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 [...]
The extreme weather event we experienced last week is all compliments of the polar vortex, a term that is now well-known after last week. The extreme cold affected nearly every state; in fact, most states experienced below-freezing temperatures at some point during the event. The frigid weather was a shock to the system for many, [...]
BPU's Water Department will continue with its multi-year Main Street water main replacement program that we started last year (read that announcement here). Our next area of focus will be on the east side of the 200 and 300 blocks of north Main Street (between Marlin and the railroad tracks), requiring portions of Main Street [...]
Business Leaders Discuss Renewable and Carbon Strategies What do a Zoo, a Life Sciences company and a City have in common? A need for renewable energy. In this episode of Video Roundtables Fortnightly, we talk to: Andy Savastino, Chief Environmental Officer, City of Kansas City, MO, Nathan Kimmerle; Site Director, Bayer Corp, Jeff Ettling, CEO, [...]
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 [...]
2020 has been a year unlike any other for the vast majority of people. Even through these challenging times the utility has stood strong, and provided the citizens of McPherson with reliable electric service and safe drinking water. These items are services that the “every day” person gives little thought to and expects to be [...]
On December 21, the City of McPherson officially approved the bonds to help finance the BPU’s development of the South Well-field. Review the project details from the December 2019 press release here. Although the BPU had originally planned to wait until 2022 to finance the project, it was ultimately decided to proceed this year to [...]
Wishing all of our customers a wonderful Holiday Season!
