As you know, the drive to develop and adopt renewable sources of energy has been a topic of conversation in our country over the last few years, both as a political talking point and in the general discourse. In 2023, our state legislature passed the MN Carbon-Free by 2040 Standard, mandating a 100% transition to…
Each fall, the leadership team at Lake Region Electric Cooperative spends time reflecting on the past year and preparing for the year to come. As a member-owned cooperative, we are always looking for ways to best serve our membership. Strategic planning allows us to look at the larger picture and make sure we’re focusing on…
As a member-owned cooperative, Lake Region is committed to supporting the communities we serve. We strive to go above and beyond what is expected and work to improve the quality of life for our members. We are motivated by people and their needs, not just the bottom line. In fact, ‘Concern for Community’ is one…
The deadline to submit your application for Operation Round Up funding is fast approaching. If you’re a local non-profit or charitable organization needing help with completing projects in your community, now is the time. Details on submitting your organization for consideration can be found in the ‘How To Get Funding’ section on the ORU web…
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…