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What you need to know about induction cooking
Induction cooking is one of the most efficient, safest and most precise ways to prepare food. Unlike traditional electric or gas cooktops and stovetops, no flame or burner is necessary.
Ask the board: A conversation with Pat Hecox
Dawson PPD Board President and Nebraska Rural Electric Association Board President
The steps to restoring power
When a major outage occurs, our crews restore service to the greatest number of people in the shortest time possible – until everyone has power.
Miller named Dawson PPD Manager of Purchasing, Facilities and Fleet
Dawson Public Power District has named Bob Miller as its Manager of Purchasing, Facilities and Fleet. His duties began in April.
Position open: Manager of Finance & Administration
This position’s primary responsibility will be to oversee all financial andadministrative functions of the District. Candidates should have a 4-year degree in business, finance, or related field.A preferred candidate would have a minimum of four years in a finance...
Dawson PPD awards $1,500 STEM Scholarship to Overton student
Dawson Public Power District has awarded Abby Lawton a $1,500 STEM scholarship to further her education.
Dawson PPD awards $2,000 Utility Line Scholarship to North Platte student
Dawson Public Power District has awarded Sawyer McGill a $2,000 utility line scholarship to pursue his degree. McGill is a student at St. Patrick’s High School and is the son of Jake and Amy McGill.
Shortages cause delays for electric customers
Building a new home, grain bin site or converting an irrigation well to electricity? Material shortages may cause delays in getting power to your property. While Dawson Public Power District has an inventory of equipment, the district is not receiving all the material...
Tree trimming ensures reliable and affordable power
Through vegetation management, Dawson PPD is better able to keep the power lines clear, prepare for future weather events and secure the reliability of the grid.
Guest column: Why I chose a career as an electrical engineer
Cole Brodine, Dawson PPD Manager of Engineering & IT, discusses his career choice
A career with heart
After 33 years of service, Jean Edeal has retired from Dawson PPD.
Accountant job
Rare opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented accountant to take on a challenging and integral accountant position in our finance department due to an upcoming retirement. The Accountant is responsible for keeping a complete and systematic set of...
Press Releases
2022
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)
2020
November 5
Dawson PPD and the Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District begin discussions
June 8
Normal bill collection procedures resume
May 1
Dawson PPD announces 2020 scholarship recipients
April 6
Dawson PPD temporarily suspends electrical disconnections for nonpayment
March 17
Dawson PPD response to the pandemic situation
January 20
Dawson PPD Board elects new officers
January 17
Upgrades to the Overton electrical grid are underway
Location
75191 Rd. 433
PO Box 777
Lexington, NE 68850
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(308) 324-2386
(800) 752-8305
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Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.