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2022 Dawson PPD Annual Report
Dawson PPD’s 2022 financial performance maintained a strong trend.
Empowering tomorrow’s youth
Dawson PPD partnered with the Nebraska Rural Electric Association to provide unique learning experiences for Nebraska teens.
Between the lines: Liquid fertilizer plant chose to work with PRPPID
After the public announcement of the Project Meadowlark liquid fertilizer plant in Gothenburg, many are wondering why The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District and Dawson Public Power District were involved. Was it because of the proposed merger? The answer may surprise you.
Dawson PPD anticipates load control for most of the week
Dawson PPD irrigation customers can expect at least four days of irrigation load management during the week of July 24-July 31, 2023.
Liquid fertilizer plant chose to work with merged public power and irrigation district
There is great mutual benefit to PRPPID becoming the energy supplier of Project Meadowlark.
Power’s out, now what?
Power’s out, now what? At Dawson PPD, we do our best to keep the lights on. But sometimes, power outages happen. Now’s the time to make a plan.
New employees join Dawson PPD
Dawson PPD is pleased to welcome three new employees to the team.
Between the lines: Technology, the grid and Dawson PPD (Part 2)
the pros and cons of introducing new technology to the grid
Central and Dawson PPD to vote second time on consolidation documents at July 17 meetings
The boards of The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District and Dawson Public Power District plan to vote again on the documents required for their consolidation next month. The boards will each hold a special Board Meeting on July 17 at each districts’ respective headquarters.
Three youth selected to attend Youth Energy Leadership Camp
Dawson PPD is sponsoring three local students to attend the Nebraska Rural Electric Association Youth Energy Leadership Camp. The camp will be held at Camp Comeca near Cozad July 9-13, 2023.
Between the lines: Technology, the grid and Dawson PPD. (Part 1)
Dawson PPD’s electric distribution utility system is a complex network of wires, transformers and other equipment that delivers electricity from power plants to substations to homes and businesses. In recent years, there have been several new technologies that have been developed to improve the efficiency, reliability and security of the electric distribution system.
Dawson PPD’s swift response to tornado demonstrates commitment to service
Dawson PPD quickly made repairs after May 5, 2023, tornado at Johnson Lake, Nebraska
Press Releases
2024
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.