Mid-Nebraska Makerspace Labs link students to new technologies and future employers

July 11, 2019 – In collaboration with Orthman Manufacturing, Education Service Unit #10, Central Community College, and many other sponsors, Dawson Public Power District is bringing three mobile STEM trailers to ESU#10’s service territory, including Buffalo and Dawson Counties. The... Read More...

Beefin’ up our heroes

Local program supports troops with beef snacks Independence Day is a good time for us to press pause on our busy lives and thank those who bravely fought, and still protect, the freedoms we all enjoy. One local business has... Read More...

Between the lines: Weathering the storms

By Gwen Kautz, General Manager gkautz at dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 Another cloudy day with forecasted rain. Normally we appreciate the rain, but this year the rain has wore out her welcome. Locally, I’ve seen numerous road closings as well as pick... Read More...

New incentives available for electric vehicles

New incentive programs have been introduced to help consumers adopt electric vehicles. Through a grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust, Nebraska Public Power District and Dawson Public Power have announced three programs to help reduce the upfront cost of electric... Read More...

5 outdoor electrical hazards

1. Power Lines Always look up and out for power lines. Keep you and your equipment at least 10 feet away from power lines. 2. Outdoor Outlets These should be powered by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), whihc turns... Read More...