Power of Community Grassroots Program

Are you a member of the Power of Community grassroots program? If your answer is “not yet,” please consider signing up today. Midstate Electric needs your support in reaching out to elected officials who make policies that can help, or hinder, our member-owned co-op.

Currently, the electric utility industry is in a state of transition. Changes from the way we purchase power to the advances in technology affecting the way power is generated - even the way we are more conscious when using electricity is shifting energy consumption – all amount to potential impacts to your electric bill.

In these times of economic uncertainty, joining the Power of Community program is one thing you can do to help keep your power reliable and rates stable. The Power of Community program is a grassroots organization of Oregon’s member-owned electric utilities. This free program is offered through Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association and Midstate Electric.

There are many issues outside the immediate control of Midstate Electric and its board of directors. During session last year, the Oregon State Legislature debated many issues that touched on operations and service at our co-op.

On the national level, energy legislation is currently under consideration in Congress. Joining with other grassroots members from around the state and region is an effective and powerful way to hold our Congressional delegates and State Legislators accountable to us, the ratepayers.

As a Power of Community member, you will receive updates on current issues highlighting bills and issues in the Oregon State Legislature when in session. Occasionally, we may send you an action alert that will request you contact your elected officials to express support or opposition to policies, including step-by-step instructions. You are never under any obligation to participate and we will never share your personal contact information.

If you would like to stand up for Midstate Electric, please join the Power of Community program. If you are already a member – thank you for you your support – please encourage your friends and neighbors to join today! We need to grow our numbers to grow our effectiveness. To sign-up on-line, visit http://oreca.org/powercom.php.