Happy New Year! The CCPPD office will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2015!

CCPPD rate increase for 2015

Today, Tuesday December 16, 2014, upon recommendation of Management, the Board of Directors of Cuming County Public Power District (CCPPD) voted in an overall rate increase of 3% effective January 1, 2015. This rate increase is mainly a straight pass through of the 1.8% overall increase in the Transmission rate that CCPPD pays to Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD). The remaining 1.2% will cover the ongoing operations of CCPPD, including maintenance of lines and facilities, service upgrades, and generally working to keep the lights on for our customers. The overall increase is 3% however certain customers may see less than 3% while others may see more than 3%. We will be working over the coming weeks to determine the most equitable method of implementing this increase across the various rate classes such as residential, commercial, and irrigation users to make sure that each rate class is paying their fair share. Regardless of which rate class, the lion’s share of the increase will be realized in the area of capacity charges.

There are several layers to the rates that we each pay for electrical service. There are capacity charges. Capacity charges essentially pay for the poles, wires, substations, transformers, and service wires that carry the current to each customer and are commonly referred to as base charge. Capacity charges are set and do not vary from month to month. There are also energy charges that encompass the cost to transmit the energy to CCPPD, the cost of generating the power, along with the overall capability of the regional grid, and demand components. Energy charges are based on kilo-watt-hours used. Because CCPPD does not own generation or large scale transmission lines, we are obligated to purchase the generation, transmission, and grid capacity from a wholesale provider, in our case the provider is NPPD. CCPPD is billed for energy, demand, and transmission on a monthly basis. These costs make up about 2/3 of our overall operating costs.

One of the core values of CCPPD is Accountability. We, the board and employees of CCPPD, make every attempt to take ownership, be decisive, and move forward. While no one likes the idea of an increase in the cost of a needed service like electricity, CCPPD would rather be upfront on the issues and continue moving forward as a provider of choice. We endeavor to provide a service that our customers view as valuable and to serve our customers with integrity, common sense and an understanding of the impact that our decisions have on your everyday lives.

Planned Outage to Replace Poles

For immediate release

December 11, 2014

Contact: Nicki White

Phone: 402-372-2463

Planned Outage to Replace Poles

A small number of Cuming County Public Power District customers living in the village of Dodge may experience power outages in the following weeks. Customers will be called one day in advance if they will be affected. Osmose Utilities Services recently tested all of the power poles in Dodge. CCPPD crews will be proactively changing out power poles that did not pass those inspections. If you have any questions please contact the CCPPD office at 402-372-2463.

Check out our November newsletter now online!

http://www.ccppd.com/Newsletters/december2014.pdf

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are experiencing an outage south of the West Point area. The linemen are out repairing the downed wire and everyone should have power restored in an hour.

In honor of Veteran's Day, Cuming County Public Power District will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. We want to say THANK YOU to all of those who have served!!

Osmose Utilities Services Pole Testing To Start

Osmose Utilities Services will begin pole testing in the village of Dodge today, November 7^th. The remaining areas to be tested in the next few weeks are Lincoln & Monterey townships in Cuming County; Webster township (including the village of Dodge) in Dodge County; the northern Lincoln township of Colfax County and the eastern Maple Creek township of Stanton County in the Cuming County Public Power District area.

Most utility poles are made of wood and their constant exposure to the environment takes a toll. Wind, moisture and soil conditions all can distress or decay wood. Regular pole inspection and treatment helps to spot and take care of any problems before they become critical situations.

Osmose Utilities Services is a professional firm that is an expert in pole evaluations. Employees from Osmose will be identifiable by company logos, equipment, shirts and hard hats and will carry identification.

For more information, stop at the CCPPD office 500 South Main Street West Point or call (402) 372-2463.

HaPpY HaLLoWeEn!!

We have had such a fun Halloween Friday!! First, Thank You to the West Point Chamber and members that voted for our door for the contest. We had so much fun getting it ready! And thanks for the Chamber bucks! We also want to say Thank You to KTIC-FM 107.9 & AM 84 radio for choosing us for one of the winners for the Halloween Trick or Treat Contest. The chocolates from Master's Hand were so delicious!!!

Osmose Utilities Services Pole Testing Delayed

Osmose Utilities Services was to begin pole testing the week of October the 20^th, but an unexpected family issue has delayed the job. Pole testing will be in the Lincoln & Monterey townships in Cuming County; Webster township (including the village of Dodge) in Dodge County; the northern Lincoln township of Colfax County and the eastern Maple Creek township of Stanton County in the Cuming County Public Power District area.

Work is now scheduled to begin the first week of November and will take a few weeks. We will issue an update as soon as we know more information.

If you have any questions, please stop at the CCPPD office 500 South Main Street West Point or call (402) 372-2463.

Pole Testing to Begin Monday!

Osmose Utilities Services will be performing utility pole tests in the Lincoln & Monterey townships in Cuming County; Webster township (including the village of Dodge) in Dodge County; the northern Lincoln township of Colfax County and the eastern Maple Creek township of Stanton County in the Cuming County Public Power District area. Work to begin the week of October the 20^th and will take a few weeks. You will see their pick-ups and ATV’s along the country roads. Please be aware of these workers and drive carefully.

 Most utility poles are made of wood and their constant exposure to the environment takes a toll. Wind, moisture and soil conditions all can distress or decay wood. Regular pole inspection and treatment helps to spot and take care of any problems before they become critical situations.

 Osmose Utilities Services is a professional firm that is an expert in pole evaluations. Employees from Osmose will be identifiable by company logos, equipment, shirts and hard hats and will carry identification.

 For more information, stop at the CCPPD office 500 South Main Street West Point or call (402) 372-2463.