“There’s more to it than meets the eye.” This is true for icebergs, farming and electric rates.
While it may seem like rates are changed by ‘a percentage here and there,’ there is a great deal of number-crunching done before any rates are proposed or approved.
“An electric rate study is fundamental to a public power district,” explains Gwen Kautz, General Manager. “It’s another type of financial checkup. We hired a consultant to look at all of our costs, customer usage patterns and our financial goals.
Rates need to be fair, as low as possible and yet cover the cost of reliable, safe power for every customer.”
Dawson PPD’s previous rate study was conducted in 2019. Since that time Nebraska Public Power District has adjusted components of the wholesale electric rate. Dawson PPD’s irrigation loads have grown by over 11,000 horsepower. Also, the board has set new financial goals and strong load growth is projected.
The last changes to consumer electric rates were made in 2021.
The rate study results will be presented to the board of directors this fall.
OTHER NEWS
New employees join Dawson PPD
Dawson PPD is pleased to welcome three new employees to the team.
Between the lines: Technology, the grid and Dawson PPD (Part 2)
the pros and cons of introducing new technology to the grid
Central and Dawson PPD to vote second time on consolidation documents at July 17 meetings
The boards of The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District and Dawson Public Power District plan to vote again on the documents required for their consolidation next month. The boards will each hold a special Board Meeting on July 17 at each districts’ respective headquarters.