Join BPU for LIVE Electric Safety Demos at the Community Building on Friday, May 8th—following the All Schools Day Parade! Community Building – 122 E. Marlin St. Demo #1: 2:00 PMDemo #2: 2:30 PM Free giveaways while supplies last! See real power line hazards in action Fun, educational, and great for the whole family Bring the [...]
BIG NEWS! We’re excited to announce that BPU has once again earned national recognition from the #AmericanPublicPowerAssociation, receiving the 2025 Certificate of Excellence in Reliability. This recognition places us among the top-performing public power utilities in the nation! Reliable power doesn’t happen by luck — it’s the result of continuous investment in our infrastructure, the [...]
Today we recognize #administrativeprofessionalsday and the dedicated individuals who support our organization behind the scenes. Much of their work happens out of view—through coordination, communication, and the countless details managed each day—but its impact is felt across every part of our operation. Their ability to keep priorities aligned and processes moving forward plays a vital [...]
With #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay this Saturday, we recognize the dedication, skill, and commitment our electric crews bring to their work every day. From restoring power during overnight outages to working through challenging weather conditions, their professionalism and reliability are essential to keeping our communities and businesses running. Their work supports the foundation of our daily lives, and [...]
McPherson BPU General Manager, Josh Bedel, has been named Chair of the Equus-Walnut Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) by the Kansas Water Authority. This appointment reflects Bedel’s continued commitment to water resource management across south-central Kansas. The Equus-Walnut RAC represents eleven counties and brings together stakeholders from all water-use sectors, including public water supply, municipal, agricultural, [...]
Take a look at our Power Plant Maintenance team as they carefully disassemble a combustion turbine for preventive maintenance! Every bolt, every panel, every procedure requires skill, precision, and a safety-first mindset. This dedicated crew spends countless hours ensuring our equipment runs reliably and efficiently. Their expertise, teamwork, and attention to detail make it all [...]
Small leaks add up! In celebration of EPA WaterSense’s #FixALeakWeek (March 16–22, 2026), check your home for running toilets, dripping faucets, and other sneaky leaks. Fixing leaks can save water 💧 and even lower your utility bills. Get easy tips from the EPA to detect and repair leaks: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week
BPU may be contacting you about water samples as part of the EPA Lead & Copper Rule, required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). This is not related to any boil water advisory—our water is safe. Why This Sampling Is Important: The Lead & Copper Rule requires utilities to periodically test water [...]
It’s Groundwater Awareness Week, and we’re celebrating the hidden hero beneath our feet! It works 24/7 to keep our community running, lawns green, and coffee cups full... Out of sight? Sure. Out of importance? Never! Children attending our fall Water Festival get hands-on learning about aquifers, water wells, and the water cycle - learning how [...]
Newly released 2024 utility revenue-per-kilowatt-hour data confirm that the McPherson Board of Public Utilities (BPU) continues to provide highly competitive industrial electric rates that are below state and national averages. In 2024, McPherson BPU’s industrial average was 5.2 cents per kilowatt-hour (¢/kWh) Nationally, the American Public Power Association’s report shows industrial public power rates varying [...]
