Building a new structure for your home or business takes a lot of planning. As you are working through your budget, please be sure to contact Dawson PPD for a quote on the cost to bring electrical power to your location.
Dawson PPD’s policy, implemented in February 2021, states that the full cost to bring electrical power to the customer must be paid in full before service is extended. The Dawson PPD Board of Directors approved this policy to ensure that no rate class subsidizes another.
The cost to extend service to a new location varies.
“It’s a case-by-case situation,” said Staking Engineer Gary Haines. “It depends on what equipment and facilities already exist in the area. We encourage homeowners or business owners to contact us as they are budgeting for new construction so there are no surprises.”
Quotes are valid for 30 days. Once the agreement is signed and the cost to extend service is paid in full, Dawson PPD will install electrical service. Typically, Dawson PPD’s turnaround time for construction is 30-45 days after the initial phone call from the customer.
5 steps to electrical service for new construction
- Call Dawson PPD and ask for a quote to extend service to the location.
- A Dawson PPD staking engineer
will inspect the location. - A quote will be provided to the customer. Quotes are good for 30 days.
- Once payment is received and an agreement is signed by the customer, Dawson PPD will assign the job to one of its construction crews.
- The new service is installed. Typical turnaround is 30-45 days.
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Keep food safe when the power goes out
Severe winds, lightning and even squirrels can temporarily cause the power to go out. We understand power outages of any length can be frustrating, especially when your fridge is stocked with perishable foods.
Extended power outages are rare, but when they occur, it’s important to understand food safety measures to take to avoid illness.
Here are a few food safety tips to keep in mind before, during and after a power outage.
Boards vote to consolidate
The boards of directors of the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District and Dawson Public Power District voted Monday during a joint meeting of the boards to consolidate the two districts into a single public power and irrigation district. The consolidated entity will be called Platte River Public Power and Irrigation District (PRPPID).
Plan of Consolidation
The linked document is the Plan of Consolidation for The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, a Nebraska public corporation and political subdivision, and Dawson Public Power District, a Nebraska public corporation and political subdivision.