The Spirit of the Western Frontier is alive in Oregon’s Baker, Grant, Harney & Union Counties.
Baker, Grant, Harney and Union counties cover nearly 20,000 square miles of Eastern Oregon, more ground than nine U.S. states. The land runs from the Blue and Wallowa mountains to the high desert around Burns, and much of it belongs to all of us. More than 60% of Grant County is public land. Families here ski Anthony Lakes in winter, fish the John Day and Powder rivers in summer, and hunt, hike and ride the country in between.
Our towns are small, and they work. Baker City keeps its historic Main Street busy. La Grande is home to Eastern Oregon University. John Day and Burns anchor ranch country that runs for miles. People come for the outdoors and stay because they know the person behind the counter.
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative has powered this corner of Oregon since 1988. We belong to the over 23,000 member-owners we serve, and economic development is part of the same job. If you are moving here or building here, start with us. We will connect you with relocation information, available sites, local and state incentives, and the people in each county who make projects happen.
3000+
Miles of OTEC power line across four Eastern Oregon counties
1st
Harney County’s rank in size among Oregon’s 36 counties
6,734
Square miles of service territory powered by OTEC
700
Pennies, one per neighbor, that started OTEC in 1987
#2
Oregon’s U.S. rank in hydropower, OTEC’s main power source
2.3M
Returned to OTEC member-owners in capital credits
Location Advantages
Interstate 84 runs through La Grande and Baker City, connecting the region to Portland, Boise and Salt Lake City. Boise is about 130 miles southeast of Baker City. U.S. Highways 20, 26, 30 and 395 and Oregon Routes 7, 82 and 86 link towns across all four counties. Union Pacific's rail line runs through La Grande and Baker City, and public airports serve Baker City, La Grande, John Day and Burns.
Featured News
From engaging sessions and networking opportunities to exciting showcases, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) will be hosting the fifth annual Power Eastern Oregon Business Summit on Wednesday, June 24 at our headquarters in beautiful Baker City, Oregon!From our “Thoughts and Kilowatts” pre-event networking evening on...
This is the time of the year when we often start thinking about what lies ahead. We make resolutions, spend time reflecting, and get our personal goals in order for the upcoming year.We also often assume that hiring winds down this time of the year...
It’s hard to find anything that is done with a high degree of care and intentionality these days. But that’s what makes Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) so special. We’re real people, providing real care that’s guided by seven very real principles. In fact, you could...
In the November issue of Site Selection Magazine, site selectors were asked what mattered most when it comes to location criteria.Topping the list? Power availability.It’s become even more important than the actual cost of power. More important than things like incentives and ease of permitting.In...
Eastern Oregon In Action
Life in Eastern Oregon
Outdoor Lover’s Paradise
Ski Anthony Lakes in winter. Rise and hike the Blue Mountains all summer.
Millions of Acres of Public Land
More than 60% of Grant County alone is public land, open for backpacking, hunting, fishing and riding.
Eastern Oregon's Pastime
Around here, a lake or a river is usually a short drive from work.
Adventurous Spirit
The Oregon Trail crossed these valleys, and the gold rush of the 1860s built many of our towns. People here still bet on themselves.
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