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Umatilla Electric Cooperative company history timeline

1937

Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) was incorporated June 18, 1937, to meet the growing need for rural electricity in this area.

1942

But in 1942, an agreement was reached with the relatively new Bonneville Power Administration, resulting in lower power rates.

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, formed in 1942, represents the national interests of electric cooperatives.

1973

Interest rates for all power equipment were a mere two percent until 1973, when the Rural Electrification Administration increased the rate to five percent.

1975

UEC enjoyed the benefits of surplus hydroelectric power until 1975 when higher interest rates and double-digit inflation caused UEC’s first rate increases.

1980

During the early 1980’s, the costs of nuclear and coal generating plants were added to BPA and UEC rate bases.

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1937
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