Kootenai Electric Cooperative

Kootenai Electric Cooperative Location:
9014 W. Lancaster Rd
Rathdrum, ID 83858

Office hours:
Mon - Thurs
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Comments and discussion are encouraged on any of our posts.

Kootenai Electric Cooperative's (KEC) Facebook is used as a means of communication in alignment with our print and online channels. Here we post information deemed important to members including, but not limited to, outage updates, safety information and community events. This page is not monitored 24/7 and is not connected to our outage system. Please report all outages via SmartHub or o

ur outage hotline at 855.938.3508. Questions, information requests and other messages will be answered during business hours. Comments and posts should not promote a product, business or spam. Personal attacks, hate speech, any inappropriate language or interactions, and overly repetitive content will not be tolerated. Do not post any personal information on public posts. Call our office at 208.765.1200 for information regarding your account. KEC reserves the right to remove any posts that violate these guidelines. KEC is a member-owned electric utility in Rathdrum, Idaho. Our mission is to provide our members exceptional service and dependable electric power at competitive rates. KEC is governed by an independent seven-member elected Board of Directors. KEC has more than 30,000 meters and approximately 2,300 miles of electric line in parts of Kootenai, Benewah, Bonner and Spokane counties. Kootenai Electric employs more than 100 people and is the largest electric cooperative in Idaho.

Our office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Visit kec.com to manage your online acco...
09/02/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Visit kec.com to manage your online account 24/7. You can also report an outage using these methods:

📱Through the SmartHub App
đź“žCalling 1-855-938-3508
đź’¬By texting "OUT" to 1-855-938-3508 (Prior to using the text to report outages service you must meet the following requirements: Be a registered SmartHub user using a cell phone number associated with the SmartHub account that has selected to receive text messages. Message and data rates may apply).

For more information, visit www.kec.com/manage-your-account.

KEC’s normal business hours are Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed Fridays.

08/29/2026

We were just as shocked as you were! But we're also very grateful to have an engaged membership that cares about the state of their cooperative! Whether you were there for the free pizza, cool prizes or just to learn more about KEC, thank you to everyone who showed up. đź’š

Wow! Our 88th Annual Meeting was one for the record books!Thank you to everyone who joined us on August 25 and helped ma...
08/28/2026

Wow! Our 88th Annual Meeting was one for the record books!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on August 25 and helped make this year's event a huge success. Your participation, questions, and engagement are what make KEC strong.

We were thrilled to welcome a record number of members this year. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we worked through an unprecedented turnout. We loved seeing so many familiar and new faces, and we'll be even more prepared for next year! If you weren’t able to make it but would like to watch the video, it will be posted here in the next week: www.kec.com/about-us/annual-meeting-election/

Congratulations to our Directors who were re-elected by acclamation:
- Todd Hoffman (District 3)
- Roger Tinkey (District 4)

Congratulations to our 2026 Prize Winners!
Chainsaw Winner: Deborah Hotard, Bayview
$500 Gift Card Winners:
- George & Lynnette Rice, Spokane
- Martha McCain, Coeur d'Alene
- Wayne Schaffer, Worley
Blackstone Griddle Winner: Mike Ruscio, Rathdrum
YETI Roadie Cooler Winner: Laurie Thomas, Coeur d'Alene
Registration Prize Winner: Michael & Vickie Moody, Post Falls

A big thank you to our vendors who generously donated prizes, and to every member who attended, visited with employees and helped make the evening such a memorable event.

As a member-owned cooperative, your participation matters. Thank you for helping shape the future of KEC. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Now hiring! We’re looking for a Project Engineering Technician to help design the lines that keep the power flowing acro...
08/25/2026

Now hiring! We’re looking for a Project Engineering Technician to help design the lines that keep the power flowing across our system. If your idea of a good day involves maps, planning and making connections that matter, this could be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply at www.kec.com/careers

08/24/2026

Need plans for Tuesday night? We have three $500 reasons you should join us.

All member households who attend KEC's Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at Lake City Church at 6000 N. Ramsey Rd. in Coeur d'Alene will be entered for a chance to win one of three $500 gift card giveaways.

Plus, every member household that attends will receive a $25 gift card, enjoy free pizza, cookies, coffee and refreshments, and be entered to win additional prizes donated by KEC vendors, including a YETI Roadie Cooler, Blackstone Griddle, and a Stihl Chainsaw valued at $760 (donated by Associated Arborists).

Registration, food and exhibits: 5-6 p.m.
Meeting starts: 6 p.m.

Three members will leave with $500 gift cards. The only way to be one of them is to be there!

Members must be present to win. This event is exclusively for KEC members and members of their household.

08/22/2026

Someone is going home with a Stihl chainsaw. Why not you?

Join us at KEC's Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at Lake City Church at 6000 N. Ramsey Rd. in Coeur d'Alene for an evening of food, prizes, and co-op updates.

One lucky member will win a Stihl Chainsaw generously donated by KEC vendor Associated Arborists. Plus, every member household that attends will receive a $25 gift card and be entered into all of our prize drawings, including a YETI Roadie Cooler, Blackstone Griddle, and three $500 gift card giveaways.

While you're there, enjoy free pizza, cookies, coffee and refreshments, hear updates from co-op leadership and learn what's happening at KEC.

Registration, food and exhibits: 5-6 p.m.
Meeting starts: 6 p.m.

Come for the gift card. Stay for the pizza. Leave knowing more about your cooperative... and maybe even with a prize!

Members must be present to win. This event is exclusively for KEC members and members of their household.

đźš©The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 4 p.m. Saturday, August 22 through 11 a.m. Sunday, Augu...
08/21/2026

đźš©The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 4 p.m. Saturday, August 22 through 11 a.m. Sunday, August 23. On Saturday and Sunday, a strong cold front will move
through the region, bringing a risk for thunderstorms and strong west to southwest winds. This will lead to critical fire weather conditions across the region.

As part of Kootenai Electric Cooperative’s (KEC) Wildfire Mitigation Plan, we have adjusted our system settings to disable automatic power restoration when a fault occurs during elevated fire risk conditions. While this may result in more frequent or longer outages, it helps reduce the risk of electrical equipment sparking a wildfire.

If an outage occurs, crews must first patrol and inspect the affected power lines to ensure they are safe before power can be restored. To support a rapid response, KEC crews will be strategically staged throughout our service territory for the duration of the Red Flag Warning.

Please note that restoration efforts may be delayed during Red Flag Warnings or other hazardous conditions. Once conditions improve and it is safe to do so, crews will make necessary repairs, inspect the line, and restore service. Because safety assessments and line patrols must occur before restoration can begin, estimated restoration times may not always be available.

KEC cannot guarantee uninterrupted electric service, especially during fire season. If you rely on electricity for medical equipment, livestock or a well, or have other critical power needs, please secure backup power options such as generators, battery systems, or solar and review safety tips for medical equipment that depends on electricity.

📱Keep your contact information current in your online KEC account so we can reach you with important notifications. For more information on how to do that, visit: www.kec.com/account-services/manage-your-online-account/
đź“ŤBookmark our outage center page at www.kec.com/outages-safety/outage-center/ so you can quickly check the status of an outage. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to protect our members, employees, and communities during periods of heightened wildfire risk.

With wildfire smoke still lingering in the air, now is the perfect time to inspect your home's air filter. A clean filte...
08/21/2026

With wildfire smoke still lingering in the air, now is the perfect time to inspect your home's air filter. A clean filter helps improve air quality, reduce strain on your system, and keep energy costs in check.

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Rathdrum, ID

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm

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(208) 765-1200

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