New Member Accounts
We welcome you to becoming a member of West Oregon Electric Cooperative.
You will need to contact our Member Service Representatives to start service by phone (503) 429-3021 or email.
- Please fill out the application for service and read the terms and conditions of the Electric Service Agreement. This will need to be completed and returned with a government-issued Photo ID to set up your account and start service.
- A processing fee of $25 and a $1 membership fee will be billed to your new account.
- On new residential member accounts, a credit will have established.
- A soft credit check through Online Utility Exchange will be required for identity purposes as well as to determine if an advanced payment will be required.
- Advanced payments:
- May be up to twice the average billing of the service account location.
- Will be held for 12 months without interest. After 12 consecutive on-time bill payments are received, the advanced payment will be applied to the account. Late bill payments will result in the 12 months starting over.
- If the meter has been disconnected for longer than 60 days, a county inspection will be required to start service.
- Columbia County Inspection: (503) 397-7265
- For residences within the Vernonia City limits, please call City Hall at (503) 429-5291
- Clatsop County Inspection: (503) 338-3697
- Add Yamhill County Inspection: (503) 434-7516
- Washington County Inspection: (503) 846-3470
- Columbia County Inspection: (503) 397-7265
Receipt of electric service shall mean that the receiver is a consumer of the Cooperative as the term is used herein, whether such service is based upon contract, agreement, accepted application, or otherwise.
- For additional information, visit our Service Rules & Regulations page.
Contact the WOEC office to set up your membership and connect your account (503) 429-3021 or (800) 777-1276
Welcome to the power that makes a difference!