Lane Electric Cooperative

What Lane Electric Cooperative does

Lane Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, regulated rural electric distribution cooperative founded in 1939 and headquartered at 787 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene, Oregon. It distributes electricity to approximately 13,000 member meters across roughly 2,600 square miles of Lane County, Oregon — spanning communities such as Oakridge, Cottage Grove, Veneta, and the McKenzie River valley — with a staff of approximately 45 employees as of 2025. Its core offering is electricity distribution sourced primarily from Bonneville Power Administration hydropower, with over 95% of power coming from carbon-free sources and Oregon benefiting from below-average retail energy costs as a result. The cooperative is deploying Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) across its service area — approximately 40% of meters upgraded in 2025, with full deployment targeted for 2026 — alongside wildfire mitigation technologies including reclosers, pole wraps, resilient overhead wire, and drone-based inspection.

The cooperative operates under a cost-of-service revenue model, charging usage-based monthly rates to its residential and commercial members and returning surplus revenues through capital credits. Supporting services include the SmartHub member portal, real-time outage mapping, vegetation management, net-metering for rooftop and large-scale solar (141 projects totaling 899 kW), heat pump and weatherization incentives, member assistance programs for low-income households, EV adoption resources, and GenerLink transfer switches for safe backup generator connection. Lane Electric is governed by an elected member Board of Directors with leadership including General Manager Scott Coe (appointed March 2025) and Board President Kris Martes, and holds a territory franchise protected by cooperative regulatory structure and USDA Rural Utilities Service oversight. A planned May 1, 2026 asset purchase from Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) will transfer the lower McKenzie service area to Lane Electric, expanding its territorial footprint.

Name

Lane Electric Cooperative

Legal name

Lane Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Website

https://laneelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lane Electric Cooperative is a member-owned rural electric distribution cooperative founded in 1939, serving approximately 13,000 meters across 2,600 square miles in Lane County, Oregon, with hydropower-sourced electricity delivered through AMI-equipped infrastructure and supported by wildfire mitigation and energy efficiency programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utility Distribution

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

Keywords

• Electric distribution services
• Rural electric cooperative
• Energy efficiency programs
• Renewable energy programs
• Member-owned utility

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Electric Distribution Service: Lane Electric generates revenue through electricity distribution fees charged to its member-customers. Members pay for electricity service based on consumption, with rates structured to cover operational costs, infrastructure maintenance, and power procurement from Bonneville Power Administration. The cooperative operates on a cost-of-service basis, returning excess revenues to members through capital credits.
2. Net Metering: The cooperative offers net metering programs for members with photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy systems. Currently 141 net-metering projects are connected to Lane Electric's distribution system. Lane Electric ended their incentive program for solar installations on January 1, 2023 but continues to offer net metering for pre-approved installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lane Electric Cooperative is a member-owned rural electric distribution utility that delivers electricity to approximately 13,000 residential, commercial, and agricultural meters across 2,600 square miles in Lane County, Oregon. Its core offering is electricity distribution service sourced primarily from carbon-free Bonneville Power Administration hydropower, supplemented by member programs for energy efficiency, net metering, heat pump incentives, member assistance, wildfire preparedness, and online account management through the SmartHub portal.

Product overview

Lane Electric Cooperative operates as a member-owned electric utility delivering power to approximately 13,000 meters across 2,600 square miles in Oregon. The cooperative's core offering is electricity distribution, supported by the SmartHub member portal for account management and payments, AMI smart meter infrastructure for improved reliability, and an Outage Center for real-time status tracking. Additional services include energy efficiency programs (heat pump incentives, weatherization), renewable energy options (hydropower, rooftop solar), wildfire preparedness with vegetation management, member assistance programs, new construction services, and GenerLink transfer switches for backup generator safety. The cooperative is transitioning from traditional metering to advanced automated metering infrastructure with completion targeted for 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Distribution Service Core electricity distribution service delivering power to approximately 13,000 meters across about 2,600 square miles in Lane County, Oregon, including Oakridge, McKenzie, Veneta, Cottage Grove, and surrounding communities. Sold on a usage-based monthly billing model to residential and commercial members.
• SmartHub Member Portal Online and mobile platform enabling Lane Electric members to view and pay bills, make one-time payments, manage account preferences, access usage data, and receive outage notifications.
• AMI Smart Meter Upgrade Program Multi-year Advanced Metering Infrastructure upgrade program replacing outdated meters with automated devices that enable remote reading, faster outage reporting, improved reliability, and enhanced energy usage data for members.
• Heat Pump Program Incentive program supporting installation of ductless heat pumps for residential members, offering both heating and cooling efficiency benefits, with funding support from the Oregon Department of Energy.
• Renewable Energy Programs Green power programs allowing members to support renewable energy, including hydropower from Bonneville Power Administration, rooftop solar net metering, and contributions to the Bonneville Environmental Fund.
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) Voluntary donation-funded program providing bill payment relief to members experiencing financial hardship, with every donated dollar going directly to support local families.
• Wildfire Preparedness Services Wildfire risk reduction services including Public Safety Power Shutoff notifications, vegetation management along rights-of-way, grid hardening, and community emergency preparedness coordination.
• Outage Center Real-time outage mapping and status tracking system allowing members to view current outages, access restoration updates, and find preparedness resources.
• New Construction and Service Changes Services for new construction projects, including service installation, start/stop/transfer of service, and underground vs. overhead power line options with associated trench details.
• GenerLink Transfer Switch Socket-mounted device installed at no charge enabling safe portable generator connection to homes, preventing dangerous backfeeding onto power lines during outages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% carbon-free power supply
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• CarterBaldwin Executive SearchnotableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024The Lane Electric Board of Directors retained CarterBaldwin Executive Search to partner in identifying their next General Manager following the retirement of Debi Wilson.
• Bonneville Environmental Fund (BEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLane Electric has made annual contributions to the Bonneville Environmental Fund for research and development of new renewable or green resources for many years. Lane Electric is also a member of Oregon electric co-ops that have joined forces to offer green or renewable electricity to their members.
• King Estate WinerynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerLane Electric partnered with King Estate Winery to host one of the largest (1 megawatt) winery-based solar arrays in the United States, generating approximately 1,000,000 kilowatt hours annually.
• Oregon Electric CooperativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLane Electric is one of a group of Oregon electric co-ops that have joined forces to offer green or renewable electricity to their members. The group collaborates on green power programs and renewable energy initiatives.
• Allegiant Utility ServicesnotableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAllegiant Utility Services specializes in providing rural utilities with meter installation. They are Lane Electric's partner for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meter upgrade project, installing new meters throughout the service territory.
• Oregon Department of EnergynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerLane Electric worked with the Oregon Department of Energy to help St. Vincent de Paul secure funding for heat pump installations at manufactured home parks in Oakridge. The Oregon heat pump program provided about 2/3 of the project cost.
• Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLane Electric and EWEB agreed to an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement for the cooperative to take over electrical service to the lower McKenzie and unite service in the river valley. The transfer is planned for May 1, 2026. The two utilities are collaborating on a territory realignment study.
• Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)coreTechnology or IntegrationLane Electric procures the majority of its electricity from Bonneville Power Administration, which provides clean, affordable hydropower. The cooperative is involved in discussions about future power purchases and contracts with BPA.
• Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association (ORECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORECA represents Oregon's electric cooperatives and spent the 2025 legislative session advocating for cooperative interests including wildfire mitigation, rate affordability, and operational autonomy on behalf of Lane Electric and other Oregon co-ops.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hood River Electric Cooperative: An Oregon electric distribution cooperative serving a similar rural member base; directly comparable as another small Oregon co-op participating in ORECA advocacy and BPA hydropower procurement.
• Umatilla Electric Cooperative: An Oregon electric distribution cooperative; comparable as Lane Electric's new right-of-way coordinator Don Garnett joined from Umatilla Electric, and it shares the same cooperative, BPA hydropower, and ORECA frameworks.
• Consumers Power Inc. An Oregon member-owned electric cooperative serving rural communities; closely comparable as another small Oregon co-op with similar rural distribution economics, BPA procurement, and member programs.
• Emerald People's Utility District: A neighboring Lane County, Oregon People's Utility District (PUD) with a similar member/customer-owned distribution model; directly comparable as Lane Electric's incoming GM Scott Coe previously served as Emerald PUD's General Manager for nine years.
• Blachly-Lane Electric Cooperative: A small Oregon electric distribution cooperative serving rural Lane County and surrounding areas; a close-in peer given overlapping geography, similar cooperative governance, and comparable scale and member profile.
• Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative: An Oregon electric cooperative serving rural coastal and forested territory with comparable wildfire exposure and member-owned distribution model; directly comparable in scale, BPA reliance, and rural distribution economics.
• Central Lincoln People's Utility District: An Oregon PUD providing electric distribution on the central Oregon coast; comparable as another small Oregon public-power distributor using BPA hydropower and offering member-focused service in a rural service territory.
• Tillamook People's Utility District: An Oregon PUD providing electric distribution in a rural coastal county; comparable in scale, customer-owned governance structure, and reliance on BPA for carbon-free power supply.

Regional players

• Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB): A municipal utility serving Eugene, Oregon and the upper McKenzie; comparable in service geography and is Lane Electric's realignment counterparty, transferring the lower McKenzie territory to Lane Electric effective May 1, 2026.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Power: A large investor-owned utility serving rural Oregon, including areas adjacent to Lane Electric; comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping electric distribution services at much greater scale across the Pacific Northwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/laneelectric
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaneElectricCooperative
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lane-electric-cooperative

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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