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!
Clean, safe drinking water does not start at the tap. It begins with careful sourcing, appropriate treatment, and 24/7 monitoring—all thanks to the dedicated water professionals who keep it flowing. This Drinking Water Week, we're proud to recognize the incredible work that goes into every ounce! Here's a review of McPherson's Water Source and Process which [...]
BPU will be closed on Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday The dropbox is available under the drive-thru window.
BPU Water Production Crews will be draining the "Dillon's" water tower this week for routine cleaning and inspection and will be out of service for approximately two weeks. BPU's water towers are maintained every three years. As the tower drains, water will come out of a drain on Hulse Street and flow east towards Homeside [...]
The BPU takes great pride in both its electric and water system. For this reason, the utility is continually reinvesting in its infrastructure and working on projects to ensure both systems remain safe and reliable. We want to take a moment to highlight the utility's accomplishments/investments in 2024: -South Well Field: BPU personnel played a [...]
January 30, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Public Utilities is considering changes to five Electric Service Schedules (AEC-25 All Electric Commercial, GSS-25 General Service Small, MMS-25 McPherson Municipal Service, RAE-25 Residential All Electric, and RES-25 Residential Electric Service) effective April 1, 2025, for all customers. The considered changes will include changing the 2-part rate [...]
The BPU lobby will be closed for maintenance from February 3rd through February 7th. Please use the drive though window during that time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
