January 27, 2009
Cornhusker Power Scores High on Operational Efficiency


Cornhusker Public Power District scores high in operational efficiency compared to other state and national utilities.

Cornhusker’s average total operation expense per kilowatt hour (kWh) sold is $.0115.  This compares to the national median of $.019 per kWh and a state median of $.0173 per kWh.  Cornhusker’s total operating expense per kWh is 39.5% below the national median and 33.5% below the state median. The figures compiled by the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation compare over 800 non-profit rural electrics.

Regarding rates, Cornhusker also scores very well.  Cornhusker’s retail cost to the customers was $.0654 per kWh.  The national median was $.0892 per kWh and the state median was $.0783 per kWh.  Cornhusker’s rates were 26.7% below the national median and 15.6% below the state median. These figures are from year ending 2007.

“Our employees work very hard to give our customers low cost power with great service. I am proud that Cornhusker continues to be one of the most efficient utilities in the state and nation,” said Cornhusker CEO/General Manager Ron Hostetter.