Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) has awarded 24 scholarships to students across Baker, Grant, Harney, and Union counties for the 2026-27 academic year. Administered by the OTEC Member Foundation, the scholarships support graduating high school seniors, returning college students, adult learners, and incoming Eastern Oregon University freshmen who commit to four years at EOU.

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is a private, non-profit electric cooperative that is owned by the members it serves and is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by the member-owners and are accountable to the member-owners. The Board of Directors makes business and policy decisions in setting the direction of OTEC. Directors are elected to serve three-year terms.

Today, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) and PacifiCorp announced they have entered into a non-binding agreement to transition ownership of PacifiCorp’s Wallowa County, Oregon service area.

Oregon’s Consumer-Owned Electric Utilities Push Back on Governor Tina Kotek’s Support for a “Modest” Rate Increase for Over One Million Oregonians

We’ve redesigned our electric bill to make it easier to understand and more useful for our members.

Today, Idaho Power and Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) announced they have entered into an agreement to transition ownership of Idaho Power’s Oregon service area.

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is announcing a rate increase which member-owners will see reflected in their April bills.

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the retirement of $3 million in capital credits for 2025. This marks the 29th consecutive year of returning capital credits to OTEC member-owners. This milestone reflects OTEC’s commitment to financial health, strong leadership, and its member-focused mission. Since its founding, OTEC has returned a total of $61 million to member-owners and the communities it serves.

Baker Technical Institute and Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Break Ground on New Lineman School.