Cozy comfort, hot savings

Sep 1, 2023 | News

Cozy comfort, hot savings Insulating your electric water heater could reduce standby heat loss by 25-45%. This could save 7-16% on annual water heating costs. It’s an easy, inexpensive project that can improve energy efficiency and save you money each month....

Stay safe and help us keep the power flowing

Sep 1, 2023 | News

At Dawson PPD, we prioritize delivering safe, reliable and affordable electricity to our customers. With over 5,300 miles of power lines, it’s a monumental task to ensure that every inch of our grid remains in top-notch condition day in and day out. We have a...

The unique requirements of a public power board member

Sep 1, 2023 | News

Public power is unique because it is governed by the people that it serves. Dawson PPD’s locally elected board of directors is charged with representing the interests of you and your neighbors, family and friends while upholding their responsibilities....

Ask the board: A conversation with Page Peterson

Sep 1, 2023 | News

What do you do outside of serving on Dawson PPD’s board of directors? I farm and ranch with my family east of Brady in Lincoln County. I also enjoy serving on the board of Trustees at the First United Methodist Church in Gothenburg and attending Nebraska...

Dawson PPD sets new record for peak demand

Aug 31, 2023 | Irrigation Update, News

(August 31, 2023) Lexington, Neb. – Dawson Public Power District set a new record for peak demand this summer, crushing the previous record. There was 252,619 KW of demand on the Dawson PPD’s grid at 5:41 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23 when temperatures were around 100...

Customers rank Dawson PPD as ‘excellent’

Aug 14, 2023 | News

Dawson Public Power District customers have rated their electric utility as “excellent.” That comes from the publicly-owned utility’s 2023 Consumer Satisfaction Study conducted in June. On a ten-point scale, Dawson PPD’s overall customer satisfaction rating averaged...