Owned by those we serve
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Salem Electric was founded in 1938 and energized April 24, 1941, serving 17 residential and 5 general service members in the city of West Salem in Polk County, Oregon.
Founder Harry Read owned a local radio station and started the utility after his efforts to get a discounted rate from the local investor-owned utility failed. In 1942 Salem Electric contracted with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to utilize its river crossing to provide service to downtown Salem. In 1945 the co-op contracted with BPA for a second point of delivery in North Salem to serve portions of what is now Keizer.
A territorial agreement was signed with Portland General Electric in 1968 which designated service boundaries between Salem Electric and PGE. Salem Electric's commitment to reliable service and the communities it serves continues today. |
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| The co-op advantage |
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Learn the advantages to a member-owned electric cooperative.
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| Salem Electric fast facts |
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Information about Salem Electric's generation mix, funding levels for conservation and heating assistance and other annual statistics. Learn more... |
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| Power of Community |
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Join this statewide grassroots effort to influence legislation on the state and national energy picture. Learn more...
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| Salem Electric goals |
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Learn the five main goals that Salem Electric bases its business philosophy on. |
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| At a glance |
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A closer look at Salem Electric in 2009. Learn more...
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