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Dec 2018

Christmas Treasures All Year-Round

Shop caters to those who can’t get enough of the holiday season By Craig Reed Drive east up the McKenzie Highway into the...

veterans sit at tables watching musical performance

Dec 2018

Veterans Lunch Features High School Band

By Lindsey McCarthy Lane Electric Cooperative hosted nearly 60 veterans at its second annual veterans lunch on November 8. The co-op acknowledged directors,...

crowd wearing red t-shirts in Washington, D.C.

Dec 2018

Win a Free Trip to Washington, D.C.

High School Juniors Are you in the picture? You could be. Lane Electric will send one high school junior on the Washington, D.C.,...

Nov 2018

Join Us By Voting on November 6

By Dan Riedinger Our co-op’s first priority is providing our members with safe, reliable and affordable electricity. But doing this job requires a...

ORECA. Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Action

Nov 2018

Be an Advocate for Rural Electric Service

Sign up for ORECA-Action alerts and let your voice be heard As a member of the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Lane Electric...

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 2018. Willamette National Forest, Oregon.

Nov 2018

The ‘People’s Tree’ Makes Cross-country Journey From Oregon to Washington, D.C.

By Lee Juillerat A piece of Oregon will light up Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during the holidays when, for only the second...

Nov 2018

Three Wars, 23 Years of Service

Local veteran traveled the world as a Seabee, building anything troops needed By Craig Reed Larry Fairbairn was involved in three major wars....

Smoke Opacity Levels. 20% — Ideal. 40%. 80% — Illegal.

Nov 2018

Burn Wisely to Preserve Air Quality

Follow these tips to heat safely and responsibly with wood this winter By Laticia Comer It’s that time of the year again. Lane...

Attic: In many homes, attic insulation is one of easiest, least expensive and most effective ways to reduce your energy use. Contact us to find out how much insulation is right for your home. In colder regions, a properly insulated attic also reduces the chance of ice dams. Den/office: Plug all electronic gadgets such as phone and laptop chargers, printers, gaming consoles and BluRay players into a power strip with an on/ off switch. When not in use, turn the power strip off to eliminate all those energy vampires. Bedroom: Ceiling fans can help save energy all year long! In the summer, fans should rotate counter clockwise to push air down creating a cooling flow. In the winter, fans should rotate clockwise to help draw cool air up toward the ceiling and push the warm air that naturally rises down to you and your family. Bathroom: Take a short shower instead of a bath. Short showers use much less water, and you'll also save energy by not heating all that extra water! Living room: Smart thermostats learn how you and your family live , and automatically adjust the temperature settings based on your lifestyle to keep you comfort- able while saving you money. Kitchen: Make sure your burner isn't bigger than the pan, and use flat-bottomed pans to maximize surface contact with the burner. Don't preheat the oven until you're ready to use it. Minimize the number of times you open and close the refrigerator or oven door.

Oct 2018

A Full House of Energy Savings

Attic In many homes, attic insulation is one of easiest, least expensive and most effective ways to reduce your energy use. Contact us...

Oct 2018

A Record-Breaking Birder

In 2015, Noah Strycker set out to spot more birds in one year than ever done before By Craig Reed Noah Strycker had...