Lane Electric Cooperative

Lane Electric Cooperative is a rural electric distribution cooperative serving nearly 13,000 electric accounts across 1,479 miles of power line in Lane County, Oregon, including 54 miles of energized transmission line. As one of 18 rural electric cooperatives operating throughout Oregon and a member of both the National Rural Electric Cooperative A... ssociation (NRECA)which represents approximately 850 cooperative members serving 36 million people across 47 statesand the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association (ORECA), Lane Electric is positioned within a substantial network of rural utility providers. The cooperative's primary mission centers on delivering safe, reliable, and economical electric service to its member-owners in rural Lane County, with a service territory that originated in the upper McKenzie Valley following the cooperative's incorporation in 1939. Lane Electric serves a diverse customer base encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial accounts, offering a comprehensive range of programs and services tailored to meet the distinct needs of each segment. Beyond utility operations, the cooperative demonstrates strong community engagement through active involvement in local economic development initiatives, support for local businesses, and extensive participation in youth-focused programs spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as local youth sports programs. The cooperative continually seeks cost-efficient approaches to program delivery while maintaining service quality and reliability, with offerings structured around timing and funding availability to maximize member value. Lane Electric's operational foundation reflects a long-standing commitment to rural electrification and cooperative principles, having served its member-owners for over eight decades with consistent focus on safe operations, dependable power delivery, and community partnership.Read More