Hydro Electric Dam

Hydro Electric Dam

The hydro dam keeps electric rates low with generated power from the Mississippi River.

Hydro Dam Relicensing

On February 28, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license for the Brainerd Dam, owned by Brainerd Public Utilities (BPU), will expire. BPU has already begun to plan for relicensing, which will take approximately 5 years.

View the Full Relicensing Project  »

Notice of Intent – Brainerd Hydroelectric Project – FERC Project 2533  »

Pre-Application Document – Brainerd Hydroelectric Project – FERC Project 2533  »

FERC Scoping Document 1 for the Brainerd Hydroelectric Project  »

FERC Scoping Document 2 for the Brainerd Hydroelectric Project  »

RLIC Revised Study Plan 12/10/2018  »

2020-01-24 Barr – Initial Study Report  »

2020 02 10 – Barr -ISR Meeting Notes  » 

2020 04 10 – BPU – Response to Agency Comments on ISR_FERC – Public Brainerd-Hydro-DLA-Public  » 

Brainerd Hydroelectric Project Final License App-Public-Interested Party  »

2021-07-21 – RLIC – Brainerd Hydroelectric Project FLA Revised Public  »

Consultation Letters

2020 03 09 – SHPO – RLIC ISR Comments

2020 03 06 – FERC – RLIC Staff Comments on the ISR and ISR Meeting Summary

Proposed Study Plan – Interested Stakeholder

Meeting Notes – 09/11/2018

MPCA comments on PAD

MDNR comments on PAD

FERC comments on PAD

EPA PAD Comments

Public Meeting Transcript

Public Meeting Day Transcript

Comments on pre-filing from Cheyenne and Arapaho THPO

Lower Sioux Indian Community Response Letter

FERC NOI

FECR Motion to Intervene Dismissed

Tribal Consultation

Motion to Intervene of Allente

Letter Relicensing

Letter Consultation with Trives for the Brainerd Hydro Project

Relicensing Consultation with Tribes

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