Power of Community

MESSAGE FROM TED CASE, ORECA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Co-ops and Climate Change

Climate change is the most important issue to impact electric rates and service since deregulation of the electric utility industry. The increases to your electric bill will be dramatic if we don’t participate in discussions with policy makers.

As the debate moves forward, we need answers from our Congressmen and State Legislators to three questions:

1. Balancing electricity needs, emissions reduction and environmental goals, like salmon recovery, will be difficult. How much is all this going to increase my electric bill and what will you do to make it affordable?

2. What are you doing to fully fund the research required to make emissions free generation an affordable reality? Do you recognize the importance of hydro power in reducing Northwest emissions?

3. Experts say that our region’s growing electricity needs will soon go well beyond what renewables, conservation and efficiency can provide. What is your plan to make sure we have the electricity we’ll need in the future?

That’s why we need you to join Power of Community, Oregon’s grassroots program of electric cooperative (co-op) members. This is a free program sponsored by your co-op to help us, help you keep your rates affordable and service reliable.

You have the right to answers – and accountability – from your elected officials. By becoming a Power of Community member you will have a voice in issues that impact your cooperative. Please join Power of Community today.

Visit the ORECA website to sign up today!

Watch our West Oregon Electric Ruralite for important legislative updates and Power of Community articles.

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February 3rd - We have a planned outage to do line repair in the Hwy 26 area by Elderberry Inn. It includes Bear Rd, Elsie Deer Lane, and Loyd Lane. 9 -3
February 3rd - Remember to shop for Energy Efficiency appliances. We have rebates for EE Clothes washers and water heaters for qualifying models.
February 3rd - Remember to check your emergency supplies. Make sure you have extra food and supplies on hand in case of outages. Keep Safe!