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The pros and cons of overhead and underground power lines

The pros and cons of overhead and underground power lines

Overhead Pros: Less expensive to build and repair Easier to spot faults/damage Can be built on any terrain Cons: Susceptible to wind, ice and snow More vulnerable to damage from trees and vegetation More vulnerable to blinks caused by animals Susceptible to damage...
Between the lines: Merger update

Between the lines: Merger update

Gwen Kautz General Manager It’s time to update you on the possible merger between Dawson Public Power District and The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District. February was a busy month and an important milestone in the process. The districts held a...
Efficiency key to competitive ethanol market

Efficiency key to competitive ethanol market

Selling corn ethanol is a competitive business. It’s essentially the same product no matter who makes it. How can one company stand out from the rest? The answer: efficiency. KAAPA has invested nearly $50 million in its Ravenna facility to improve efficiency – and the...
How to keep the peace with your neighbor

How to keep the peace with your neighbor

Ah, neighbors. We can’t pick them, but we can choose to keep things friendly. Dawson PPD’s Power Quality Policy can help. This policy outlines how customers can avoid objectionable voltage and other electrical disturbances or problems that affect other customers or...
Ask the board: A conversation with Brad Brodine

Ask the board: A conversation with Brad Brodine

Brad Brodine, Dawson PPD Board Member Area served: Buffalo County Subdivision Years of service: 29 years Certifications: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Credentialed Cooperative Director National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Board Leadership...
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