Resources

Customer Resources

Explore our Customer Resources for a range of helpful programs and services, including energy assistance, rebates, tips for efficient energy use, and payment support options. We're here to help you manage your utilities with ease.

Cold Weather Rule

The Cold Weather Rule (MN Statute 216B.097) helps protect residential utility customers from service disconnection between October 1 and April 30 if their primary heat source is affected.
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Energy Assistance

The EAP (Energy Assistance Program) helps eligible households with heating costs, offering support for those with the lowest incomes and highest energy needs, including crisis and repair assistance.
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Rebates

Brainerd Public Utilities offers rebates for residential and commercial energy efficiency upgrades. These programs are designed to help reduce energy costs through improved efficiency measures.
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Clean Drinking Water

Brainerd Public Utilities is committed to delivering clean, safe drinking water to our community. Our water comes from deep wells and meets federal and state water quality standards. However, you can further reduce risks at home.
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Having Trouble Paying?

If you're facing challenges with paying your utility bill, several local agencies may provide assistance, particularly for electric charges. There are also protections available for households dealing with serious medical conditions.
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Tips & Tricks

Reduce energy costs with simple changes like turning off lights, using smart power strips, and upgrading to energy-efficient appliances. Weatherize your home, maintain your HVAC system, and fix water leaks to improve efficiency.
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Related Contacts

  • City of Brainerd  Brainerd, a city located at the geographical center of the state of Minnesota, began life as a railroad town. The owner of the railroad at the time was John Gregory Smith. Rather than naming the new community Smithville or Smithton, the maiden name of his wife, Anne Eliza Brainerd Smith, was chosen as the moniker. Thus, in 1870, Brainerd was born. Today that humble little railroad town is a growing city; not only concerned with lumber and railroads but also a hub for tourism, a burgeoning service industry, and more.
  • Brainerd Chamber of Commerce A city on the Mississippi River developed by the railroad industry, Brainerd is the county seat and largest community in the Brainerd Lakes Area. It is the proud home of the talking Paul Bunyan (now located east of town at This Old Farm), the 500-acre Northland Arboretum, and a broad range of manufacturing, service, retail, and professional businesses. You’ll find all the details you need to relocate your family or your business including information on demographics, government, utilities, education, healthcare, and history.
  • Federal Environmental Protection Agency
  • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 
  • Lutheran Social Services “Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through acts of service.” Lutheran Social Service is the largest, statewide, private non-profit social service agency in Minnesota. We hope this web page, containing information about the LSS services available in this community, is helpful to you
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