Lane Electric Cooperative

06/03/2026

Update, 12 p.m. - Power is back up!

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Update, 10:15 a.m. - Based on conversations with BPA, we estimate power will be restored by 1 p.m.

Since this outage is impacting our substation, all members will be restored at the same time.

We'll update if anything changes.

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June 3, 9:30 a.m. – We have an outage impacting members in the McKenzie area. The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has a tree in contact with its transmission lines. They have dispatched a team to isolate the issue.

Restoration will take several hours. We’ll update as we learn more from our partners.

06/02/2026

What can we say, the GM loves a selfie! 📷

Thanks to GM Coe for multi-tasking and taking a snap from the stage at the Annual Meeting.

And, THANK YOU, to the nearly 300 member-owners who joined us for Lane Electric's Annual Meeting on Saturday.

We had a great time talking with you, celebrating our scholarship and award winners, and more.

Stay tuned for a round up of the meeting in the July quarterly newsletter. 📪

05/30/2026

We're looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at Churchill High School for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Members! 🎉

Here are a few things to know:

- The bucket truck marks the way. It will be parked in front of the entrance to the courtyard and meeting area.

- If you’d like assistance with the walk-in, we’ll have staffers offering a lift with golf carts. Pick-up points will be marked by signage in the two main parking lots.

- Forgot to RSVP and still want to attend, not a problem. All members are welcome, RSVP or not.

See ya soon!

Additional details 🔗 https://buff.ly/XppovM8

05/26/2026

General Manager Scott Coe talks about how the cooperative is preparing for wildfire season as Wildfire Preparedness Month draws to a close.

If you want to take a peek at a recloser and other equipment the cooperative has deployed, come to our Annual Meeting this Saturday.

Lane Electric General Manager Scott Coe talks about the cooperative's efforts to harden our system.

05/23/2026

We are one week away from our 2026 Annual Meeting!

Thank you for our community partners who are joining us to share information for the communities we serve.

Can’t wait to see you all on May 30!

* Firewise
* Row River Valley Community PartnershipR
* Food for Lane County
* Greenhill Humane Society
* Dark Skies McKenzie
* McKenzie Community Communications
* Oregon State Fire Marshall
* State of Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services

Mark your calendar for Lane Electric's 2026 Annual Meeting!

We look forward to seeing you on May 30.

05/20/2026

Crews are replacing vintage poles and reconductoring aging taps on Lynx Hollow Road.

Taps deliver stepped-down power for use in homes and communities. Upgrading them helps with reliability and capacity.

Each year, Lane Electric conducts important system maintenance, including pole replacements. In 2026, we have $1.25M budgeted for pole replacements throughout our service territory.

05/19/2026

Lane Electric's office will be closed on Monday, May 25.

After-hours needs can always be reported via SmartHub or by calling 541-484-1151.

05/14/2026

It's election time in Lane County!

Just a reminder that your Lane Electric ballot is postmarked and can be dropped in the mail. 📬

Or, if you’d like to vote after hearing the board candidates speak, you can vote in person at the 2026 Annual Meeting on May 30. 🗳️

Just don't confuse your Cooperative ballot with the one from Lane County, which is also out for primaries. ❗️

Look for the envelope that say "Ballot Enclosed for Lane Electric Cooperative" to help steer the future of the co-op! 🙌

Deadlines:
- Mailed ballots must be received by 5/28
- In person voting is open at the 5/30 Annual Meeting

05/13/2026

Update, 12:50 p.m. - Lane Electric crews have completed their work. Power was restored to impacted members around 12:30 p.m.

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Planned Outage Alert
Impacting - Members in Springfield

On Thursday, May 14, an emergency planned outage to replace critical infrastructure will occur in the lower McKenzie.

Early this morning a driver struck a utility pole at Partridge Lane and McKenzie Highway. This is a complex, multi-phased pole that needs to be replaced.

The outage will begin at 8 a.m. and impact 330 members in Springfield. We expect work to continue until at least 3 p.m. With the amount of equipment on the pole, it could extend.

We will provide updates as work takes place.

Impacted members will receive a call blast in the next 15 minutes.

Main roads impacted include (but are not limited to): Deerhorn Rd, Meadow Glen Dr, Booth Kelly Rd, York Ln, Partridge Ln, Buck Point Way, Heritage Ln, Clemens Rd, Tiki Ln, Chita Loop, Tamora Dr, Tonga Ln, Storment Ln

We apologize for the inconvenience. The team will work as safely and quickly as they can to complete the project.

05/13/2026

Lane Electric had two car hit pole incidents in the lower McKenzie area early this morning.

Our serviceman was on scene quickly and was able to redirect power on the first accident to re-energize members on highway 126. For the second one on Camp Creek Road, a pole replacement is needed for full restoration. A crew is on the way with materials to begin that work.

Stay safe out there today!