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        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.14</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS $121447</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.13</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.13</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>INFORMATIONAL &amp; INSTRUCT AD EX $134307</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.12</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.12</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL PLANT $141786</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.11</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>TAXES - PROPERTY $156826</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.10</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.10</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MAINTENANCE OF STATION EQUIP $176353</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.9</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.9</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OUTSIDE SERVICES EMPLOYED $194673</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.8</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.8</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>INJURIES &amp; DAMAGES $240450</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.7</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.7</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PROPERTY INSURANCE $360892</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.6</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MISCELL. GENERAL EXPENSES $388294</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.5</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.5</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>TAXES - OTHER $575295</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.4</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.4</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CONSUMER RECORDS &amp; COLLECTION $709721</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.3</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MAINTENANCE OF OVERHEAD LINES $781336</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.2</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MAINTENANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY $2696986</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.1</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COST OF PURCHASED POWER $88228044</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1009</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.1009</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Depreciation $5084605</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1008</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.1008</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Interest $6409356</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1005</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.1005</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Travel $47191</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1002</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Expenses.1002</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Office Expenses $436471</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8.2</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Revenue.2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MISCELLANEOUS INCOME $2240</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8.1</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Other Revenue.1</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>METER SOCKET SALES $17487</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public on request.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The compensation of the General Manager is determined by using comparability data and is approved by the Board of Directors. The compensation of other officers and key employees is determined using comparability data,is inititally approved and recommended by the General Manager, and is then given final approval by the Board of Directors.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A questionnaire is sent annually to all employees requesting information regarding possible conflicts of interest. These questionnaires are reviewed by the General Manager.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 11</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Manager of Accounting and Financial Services provides the independent auditors with information used in preparing the Form 990. The completed form is then reviewed by the Manager of Accounting and Financial Services and by the General Manager. The General Manager then presents the Form 990 to the Board of Directors for their review.</Explanation>
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