McPherson Board of Public Utilities

06/09/2026

⚡ Storm Update: Last night's storms brought severe wind and challenging conditions, but BPU's electric system remained resilient as designed. While many customers experienced power "blinks," those interruptions were caused by failures on the regional transmission system outside of BPU's control. At the peak of the storm, 27 customers were without power, and all affected customers have since been restored.

Thank you to our dedicated crews for their quick response and hard work throughout the night. We're incredibly proud of our employees and the system they work hard to maintain.

Our thoughts are with the families, communities, and utility crews still dealing with outages, damage, and cleanup today.

06/02/2026

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!

05/27/2026

WE’RE HIRING! BPU is searching for a Water Technician to join our Water Production team. This position plays an important role in helping provide safe, reliable drinking water to our community. Competitive pay, great benefits, and training opportunities included!

Apply for the Water Technician job in McPherson, KS! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

05/22/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day!

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

BPU is hiring a Water Technician to join our Water Production team!

This position plays an important role in helping provide safe, reliable drinking water to our community. Competitive pay, great benefits, and training opportunities included!

McPherson Board of Public Utilities

05/20/2026

Non-Residential Customer Reminder:
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 can help lower Capacity & Transmission costs.

Help reduce peak demand by:
⚡ Adjusting A/C use
⚡ Limiting large equipment use during peak hours
⚡ Shifting non-essential tasks to mornings, nights, or weekends

Working together during peak times helps keep costs down for everyone!

05/19/2026

Neighbors helping neighbors, that’s what 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 and lend a hand to communities in need. We’re thankful for their commitment and proud to have them representing our hometown! 💙

05/18/2026

⚠️ With the possibility of severe thunderstorms in the forecast, BPU crews are prepared and ready to respond should outages occur. If you experience an outage, please contact our 24-hour Automated Outage Line at 620-504-7300.

As always, never approach downed power lines. Stay weather aware, and take precautions to keep you and your family safe during and after the storm.

Just in case....be weather aware today McPherson! Here is the latest from the US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas as we are in a high risk for severe weather. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT! Be prepared. Have numerous ways to be alerted in case of emergency. One way is to sign up for alerts from City and County emergency officials.
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05/12/2026

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, investor-owned utilities, and electric cooperatives. We’re proud to deliver reliable energy at competitive rates while keeping our focus on serving the McPherson community first!