Jan 1, 2019 | News
By Gwen Kautz, General Manager gkautz at dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 As power districts go, Dawson PPD is one of the larger ones geographically in Nebraska. We were formed in 1937 and have had various transformations along the way. While we understand we don’t face...
Dec 1, 2018 | News
Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are? These little beauties are called Star-Locks. Their purpose? To keep the top of a wooden pole from splitting. Splits in poles do not necessarily reduce the overall strength of poles, but can create problems with...
Dec 1, 2018 | News
By Gwen Kautz, General Manager gkautz at dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 As I look back over the year, and like most years before that, it sure seemed to go by quickly. I believe that’s how older people often view time…whizzing by. Ask a youngster and they will tell you...
Dec 1, 2018 | News
It’s almost time to deck those halls! Statistics show that home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during winter months, so keep these holiday lighting tips in mind for a safe holiday season: Consider purchasing LED lights, which use less...
Dec 1, 2018 | News
Heading out of town for the holidays? Remember to unplug electronics that draw a phantom energy load. Some gadgets, like TVs, gaming consoles, chargers and DVD players use energy when plugged into an outlet, even when they’re not in use. Source: energy.gov ...
Nov 1, 2018 | News
Space heaters can be an alternative source of heat for those who want to warm one small area but be wary of their fire risk and lack of energy efficiency. Space heaters are responsible for 43 percent of home heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection...
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