[…] Article VI, Section 3 of the FEC Bylaws, any person shall be eligible to become or remain a trustee who: A. Is a member of the Cooperative and is not otherwise disqualified; B. Maintains primary residence within the district they represent; and C. Is a natural person. Review the FEC District Map. Disqualifications Per […]
What Is A Co-op? A cooperative business owned and governed by its members. Providing electric service the cooperative way distinguishes electric cooperatives from investor-owned and municipal electric utilities. Flathead Electric is a not-for-profit cooperative that operates for the benefit of its members, rather than investors. Our members, staff, and trustees are all part of the […]
Be Prepared As hard as we work to keep power reliable, storms and power outages are a reality of living in Northwest Montana. Having a backup plan in place in case of a prolonged power outage should also be a reality for those of us who live here. Your Co-op understands the sense of […]
[…] the wrong place, trees can be a hazard…especially to power lines When Planting Trees Avoid planting trees within 20 feet of power lines When Planting Within 20 feet Is Unavoidable Only plant and maintain the following within the 20-foot zone, on either side of power lines: Grass Flowers Hedges Shrubs For your reference, Flathead Electric maintains a list of […]
Montana House Bill 320, better known as the “Move Over” bill advanced out of the Legislature with full bipartisan support and was signed into law by Governor Gianforte on April 18, taking effect on July 1. The “Move Over” law is intended to offer greater protection to utility and highway maintenance workers by […]
