We’re Hiring an Electronic Systems Supervisor
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We’re Hiring an Electronic Systems Supervisor

Lake Region Electric Cooperative is currently seeking a full-time Electronic Systems Supervisor at our headquarters in Pelican Rapids, MN. This position is responsible for maintaining the load management Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system and equipment, the cooperative’s radio and other communications systems, and the inventory necessary for maintenance of these systems. Applicants must have a minimum…

Crews are Performing Exacter Patrolling

Crews are Performing Exacter Patrolling

If you have noticed an LREC vehicle patrolling lines in the Dent, New York Mills, Pelican Lake, Tansem, Stalker Lake, and Cormorant areas, we are utilizing our Exacter technology.  Exacter is a predictive technology that assists in increasing reliability and finding problems before they become outages. Exacter’s predictive process provides information that accurately identifies specific…

Energy Transition: Challenges & Opportunities During System Transformation // CEO Column July 2023
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Energy Transition: Challenges & Opportunities During System Transformation // CEO Column July 2023

2023 Legislation Will Impact Everyone Who Uses ElectricityMinnesota’s 2023 legislative session was one of the most consequential in history for LREC members and the rest of Minnesota’s 1.7 million cooperative members. The landmark 2040 Carbon Free Standard made this legislative session one with long-term impacts on everyone using electricity in the state. A lot of…

Your Co-op Strives to Be Your Local Trusted Energy Services Provider…and More // CEO Column June 2023
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Your Co-op Strives to Be Your Local Trusted Energy Services Provider…and More // CEO Column June 2023

At LREC, we have always strived to provide our members with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. We have taken actions to be your local trusted energy services provider by offering a community solar opportunity for our members, installing GoWest Solar units, implementing our generator program, and promoting our many demand response programs. However, we don’t…

Phone Scam Alert

Phone Scam Alert

SCAM ALERT! Members have reported receiving telephone calls from individuals posing as LREC. The scammers state LREC will give you a percentage of your electric bill back if they can get your debit/credit card. If you receive a call or text from any number demanding your debit/credit card information or payment, hang up or do not…

Forum Highlights Energy Issues in Minnesota

Forum Highlights Energy Issues in Minnesota

Nearly 100 people attended Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) Energy Forum held at Thumper Pond, Ottertail, on May 18th. The energy forum provided the opportunity for LREC’s member-owners, community leaders and the general public to hear firsthand how electric cooperatives are ready to meet the challenges of the new energy economy brought on by recent…