Operation Round Up

As the new year begins, Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) is reflecting on the impact members continue to make through Operation Round Up.

CCEC allows members to voluntarily round up their monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar. Those small contributions are collected through bills by CCEC and reinvested directly into the communities Cass County Electric serves. The Operation Round Up program supports local charitable organizations and community initiatives focused on strengthening the cooperative’s service territory.

While each individual donation is modest, the combined effect is powerful. Member participation makes it possible to provide meaningful support to nonprofits and community programs working to improve quality of life across the region.

In 2025, Operation Round Up helped fund dozens of local organizations, reinforcing the cooperative’s commitment to community and local decision-making. Since the program began in 1993, member contributions have returned millions of dollars to communities served by Cass County Electric.

Grant funds are administered by a volunteer board of directors made up of community members and independent from Cass County Electric. This structure ensures transparency and fairness, with grants awarded according to established guidelines. Funds remain local and are not used to pay electric bills or support political or religious causes.

Participation in Operation Round Up is always voluntary, and members may opt out at any time.
Cass County Electric thanks the members who choose to round up each month. Their generosity continues to show how small change can make a lasting difference and how, together, we remain cooperative strong.

To learn more about Operation Round Up, view past grant recipients, or enroll in the program, visit CassCountyElectric.com/ORU. Members may also contact Cass County Electric Cooperative at 701-356-4400 or email oru@kwh.com.