About
Our mission is to provide safe, reliable electricity and services that support the economy and the quality of life of OTEC member-owners. We provide affordable electricity to nearly 60,000 people, making it easier for families to live here and businesses to operate in eastern Oregon.
We understand how vital electricity is to modern life and take our role as the area’s provider very seriously, with a system that represents an investment of over $196 million in a network of overhead and underground lines.
Still, our investment doesn’t stop at our network. We’ve also made Economic Development and community support a priority.
We recognize our cooperative is only as strong as the communities it serves, and that is why we believe in strengthening our communities through partnerships and economic development.
Along with reliability, we invest in programs designed to make homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient, provide energy assistance, and give back to the community through programs such as:
- Charitable contributions
- Work in kind
- Scholarships
Our economic development team works closely with community and business leaders to strengthen the communities we serve.