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A Celebration of Agriculture in Eastern Oregon
Mar 18 2024Eastern Oregon Eastern Oregon celebrates National Agriculture Day (March 19) this spring - a commemoration of the crucial role that agriculture plays in the United States, not only for its necessary food supply production but also for its significant contribution to sustaining local communities and driving economic growth. In Eastern...
Continuous Member Engagement is the Plan at OTEC
Dec 22 2023Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) prioritizes economic development and Concern for Community through many methods. We help businesses operate and families live more efficiently through affordable electricity. To that end, OTEC had invested over $153 million to improve the reliability, safety and efficiency of our system. Additionally, numerous programs focus...
Support Local in Eastern Oregon
Dec 14 2023The people of eastern Oregon may not be as numerous as those on the state’s western side, but their commitment to fellow residents, businesses and overall quality of life in their communities is unmatched. The Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) proudly serves these members, businesses and residents in their economic...
The past few years have brought a wave of adversity to communities nationwide, from the COVID-19 pandemic to current economic hardships. But amidst the turmoil, one truth has emerged: small communities are filled with enterprising individuals with fantastic ideas to make their communities a better place to live. Entrepreneurship has...