The thrill of the chase
Schuyler native Dale Kaminski says he loves to watch severe weather. So much, that, he’s willing to travel hundreds of miles and across state lines to observe storms. Kaminski is a full-time multimedia journalist/storm chaser for SVL Media. In the... Read More...
Summer energy-saving tips
Summer energy-saving tips Costs associated with cooling your home can make up a large portion of your summer electric bills. Stay cool and save money with these energy efficiency tips! No-cost tips Close blinds and drapes during the day to... Read More...
Be prepared before a storm strikes
In the event of a power outage, be prepared by keeping the following items in an easy-to-find emergency supply kit. Water – Three-day supply, one gallon per person, per day. Tools – Flashlight, extra batteries, manual can opener, battery-powered... Read More...
Between the lines: The demise of our heat pump
By Gwen Kautz General Manager 308-324-2386 gkautz(at)dawsonpower.com We had no warning. One day was cool and carefree, and the next had us sweating. Our heat pump finally bit the dust. It happened two days before high temperatures hit – thus... Read More...Normal bill collection procedures resume
Normal bill collection procedures resume (June 8, 2020) — Dawson Public Power District is reinstating normal bill collection procedures following board approval. The District stopped disconnecting customers for non-payment on April 6. “We understand that this pandemic has been financially... Read More...
Smart thermostat options: A comparison of the market’s smartest and most popular
Heating and cooling costs account for around half of a user’s energy bill according to the U.S. Department of Energy. So when it comes to reducing energy use and cutting home energy costs, the most impact can be made by... Read More...
Between the lines: Comic relief
By Gwen Kautz General Manager 308-324-2386 gkautz(at)dawsonpower.com My greatest struggle with social distancing? Video conference calls. Me: Okay, let’s get started. Please look at the agenda attached to the email. Operations: Hello? Can you see me? *Nope* Customer Service: I... Read More...
Notice: Customers transferred to City of Lexington
Dawson PPD has served a group of mostly commercial customers on the south part of Lexington as part of an agreement with the City. By June 2020, the maintenance and billing for these customers had been transferred back to the... Read More...
Dawson PPD helps distribute 425 gallons of hand sanitizer to Dawson and Gosper Counties
In just under two hours, Dawson PPD employees distributed 425 gallons of hand sanitizer to businesses and organizations in Dawson and Gosper Counties. The District partnered with Renewable Fuels Nebraska, the University of Nebraska and the Renewable Fuels Board of... Read More...What our customers say
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