Richard’s Electric of North Platte has been awarded a $2.3 million bid for the upgrade of two rural Dawson Public Power District substations. The award was approved at Dawson PPD’s regular board meeting on August 5, 2024. Cross Canyon Engineering designed the...
Dawson PPD’s Commitment to Youth Education Investing in our future is an important pillar of Public Power. At Dawson PPD, we’re dedicated to educational opportunities for our local youth. Our goal is to spark curiosity and empower the next generation of leaders...
We’re committed to delivering reliable electricity to you. That’s why we recently replaced a transmission line switch that had reached its service limit. While the original switch served us well for 40+ years, proactive maintenance identified the need for...
There is never a good time for the power to go out, but if it happens on a sunny day, you might be left wondering why. Here are the most common causes of a power outage. Weather High winds, snow and ice can cause tree limbs to fall on power lines. Other weather...
Jeremy Kaiser Manager of Operations At Dawson PPD, we’re constantly working to improve our system and bring you reliable electricity. Part of that involves deciding between overhead and underground power lines. You might be curious about the pros and cons of...
Dawson Public Power District must maintain lines and equipment so that your lights stay on. In order to get this work done, line workers need access to Dawson PPD equipment. What does this mean? At times, Dawson PPD employees need to be on customer property to be near...
