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NEW: Communications & Gov't Relations Specialist Angela Perez discusses the new on-line bill pay system and the new look of OTEC's electric bills. Also, Angela and Cliff discuss the progress of the new facility in La Grande and the impending rate increase by Bonneville Power Administration.
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2011

Communications & Gov't Relations Specialist Angela Perez gives details on the new La Grande office building that is underway and the savings having one building will bring. Also, Angela and Cliff discuss the possibility of a rate increase because of higher energy costs from Bonneville Power Administration. Angela explains how the new building and a rate increase are not related to each other.
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2011

Director of Member Services, Steve Schauer, and Member Service Representative, Nancy Van Sickle, talk with "Your Voice" host Cliff Turner about what the charges are on your monthly electric bill and how OTEC bills its members. Also, find out why online billing (e-bill) and paying your electric bill online (e-pay) are the most convenient, flexible, "greenest" ways to manage your money. Steve discusses upcoming OTEC system upgrades that will make taking care of business online even more convenient in the future.
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011

Angela talks with "Your Voice" host Cliff Turner about OTEC's upcoming Town Hall meeting with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA's chief executive is making a rare visit to our part of the state), discusses the wonderfulness of the "cooperative difference" in this day and age, and gives you the cool details and benefits of our Facebook and Twitter updates.
Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011

Angela calls in to "Your Voice" from Salem, where she lobbied for OTEC and joined other Oregon co-ops to speak with legislators on hot button items on the table for the Oregon's 2011 legislative session. Ted Case, executive director for the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association, joins her by phone. ORECA represents the lobbying and regulatory interests of Oregon's 18 non-profit, member-owned electric cooperatives.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011

Angela and Steve share the details of OTEC's exciting technology upgrades and smart meter change-out programs. Members find out what the future holds for their energy-use options and much, much more.
Date: Friday, Jan. 28, 2011

Angela and Steve give the details of OTEC's college scholarships and Youth Tour, discuss electrical safety and tell the story of an unexpected radio show listener's surprise of a Southern lunch
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010

OTEC introduces its new Communications Specialist, Angela Perez from Raleigh NC; and find out what to do during outages caused by winter storms

Meet your new Communications and Government Relations Specialist, Angela Perez, who comes to you from NC with many years of communications and electric co-op experience. After that, Steve Schauer, Manager of Member Services, tells you what to do and where to call during outages caused by winter storms. Learn more about our call center, the Cooperative Response Center, located in Minnesota, and how they help us right here in northeastern Oregon.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010

The Benefits of Membership: the perks of being an OTEC member

Want to find out what all of the privileges of OTEC membership are? Steve Schauer, Manager of Member Services, and Nancy Van Sickle, Member Services Rep, discuss how members receive money back from the co-op, scholarships available, and ways OTEC can help you save on home improvements.
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010

Werner Buehler/Steve Schauer- BPA Rate Increase

Werner Buehler, OTEC's General Manager, and Steve Schauer, OTEC's Manager of Member Services discuss a BPA wholesale rate increase scheduled for October 2011.
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010

Steve Schauer/Dave Justus- New La Grande Facility

Steve Schauer, OTEC's Manager of Member Services, and Dave Justus, OTEC's Manager of Purchasing give an update on the new OTEC facility in La Grande.
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010

Michael Howe - Rates / Miscellaneous Topics

Michael Howe, OTEC Communications Specialist, discusses how OTEC's residential rates compare with other utilities, as well as other topics including the new facility in La Grande and communication efforts.
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010

Steve Schauer/Sydney Brown - 2010 Youth Tour

Steve Schauer, OTEC's Manager of Member Services, and Sydney Brown, 2010 Youth Tour Participant, discuss the 2010 NRECA Washington D.C. Youth Tour.
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010

Michael Howe - Annual Meeting / Miscellaneous Topics

Michael Howe, OTEC Communications Specialist, discusses the 2010 OTEC Annual Meeting, as well as other topics including the new facility in La Grande and Budget Billing.
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010

Annual Meeting LIVE Wrap Up Show

Michael Howe, OTEC Communications Specialist, hosted a LIVE remote from the May 15, 2010, OTEC Annual Meeting in La Grande. Joining Mike were special guests Werner Buehler (OTEC General Manager), Greg Howard (Union County Board Member), Peggi Timm (Baker County Board Member), and David Baum (Board President).
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010

LIVE Annual Meeting Wrap Up Show, Length: 22:05

Michael Howe - Annual Meeting / New Outage Number

Michael Howe, OTEC Communications Specialist, discusses the 2010 OTEC Annual Meeting and unique ways to follow it. In addition, Mike touches on OTEC's implementation of a toll free outage number.
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

Michael Howe - Social Media

Michael Howe, OTEC's Communications Specialist, discusses OTEC's use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pod Casts, and what the future might hold.
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010

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

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

Ned Ratterman/Michael Howe - Holiday Safety

Steve Schauer/Michael Howe - OTEC's Commitment

Peggi Timm/Michael Howe- OTEC History

Steve Schauer/Michael Howe- Winterization

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