Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc.

06/09/2026

Hydro Matters to CCEC. Here's why it should matter to you.

84% of the power in CCEC's BPA fuel mix comes from federal hydropower and for nearly 90 years, that reliable, low-cost electricity has been the backbone of what we deliver to homes, farms, businesses, and schools across Coos and Curry counties.

That's not something we can afford to lose.

Oregon is currently involved in litigation challenging the Federal Columbia River Power System. Preliminary analysis points to a 6% rate increase almost overnight from a recent court ruling stacked on top of cost-based increases already hitting customers. For many of our members living on fixed incomes, that's not a policy debate. That's a real impact on their daily lives.

As a not-for-profit cooperative, CCEC is urging state leaders to come to the table with utilities, with cooperatives, and with the communities who will bear the consequences of these decisions.

Hydropower provides steady, dependable electricity 24/7. It helps keep rates stable. It supports local jobs and quality of life across the Pacific Northwest. And right now, it needs your voice.

Send a letter to your representative with the Voices for Cooperative Power link in the comments.

Thank you.

06/03/2026

Hydro Matters to CCEC. Here's why it should matter to you.

84% of the power in CCEC's BPA fuel mix comes from federal hydropower and for nearly 90 years, that reliable, low-cost electricity has been the backbone of what we deliver to homes, farms, businesses, and schools across Coos and Curry counties.

That's not something we can afford to lose.

Oregon is currently involved in litigation challenging the Federal Columbia River Power System. Preliminary analysis points to a 6% rate increase almost overnight from a recent court ruling stacked on top of cost-based increases already hitting customers. For many of our members living on fixed incomes, that's not a policy debate. That's a real impact on their daily lives.

As a not-for-profit cooperative, CCEC is urging state leaders to come to the table with utilities, with cooperatives, and with the communities who will bear the consequences of these decisions.

Hydropower provides steady, dependable electricity 24/7. It helps keep rates stable. It supports local jobs and quality of life across the Pacific Northwest. And right now, it needs your voice.

Send a letter to your representatives today: https://voicesforcooperativepower.com/or-lsrd2026/

05/30/2026

05/20/2026

2026 Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative election ballots are on the way.

Members enrolled in electronic voting will receive their ballot by email beginning May 22. Paper ballots will begin arriving in mailboxes starting Tuesday, May 26.

This year’s ballot includes:
• Board of Directors elections
• Proposed bylaw amendments
• Approval of the 2025 Draft Annual Meeting Minutes

The official 88th Annual Meeting of the Members will be held Thursday, June 25 at 10 a.m. at CCEC headquarters in Port Orford, with additional viewing options available in Brookings, Gold Beach, Coquille and online.

Learn more about the election, candidates, voting and annual meeting details at ccec.coop/annual-meeting.

05/20/2026

The 2026 Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Calendar Photography Contest is now open.

This year’s theme, “Joy and Legacy,” celebrates the people, places and everyday moments that make Coos and Curry counties unlike anywhere else.

We’re looking for photographs that capture:
• Community and connection
• Coastlines and landscapes
• Wildlife and nature
• Working lands and local industry
• Seasonal beauty and everyday life

Thirteen winners will receive a $100 bill credit, a $100 gift card and have their photos featured in the 2027 Ruralite calendar.

Entries must be:
• Taken within CCEC’s service territory
• Submitted in horizontal orientation
• Uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on June 30

Members may submit up to three photos.

Learn more and enter at https://ccec.coop/photo-contest

05/18/2026

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative CEO Brent Bischoff recently joined Cascadia Strong Radio on KCIW 100.7 FM to discuss the resiliency of CCEC’s electric system and the cooperative’s ongoing commitment to serving members across Coos and Curry counties.
Hosted by Wes Bruning, Cascadia Strong highlights the people and organizations communities rely on during times of challenge and recovery. During the conversation, Brent shared how CCEC prepares for emergencies, responds to outages, and continues investing in reliable infrastructure for the future.

Featured on the May 12 episode of Cascadia Strong 100.7FM KCIW.org Curry Coast Community Radio

Listen in the KCIW archive: www.archive.kciw.org

Thank you to KCIW and Cascadia Strong Radio for highlighting the important work happening across our region.

05/12/2026

[Outage Update 3 May 12, 2026 2:30 PM]- CCEC is in the final stages of restoration. We are currently coordinating with BPA and anticipate energizing the line shortly. Once complete, our crews will perform final checks before power is fully restored.

Thank you for your patience today!

If you remain without power once restoration is complete, please call our 24/7 Outage Hotline at 866-352-9044 so we can get you taken care of.

05/12/2026

[OUTAGE UPDATE 2 May 12, 2026 7:44 AM] Our crews have identified the cause of the outage affecting approximately 237 members in the Pistol River area, a piece of equipment will need to be replaced before power can be restored. At this time, our estimated restoration is approximately 5 to 7 hours, however our crews are actively exploring solutions to restore power sooner and will continue working as quickly as safely possible.

REPORT YOUR OUTAGE: Please call our 24/7 Outage Hotline at 866-352-9044. This is the only way outages are entered into our dispatch system. Please do not report outages through social media.

We appreciate your patience as our team works diligently to get your power back on.

05/12/2026

[OUTAGE May 12, 2026 6:52 AM] CCEC is aware of a power outage affecting 237 meters in the Pistol River area. Crews are patrolling lines and working to safely restore power as quickly as possible.

REPORT YOUR OUTAGE: Please call our 24/7 Outage Hotline at 866-352-9044. This is the only way outages are entered into our dispatch system. Please do not report outages through social media.

We will share additional updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

05/11/2026

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative is hiring two Journeyman Linemen, one based in Brookings and one in Coquille, Oregon.

These positions are responsible for the safe construction, maintenance, and operation of our electrical system across Coos and Curry counties. If you take pride in your craft, hold your Journeyman card and CDL Class A, and want to build a career with a member-owned cooperative that values its people,we'd like to hear from you.

What we offer: competitive wages, full benefits, 401(k), and a service territory that happens to be one of the most scenic corners of the Pacific Northwest!

Apply at https://bit.ly/3eV3zoa?