Feb 24, 2022 | Irrigation Update, News
What? Join us for an irrigation focus group discussion about: power factor electrical safety irrigation policies public power possible merger between Dawson PPD and The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District. We are limiting attendees to the first 15...
Feb 14, 2022 | Irrigation Update
Consumers have more vehicle and machinery options. Ethanol and biodiesel have been widely available for consumers. Renewable diesel is the fastest growing fuel in the United States. Local schools have purchased propane fueled buses using Nebraska Clean Diesel Program...
Feb 14, 2022 | Irrigation Update
Dawson Public Power District’s irrigation rates are unchanged for the 2022 season. Horsepower rates are charged per HP of recorded peak demand. The demand portion of the rate is due April 25, 2022. Energy rates are charged per kilowatt hour used. They are due...
Feb 14, 2022 | Irrigation Update
There were 26 ag related incidents that caused damage to Dawson PPD lines and equipment in 2021. The cost of the damage ranged from $289 to $4,645. The cost for these incidents was billed to the people and farms involved. “Damages to power lines and equipment is more...
Feb 14, 2022 | Irrigation Update
Starting with single-phase power and making it work for three-phase equipment can make projects possible. However, phase converters aren’t always a good solution. “Call Dawson PPD to talk about your electrical project before planning to use a phase converter,” says...
