BPU Administrative Building Closed, September 5th, 2022
We will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 5th, 2022. A drop-box is available under the drive-thru window. Wishing everyone a safe and memorable holiday weekend!
Tim Maier, BPU General Manager Announces Retirement
PRESS RELEASE BPU General Manager to Retire in September At the BPU Board meeting on July 11, 2022, a letter from General Manager Tim Maier was presented announcing his plan to retire September 16, 2022. Mr. Maier started his career at the utility on June 4, 1984, after receiving a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Kansas [...]
Update: Water Meter Upgrade Project
We are going into our second week of water meter change-outs. Next week (the week of June 6th), the crew will focus on the area south of Kansas Ave and West of the railroad tracks. To learn more about the water meter upgrades CLICK HERE.
Water Meter Upgrades
On May 26th, BPU will begin exchanging current water meters with new AMI meters. These meters utilize the same radio technology as the electric meters that were upgraded recently. BPU will attempt to notify the homeowner before they start the work by knocking on the customer's door; however, if there is no answer, BPU will [...]
The BPU Administrative Office will be Closed on Memorial Day
The administrative office of the Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Wishing you and your family an enjoyable and memorable Memorial Day.
Possible Scam: Solar Panel Sales
Possible Scam! BPU Customers, be on high alert! Today, May 18th, the BPU received two calls stating that someone came to their doors and told them they were partnering with BPU to let customers know they were eligible for solar panels paid for by a federal grant. To make the determination, they asked to collect [...]
Mohawk Substation Project Update, May 2022
The Mohawk Substation Project is getting closer to completion. During the first week of May the McPherson BPU began setting new 55-60 ft poles and rebuilding the two circuits that will be fed from the substation. Crews began on Centennial and expect to wrap up that section by the end of the month before moving [...]
BPU Administrative Office Closed for Memorial Day.
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!
Tree Trimming For Safety and Reliability
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 [...]