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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
  • 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
  • The Lean, Green, Energy Machine : Where does our power come from?

    The Lean, Green, Energy Machine : Where does our power come from?
    Aug 4 2025

    If you have ever wondered where the electricity that powers eastern Oregon comes from, this is the podcast for you. OTEC’s Director of Engineering, Charlie Tracy, joins Shane and Paige to discuss the carbon-free power sources that OTEC utilizes to provide some of the most reliable and affordable electricity in the nation.
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    35 mins
  • Wildfire Prevention, Education and Mitigation is a Year-Round Effort at Your Electric Cooperative

    Wildfire Prevention, Education and Mitigation is a Year-Round Effort at Your Electric Cooperative
    Jun 30 2025

    Nearly 90% of wildfires were human caused in recent years. What can our communities do to help decrease the risk of wildfires? On this episode, Paige and Shane are joined by Eric Wirfs, director of operations at OTEC, to discuss best practices in preventing wildfires, both by the cooperative and the entire community.
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    22 mins
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