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Read more about the OTEC rate increase and how OTEC managed to keep rates steady for over five years in this March 2025 Ruralite Article:

Read more about how inflation has affected your electric cooperative in this Ruralite article from September 2024:

Mayor Porter of Long Creek shares his experience with OTEC's low rates.

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Long Creek Mayor and Fire Chief Don Porter was on the January 28, 2025, episode of Coffee Time with host Logan Bagett to discuss community happenings in the town, including reflection on the eventful 2024 fire season. Here’s a short clip of their conversation where Chief Porter discusses comparing his electricity bill with colleagues in other areas.
Thanks to Elkhorn Media Group, KJDY fm, and Mayor/Chief Porter.


You can hear the entire conversation by following this link to Coffee Time Episode January 28 | City of Long Creek 
 

OTEC has some of the lowest rates in the nation - see for yourself.

 

This map shows OTEC rates as well as the rates of 29 investor-owned utilities across American cities.  Data source: Edison Electric Institute as of July 1, 2024. This is the most current market information — the next survey data will be available in summer 2025.

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