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BETWEEN THE LINES: Public Power Month
By Gwen Kautz, General Manager gkautz at dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 The folks at Dawson Public Power District work hard to keep the lights on and get them back on quickly when there are problems. There is another side of the business though, where we work equally...
WATT’S UP? A kilowatt-hour defined
1 kWh = 1,000 watt-hours 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) of energy is equal to 1,000 watt-hours and will power and 100-watt light bulb for 10 hours (100 watts x 10 hours = 1,000 watt-hours = 1 kWh). 1,000 kWh The average monthly kWh used by Nebraska homeowners. Total usage...
Just ‘kidding’ around: Goat yoga offers laughter in the pasture
By Chelsea Gengenbach, Communications Specialist Goat yoga. If these words are leaving you a bit perplexed, you’re in good company. I had the chance to observe the Great Plains Goat Yoga Gathering in rural Buffalo County, and the echoes of laughter in the pasture have...
Between the lines: My job
By Gwen Kautz, General Manager gkautz at dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 “You’re the boss, I don’t understand why you can’t make this decision? Just what is your job?” The questions caught me off guard as I had been working with an unhappy customer who felt his concerns...
Harvest safety tips
Farming is one of the most dangerous professions in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Machinery and vehicles help on the job, but also contribute to many farming accidents. Electricity is essential to the operation of a farm but, like so many...
Between the lines: The anatomy of a rate
By Gwen Kautz, General Manager gkautz at dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 We have approximately 24 rate classes at Dawson Public Power District serving just over 23,400 meters. The primary difference in each rate is the size of transformer needed to deliver power to the...
‘An amazing trip that I will always remember’
Walters returns from Dawson PPD-sponsored tour of Washington D.C. North Platte High School student Mitchell Walters was nominated to represent Dawson Public Power District on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Walters was one of 19 high school-aged students from across...
RSVP today for the Dawson PPD Customer Tour
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hurry! Deadline to register is Tuesday, July 24! Call 308-324-2386 or 800-752-8305. Lace up your walking shoes and prepare for some good conversation as we learn more about Dawson PPD and how public power works for...
What to do: If your car crashes into a utility pole
What to do: If your car crashes into a utility pole Accidents happen. Would you know what to do if your car crashed into an electric utility pole? Knowing what to do could be the difference between life and death. Always consider power lines and other...
Between the lines: Local to local support
By Gwen Kautz, General Manager gkautz at dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 Dawson PPD supports our communities economically; doing all we can to buy locally. In the scope of things, our local economy depends on everyone. Statistically speaking, about 68 cents of...
Public Powered
Electric vehicles are changing how we think about getting from point A to B. An eco-friendly vehicle with low emissions and less maintenance does exist. If you haven’t looked at an electric vehicle lately, it may be time to do a double-take. EVs boast a variety of...
North Platte native Mitchell Walters participates in Washington, D.C. Youth Tour
(June 19, 2018) Lexington, Neb. – North Platte High School student Mitchell Walters was nominated to represent Dawson Public Power District on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Walters was one of 19 high school-aged students from across Nebraska chosen by their local...
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.