Did you know the average daily cost of electricity is $4.57, or about $140 per month? Electricity fuels our daily life essentials, from heating/cooling equipment to entertainment devices and appliances. Think of how vital power is compared to other everyday purchases. That’s real value.
$6 morning to-go latte
$10 fast-food combo lunch
<$5 all-day power
Sources: Energy Information Administration, MoneyGeek and CNET.
OTHER NEWS
Rate study is underway
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.
Dawson PPD plans substation work
Two rural Dawson Public Power District substations will be getting upgrades after the 2024 irrigation season. Sub 26, located southwest of Gothenburg, will be upgraded as part of a voltage conversion. Sub 35, located northeast of Gothenburg, is being improved to...
Dawson PPD’s board considers contract, load growth
Dawson Public Power District’s regular board meeting was held on July 3, 2024. Darin Bloomquist, General Manager of the Nebraska Electric Generation & Transmission Cooperative, gave an update on the organization’s work....