Umatilla Electric Cooperative members who purchased power in 2021 and 2022 will receive a refund in late March as part of the utilities Capital Credits program.
At its February meeting, UEC’s Board of Directors approved $3 million to be refunded to UEC’s members, which represents a portion of the cooperative’s 2021 and 2022 margins.
The Cooperative’s efforts to maximize efficiencies and control costs make such refunds possible. As a not-for-profit, member-owned company, UEC operates at cost, with net operating revenues (known as margins) returned to members in the form of Capital Credits refunds. Our business model allows us to focus on providing reliable service and affordable rates to members, not on making profits. Refunds to members are based on the amount of electricity they purchased during the specified years.
If you no longer receive electric service from UEC, please keep us informed of changes in your mailing address so any future refunds will reach you. If you have questions regarding your refund, please call us at (541) 567-6414 or (800) 452-2273.