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A conversation with Board Member Bill Henry

Aug 1, 2021

Bill Henry Dawson PPD Board Member Area served: Lincoln County Subdivision Years of service: 33 years Certifications: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Credentialed Cooperative Director National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Board Leadership...

Dawson PPD finances remain strong in 2020 review

Aug 1, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, the...

Is renewable energy right for your home or business?

Aug 1, 2021

Dawson PPD has a Net Metering Policy that allows customers to generate power on their property for private use and to offset power usage. The following information is for distributed generation systems size 25 kW and under.

Avoid utility scams

Aug 1, 2021

Avoid utility scams. Scammers will threaten you with everything from shutting off power to your home to legal action. Don’t fall victim to these types of scams.

New website coming soon

Jul 1, 2021

New look, same great power. Dawson PPD’s website will soon transition to a new design. Featuring simple navigation, quick links & eye-catching pics.

Between the lines: Forty-eight years of power

Jul 1, 2021

By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 Every once in awhile you meet someone that has a greater influence in your life than others you meet. That happened to me in 1996. Long before he met me, he had already impacted many in...

Planning is essential when medical equipment is in use

Jul 1, 2021

Caregivers need to have plans to cope with many types of emergencies, including power outages. "We all need a plan for emergencies. It is especially important when you're caring for someone who has a medical condition," said Dawson PPD Manager of Customer Service...

Local students selected to attend Youth Energy Leadership Camp

Jul 1, 2021

July 2021 Leadership and public power go hand in hand. At the Nebraska Rural Electric Association's Youth Energy Leadership Camp, students will have the opportunity to learn more about legislation, electrical infrastructure and the science behind public power. The...

Dawson PPD Board Member Paul Neil Retires

Jul 1, 2021

July 2021 Paul Neil is described by his colleagues as a public power advocate, whose dedication was oftentimes unsurpassed. In May, he retired after 48 years of service as a board member representing customers in the Dawson Division. “Public power is an example of...

A pivoting time for business

Jun 1, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought its challenges, some have found opportunity. One business has found a silver lining and the chance to introduce a new service. Rustic Milling & Craft was founded in 2016 by Ray...

Power’s out. Now what?

Jun 1, 2021

June 2021 At Dawson PPD, we do our best to keep the lights on. But sometimes, power outages happen. Now's the time to make a plan. Caution Flashlights are much safer than using candles. Never operate a generator or a propane grill in your home or attached garage....

Between the lines: What’s political about electricity?

Jun 1, 2021

June 2021 By Gwen Kautz Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 How about everything? Each year when our legislative body convenes, we hold our breath waiting for the next proposed statute change or new statute that will upend or improve...