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COST OF
GENERATION & TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY
The electricity distributed by CEC is generated and distributed
through Western Farmers Electric
Cooperative of Anadarko, OK. WFEC
is owned by Cimarron Electric and 18 other cooperatives in Oklahoma,
cooperative members an advantage at this stage of the process and
making them part owner in one the largest electric generation
networks in Oklahoma. Costs associated with Generation and
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FUEL
Electricity distributed by CEC is generated using both simple
and combined cycle natural gas combustion along with some
of the most advanced clean coal technology in North America.
The fluctuating costs of these fuels make up a significant
part of the rate you pay. By aggregating our demand with partnering
cooperatives through WFEC, we work daily to control these
costs. |
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GENERATION & TRANSMISSION
INFRASTRUCTURE
Maintaining generation facilities to insure safety and environmental
responsibility as well as servicing the wires and polls that
deliver power to your area are factored into the cost of power.
Since WFEC is cooperatively owned, these costs are shared
across 17 systems, again reducing the amount CEC members have
to pay. |
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DEMAND
Extremely high demand on a system during "peak" times can lead to
significant increase in the cost of power. Reasonable use of
electricity during these times (usually the hottest days of summer
or during major emergencies) can help to reduce the demand on the
system. CEC offers credits to qualifying members who choose to have
load control devices installed on major electrical appliances or opt
for a curtailable rate (large commercial only). |
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LOCAL COSTS
OF DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICITY TO THE METER
CEC is a democratically-governed electric distribution cooperative.
This means that the board members you elect, hire a general manager
who in turn, supervises the daily operation of the cooperative. The
board works to establish the goals and mission of the cooperative
and approves the annual budget, the general manager oversees and
operates the business accordingly, and CEC employees work daily to
improve efficiency and control costs. Some of these costs include:
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DISTRIBUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE
With over 4,000 miles of line and nearly 12,500 meters to maintain,
the CEC Distribution Infrastructure represents one of the largest
ongoing costs to the member. Through preventive maintenance,
strategic upgrades and investment in new technologies, CEC works
daily to insure that this cost remains at its current low level. |
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BILLING &
ACCOUNTING
The day-to-day operation of a business the size Cimarron Electric
requires a number of professionals from a wide variety of
backgrounds. Through ongoing training and implementation of numerous
technologies, we strive to bring you the highest level of fast and
friendly customer service while being responsible with our members'
investment. This website is just one of the ways we work to provide
you new and expanded services while reducing our costs. |
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CATASTROPHIC
SYSTEM DAMAGE
Inclement weather can have a devastating effect on an electrical
distribution system. Replacing just one mile of line destroyed by
ice can cost well over $18,000.00. Natural disaster can greatly
increase the costs of operation. As a cooperative, not only are such
expenses shared among members, but often times, programs such as
FEMA can help to further reduce the impact. We do our best to invest
responsibly to insure that resources are available so that costs can
be reduced as much as possible before any increase in rates are
necessary.
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METER DENSITY
Simply put, the more members Cimarron Electric Cooperative has on
its existing lines, the less each member has to pay. CEC partners
with a wide range of economic development groups across our service
territory and the state. We love living in northwest Oklahoma and
are doing our best to build the communities we serve! |
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REGULATION
As a nonprofit publicly-owned electric utility, Cimarron Electric
Cooperative operates within the Federal guidelines of federal
statute, the US Department of Energy
(www.energy.gov) and its agencies such as the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC). Funding for improvements, expansion and economic development
can be obtained by cooperatives through loans from the
Rural Utility Services (RUS)
and similar agencies within the
US Department of
Agriculture (USDA). Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds are also vital for
restoring power after disasters. The general manager and members of
your board of trustees serve on
committees and work on your behalf with members of state and
national government to insure that your voice is heard on issues
related to electric cooperatives and rural Oklahoma. |
