Mar 16, 2021 | Irrigation Update
March 2021 Could a partnership provide better service to customers? Dawson Public Power District and Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District have hired a consultant to explore the value of a possible merger. The study will look at assets,...
Mar 16, 2021 | Irrigation Update
March 2021 The basics: Power factor was printed on the 2020 fall irrigation energy billing. The goal is a power factor between 90 – 100%. Use a capacitor or a programmed VFD to achieve goal. Power factor correction is the customer’s choice. Install correction...
Mar 16, 2021 | Irrigation Update
March 2021 Weather and load control forecasts are hard to predict. Conditions change throughout the growing season. “Our philosophy is to let irrigators run their systems as much as possible, while we make sure that Dawson Public Power District meets all the load...
Mar 1, 2021 | Irrigation Update, News
Dawson Public Power District rates will increase this spring. Overall, the increase will be 1.85%. The percentage varies by rate class. Residential customers will see a 1.75% increase in their electric rates. This includes a $1 increase to the distribution charge and...
