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Dawson PPD sends three students to NREA Youth Energy Leadership Camp

Jul 29, 2022

Dawson Public Power District recently sponsored three local students to attend the Nebraska Rural Electric Association Youth Energy Leadership Camp.

Go paperless for a chance to win $100

Jul 19, 2022

We’re giving away three $100 Visa gift cards to customers who enroll in paperless billing now through September 2, 2022.*

Irrigation load control issues on 7/14/22

Jul 15, 2022

Dawson PPD was due to release load control at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022. At 10:02 p.m., controllers allowed irrigation systems to restart. However, at 10:13 p.m. a software problem returned wells to controlled status, turning off irrigation systems. We...

Edwards attends Youth Tour as public power representative

Jul 7, 2022

Sutherland High School student Kylee Edwards was selected to represent Dawson Public Power District at the Nebraska Rural Electric Association Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Edwards is the daughter of Aaron and Kate Edwards of North Platte.

Ask the board: A conversation with Rodger White

Jul 1, 2022

Area served: Lincoln County Subdivision Years of service: 25 years Certifications: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Credentialed Cooperative Director National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Board Leadership Certificate What do you do outside of...

New employees

Jul 1, 2022

These new employees recently joined Dawson PPD: Tyler Anthony, Roxanne Brackney, Jeanne Leick and Tanner Ostermeyer.

Summer energy efficiency tip – ceiling fans

Jul 1, 2022

Run ceiling fans counter-clockwise to create a cooling effect. Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms. Turn them off when leaving the room to conserve energy.

Employees hired from within

Jul 1, 2022

Sara Campbell, Bob Miller, Trever Miller and Casandra Way were recently promoted from within.

Take action against scams

Jul 1, 2022

Each year, Nebraskans are subject to a variety of consumer scams. Everyone, regardless of age, sex, nationality, education level or financial status is a target for a consumer scam.

Strong and steady: A look at Dawson PPD’s 2021 financials

Jun 1, 2022

The Dawson PPD Board of Directors set some key goals for 2021 and beyond, including the establishment of a Rate Stabilization Fund. The Rate Stabilization Fund will be deposited into or withdrawn from accordingly to help balance the surplus years of revenue from insufficient years.

Whose line is it, anyway?

Jun 1, 2022

When it comes to power lines and equipment, it is not always obvious if it is the customer's property or Dawson PPD's. These four illustrations depict some of the most common scenarios within our service territory. Remember that 811 Digger's Hotline only locates...

Electric lawn mower rebate: Riding, walk-behind or robotic

Jun 1, 2022

Go electric and get a 20% incentive! Gasless, but not gutless. Quiet, but not shy. This is not your grandfather’s battery-powered mower. Advances in battery technology have come a long way in recent years. More power is now being packed into batteries so your mower...