2015 Annual Report Choptank Electric Cooperative The Road to
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2015 Annual Report Choptank Electric Cooperative The Road to
The Road to Innovation 2015 Annual Report Choptank Electric Cooperative Letter to our Members From the President and CEO and the Chairman of the Board The Road to Innovation Did you know that the road to innovation is not just in Silicon Valley but resides right here on the Eastern Shore at Choptank Electric Cooperative? Most people assume that the distribution of electricity is the same as it was forty years ago, but this is not the case. The Cooperative, the employees, and the Cooperative Board are always looking for new ways to be innovative. We introduce new methods, ideas, and services for the same reasons that we did when the Co-op was first incorporated. We strive to provide safe, affordable, and reliable electric service in the most efficient way possible. In many ways 2015 has been an innovative and transitional year. For example, our new automated metering infrastructure (AMI) initiative has been highly successful. When someone’s house is sold or a rental house changes hands we no longer have to send an employee to get a meter reading. This allows our field employees to perform other duties, and saves money on gas and vehicles. Our AMI system has indicated outages at individual residences where the member was not at home. Without AMI, we would not have known the power was out, which saved members from food losses and other inconveniences. We now get reports on internal temperatures of individual meters and voltage information daily that allow the Co-op to solve many issues before any outage has occurred. This saves members inconvenience and allows the Cooperative to repair equipment during normal business hours instead of nights and weekends. At Choptank Electric we continue to look for ways to insure the safety of our electrical grid for both our members and the public, and to keep the system safe from outside intrusion. Cyber security is vital for our future, and so we developed a working relationship with Georgia Tech to determine vulnerabilities to electronic systems. To improve safety for our key infrastructure, we also installed state-of-the-art cameras and enhanced our ability to remotely control many of our field devices. During the year, we made significant progress on a fiber optic network that allows us to communicate to these devices, and to our substations. The Vacuum Fault Interrupter (VFI) cabinets Choptank Electric has been installing the past several years have helped improve our automation abilities and are safer for our crews. These innovations help not only with security, but also speed up restoration of power. For several years Choptank Electric has utilized hybrid vehicles, including a hybrid bucket truck. During 2015, we purchased our first extended range electric pickup truck, affording us associated cost savings and environmental attributes. While the electric vehicle world is in its infancy, we expect it to grow exponentially in the next five years. By participating in this technology now, we will be ready to provide the electricity our members need to power their vehicles both at home and in key locations throughout the Eastern Shore. While these were big innovation projects, small changes also benefit our members. During 2015, we added a new feature to our online bill payment system, SmartHub. Members can now report outages with their SmartHub account using a mobile device, tablet, or laptop. We also have added bar coding to our inventory for better tracking capabilities which will help the Co-op save time and money. There are many paths that The Road to Innovation has led us in 2015. Our Board of Directors and employees are focused on innovations that will lead to better member service, higher reliability, and provide the lowest possible rates. Respectfully, The Board of Directors Olin S. Davis, III Chairman, Kent County Management Michael I. Wheatley, President and CEO Robert P. Behlke, Vice President of Member Affairs Todd R. Bireley, Vice President of Engineering Services Paula J. Bishop, Vice President of Human Resources Lisa H. DeSantis, Vice President of Corporate Services W. Lance Lockerman, Vice President of Distribution Services Jeffrey D. Rathell, Sr. Vice Chair, Talbot County John J. Burke, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer, Cecil County Robert E. Arnold Queen Anne’s County David W. Bruning Worcester County Francis A. Callahan, Jr. Caroline County Mission Matthew R. Holloway Wicomico County Francis A. Ruffo, Sr. Ocean Pines District Douglas D. Scott Dorchester County Carl R. Widdowson Somerset County Choptank Electric Cooperative exists to provide reliable and cost effective electricity that improves the quality of life for our member-owners. We are committed to service excellence and guided by the Seven Cooperative Principles. System Improvements for 2015 In 2015, Choptank Electric improved substations, replaced lines, completed fiber and underground cable installation projects. Each project was carefully selected by the Cooperative for system-wide reliability. The Ocean Pines Substation had a third transformer installed May 2015 to help serve the recent load growth in the Ocean Pines area. The transformer was energized on September 29, 2015 and began serving members on October 12, 2015. The Ocean Pines Substation currently serves approximately 9,200 meters. Pictured right, the St. Michaels crew helped create the oil containment system for the Bloomfield Substation. This system prevents oil from reaching the wet lands and navigable water ways. Pictured above, the Salisbury crews converting overhead lines to an underground cable installation during a directional boring project at Barren Creek in Mardela Springs. Pictured left, Berlin crews prepare Sinepuxent Substation for a second transformer which is to be installed early 2016. Pictured left, Spring & Associates, a local contractor for Choptank Electric, performing a directional boring assignment for an underground cable installation at the Sassafras River. This job was difficult because the soil compilation consisted of sandstone and rubble, unlike most of the shore which is clay and sand. This corridor previously created many tree-related outages. This will increase reliability for our members located in the Warwick area. Pictured right, the St. Michaels crew swapping out an old livefront cabinet for a new VFI (Vacuum Fault Interrupter) cabinet in Easton Village. The new VFI cabinet will give System Control access to remote switches and monitoring for faster response times during outage situations. The mission of our Vegetation Management Program is to provide safe and reliable electric to the Cooperative’s members using proven vegetation management activities such as tree trimming, tree removal, mowing, and herbicide application that conserve and enhance the vast natural resources of the Delmarva Peninsula that are touched by the Cooperative’s maintained utilities. Since May of 2003, all tree trimming and mowing operations have been performed by Asplundh Tree Experts of Willow Grove, PA. In 2015, they trimmed 586 miles of line, mowed 391 acres of land, removed 3,764 trees, and also sprayed 569 acres of property with herbicide to keep the areas contained. Choptank Electric is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative. Touchstone Energy is the national brand that champions the value of the cooperative difference. Its mission is to bring a strong local and national presence to electric cooperatives. The network is made up of close to 750 local, member-owned electric cooperatives in 46 states. Since 1999, Choptank Electric has been a proud Touchstone Energy Cooperative, and abides by Touchstone Energy’s four core values: Innovation, Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment to Community. Innovation for the Future During May 2015, Choptank Electric began its Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) deployment. Choptank Electric is proud to have a distribution system that has been upgraded with the advanced technology necessary to continually keep up with the daily demands of our members’ electrical needs and increasing electric demands on our system. As of December 14, 2015 we have 21,687 meters installed system wide, representing approximately 41% of our distribution system. Choptank Electric is proud to be working towards using more renewable energy-based products. Choptank Electric has had alternative fuel vehicles in our fleet since 2006, but the newest addition is our Extended Range Electric Truck which is utilized in our St. Michaels District. This vehicle can get up to 40 miles per charge. It has also been operated as a mobile generator during outage situations. The architectural design and plans are by Davis, Bowen, and Friedel, Inc. of Salisbury and it was contracted to Gillis Gilkerson Inc. of Salisbury, MD. Choptank Electric will be seeking the distinction of being LEED Silver certified. Construction continued on the Regional Service Center, located in Salisbury, throughout 2015. The harsh weather from January – April 2015 caused many challenges for the construction team, and while the building has been delayed from the original completion date of December 2015, Choptank Electric expects the building to be completed by May 2016. During the 2015 Annual Meeting, Choptank Electric Cooperative gave away five Luck of the Draw scholarships. These scholarships, worth $1,000, are given to five randomly selected members who are attending college in the fall. The Choptank Electric Cooperative Board of Directors voted to return $2.4 million to its members during December 2015. When members sign up to receive electric service from Choptank Electric, they become a member of the Co-op, not a customer. Co-ops return profits to their members. The amount received is based on how much electricity the member purchased during the retired year. The $2.4 million was paid to longtime members who were part of the Coop from 1989, 1990, and 1991. Communication Commitment to Community The Choptank Electric Trust is funded through Operation Round Up, a voluntary contribution program whereby Choptank Electric members can “round up” their monthly bill to the nearest dollar. Those contributions are given back to the local communities via the Choptank Electric Trust Board. In 2015, the Trust donated to many worthwhile causes. A few of those worthy endeavors included: the annual Electric Trust Scholarships, St. Vincent de Paul, Maryland Food Bank, the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary, Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, and Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. The Choptank Electric Trust has awarded over $3.4 million to the nine counties of the Eastern Shore of Maryland since its inception in 2004. The Co-op Connections Card offers our members more than 25,000 regional and national deals on products and services, as well as over 100 local business offers. In addition to helping members save over $500,000.00 on prescriptions alone, the Co-op Connections Card also has “Healthy Savings” discounts on dental care, vision, hearing aids, lab work and imaging, and chiropractic work. A newly added feature to the Co-op Connections Card is the ID Theft Monitoring and Resolution benefit. This new feature provides our members the proactive tools and recovery assistance needed to quickly respond to an identity or fraud crisis. The Youth Tour program is a national program sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Five eligible high school juniors travel to Washington, D.C., where they meet our U.S. Representatives and Senators. The students watch history come alive as they explore the museums, memorials, and monuments with over 1,500 students from all across the U.S. Pictured right are our five Youth Tour Representatives who traveled to D.C. in 2015. The program is available for high school juniors. E-News is a growing communication tool between the membership and the Cooperative. Choptank Electric encourages its members to sign up to receive the monthly, informative, electronic newsletter to stay up-to-date on Co-op news, programs, and new technology. Choptank Electric has been utilizing social media outlets since 2010. Social media compliments the Co-op’s current communication efforts with the membership. In October 2015, Choptank Electric was pleased to add Instagram to its social media outlets. Our Outage Map offers members up-to-date information during outage situations. Find out where and how many members are without power, estimated time of restoration, and when crews have been dispatched. SmartHub, the Co-op’s online bill payment service, is a great tool members can use to pay their bills securely online. In October 2015, the Co-op added a new feature called “Report an Outage.” This new feature allows members who have a SmartHub account, to report outages using the SmartHub App or their PC. Members are also given an ETR, or Estimated Time of Restoration, once they report an outage. When the AMI deployment is complete, any member who has a registered SmartHub account will also have the ability to see their daily usage and other important energy data. Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. Statement of Operations December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Note: The Statement of Operations for 2015 and 2014 are audited results.) Income 1. Revenue 2015 $139,235,846 2014 $125,155,441 $83,916,332 $3,922,083 $7,063,831 $4,615,168 $8,666,660 $12,265,832 $3,339,870 $9,081,346 $290,864 $133,161,986 $80,312,741 $4,143,557 $7,034,859 $4,273,825 $6,542,149 $11,867,730 $3,168,300 $8,427,759 $354,720 $126,125,640 $6,073,860 $480,910 $1,111,390 $728,464 $8,394,624 ($970,199) $621,832 $827,453 $747,430 $1,226,516 Expenses 2. Purchased Power Cost 3. Operations Expense 4. Maintenance Expense 5. Consumer Account Expense 6. Admin & General Expense 7. Depreciation 8. Taxes 9. Interest Expense 10.Other Deductions Total Expenses Margins 11. Operating Margins 12.Non-Operating Margins 13.G & T Capital Credits 14.Other Cap Credits/Patronage Dividends Total Margins Real Estate & Personal Property Tax County 2015 Caroline $671,254 Cecil $133,968 Dorchester $450,933 Kent $204,614 Queen Anne’s $188,689 Somerset $241,833 Talbot $300,829 Wicomico $404,205 Worcester $487,609 Total $3,083,934 Cooperative Facts 2015 Purchased kWh from ODEC: 1,076,204,156 kWh Purchased kWh from other sources: 1,145,943 kWh Member average interruption time: 1.57 hours (Major storm and power supplier outages removed) Total calls received in Member Service Center: 80,061 Peak System Load (Winter): 2/20/2015 Load: 304,688 kW Time: 7 A.M. Peak System Load (Summer): 7/20/2015 Load: 235,411 kW Time: 7 P.M. Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. Balance Sheet December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Note: The Balance Sheet for 2015 and 2014 are audited results.) Assets (What We Own) 2015 2014 1. Net Utility Plant 2. Investments 3. Cash 4. Accounts & Notes Receivable 5. Materials & Supplies 6. Prepaid Expenses 7. Other Current & Accrued Assets 8. Deferred Debits $281,808,017 $62,487,404 $127,384 $7,447,293 $10,498,485 $1,992,836 $14,077 $33,016 $266,245,712 $60,774,911 $2,074,700 $5,910,562 $7,654,846 $2,280,944 $15,165 $1,085,222 $364,408,512 $346,042,062 $192,505,496 $14,420,437 $9,583,879 $2,561,637 $8,867,813 $3,606,587 $2,101,161 $10,520,117 $185,045,742 $9,251,404 $10,664,022 $2,447,527 $8,039,343 $3,682,631 $2,454,533 $8,039,343 $244,167,127 $229,624,545 $384,455 $117,933,782 $1,923,148 $384,455 $113,045,773 $2,987,289 Total Members’ Net Worth $120,241,385 Total Liabilities/Net Worth $364,408,512 $116,417,517 $346,042,062 Total Assets Liabilities 9. Long Term Debt 10. Notes Payable 11. Accounts Payable 12.Consumer Deposits 13.Current Maturities Long-Term Debt 14.Other Liabilities 15.Deferred Credits 16.Accumulated Operating Provisions Total Liabilities Members’ Net Worth 17.Membership Fees 18.Accumulated Margins 19.Other Equities Meters Residential 47,819 Com. & Ind. 4,861 Primary 25 Lighting233 Total: 52,938 2015 Electric Revenue By Rate Class (audited) Residential Commercial Power Street Light Other Total 2015 % $99,630,80171.56 $28,632,68220.56 $9,023,756 6.48 $224,907 0.16 $1,723,701 1.24 $139,235,847 100.00 Choptank Services Corporation, Inc. Balance Sheet and Income Statement December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Note: The Balance Sheet and Income Statement for 2015 and 2014 are audited results.) Income Statement Expenses Interest Expense Professional Fees Miscellaneous Expense Total Expenses Other Income Gain – Sale of Stock Dividend Income Patronage Capital – CoBank Income/Loss Investment Subsidiaries Total Other Income Net Income Balance Sheet Current Assets Cash Prepaid Office Expense Total Current Assets Other Assets Investment in CoBank Investment in MACS Patronage Capital – CoBank Total Other Assets Total Assets Current Liabilities Accrued Year End Expenses CoBank Line of Credit Payable to Choptank Electric Total Current Liabilities Equity Investment from Choptank Electric Retained Earnings Net Income Total Equity Total Liabilities and Equity 2015 2014 $61,342 $20,483 $15,493 $97,318 $99,025 $36,102 $21,639 $156,766 $130,553 $169,000 $26,351 $165,410 $491,314 $393,996 $140,532 $167,200 $26,800 $242,156 $576,688 $419,922 2015 2014 $30,988 $110 $31,098 $22,870 $106 $22,976 $1,000 $3,462,049 $236,855 $3,699,904 $3,731,002 $1,000 $3,408,572 $230,267 $3,639,839 $3,662,815 $4,566 $2,000,000 $3,572 $2,008,138 $6,049 $2,327,898 $0 $2,333,947 $2,095,000 ($766,132) $393,996 $1,722,864 $3,731,002 $2,095,000 ($1,186,054) $419,922 $1,328,868 $3,662,815 Choptank Services Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary which owns 40.81% of Mid-Atlantic Cooperative Solutions (MACS). MACS provides multi-fuel distribution services including propane and diesel oil, primarily to Pennsylvania and Maryland. Cooperative Energy Information Kilowatt Hour Sales Average Residential Usage (In Millions) (Monthly) 2006 861.2 2006 1153 2007 957.3 2007 1202 2008 940.1 2008 1157 2009 938 2009 1152 2010 1000.4 2010 1230 2011 1002.1 2011 1222 2012 956.69 2012 1141 2013 970.7 2013 1179 2014 993.8 2014 1217 2015 1031.8 2015 1256 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 Meters Served 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 Wholesale Power Cost (Annually) (In Millions) 2006 51,097 2006 62.8 2007 51,641 2007 76.2 2008 52,002 2008 80.5 2009 52,143 2009 80.3 2010 52,243 2010 77.5 2011 52,264 2011 76.8 2012 52,259 2012 76.1 2013 52,406 2013 72 2014 52,647 2014 80.3 2015 52,938 2015 83.9 50000 50500 51000 51500 52000 52500 53000 53500 50 60 70 80 90 Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. P.O. Box 430 Denton, MD 21629 www.choptankelectric.coop Toll-Free: 1.877.892.0001 Outage Reporting: 1.800.410.4790 Automated Member Service: 1.866.999.4574
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