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Lane Electric\u2019s Environmental Commitment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As one of 18 rural electric cooperatives in the state of Oregon, we exist for the benefit of our local community \u2013 a community that recognizes the importance of environmental sustainability and stewardship. We are always looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment and to protect resources for generations to come.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Carbon Neutral Commitment<\/h4>\n

Our goal, along with many of our partner cooperatives, is to build and maintain a future power supply portfolio that achieves being clean, affordable, and reliable. Lane Electric knows that for our members, 100% carbon-neutrality is achievable, affordable and reliable.\u00a0We are planning for the future, today.<\/p>\nLearn More<\/a>\n

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\"\"Clean Power <\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Pacific Northwest is fortunate to have one of the cleanest power portfolios in the nation, with almost no electricity sourced from fossil fuels. More than 95 percent of Lane Electric’s power comes from carbon-free sources, with the majority from hydroelectric energy provided by Bonneville Power Administration. The remaining portion of our power comes from other conventional and renewable resources.<\/p>\nLearn More<\/a>\n

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Electric Vehicles Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We are committed to clean air and increasing member adoption of electric vehicles. When members make the switch to an EV not only are they using less fossil fuel, but they also qualify for a number of incentives and promotions \u2013 like tax credits. The Pacific Northwest is an ideal place to own an EV as much of the power comes from hydroelectric and renewable energy sources. We encourage our members to make the switch.<\/p>\nLearn More<\/a>\n

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\"\"Renewable Energy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Lane Electric is one of a group of Oregon electric co-ops who have joined forces to offer \u201cgreen\u201d or renewable electricity to their members. We have made annual contributions to the Bonneville Environmental Fund (BEF) for the research and development of new renewable or \u201cgreen\u201d resources for many years. Lane Electric is involved with many of the new \u201cgreen\u201d projects that have been developed recently.<\/p>\nLearn More<\/a>\n

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\"\"Energy Efficiency Options<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Lane Electric offers a variety of energy efficiency options and programs for members. Learn more about our offerings:<\/p>\n