Start / Stop / Transfer Service

New Customers – Start Service

If you are a new BPU customer and need to establish a new account, please stop into the BPU Business Office at 8027 Highland Scenic Rd or call 218-825-3200 and complete the Utility Billing Application (found below). Please download and fill out one of the forms below, print it and bring it with you to the BPU Business Office. The application can also be faxed to BPU at 218-829-4703 or emailed to LauraJ@bpu.org

Existing Customers – Moving

If you are already a BPU customer and are moving from one residence to another in our service area, please call 218-825-3200 to request a final reading. BPU requires a 24 hour notice in order to do a final reading. If you are a current customer and moving to another address, you will have to go through the application process again and bring in the necessary paperwork.

Existing Customers – Stop Service

If you are moving from your residence and no longer require service from BPU, please call 218-825-3200 and ask for a final reading. BPU requires a 24 hour notice in order to do a final reading. If you are selling your home, a final reading cannot be done until BPU has the name and telephone number of the new owner. BPU asks that you provide a forwarding address to ensure you receive your final bill; also if you have paid a deposit and a refund is due, a valid forwarding address is required.

If you are renting a residence, an account cannot be put in your name until BPU has received a copy of your rental lease and driver’s license or photo ID.

Utility Billing Application – Residential Service

Utility Billing Application – Commercial Service

Utility Credit Reference Form

BPU Deposit Policy

New or existing customers may be required to pay a deposit if they have an unacceptable credit history. A residential deposit is a two month average bill and a commercial deposit is the highest bill in the last 12 months of billing history. Deposits for new customers will be billed with their first monthly bill. Exceptions include being disconnected for non-payment of a customer’s utility bill or having a bad debt with BPU. The deposit will then have to be paid before utility service is allowed.
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Snowbirds

If you are planning to be gone during the winter months, please call the BPU Business Office at 825-3200 to give us the following information. The time period you will be gone. Winter telephone number and/or emergency contact person while you are gone, if there should be an emergency with either the electric or water meter. A forwarding address to mail your winter bills. If you want the electric and/or water to be shut off, BPU needs at least a 24 hr. notice to schedule the appointment. There will also be a $50 turn on fee billed to your account for each service when is turned on in the spring. If the water has been shut off, someone is required to be at the residence when the water is turned on.
BPU BUSINESS OFFICE
Brainerd Public Utilities Business Office
8027 Highland Scenic Rd
PO Box 373
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-8726

CONTACT DETAILS

  • 8027 Highland Scenic Rd.
    Brainerd MN 56401
  • email@bpu.org
  • Business Office: (218) 829-8726
  • Emergencies: (218) 829-2193

Schedule Of Fees

September, 2024
Disconnect/Reconnect Electricity  
 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (dropping lines, meter maintenance, etc) No Charge
 After hours Emergency Disconnect/Reconnect No Charge
 Temporary Service-If line is extended additional fees could be incurred $150.00
 Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $50.00
    
Special Events  
 Service Charge (Additional charges could be incurred) $150.00
 Electric commercial base service charge per meter $25.00
 Commercial kWh charge $0.10581
    
Turn Off/On Water  
 7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. No Charge
 After hours Emergency Turn Off No Charge
 Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $50.00
    
Tampering With Meter  
 Tampering Fee $350.00
 Additional Reconnect Fee $50.00
 3 month average deposit Varies
    
    

New Water Service-1" (main to curb stop)  

RESTORATION IS OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Total Costs Incurred
    
Water Main Tap  
 3/4" or 1" plus materials $300.00
 1 1/2" or 2" plus materials $600.00
    
Water Transmitter $140.00
    
Water Meters  
 5/8" - 1/2" Iperl $235.00
 3/4" Iperl $235.00
 1" Iperl $325.00
 1 1/2" Omni-C2  $1,935.00
 2" Omni-C2  $2,235.00
 3" Omni-C2  $2,820.00
 4" Omni T2  $4,910.00
    
Bulk Water Sales  
 Service Charge $19.30
 Charge per 1,000 gallons $4.10
 Hydrant Meter Deposit - (Refundable) $1,000.00
    
Pole Attachments - annually per pole $7.00
    
Security Lights - monthly per light  $12.50 + sales tax 
 No charge to install if installed on existing pole  
    
Oversize Loads   
 Under $500 estimate Full estimate before move
 Over $500 estimate $500 + 50% of est. cost over $500
    
BPU Equipment and Employees   
 Hourly Rate Per Employee $70/hr
 After Hours Hourly Rate Per Employee $105/hr
 Materials Materials + 20% & sales tax
 Truck $100/day
 Backhoe $45/hr
 Generator $950/day + fuel