In 2027, Oregon’s electric co-op lineworkers go back to Guatemala for a third village.

El Mojon is a village of about 30 homes, a church and a school. For 2-3 weeks in 2027, a team of 15 to 20 volunteers from Oregon’s electric cooperatives will travel nearly 3,500 miles to bring it electricity. They will set 25 to 30 primary poles and 15 to 20 secondary poles, run about 3.5 miles of primary wire and 1.5 miles of secondary wire, and wire the homes, the church and the school, all across difficult terrain.

Planning is underway. Follow Oregon Empowers on Facebook as the team comes together.