OTEC Radio
OTEC is excited at the opportunity to be the featured guest on KBKR/KLBM's "Your Voice" radio
program on the third Thursday of each month. The program will be hosted by Cliff Turner,
News Director of KBKR/KLBM, and Michael Howe, Communications Specialist for OTEC. Specific
guests from OTEC will vary each month and will represent a broad spectrum of issues related
to the electric utility industry and OTEC.
The show airs live from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and members are encouraged to call in.
If you miss the show, or just want to hear it again, you can always come back here and enjoy
an archived show.
NEW: Don Jordan/Michael Howe - Outage Reporting / Tree Trim
Michael Howe and Don Jordan, OTEC Operations Manager, discuss the how OTEC's power outage reporting and activities work. They also discuss the OTEC Tree Trimming program.
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
Ted Case/Michael Howe - Cost of Fish Mitigation on Rates
Michael Howe and Ted Case, Executive Director for the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association, discuss the cost of fish and wildlife mitigation on rates, as well as the Biological Opinion (currently in the court system).
Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
Ned Ratterman/Michael Howe - Safety First
Michael Howe and Cliff Turner discuss electrical safety with Ned Ratterman, OTEC Safety Manager. Learn how to be safe and comply with the laws.
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
Steve Schauer/Michael Howe - Fuel Cost Comparison, Electricity is Best
Michael Howe and Cliff Turner discuss OTEC's Fuel Cost Comparison worksheet with Steve Schauer, OTEC Manager of Member Services. As it turns out, Electricity is the most affordable heating option.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
Mike Martin/Michael Howe - EnergySmart Grocer Conservation Program
Michael Howe and Cliff Turner discuss the EnergySmart Grocer program with Mike Martin, Field Energy Analysis for EnergySmart. This is just one of several conservation programs offered by OTEC
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
NRECA/Michael Howe - Federal Climate Change Legislation
Michael Howe and Cliff Turner discuss federal climate change legislation with Kirk Johnson, Vice President of Environmental Policy for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). For additional information about NRECA and climate change legislation click here.
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2009 |
David Baum/Michael Howe - La Grande Facility
David Baum, President of the OTEC Board of Directors, and Michael Howe discuss the plans for constructing a new facility in the La Grande district.
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2009
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Samantha Fritz/Lee Hopper/Michael Howe - 2009 Youth Tour
Samantha Fritz and Lee Hopper, 2 of OTEC's 2009 Youth Tour Participants, join Michael Howe to discuss their experiences during the 2009 Youth Tour.
Date: Thursday, June 29, 2009 |
Charlie Tracy/Michael Howe - Smart Grid
Charlie Tracy, OTEC Assistant Systems Engineer, and Michael Howe discuss the "Smart Grid." What is it? What does it mean for OTEC? And more....
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
Steve Schauer/Michael Howe - Online Bill Pay, Youth Tour, CFL Recycling
Steve Schauer and Michael Howe discuss OTEC's new Online Bill Pay program, the new CFL Recycling program, and the 2009 Youth Tour.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
Anthony Bailey/Michael Howe - OTEC Rate Design
Anthony Bailey, OTEC Accounting and Finance Manager, and Michael Howe discuss OTEC's rates - including how rates are determined, irrigation rates, and the proposed BPA wholesale rate increase.
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009 |
Ted Case/Michael Howe - 2009 Legislative Update / BPA Rate Increase
Michael Howe and Ted Case, Executive Director for the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association, discuss Oregon legislative issues for 2009 and the BPA proposed wholesale rate increase.
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009 |
Steven Crader/Michael Howe - Youth Tour
Michael Howe and Steven Crader, 2008 Youth Tour and Youth Leadership Council participant, discuss OTEC's support of the Youth Tour program.
You can watch this in studio interview on OTEC-TV too!
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009 |
Steve Schauer/Michael Howe - Energy Conservation
Steve Schauer and Michael Howe discuss Energy Conservation and the ENERGY STAR® Appliance Program!
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009
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Ned Ratterman/Michael Howe - Holiday Safety
Ned Ratterman, OTEC Loss Control Manager, and Michael Howe discuss Holiday Safety!
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008
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Steve Schauer/Michael Howe - OTEC's Commitment
Steve Schauer and Michael Howe discuss OTEC's commitment to youth!
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
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Peggi Timm/Michael Howe- OTEC History
Peggi Timm, founding member of OTEC, and Michael Howe discuss OTEC history.
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008
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Steve Schauer/Michael Howe- Winterization
Steve Schauer, OTEC Member Services Manager, discusses Winterization with Michael Howe..
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008
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