Dawson PPD offers two annual scholarships for students interested in pursuing utility line or a STEM career. The deadline for both scholarships is March 14. The Dawson PPD Utility Line Scholarship is valued at $2,000 and will be awarded to one individual. Applicants...
We love our pets! They’re part of the family. But our pets are unaware of the dangers posed by plugs, wires and other electrical devices in our homes. When in doubt, look at your electrical setup through the eyes of your furry friends to keep them safe. Keep power...
The Dawson PPD Board of Directors elected its officers at the January Board Meeting. Officer positions are elected annually. PresidentPat Hecox, Gothenburg Vice PresidentDan Muhlbach, Kearney TreasurerCraig Wietjes, Riverdale OTHER NEWS Board officers elected Jan 10,...
A leased town owns their electric utility system including the poles, wires, transformers and meters. Dawson PPD collects a lease payment as set by the town on each monthly electric bill. This appears as a line item on customers’ bills titled “village-imposed lease...
What’s on that pole? This illustration shows the basic equipment found on electric utility poles. The equipment varies according to the location and the service they provide. Primary wires Primary wires carry 7,200 volts of electricity from a substation. That...
