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Merger decision to be made by Spring
The Nebraska Power Review Board has 60 days to make its final decision of the proposed new entity, Platte River Public Power and Irrigation District.
Smith selected to represent Dawson PPD at Youth Tour
Kearney Catholic High School Student Austin Smith was selected to represent Dawson Public Power District at the Nebraska Rural Electric Association Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
Let’s clear the waters and talk about the merger
FAQ of the merger to create Platte River Public Power and Irrigation District
About $6.1 million planned for electric system distribution improvements
About $6.1 million in electric distribution system improvements is budgeted for 2023. The plans will improve roughly 50 miles of power lines.
Dawson PPD welcomes three new board members
Directors David Pieper of North Platte, Tyler Kugler of Elwood and Mary “Liz” Wroblewski of Ravenna were officially sworn in to begin their six-year terms.
Dawson PPD Board elects new officers
The Dawson Public Power District Board of Directors voted in new officers at the January Board Meeting. The officers were sworn in and will begin their duties in February 2023.
Electricity supply: Looking out for you
Dawson Public Power District customers trust that electricity is available and dependable. But what about the headlines predicting energy shortfalls? “First, you need to know that there are different levels of entities who are working to ensure electrical capacity and...
BETWEEN THE LINES: A year in review
Dawson PPD follows its mission statement in this 2022 year end review.
Blazing her own trail
Operations Coordinator Cheri Derrick retires from Dawson PPD.
List all account owners to avoid identity theft
A policy is in place for employees to verify the account owner(s) before disclosing information.
2023 Energy Efficiency Rebates
A list of 2023 energy efficiency rebates provided by Dawson PPD.
They said yes!
On October 24, our boards conducted their final vote on whether to merge formally and be called Platte River Public Power and Irrigation District. The answer was YES.
Press Releases
2024
August 7
Contract awarded for dual substation improvement
July 22
Dawson PPD plans substation work
July 5
Dawson PPD’s board considers contract, load growth
June 4
Dawson PPD sponsors Lexington student for leadership camp
May 3
Dawson PPD Board Members vote on the level of on-peak irrigation demand
April 15
Wolfinger awarded $2,000 Dawson PPD STEM Scholarship
April 15
Anderson awarded $2,000 Dawson PPD Utility Line Scholarship
April 8
Power line relocation is required for road project
March 14
Dawson PPD Board considers finances and safety
February 12
Smith selected to represent Dawson PPD at Youth Tour
February 5
Dawson PPD’s financial responsibility is recognized
January 8
Board meeting highlights: Dawson PPD board votes for officers, looks at future projects
2023
December 8
2023 Dawson PPD irrigation season second highest revenue year in past decade
November 2
Dawson PPD discusses budget
October 16
Robb Hanna promoted to Manager of Information Technology
October 5
Budget and policies are discussed at the October board meeting
August 31
Dawson sets new record for peak demand
August 14
Customers rank Dawson PPD as ‘excellent’
August 7
Dawson PPD invests $8 million in grid without issuing new debt
August 3
Merger update
July 7
Liquid fertilizer plant chose to work with merged public power and irrigation district
June 20
Central and Dawson PPD to vote second time on consolidation documents at July 17 meetings
May 5
Working together for irrigators
April 24
CNPPID and Dawson PPD plan to refile merger petition with Nebraska Power Review Board
April 18
Dawson PPD partners with NEF to secure $15 million USDA grant
April 11
Laguna-Gutierrez receives $2,000 Dawson PPD Utility Line Scholarship
April 11
Wulf awarded $2,000 Dawson PPD STEM Scholarship
February 24
Merger decision to be made by Spring
February 9
Dawson PPD welcomes three new board members
January 30
Smith selected to represent Dawson PPD at Youth Tour
January 12
Dawson PPD Board elects new officers
2022
November 14
Ackerman named Dawson PPD Manager of Finance and Administration
October 24
Boards vote to consolidate
April 25
Miller named Dawson PPD Manager of Purchasing, Facilities and Fleet
April 11
Dawson PPD awards $1,500 STEM Scholarship to Overton student
April 11
Dawson PPD awards $2,000 Utility Line Scholarship to North Platte student
April 7
Shortages cause delays for electric customers
March 8
Dawson Public Power District Board Subdivision Boundaries Redrawn
2021
April 9
Early study results show benefits of a potential merger
March 31
Dawson PPD awards $1,500 STEM Scholarship to Cozad student
March 31
Dawson PPD awards $1,500 utility line scholarship to Callaway High School graduate
February 22
A special message from Dawson PPD’s General Manager (RE: Southwest Power Pool and rolling blackouts)
Location
75191 Rd. 433
PO Box 777
Lexington, NE 68850
Call
(308) 324-2386
(800) 752-8305
Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.