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Dawson PPD begins sub-transmission line reconstruction
(January 3, 2017) Lexington, Neb. – Dawson Public Power District has begun reconstructing a sub-transmission line between Overton and Elm Creek. The $2 million project is expected to be complete by June 1, 2017. This is the first of three projects Dawson PPD has...
Save money and energy through the EnergyWise Program
If your New Year’s resolution is to be more energy efficient, Dawson PPD may have a rebate for you. Known as the EnergyWiseSM Program, customers are rewarded with incentives for making energy efficient improvements within their homes. The program is offered in...
Dawson PPD 2017 planned upgrades
[su_table] Distribution - aging Miles Dollars Underground aging projects - $397,500 South of Lexington on Road 749 5.00 $375,000 Northeast of Kearney 3.50 $225,574 North of Hershey along Wildlife Road 5.00 $200,000 Northeast of Eddyville on Buzzard’s Roost 2.00...
Between the lines: Reflections of the ice storms
By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 It’s hard to believe those two ice storms happened 10 years ago. So many memories came flooding back as we prepared to write the story. In the flurry of long days and nights, I wondered...
Remembering the ‘Back to back ice attack’: The 2006-2007 ice storms
A decade later, Dawson PPD employees still remember the devastation of the 2006-2007 ice storms as if it happened yesterday. The first storm rolls in It was Wednesday, December 20, 2006. Weather forecasters predicted an ice storm for Central Nebraska. While a few...
Keeping our first responders safe
When it comes to an emergency, Dawson PPD and our local first responders are on the same team. This fall, Dawson PPD sent letters to local fire departments, county law enforcement and county departments of roads offering an electrical safety demonstration and open...
Between the lines: How does the solar installation down the road affect you?
By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 I was surprised by a question asked recently. They were wondering why Dawson PPD wasn’t fearful of losing sales to solar installation. Of course, we don’t want to lose sales; but if...
Heart Angel Evie
Evelyn “Evie” Gina Gregg was born November 6, 2014. Her expressive brown eyes and a whisper of hair atop her head were complimented by her beaming smile. Evie loved her husky dog, “Dute,” (Duke) and her infectious laughter could soften the toughest person. She made a...
Between the lines: Would we change if it were our choice?
By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 I’ve worked in the energy industry for 35 years and have seen a lot of changes. A great majority of the changes affect internal processes, and some affect our wholesale provider in...
Eyes on the prize
Breep! “Left!” Breeeeeep! “Right!” Breep, breep, breep! “Here!” Dane Johnson points to the ground. Between his teeth a large, black whistle gives off a high, piercing sound. In the distance his yellow lab, Zale, stops at the trill of the whistle, turns and looks at...
How to insulate your electric water heater tank
How to insulate your electric water heater tank Materials: Water heater blanket Scissors Duct tape Steps: Turn off the electric water heater at the breaker panel. Measure the height of the water heater and cut the blanket to fit if necessary. Leave the top of...
Public power: Locally grown, community owned
October is Public Power Month. A time to reflect on how Dawson PPD works for you – the public – not stockholders. Public power works. Public power gives back. Public power cares. Across the U.S., more than 2,000 public power districts bring electric power to homes,...
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.