Lane Electric Cooperative has a voice in our state capitol through our partnership with the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association. In recent sessions, the Oregon Legislature has passed measures to cut carbon emissions and increase renewable energy production.<\/p>\n This session, ORECA is educating lawmakers\u2014many of whom are in their first terms\u2014about the important role electric co-ops play in our state, with an energy portfolio that is 96% emission free.<\/p>\n While we\u2019re proud of our track record as one of the cleanest utilities in the country, we\u2019re also advising elected officials that, like our state, we face big challenges so we can be accountable to you. This includes wildfire mitigation, vegetation management, supply chain issues and\u2014perhaps the biggest challenge of all\u2014 protecting the federal hydroelectric dams that are critical to maintaining an affordable, reliable and renewable power supply in the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n As the session progresses, we will keep you updated on legislation of interest to your electric co-op. In the meantime, we thank our elected officials for rolling up their sleeves and working together to make our state a better place to live.<\/p>\n![\"Debi](\"https:\/\/laneelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c-16-pp32-oct19_Page_1_Image_0001-258x340.jpg\")
<\/strong>The Oregon Legislative Assembly is underway in Salem, with leaders of both parties pledging to tackle big challenges that were front and center in last year\u2019s campaign: the housing crisis, homelessness and education, among others. Gov. Tina Kotek recently announced that making government accountable for all Oregonians is one of her priorities.<\/p>\n