Norris Public Power District

Community :: Operation Round Up

In 2001, Norris Public Power District orulogo_sm.jpglaunched the "Operation Round Up" program. Operation Round Up is a voluntary program that customers sign up for to have their monthly electric bills "rounded up" to the next highest dollar. The additional cents are placed in the Norris Power Goodwill Fund. This fund is administered by a Board of Directors made up of one Norris customer from each of the five counties we serve. The board meets quarterly to consider requests and make disbursements.

The Norris District is restricted by state law from using electric revenues to donate to charitable organizations, community projects or social needs. However, we continue to receive numerous requests for donations to worthwhile causes. We felt the need to help out and the rest, they say, is history.

Participation in the program is strictly voluntary. The average contribution per customer is about 50 cents a month, or six dollars per year. This is perhaps considered small change to the individual, but the thousands of dollars the program generates means a big difference to the people in our five-county service area. Since its inception in 2001, Operation Round Up has granted over $419,000 to organizations within our service territory.

The funding is used to address crucial needs such as medical care, emergency shelter, life saving equipment, fire departments, rescue squads, scholarships, 4-H clubs, special school activities or projects, playground construction and more within the District's service area. Political campaigns and issues will not be considered for Operation Round Up funds.

Application forms are available at all Norris District offices or you may download and print the application here.

Also available is a complete listing of application guidelines to assist you in completing the application form.

If you would like additional information on the Operation Round Up program, call 1-800-858-4707 or visit any Norris area office.

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