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Clean diesel rebates available now through January 13, 2022

Oct 4, 2021

Nebraskans looking to upgrade their diesel irrigation engines to electric motors may receive a rebate through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The application period is October 1, 2021, through January 13, 2022. The NDEE's Clean Diesel Rebate Program...

Sassy Sisters Swine offers direct-to-consumer pork products

Oct 1, 2021

Two sisters, one business dream: To sell pork raised on their Sumner family farm while sharing their passion for agriculture. The business, Sassy Sisters Swine, was founded in August 2020 by Mekenzie and Mattison Beattie. Mekenzie is a University of Nebraska-Lincoln...

October is Public Power Month

Oct 1, 2021

October is Public Power Month. We are proud to provide energy for all the things you love. Public Power Districts and Electric Co-ops power over 20 million homes, businesses, schools and farms in 48 states.

Between the lines: Passion vs. experience

Oct 1, 2021

In recent months, I have been at forums in which decarbonization goals are being bantered for Nebraska. I’ve been in the electric industry for over 40 years, so yes, I have an opinion. In the two meetings I attended, my opinion was shared by a majority of those...

How to choose a generator

Sep 1, 2021

As our reliance on electrical items grows, so does our need for uninterrupted power. Unfortunately, power outages happen. If you’re in the market for a generator, here’s some things to consider before making your purchase. Which electronic devices do you want to...

Between the lines: Your privacy

Sep 1, 2021

There’s no such thing as a private life if you are registered to any social media sites. A Google search of my name came up with no less than 403,000 results. While a great majority of the results were related to work, there were many reflecting my personal/private...

Monster trucks spotted at Dawson PPD

Sep 1, 2021

New construction crew foremen trucks have arrived at Dawson PPD, and they're a bit monstrous. The commercial-grade CV International trucks are listed as medium duty with a gross vehicle weight rating of 23,500 lbs. Dawson PPD crew foremen previously drove a Dodge Ram...

Contact us when planning for new construction

Sep 1, 2021

Building a new structure for your home or business takes a lot of planning. As you are working through your budget, please be sure to contact Dawson PPD for a quote on the cost to bring electrical power to your location. Dawson PPD’s policy, implemented in February...

Let’s support a cleaner energy future by staying the current course

Aug 10, 2021

By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager A couple weeks ago, Nebraska Public Power District announced that they would be conducting public information forums to gather opinions regarding the future of NPPD’s power generation mix. In addition to the public forums, a...

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.