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Vehicle Day
In the fall of 2014 and 2015, Cornhusker
Public Power District participated in two
Vehicle Days at Ag Park. Over 650 Co-
lumbus Public School first graders viewed
vehicles from area business, industry and
city operations showing students how certain
vehicles help their community.
Planning for the future
We have a responsibility to ensure the concerns of rural electric providers
and consumers are heard by our elected representatives.
We must work together to ensure a balanced debate occurs and a greater
understanding of our issues is developed by elected officials.
In the legislative arena, the key difference between successful organiza-
tions and those who are not, is the active involvement and participation
of its membership. Cornhusker Public Power District’s and Nebraska
Rural Electric Association’s Grassroots Initiative is designed to help you
become aware of the issues facing our industry and give you the tools
you need to reach out to your elected representatives. By increasing the
dialogue among representatives and constituents, the Grassroots Initia-
tive builds strong relationships with our elected officials, educates our
customers and increases awareness of the important issues facing rural
electrification.
In January 2015, over 750 Cornhusker Public Power District customers
submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in
opposition to the agency’s proposal to limit carbon dioxide emissions
from existing power plants. These customers also had their names added
to the NREA’s grassroots campaign in an effort to keep future electric bills
affordable.
“A sincere thank you to everyone who took the time to send comments
to the EPA. I encourage those of you that have not signed up yet; please
consider doing so. This is a great way to get involved and to voice your
position on regulations that may impact your future energy bills,” said
CEO/GM Clay Gibbs.
“Also, I invite you to visit to check out the
At Vehicle Day, Line Technicians Eric Brabec (l)
and Bryce Theilen (r) answer students’ questions
about the digger derrick truck. September, 2015
Online bill payments
Cornhusker Public Power District introduced
ebill in 2014. Customers can pay their
electric bill online with the touch of a button.
Customers simply go to www.cornhusk-
and click on the ebill link to
sign up. Advantages to ebill are unlimited
bill payment access (24 hours a day/seven
days a week) and no phone delays or waiting
time.
Columbus crew (from left) Todd Backman, Aaron Stuart,
Derek Hanson and Bryce Theilen secure poles to the new
expandable pole trailer. September, 2015