative principles.
This page covers electric service and office operations, the stated reasons for the strike, the status of the unfair labor practice charges, current journeyman lineman pay and benefits, and the terms of OTEC’s August 18 proposal.
Big changes are on the horizon for eastern Oregon energy consumers! Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) and Idaho Power are working together on a landmark transition to bring Idaho Power’s Oregon service territory directly under OTEC’s trusted, local cooperative care.
Are you impacted by the transition? Want to stay ahead of the curve?
In Eastern Oregon’s rugged, heavily forested landscapes, wildfire safety is a shared responsibility and a top priority. Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is taking proactive, aggressive steps to protect homes, families, and local infrastructure through advanced grid hardening, rigorous vegetation management, and cutting-edge safety protocols.
Want to know how OTEC is keeping the power grid safe, or how your household can prepare for extreme weather events?
Wildfire safety is something the whole family can learn together! Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is empowering the next generation with the WILD (Wildfire Information Learning and Development) Program, turning crucial safety habits into fun, memorable lessons for kids.
Meet Ember and her friends as they teach children how to practice smart campfire safety, understand outdoor precautions like dragging-chain reminders, and keep our forests safe. Are you a parent, teacher, or camp leader looking for engaging educational tools?
Following a thorough and deliberate selection process, the Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Tyler Brown to serve as OTEC Director for Baker County, Board Position 5, one of three Baker County seats on the nine-member board. The appointment reflects the board’s collective decision after completing its review and evaluation of the candidates considered for the position.
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