When you pay your bill to Ozark Electric Cooperative, each dollar is carefully allocated: 55 cents covers the cost of power to ensure reliable electricity, 22 cents goes towards operations and maintenance, 9 cents is for depreciation of equipment, 6 cents pays interest on loans, 5 cents supports administrative and general functions, and 3 cents is dedicated to consumer-related services and benefits. This breakdown ensures efficient operation and service delivery, supporting both current needs and future reliability initiatives.