We’re Hiring a Machine Operator!
LREC is seeking a full-time machine operator. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining underground digging equipment and other related equipment. This position assists the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crew in the installation of underground systems and utility bores. Qualifications for the position include: The application deadline is February 27, 2024. Apply online by visiting our careers page….
We’re Hiring Temporary Lineworkers!
LREC is currently seeking applicants for the position of temporary lineworker. Five positions are available: four at our headquarters in Pelican Rapids and one in our Ottertail location. Responsibilities include assisting lineworkers in the construction, operation, and maintenance of distribution lines and substations. Applicants must have a diploma or degree from a recognized Electrical Line Worker…
Load Management Outlook
*Update 1/17/24*Lake Region will be extending the controlling periods to tomorrow (Thursday) morning and evening. This is again due to widespread cold temperatures and high market pricing. This will only impact members on our load control programs. Lake Region will be controlling off-peak loads tonight (Monday), Tuesday morning and evening, and Wednesday evening. These control…
How Electricity Gets to You
The electric grid is considered one of the most complex machines in the world, quietly and consistently delivering the electricity we need for everyday life. If you look at the graphic below, you’ll see there are a number of steps to ultimately deliver power to its final stop — your home. These steps involve fixed…
Bringing Vegetation Management to the Next Level with AiDash
Your electric cooperative takes an aggressive, educated approach when it comes to vegetation management (VM) efforts. Managing vegetation along LREC overhead lines is a dynamic and complex process that requires quality data to quantify the forest cover adjacent to the lines. In previous years, success was achieved utilizing Arborcision, but as technology has developed, more comprehensive…
Local electric cooperative makes impact with $57,180 in donations
Fire departments, schools and food shelfs were among the organizations receiving funding Monday night during Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) Operation Round Up (ORU) meeting. ORU Board Trustees were overjoyed to award $57,180 between 112 local organizations within LREC’s service territory. “Whenever a group of volunteer individuals can come together and make an impact like…
Staying Connected with Our Legislators // CEO Column January 2024
One of the most important things we can do is let our voices be heard by those elected to represent us. LREC values a positive relationship with our local legislators. We were able to connect with Minnesota’s Senator Jordan Rasmusson, Senator Rob Kupec, Representative Tom Murphy, and Representative Jeff Backer over the past year when…
2024 District Meetings are held by Lake Region Electric Cooperative
District meetings for Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) were held on January 4 and 5 for LREC Districts 1, 4 and 7 in Pelican Rapids, Dent and Fergus Falls, respectively. In District 1, incumbent and current Board Vice Chair Kurt Krueger was nominated as a director candidate. In District 4, Lee Mindemann and David Pawlowski…
$1.57 Million Capital Credit Retirement
Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) is pleased to announce a combined retirement of $1.57 million in patronage capital credits for 2023. This marks the eleventh consecutive year that LREC has retired over $1 million in capital credits, a testament to the cooperative’s strong financial position. This retirement is a direct result of LREC’s commitment to…