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Power Eastern Oregon Podcast

Power Eastern Oregon Podcast

By: Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
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 The Power Eastern Oregon Podcast explores topics which affect small towns and rural communities in eastern Oregon and beyond. With the help of business and community partners, we will discuss the foundations of healthy communities, innovative new technologies, and challenges we all face. We’ll also explore the value of cooperatives and member-owned utilities and how Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative contributes to the health and growth of our service territory.All rights reserved. Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Empowering Healthy Communities: Education

    Empowering Healthy Communities: Education
    Nov 19 2025

    Oregon Superintendent of the Year, George Mendoza, joins us for a conversation about his background, the role education plays in a healthy community, scholarships, and how education powers success for Eastern Oregon.
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    40 mins
  • The Cooperative Advantage

    The Cooperative Advantage
    Oct 17 2025

    From pennies to power, why having a cooperative model makes all the difference. Listen in as OTEC's CEO Les Penning discusses the unique value that cooperatives bring to the electric industry.
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    39 mins
  • The Current Advantage : How Hydro Powers More than Your Homes

    The Current Advantage : How Hydro Powers More than Your Homes
    Sep 5 2025

    The Columbia River and Snake River dams provide clean, reliable, and affordable power in the Northwest. But did you know the river projects provide benefits well beyond the electric system? The dams are vital to agricultural improvements, flood control, the transportation system, and tourism across our region. On this podcast episode, Clark Mather, executive director of Northwest River Partners, tells us how integral these river projects are to our service territory.
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    36 mins
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