LREC’s Operation Round Up program gives back to vital organizations doing good in our backyard and across the state. Funds were recently granted to 12 local organizations. A total of $29,325 was awarded by the Operation Round Up Board of Trustees at the July 15th, 2024 meeting. The funds were distributed as follows: Since 2007,…
When severe storms roll through our service territory, power outages often follow. The band of destructive storms that swept through our area on Saturday, July 13th left a lot of damage in its path. Strong winds contributed to numerous downed trees and power lines, leaving approximately 6,000 members without power. Our hardworking lineworkers, along with…
Our full-time Electrical Technician opportunity, based out of the LREC Pelican Rapids office, is responsible for installation, testing, and maintenance of voltage regulators. Daily monitoring of system voltages. Meter testing and inspections. Perform inspections and installations of load management systems. Inspect, install, and maintain substation equipment and SCADA system. Qualifications for the position include: This…
EXO will be testing poles on the western side of our system starting this week. They will be driving the truck/UTV combo seen below. If you have any questions, please call LREC at (800) 552-7658 or chat with us online. Thank you!
As a member-owned electric cooperative, Lake Region strives to have a high level of member engagement. We value the input our members have and work to provide ongoing opportunities for you to get involved with your cooperative. The recent Energy Forum, held at Thumper Pond on May 30th, was a great example of a chance…
Our full-time service technician opportunity at the Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) office in Ottertail, MN executes a variety of work responsibilities for effective operations out of that location. Primary and sole contributor responsible for performing operations and maintenance duties on the natural gas distribution system (Dent, Parkers Prairie, and Miltona areas). As a key point of…
STAR Energy Services, LLC will be conducting underground inspections in the upcoming weeks in Edna township. You may see a vehicle or side-by-side UTV during this time with a STAR Energy Services logo and a “Line Inspection” decal on it. Please be courteous to the crew as they ensure the safe distribution of your electricity….
Lake Region Electric Cooperative has an opportunity for an electronic technology systems supervisor, full-time, based in our Pelican Rapids, MN office, with ability for day travel within our service territory (counties of Otter Tail, Wilkin, Grant, Douglas, Clay and Becker). This position is responsible for maintaining the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system and equipment at utility…
Lake Region Electric Cooperative has an opportunity for a full-time (30hrs or more, 5 days per week) executive communications assistant in our Pelican Rapids, MN office. This position is responsible for providing detailed, confidential, and deadline driven executive support to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. Effectively captures the message and importance of the CEO’s voice in developing…
STAR Energy Services, LLC will be conducting underground inspections in the upcoming weeks in Dora township. You may see a vehicle or side-by-side UTV during this time with a STAR Energy Services logo and a “Line Inspection” decal on it. Please be courteous to the crew as they ensure the safe distribution of your electricity….