Lane Electric Co-op

Over the next few months, West Eugene and Veneta members will likely see our partners from Allegiant Utilities Services out conducting meter audits. Their work is part of our annual audit to verify meter information and ensure cooperative equipment is up to code and hazard-free.

September is National Preparedness Month. Check out some of the preparedness information from our friends at developed. buff.ly/4dPecFS

Meet Lane Electric’s new meter reader, Kaelin! He’s a great addition to the team and is working hard to support our Member Services and Data Management teams. If you see him out around our territory, say hello.

Update, 7:25 p.m. - BPA reports power coming back online monetarily. If you remain out, please call it in at 541-484-1151

Update, 5:10 p.m. - BPA has received clearance to begin reenergization

BPA is experiencing an outage that is impacting Lane Electric members in Cottage Grove, Row River, and Dorena. They are sending a crew to investigate and, at this time, have no established time of restoration.

Lane County Emergency Management will test its emergency alert system on Thursday, July 11, at 2 p.m. Lane Alerts is the tool first responders use to deliver critical safety information to the community. If you haven't signed up, now is a great time. buff.ly/3ztLACC

To support staff during the continued high heat event, Lane Electric is limiting open, in-person office hours to 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. from Tuesday, July 9-Monday, July 15. After 1 p.m., please reach out via phone at (541-484-1151) and email at (info@laneelectric.com).

Our annual meeting is just around the corner! Join us for a family friendly event to learn about the cooperative and community preparedness tips. We'll have lunch, music and will be raffling cool prizes, including a backup generator and a Yeti Cooler: buff.ly/3J40rW3

5/26/24 3:00 pm: Power has returned to the McKenzie area following an urgent planned outage. Thank you for your patience as we made repairs after a car struck a circuit early this morning.

Thank you to our active military and veteran members and employees!

Join us June 1st for our annual meeting! Bring the whole family for a fun day at our headquarters with music, lunch, door prizes and raffles. You’ll learn about the state of the cooperative and hear about preparedness from a panel of local leaders. RSVP: buff.ly/3J40rW3

Get ready for wildfire season together with us. Summer is just around the corner, let's make sure our homes and neighborhoods are ready for wildfire season. Dive into Your Wildfire Safety Checklist (PDF) for all the essential prep steps: buff.ly/3NRFrEO

Get ready for wildfire season ahead of summer. Here are a few easy reminders to be well-prepared: ●Build your emergency kit. ●Prepare your home and neighborhood. ●Sign up for weather notifications. Learn more about how to proactively prepare at: buff.ly/3IkK33j

Congratulations to Central District director Ingrid Kessler on her election to the National Rural Cooperative Association board of directors. buff.ly/43hcKHY

The weather may not have you thinking about wildfires, but spring is the best time to start preparing. Register for weather and public safety alerts today to receive the latest updates on wildfire risks from local authorities at AlertSense: buff.ly/46MIS7v

February 26, 4:30 p.m. - We are experiencing an outage in the Oakridge area. A serviceman is on the way. No ETA on restoration at this time.

Plan ahead for wildfire season: Ensure your family's safety by building an emergency kit now. Most items can be picked up on your next trip to the hardware or grocery store. We’ve made it easy with our Wildfire Safety Checklist (PDF): buff.ly/3NRFrEO