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Working together for irrigators
The Twin Platte Natural Resource District needed to document irrigation groundwater usage. They could have installed water meters, but the meters were not cost effective. And water meters traditionally are only read once a year, after irrigation season. Instead, they...
Avoid electrical fires
It is not safe for unqualified individuals to pull a meter to disconnect power.
Energy efficiency upgrades to help you save this summer
Spring and summer are opportune times for home upgrades and DIY projects. If you’re planning to make improvements to your home, consider upgrades that promote better efficiency.
Between the lines: Customer service
Good customer service is essential for any company that wants to succeed today.
CNPPID and Dawson PPD plan to refile merger petition with Nebraska Power Review Board
The Nebraska Power Review Board has held that it cannot approve the merger petition between The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District and Dawson Public Power District based on a technical issue in the charter documents.
Dawson PPD partners with NEF to secure $15 million USDA grant
Dawson Public Power District is pleased to partner with the Nebraska Enterprise Fund on launching a new $15 million loan fund to support meat and poultry processing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded a $15 million grant to NEF to support the...
Laguna-Gutierrez receives $2,000 Dawson PPD Utility Line Scholarship
Dawson Public Power District has awarded Juan Laguna-Gutierrez a $2,000 utility line scholarship to pursue his degree. Laguna-Gutierrez is a student at Lexington High School and is the son of Juan Laguna-Sanchez and Alejandra Gutierrez-Alvarado.
Wulf awarded $2,000 Dawson PPD STEM Scholarship
Kearney native Hayden Wulf has been awarded a $2,000 STEM Scholarship from Dawson Public Power District. Wulf is the daughter of Douglas and Kellie Wulf. She is currently studying Civil Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
April 10 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day
Celebrate the power behind your power. This Lineworker Appreciation Day, Dawson PPD invites our customers to recognize our local line crews and all utility lineworkers across America. Our lineworkers’ top priority is ensuring that we have reliable electricity for everyday life. Got power? Thank a lineworker!
Camp Comeca welcomes Youth Energy Leadership Camp after forest fire
Within a month of the fire, the NREA settled on Camp Comeca as its new host in 2023.
ASK THE BOARD: A conversation with Bob Kennicutt
Learn more about Dawson PPD board member Bob Kennicutt
Customers saved $323,720 in energy efficiency incentives in 2022
Customers saved $323,720 in energy efficiency incentives in 2022. Some of Dawson PPD's rebates include: Heat pump Smart thermostat Cooling system tune-up Attic insulation Heat pump water heater Induction cooktop For the full list of rebates offered, click here.OTHER...
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)
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75191 Rd. 433
PO Box 777
Lexington, NE 68850
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