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How long does it take to restore power after an outage?

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It depends: Removing a branch from a power line is usually relatively simple and quick. Replacing a broken power pole or digging up buried cable to find and repair a fault is a much longer process. Outages can last from [...]

Adam’s Experience

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Adam Schrader, from Columbia Falls High School, reflects on his experience during the 2021 Washington D.C Youth Tour.

Board Meetings & Meeting Minutes

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The Flathead Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Flathead Electric Cooperative encourages all members to attend the Board’s monthly meetings. Periodically, this meeting date is subject to change due to scheduling conflicts. To avoid confusion or inconvenience, note the following guidelines: Before you attend, please call […]

Free Wood Chips

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Flathead Electric tree maintenance crews periodically have wood chips available for delivery to members for mulching, landscaping and other purposes. Unlike clean white chips sometimes used in landscaping, these chips contain organic matter such as bark and pine needles. To receive wood chips, members need to have dump truck access (cleared of snow and […]

Member Survey

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[…] in hearing feedback from our members. We appreciate all the feedback we’ve received over the years. Positive and negative alike, we take your comments seriously and make use of them to provide you with excellent service. As a thank you for taking the time, all survey participants will be entered into a drawing for […]

How is power outage restoration prioritized?

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Our #1 goal is to safely restore power to the greatest number of members in the shortest time possible.  To accomplish that, prioritization looks like this: Transmission lines receive first priority. This is because they supply power to substations, which [...]

Cooperative Principle #4: Autonomy & Independence

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Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control as well as their unique identity. 

Will we have another power outage? What can I do to prepare?

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Yes. Outages are a reality of living in Northwest Montana. Your Co-op wants you to take time to make a plan for your situation. Some members have animals to care for. Others have children or health-compromised individuals depending on them. [...]