BPU General Manager Josh Bedel recently joined fellow Kansas utility leaders at the KMU Data Center, Large Load, and Comprehensive Utility Planning Summit to tackle a critical question: How do we effectively and responsibly serve large-scale electric loads? Discussions focused on preparing our electric system for new large-load customers, regulatory changes, rate design, protecting ratepayers [...]
Friendly Reminder: BPU will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Join the Take 2 Initiative! Help conserve groundwater by reducing each sprinkler zone by 2 minutes. **Voluntary request from GMD#2 — NOT a water restriction.** Fun Fact: BPU has reduced lawn watering at our office by 50% since 2022. Small changes can make a big impact!
Today’s Pole Top Rescue Training gave our crews the opportunity to practice rescue techniques and real-world scenarios that help them stay prepared for the challenges of the job. This hands-on training helps ensure we're ready when our teammates need us most!
Reminder for Non-Residential Customers: Peak Season Begins June 1st! As summer temperatures rise, so does electric demand. McPherson BPU’s peak usage typically occurs on weekdays between 1–7 pm during June, July, and August. The more electricity used during these peak times, the greater the impact on system costs. Reducing energy use during these peak hours [...]
Neighbors helping neighbors, that’s what #PublicPower is all about! Following severe storms and tornadoes across our state, our crew answered the call from the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities to assist with restoration efforts. Dylan Demel, Johnny Jarvis, Devin Casebeer, Brandt Heble, and Drew Waner headed out this morning ready to help restore power [...]
The latest 2024 $/kWh report from the American Public Power Association shows how McPherson Board of Public Utilities compares to other Kansas electric providers across residential, commercial, and industrial rates... and the results speak for themselves! McPherson BPU continues to be one of the lowest-cost electric providers in Kansas when compared to public power utilities, [...]
Another great McPherson County All Schools Day in the books! Thank you to everyone who helps make this tradition possible year after year. The support, pride, and sense of community behind every event and activity are what make this day so special. We’re proud to be part of it and already looking forward to next [...]
It’s #DrinkingWaterWeek! A time to recognize the vital role water plays in our everyday lives. From treatment to storage to distribution, each step in the process is essential to ensuring safe, reliable water for our community. This important work is made possible by dedicated professionals who operate, maintain, and protect our water systems around [...]
Today is #WaterProfessionalsDay! It’s easy to overlook something that’s always there - but behind every drop is a team working around the clock to keep it that way. From the treatment process to responding to main breaks at all hours, this work is demanding, unpredictable, and often done in some of the toughest conditions. It [...]
