Member Satisfaction Survey // October 2024 CEO Column
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Member Satisfaction Survey // October 2024 CEO Column

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…

Member Engagement // September 2024 CEO Column
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Member Engagement // September 2024 CEO Column

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…

ORU Submission Deadline Sept. 15
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ORU Submission Deadline Sept. 15

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…

ORU Awards $29,325 to Local Organizations
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ORU Awards $29,325 to Local Organizations

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,…

Investing in Vegetation Management // August 2024 CEO Column
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Investing in Vegetation Management // August 2024 CEO Column

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…

We’re hiring an Electrical Technician!
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We’re hiring an Electrical Technician!

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…

Pole Testing

Pole Testing

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!

Energy Forum Promotes Member Engagement // July 2024 CEO Column
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Energy Forum Promotes Member Engagement // July 2024 CEO Column

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…

We’re hiring a natural gas, warehouse, building & grounds service technician!

We’re hiring a natural gas, warehouse, building & grounds service technician!

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…

Underground Inspections

Underground Inspections

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….