BPU Administrative Offices Closed on Monday, September 6th
In observance of Labor Day, the BPU administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 6th.
In observance of Labor Day, the BPU administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 6th.
Are you considering solar panels for your home? Just a friendly reminder to include the BPU in your planning process before you make a purchase. Our team will be able to help you better understand how this investment will impact your utility bill. You can read more about our Distributed Generation Policy and find the [...]
BPU Customers, be on high alert! Scammers are once again targeting homes and businesses in McPherson, demanding payment and threatening disconnection if payment isn’t made immediately. DON’T FALL FOR IT! We recently received several reports from customers in McPherson who have received a call from someone stating they worked for the Board of Public Utilities [...]
Congratulations to APPA's new Board Chair, Colin Hansen, whose moving speech at his installation focused on the resilience, resourcefulness, and accomplishments of small utilities, as well as on his compelling personal story. We look forward to watching him advance public power’s priorities on the National level as he has for Kansas' municipal utilities.
We will be closed on Monday, May 31st to honor the sacrifices of all of our Heroes. Wishing all of our customers a memorable and safe memorial day!
Follow the links below to see the progress over the year! May 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3saniT8h9Xo July 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gggnSrbKfIc Sep 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BJ65P4hX9E Feb 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h03BdUSe4iE March 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw5-hB_dkFw May 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nt5KFeu2lM
Are you planning a remodel or anything requiring electrical upgrades in your home? If so, remember to have your qualified person call the BPU before pulling the electrical meter. The new AMI meters allow BPU to monitor the system in real-time, and therefore, our crews can see when the meter is pulled, which signals [...]
Due to the February cold weather, BPU’s purchase power bill from Evergy was approximately 3 times a typical bill. Around 91% of the energy purchased by the utility was close to normal cost, with 9% being in the neighborhood of 35 times normal. In an effort to soften the substantial swing in electric bills, the [...]
One of the qualities that enhances McPherson’s “curb appeal” is its abundance of beautiful trees. While most all agree that trees are great, tree contact with BPU power lines can cause power outages. For this reason, the BPU takes proactive measures to ensure electric reliability and safety for its customers by regularly pruning trees and [...]