Welcome to Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
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.
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A central resource answering member-owner questions
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.
Powering the Future Together: OTEC & Idaho Power
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?
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Protecting Our Communities: OTEC's Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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?
Teach Kids the Power of Prevention: The WILD Program
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?
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Latest News from Your Cooperative
Wayne Overton Resigns From OTEC Board of Directors
Baker County director steps down after eleven and a half years. Under OTEC’s bylaws, the board is required to appoint a Baker County member-owner to fill the remainder of the term, which ends in 2027. Applications open September 22 and close October 13.
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Backward, On Purpose
Read the story of a local coffee shop that's making a big splash in a small package.
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