OTEC and PacifiCorp end discussions on Wallowa County transfer
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, July 6th, 2026 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
WALLOWA COUNTY – (Press Release from OTEC) In March 2026, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) and PacifiCorp (Pacific Power) announced they had entered into a non-binding agreement to explore the potential transfer of PacifiCorp’s distribution assets serving Wallowa County, Oregon.
After completing thorough due diligence and assessment over the last four months, both organizations have mutually determined that the potential transaction would not be in the best interest of either electric service provider.
OTEC and PacifiCorp have a strong working relationship and will continue to operate as neighboring utilities.
About Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) – Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative is a nonprofit, member-owned distribution cooperative. Headquartered in Baker City, Oregon, with district offices in La Grande, John Day, and Burns, OTEC currently serves approximately 32,000 meters and nearly 60,000 residents in Baker, Grant, Harney and Union counties with a network of overhead and underground lines approximately 3,000 miles long.
