{"id":3664,"date":"2010-03-19T14:19:58","date_gmt":"2010-03-19T14:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/finance-business.cmsmasters.net\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:44:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:44:35","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bpu.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\n\n Welcome to<\/span>\n\n Brainerd Public Utilities<\/span>\n\n\n\n<\/h1>
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The mission of Brainerd Public Utilities is to provide safe, reliable, environmentally friendly electric, water and sewer services to our customers at the lowest reasonable cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\nBrainerd Public Utilities
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Brainerd Public Utilities (BPU) is a municipally-owned utility that has proudly served the City of Brainerd, parts of the City of Baxter, and surrounding townships since 1892. With over a century of reliable service, BPU provides essential electric, water, and wastewater services to the community. BPU is committed to maintaining high-quality infrastructure, ensuring the safety and reliability of its services while supporting the growth and sustainability of the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Planning to dig on your property? Remember, many utility lines are buried underground and aren\u2019t visible. Before you start, call Gopher State One at 800-252-1166 to request marking of any hidden lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\nCommunity Impact \n<\/h2>
\nExplore the numbers behind our service\u2014see how many customers we support, the volume of water we filter, and the dedicated employees working hard to serve our community.\n<\/div>
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BPU employees are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to respond to electric and water emergency needs. Please call 218-829-2193 if you experiencing a service interruption or have questions about your electric or water service.<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Call Now (218) 829-2193<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Our professional customer support team is dedicated to offering you friendly, fast, and helpful assistance. Whether you have questions, need guidance, or require troubleshooting, we\u2019re here to ensure your experience is smooth and hassle-free.<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Call Now (218) 829-8726<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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\nNews & Updates
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\nStay informed with the latest news, updates, and important announcements. Our blog covers everything from service improvements to helpful tips, keeping you in the loop on what's happening.\n<\/div>
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\nCustomer Resources\n<\/h2>
\nExplore 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.\n<\/div>
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\nOur Educational Resources section provides valuable information and tools to help you better understand our services, energy conservation, and ways to improve efficiency in your home or business\n<\/div>
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\nOur Community\n<\/h2>
\nWe are proud to serve the Brainerd Lakes Area because it\u2019s where we\u2019re from, and we care deeply about this community and the people who live and work here. Brainerd Public Utilities has been providing reliable services to the region since 1892, and our commitment to the community has only grown stronger over the years.

Being part of the community means more than just delivering essential services; it\u2019s about supporting the people and businesses that make this area special. We\u2019re dedicated to ensuring that our services continue to meet the needs of our neighbors while also preserving the area\u2019s natural beauty and resources for future generations.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3664","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bpu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3664","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bpu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bpu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bpu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bpu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3664"}],"version-history":[{"count":202,"href":"https:\/\/bpu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3664\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6769,"href":"https:\/\/bpu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3664\/revisions\/6769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bpu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}