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Bringing Water to the World’s Children, pg. 4 Building a Strong Economy for the Region, pg. 6 Meet the Candidates, pg. 8 Leading the CHARGE, pg. 12
On page 4, read how 10-year-old Sawyer Anderson is changing perceptions of basic necessities and the world one book at a time. ŠRialee Photography 2019
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editorial Cold shows need for Project Tundra
Mac McLennan, president and CEO of Minnkota Power Cooperative all of the Upper Midwest’s energy came from a combination of coal, natural gas, and nuclear power. This is not a new phenomenon. Routinely, subzero temperatures can limit the ability for wind and solar to produce energy for homes and businesses when they need it most. For Minnkota Power Cooperative and its member cooperatives in eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, coal was the primary reason the lights (and everything else) stayed on. When temperatures across the region dropped to 30 below zero in mid-January, most of us hurried indoors, turned up the heat and flipped on our computers and TVs for entertainment. There likely wasn’t a second thought as to where the electricity powering our region was coming from during those bitterly cold days. As demand for electricity increased, there were stretches when almost
Coal is a low-cost and reliable resource, but it is challenged in today’s world as society focuses on making significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. That’s why Minnkota is pursuing Project Tundra – a major initiative to build the world’s largest carbon capture facility right here in North Dakota. The project aims to transform our largest coal unit into a near-zero carbon emissions resource using state-of-the-art technology. The CO2 removed by Project Tundra
would be returned to the land it came from. Directly under the coal mine that provides fuel to the power plant, there is a deep geologic rock formation more than one mile below the surface where it is safe to store the CO2. If we’re successful, we will remove an amount of CO2 equivalent to permanently taking 600,000 gasoline-fueled vehicles off the road. More importantly, Project Tundra could be used as a blueprint by utilities in the United States and countries around the world that plan to continue using coal as a resource. The project is currently in the advanced engineering and design phase with a goal to begin construction within the next few years. Our nation is striving toward a cleaner electric grid, but that doesn’t mean we have to shut down all fossil fuel generators and depend solely on wind and solar facilities. In our region, that simply won’t work. The stakes are too high. When it’s 30 below zero, we need electricity so reliable that we don’t have to think twice about it.
In North Dakota and Minnesota, we can’t slow down when it’s 30 below. Our electricity can’t, either. That’s why we’re all in on all-of-the-above energy.
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STEPS TO MINIMIZE YOUR FLOOD LOSSES
Board Meeting Highlights January The Cass County Electric Board of Directors met on January 24, 2020, and discussed the following topics: • Approved the January 2020 consent agenda of the regular board meeting consisting of minutes of the previous meeting, monthly department reports, board compensation schedule, 2019 director expense report and the December Purchased Power Adjustment (PPA). • President/CEO Marshal Albright gave the president’s report, reporting on a conference he attended; update from the NDAREC Manager’s Meeting; and updates from various area solar projects. • Accepted the December 2019 financial report. • Moved to approve the transfer of $1.4M from non-operating margins to an unallocated reserve account. • Received the 2019 safety report and the 2020 safety training plan. • Received board report from NDAREC regular board meeting, and Annual Meeting. • Received an update on Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle chargers. • Received a report on the year-end 2019 system reliability indices. • Moved to approve the payment of $2M in capital credit retirements for 2019. • Approved the January 2020 estate capital credit payments. • Reviewed upcoming meetings and events. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2020.
Elevate and anchor critical utilities, such as electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems.
Waterproof your basement, install a water alarm, and maintain a working sump pump. Install a battery-operated backup pump in case of power failure.
Clear debris from gutters and downspouts to avoid accumulation of water.
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When flooding is predicted or imminent, move furniture and valuables to a safe place, such as an attic or the highest floor of your home.
Turn off all electrical systems in your home—but don’t walk through water to get to the fuse box. If you cannot reach the fuse box without stepping through water, call Cass County Electric at 800-248-3292.
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BRINGING WATER TO THE WORLD’S CHILDREN Written by: Erin Hemme Froslie
Sawyer Anderson is only 10 and has already experienced a valuable life lesson: Kids (and cookies) can change the world in big ways. Over the past two years, the fifthgrader at Oak Grove Lutheran School has helped to raise enough money to build 35 wells for waterscarce villages in Africa. In addition, she wrote and illustrated a book about her efforts and now shares that story through presentations. Sawyer was inspired to help kids a half world away when her dad, Mark Anderson, took a mission trip to the south-central African country of Zambia. He came back with stories about children who were injured or worse as they walked long distances to access water.
secure clean, safe water for people living in water-scarce nations. Her goal was $50 – enough to provide clean water for one person for life. She and her grandma baked monster cookies to sell at a rummage sale. By the end of the day, the elementary student who is often busy with dance lessons, theatrical events, sports, and music activities had raised $188. “That was exciting, but I thought we could do more,” Sawyer says.
So she sold more cookies – a few people even offered donations but One story affected Sawyer deeply. told her to keep the baked goods An 8-year-old named Brian was – and raised more than $1,200. fetching water when a poisonous Then she set her goal even higher: snake bit his arm. His arm needed $2,500, which after matches from to be amputated. He also lost Wellspring and World Vision would his sister when she drowned in a build a well in one village. By the shallow well. time Sawyer was done selling grandma’s cookies (with a lot When Sawyer heard Brian’s story, she of help from some friends to fill knew she needed to do something. orders for 84 dozen cookies), she “I was in shock because he was my had raised almost $5,000. age,” she says. “People use water for cooking, Sawyer decided to raise money for cleaning, brushing their teeth, Wellspring for the World and World bathing . . . for everything,” she Vision, two organizations that says. “Kids can’t even go to school if 4 Highline Notes | March 2020
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they’re too busy fetching water.” Social media posts (with an assist from dad) helped Sawyer bring attention to Brian’s story and more donations flowed in. Then she decided to design and make a chitenge bag to auction off at a charity event for Wellspring. Chitenge are typically skirts made from colorful African wax fabric, with smaller pieces and scraps used for other accessories in parts of Africa. The bag sold for more than $6,000. “I was very much like . . . wow,” Sawyer says. “It was crazy.” That success motivated her to invite others into her fundraising circle. She asked one of the pastors at her church, Hope Lutheran in Fargo, whether kids at the church could help design and sell additional chitenge bags. More than 100 volunteers partnered to make and sell these Bags of Hope for $50 a piece – the amount it would take to provide one person with clean water for life. By this time, she had raised more
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than $26,000 for clean water. But the project kept multiplying in impact. Some people bought more chitenge bags than they needed and asked Sawyer to find someone who could use them. After some research, she decided to give the bags to the Jeremiah Program, which helps single mothers finish college and find employment.
This past summer, Sawyer published “Water Works,” which she wrote and illustrated. All of the proceeds from the book, which sells for $10, support Wellspring and World Vision.
While that decision was meant to benefit participants in the Jeremiah Program, it also helped Sawyer expand her ability to raise awareness about the lack of clean water around the world.
In the book, Sawyer tells the story of Brian but softens it with details designed to be more friendly for young readers. She also tells a gentler version of the story of Maria, who was blinded by a venomous snake while gathering water from a shallow well. Her 2-year-old daughter guided her back to their village.
After meeting Sawyer, the Jeremiah Project’s development director encouraged the elementary student to write a book about her experiences.
Since she started her philanthropic endeavor, Sawyer has given more than 90 presentations to organizations, schools, businesses and church groups.
So, she did.
More than 780 million people
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around the world don’t have access to clean water. Sawyer hopes her book raises awareness about this basic necessity and changes lives. Earlier this year “Water Works” was distributed to 1,000 schools in Zambia through World Vision. The book is also being translated into Vietnamese and will be published in Vietnam. “None of us could imagine where this all would lead,” says Sawyer’s dad, Mark. And that may be the point. As Sawyer points out, her book doesn’t really end. The last words of the book are: “I guess a kid can make a difference.” That’s as much a challenge as it is a statement. “I didn’t end the story because it’s not over yet,” she says. ■ March 2020 | Highline Notes 5
BUILDING
A STRONG ECONOMY FOR THE REGION Living in the upper Midwest, we know that it is one heckuva nice place to live. We all know that the Fargo-Moorhead area is a diverse, family-friendly community with something for everyone. We have an outstanding quality of life. With a vibrant downtown district, friendly neighborhoods, and excellent schools, it is no wonder the job market keeps growing. The Fargo-Moorhead metro and surrounding communities have a lot to offer – great career opportunities, things to do, and places to connect. And the icing on the cake is that we have some of the nicest people on that planet that we call neighbors. We also know how great this region is for raising a family. According to the Greater FargoMoorhead Economic Development Corporation’s (GFMEDC) president and chief executive officer, Joe Raso, the Fargo-Moorhead area “combines urban excitement with small-town friendly, reliability, and safety.” “It comes down to the tangible differences that make this area great,” says Raso. Some of these differences include: • Low violent crime rates • Clean air and water • Great schools
• Excellent medical facilities • Short drive times • MN/ND nice, genuine people
exceptional higher education and research institutions, and a culture
Business is booming in FargoMoorhead and the surrounding area, and outpacing national data in terms of economic growth. “We are growing in population, employment, and job creation due, in part, to the work of the GFMEDC and our many economic development partners,” mentioned Raso. This organization is a catalyst for economic growth and prosperity. Raso says, “We use a comprehensive approach that accelerates job and wealth creation.” According to the metropolitan profile commissioned by the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments, the metro area’s population is projected to reach more than 300,000 in 2030. Year
2018 2020 2030
Population projection
241,356 259,260 300,460
Raso continued by saying, “We have a magnificent product to sell. The greater Fargo-Moorhead area and the companies located here benefit from a business-friendly environment, a well-developed and reliable infrastructure,
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of hard work and collaboration.” “For more than 25 years, the Cooperative has played a critical role in supporting the economic growth and prosperity of our region,” says Marshal Albright,
F-M metro population is projected to reach more than 300,000 in 2030. -Metro COG
president and CEO of Cass County Electric Cooperative. “By partnering with others, we are building a stronger economy for our region and our consumermembers.” The work that is done by the GFMEDC is something that every business should be aware of and should consider being apart of and investing in because this is the foundation to the growth and success of our region. What others are saying about the Fargo-Moorhead region: • Nation’s 3rd most RecessionProof City – 2019 (Livability) • Fargo named 6th Happiest City in the U.S. in 2019 (WalletHub) • Nation’s Best Job Market for 2020 (ZipRecruiter) Raso says, “the GFMEDC partners with companies, like Cass County Electric, to drive prospective business around town and talk about what our community truly offers, dispelling myths and reassuring them that our region
has all the expected amenities.” The GFMEDC is the region’s leading economic development organization focused on supporting the creation, growth, and attraction of primary sector companies. Primary sector jobs are a portion of the economy that sells products nationally and globally. The GFMEDC supports these companies through business and community development programming. The forerunner of the GFMEDC was formed in 1946 and has gone through two other major evolutions to become the regional organization it is today. The GFMEDC is operating under a three-year plan that started in 2019. Their goals include: • Supporting 85 primary sector projects • Creating more than 1,500 direct new jobs • Securing company direct investment of at least $250 million • Utilizing an additional 1 million square feet of space in the region. Three of the most exciting things CassCountyElectric.com
going on at the GFMEDC include 1. A new microloan program that has been developed by the GFMEDC’s Growth Initiative Fund. This program will provide important funding to early-stage companies. The goal for 2020 is to complete six microloans. 2. Fueling our Future is a partnership with the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. This partnership will address issues such as document ready sites for development, career workforce academies, regional ag-tech business accelerator, and the Campus FM initiative to launch college students’ careers. 3. The Valley Prosperity Partnership is a partnership with the Grand Forks EDC and Red River Valley business leadership, which is focused on state-level public policy to support economic growth. Raso said, “At the GFMEDC, we provide direction to primary sector companies with an eye on their key issues – workforce development support, public policy, serve as a concierge related to specific issues and or growth opportunities that will add jobs, capital investment, and additional real estate in the region.” By partnering together, we can continue the growth of one of the nation’s most vibrant economies. ■ March 2020 | Highline Notes 7
Meet the 2020
DIRECTOR CANDIDATES Members of the Cass County Electric Cooperative Board of Directors are elected to three-year terms every spring. Directors must be members of the cooperative and be a bona fide resident of the director district in which they are seeking directorship. That means you, as a member, can have a say in Cass County Electric operations by voting for your directors. Democratic member control is one of the principles that sets cooperatives apart from other types of businesses and utilities. Jeff Triebold (I)
Marcy Svenningsen (I)
Terry Kraft
As a kid, I grew up on a farm that was served by Cass County Electric Cooperative. Later in life, I moved into Cass County Electric’s service territory because I knew I wanted to serve the members and the cooperative. I believe my past and present work experience will provide valuable input for the cooperative and its members. I want to keep Cass County Electric progressively moving forward, so all members are proud. I will continue to work with fellow directors to keep your cooperative financially healthy, retain the cooperatives’ reliability and ensure topics like affordable rates are at the forefront of the conversation. Thank you for your trust.
I believe that it is important to be an active participant in my community, not only in my occupations but using my abilities to serve others. My rural background and experience in business give me a unique perspective that allows me to represent all the members of the cooperative proactively and fairly. I am committed to dedicating the time necessary to be informed and educated about the issues facing the cooperative. I have appreciated the opportunity to serve as a director, and humbly ask the members to allow me to continue to do so in the future.
I have always had an interest in electrical power generation and distribution, and the impact it has on society. Service levels provided by Cass County Electric Cooperative (some of the best in the country) impacts all of us daily and should never be taken for granted. Serving as a volunteer Cass County Electric director would allow me to utilize my past management and operational experience to help support the cooperative’s mission and future initiatives for growth. I look forward as a volunteer to serve the community.
District 4
At Large
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District 5 (2)
ABSENTEE VOTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Brad Maasjo District 5 (2)
I grew up on a farm 10 miles south of Valley City, where I watched my dad and grandfather set an example of public service cooperatives I hold today. I attended NDSU, received a commission, and served 27 years in the U.S Air Force. After the Air Force, I joined the VA Medical Center in Fargo as an Information Technology Specialist. In the military, I had the privilege to command a squadron, group and wing level where I was fortunate to work with great people. I received excellent executive-level training on developing new missions, core values, and measurable objectives. I know with my background, I could serve the board well, bringing fresh perspectives and unique experiences.
Dr. Tom Seymour (I) District 5 (2)
My experiences as a North Dakota state senator, city alderman, SRT cooperative director and technology professor have helped me be an appropriate leader during my first three years on the board. Immediately, I obtained the Credentialed Cooperative Director designation and have shown leadership and electrical industry knowledge at our Cass County Electric Cooperative board meetings. Our outstanding leadership and employees have been the key to our cooperative’s success. I promote our mission statement to serve our members’ energy needs with affordable and reliable electricity. Do review my website: www.tomseymour66.com to view my qualifications. CassCountyElectric.com
At Cass County Electric Cooperative, we have historically chosen our board of directors by voting at the annual meeting. Thanks to the board of directors, if you are unable to attend the annual meeting in person, you can now vote absentee. To receive your absentee ballot, simply reach out and we will mail it to you! • Stop by our office 4100 32nd Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58104 • Give us a call toll free 800-248-3292 or locally 701-356-4400 • Send us an email at info@kwh.com • Fill out our online form CassCountyElectric.com /contact-us
Ballots must be returned by Friday, April 17, 2020 at 4:30 P.M.
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photo ND Through your Eyes
We look forward to publishing member photos that encompass anything North Dakota. Upload you image to casscountyelectric.com/photo to have your image considered for the magazine!
Erin Aberle, Fargo
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Recipes from your Kitchen
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3-2-1 Dip - Brenda Sagert Ingredients 3 pkgs. cream cheese, softened 2 cans tomatoes, drained 1 lb. sausage, browned Preparation Mix all ingredients in a slow cooker and heat 3-4 hours until cheese is melted completely. Serve with tortilla “Scoops” chips.
Beef Stew - Betty Dunford Ingredients 1 lb. stew meat 1 pkg. onion soup mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can water Carrots Celery Onions Preparation Mix soup and water, add remaining ingredients. Bake at 350° F for 3 hours. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
German Chocolate Dump Cake - Kathryn Thomas Ingredients 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans, divided 1 pkg. devil’s food cake mix (regular size) 8 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, melted 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups confectioners’ sugar ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle coconut and 1 cup of pecans into baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth, then stir in confectioners’ sugar. Stir in chocolate chips and remaining pecans. Spoon over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Apple Dumplings - Betty Dunford German Chocolate Cookies Carol Wenberg Ingredients 1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix 1 egg 8 oz. vanilla yogurt Coconut pecan frosting, premade Preparation Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease cookie sheet. Mix the cake mix, egg, and yogurt. Spoon mixture onto a cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Ice cookies while warm with coconut pecan frosting. Store in a single layer in an airtight container.
Ingredients 2 tubes crescent rolls 4 granny smith apples 1 ½ cups sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 12 oz. can citrus-flavored soda pop Preparation Peel and cut apples in quarters. Sprinkle some sugar and cinnamon on crescent rolls using a salt shaker. Roll apple quarter in one crescent roll. Place in a greased 9x13 pan. Melt butter and add sugar and then pour over crescent roll-ups. Pour citrus-flavored soda pop in the pan. Bake at 350° F for 45 minutes.
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LEADING THE
CHARGE Electric vehicles have something for everyone: exciting technology, impressive driving experiences, and reduced emissions. Cass County Electric Cooperative is bringing the benefits of electric vehicles to its consumer-members and the Fargo/Moorhead metro area with more convenient charging locations. Cass County Electric Cooperative has been awarded funding through the Volkswagen settlement fund to install three Level-3 DC fast chargers in the Fargo area. The funds will cover a significant portion of the cost to purchase and install the electric vehicle charging stations located at West Acres Shopping Mall, Hornbacher’s Gateway West, and the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
The electric vehicle chargers are 62.5 kW Level-3 DC fast chargers from ChargePoint, Inc. and will be “pay-to-charge” stations. These chargers will provide a fast charging option for electric vehicle interstate travelers. The goal for the three charges is to break ground, install, and make operational this summer 2020. Cass County Electric has a total of 31 Level-2 electric vehicle chargers on the system. Twenty-four are residential chargers and seven commercial chargers. These Level-3 DC fast chargers will be the first of their kind on our system and some of the first in North Dakota. If you are interested in electric vehicle charging options for your home or office please contact our energy management team energy@kwh.com or visit CassCountyElectric.com/ev.
LEVEL 2 • West Acres Mall • Hornbacher’s - Gateway West • Sanford Medical Center - Veterans • Element Hotel • Happy Harry’s - 52nd Ave
LEVEL 3 • Noodles & Co. - Moorhead • *West Acres Mall • *Hornbacher’s, Gateway West • *Fargo Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau
*Planned for 2020
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LEVEL-1
LEVEL-2
LEVEL-3
CHARGING INFORMATION
PLUGS INTO A STANDARD OUTLET
UTILIZES A SEPARATE CHARGING STATION
PUBLIC SPACES
ELECTRIC REQUIREMENTS
120 VOLTS (AC)
208 OR 240 VOLTS (AC)
UTILITY INVOLVEMENT (DC)
CHARGING SPEEDS
~5 MILES OF RANGE PER HOUR
~25 MILES OF RANGE PER HOUR
~100 MILES OF RANGE PER HOUR
APPROXIMATE TIME TO CHARGE (FROM EMPTY)
10 - 40 HOURS
3 - 8 HOURS
20 - 60 MINUTES
INCENTIVES FOR EV CHARGERS INSTALLED ON OFF-PEAK: OPTION #1
FREE LEVEL-2 SIEMENS EV CHARGER
OPTION #2
$50/kW ($500 MAX PER CHARGER)
In addition to the incentives offered from Cass County Electric, current federal consumer tax credits are available ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 based on the size of the vehicle’s battery. Also, many insurance carriers offer discounted rates. Cass County Electric Cooperative provides the load control device for both options.
OFF-PEAK RATE OPTIONS: $7 MONTHLY CREDIT
BEST OPTION IF: ONLY 1 CHARGER IS INSTALLED NO OTHER OFF-PEAK LOADS ARE IN THE HOME
$.055 OFF-PEAK RATE ($5 METER CHARGE)
BEST OPTION IF: THERE ARE OTHER OFF-PEAK LOADS IN THE HOME
EV Requirements to Qualify for Off-peak
Charging Windows
All-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids qualify Level-2 charger, 240V
October-May: Noon—5 p.m. and 11 p.m.—7 a.m. June-September: Midnight—10 a.m.
Find public charging stations in your area at
CassCountyElectric.com/ev or plugshare.com. For program questions call 701.356.4400.
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ELECTRIC BLANKET SAFETY Never fold electric blankets when in use. Blankets that are folded or tucked in could overheat and cause a fire.
These blankets and heating pads should never be left unattended or used while sleeping.
Only use an electric blanket with the cover — if you lose it, don’t use the blanket until you have another cover.
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CAPITAL CREDITS TYPES OF UTILITIES
INVESTOR-OWNED Privately owned by shareholders/ investors Operate for a profit
COOPERATIVE MUNICIPAL Owned and operated SYSTEMS Owned by cities, by the people they serve counties, or states Not-for-profit Not-for-profit
When you sign up for service with Cass County Electric Cooperative, you become a COOPERATIVE member.
YOUR MONTHLY BILL BASIC CHARGE Monthly charge that covers the cost to provide electrical service (infrastructure). Included in capital credit allocation FRANCHISE FEES Fee charged by the cities of Valley City, Fargo, and West Fargo Not included in capital credit allocation
$
ENERGY CHARGE Charges for energy consumed during the billing period. Included in capital credit allocation PURCHASED POWER ADJUSTMENT A variable component calculated from the cooperative’s monthly wholesale power cost. Included in capital credit allocation
WHAT ARE CAPITAL CREDITS?
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Cass County Electric tracks how much electricity you buy and how much money you pay for it throughout the year.
We pay the bills for things like power generation, maintenance, and new construction.
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Pay to the order of
CCEC Member
Amount here
03/14/20 $Amount
Cass County Electric Cooperative
CHECKS ISSUED: Inactive, former members.
CREDIT ON BILL: Members with an active account.
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Then, at the end of the Next, the cooperative fiscal year, the board of allocates those margins to directors determines if members as capital credits there are excess revenues, based upon their electric bill. called margins.
HOW DO I RECEIVE MY CAPITAL CREDITS?
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A minimum $5 capital credit amount must be met.
Lastly, your board of directors decides to retire, or pay, the capital credits when our financial condition permits.
$ 2 million
The Cass County Electric Board of Directors has approved a general retirement of capital credits to qualifying members that received service prior to 1999.
Search our list of unclaimed capital credits at casscountyelectric.com/capital-credits to see if anyone you know is owed money from Cass County Electric Cooperative!
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