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...
Feb 14, 2022 | Irrigation Update
The horsepower or demand portion of the irrigation bill will be adjusted if an account’s power factor reading is under 90%. The reading was listed on the 2021 energy billing. Dawson PPD started educating customers about the use of power factor in spring of 2020. A...
Oct 4, 2021 | Irrigation Update, News
Nebraskans looking to upgrade their diesel irrigation engines to electric motors may receive a rebate through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The application period is October 1, 2021, through January 13, 2022. The NDEE’s Clean Diesel Rebate...
Aug 31, 2021 | Irrigation Update
THIS WILL BE THE LAST MESSAGE FOR THE SUMMER 2021 SEASON. REMAINING DAYS ARE WAIVED.
Mar 16, 2021 | Irrigation Update
March 2021 The Board of Directors approved rate increases to take effect in 2021. The overall rate increase for irrigation customers is 2.44%. Irrigation rates increased $1 per horsepower for the spring billing. Increases in the kilowatt hour charge vary by control...
