Tag: Robert Echenrode
Umatilla Electric Achieves Significant Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) announced today a major milestone in the utility’s sustainability efforts.
Thanks to strong collaboration with power supply partners, UEC’s carbon emissions...
Area High School Students to Represent UEC at D.C. Youth Tour
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has announced that two local high school juniors have been chosen as the delegates for an all-expenses paid trip to Washington...
UEC Sending Out Capital Credits Refunds to Members This Week
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has approved the return of $8 million to UEC members in December as part of the cooperative’s Capital...
UEC Celebrates Power of People During 86th Annual Meeting
“Cooperatives are more than just electric providers – we bring people together,” said Umatilla Electric Cooperative's General Manager and CEO Robert Echenrode during the...
Local Producers Gear Up for New Irrigation Season with UEC
Local irrigators gathered recently at the headquarters of Umatilla Electric Cooperative to hear updates from staff and leadership on recent activities at the co-op.
Presenters...
UEC to Return $6 Million to Some Members During Month of...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative members who purchased power in 2019 and 2021 will receive a refund in March as part of the utility’s Capital Credits...
Nearly $90 Million Federal Loan Going to UEC for Power Grid...
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Umatilla Electric Cooperative will receive a nearly $90 million federal loan to expand...
UEC to Return $6 Million to Some Members During December
Some members of Umatilla Electric are getting money back in their pockets for the holidays.
UEC’s Board of Directors approved a Capital Credit retirement of...
Umatilla Electric Awards $42,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
Fourteen students will receive $3,000 college scholarships from Umatilla Electric Cooperative for the 2022-2023 academic school year, for a total of $42,000 in awards.
“We...
UEC Celebrates Past Year with Return to In-Person Annual Meeting
For the first time since 2019, Umatilla Electric Cooperative held its Annual Meeting in-person Saturday at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center.
Members were...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative Reaches Capital Credits Milestone
In its 85th year, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) has reached a rare milestone — surpassing $100 million in total refunds to its members through...
UEC Business Resource Center Gets Grant to Help Small Businesses
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Business Resource Center (BRC) has received a $75,000 grant from Business Oregon to provide technical assistance to under-served and under-resourced...
Cromwell Joins Umatilla Electric as Vice President of Power Supply
An experienced utility professional has joined Umatilla Electric Cooperative as vice president of Power Supply, a new position at the Hermiston-based cooperative.
Robert Cromwell, originally...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative to Return $4 Million to Members
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors will return $4 million to Cooperative members in December as part of the utility’s Capital Credits program.
Checks will...
Donner Joins Umatilla Electric Co-Op as Vice President of Finance &...
A longtime banking executive has joined Umatilla Electric (UEC) as vice president of finance and rates, a newly created position at the Hermiston-based cooperative.
John...
Umatilla Electric Awards $42,000 in Scholarships to Area Students
Fourteen area students will receive $3,000 college scholarships from Umatilla Electric Cooperative for the 2021-2022 academic school year, for a total of $42,000 in...
Umatilla Java Junkies Awarded Financing for Extensive Remodel
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has announced its efforts in financing the remodel of Umatilla Java Junkies, LLC’s Irrigon location.
Owners Dauna Griggs and Victoria Borden will use the...
UEC Releases 2020 Financial Results, Announces Election Outcome
With 280 members and guests viewing the online event, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) released its financial and election results during its 84th Annual Meeting...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative to Return $4 Million to Members in April
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has approved the return of $4 million to Cooperative members in April as part of the utility’s Capital...
UEC to Return $5.1 Million to Members During December
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has approved the return of $5.1 million to cooperative members in December as part of the cooperative’s Capital...
