About BPU
A community-owned, not-for-profit utility delivering safe, reliable electric and water service to Wyandotte County since 1909.
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BPU at a Glance
Built for Our Community
100+
years of service
Serving the community since 1909, when local residents took action to improve water service.
67,000+
Electric customers
Reliable power for the homes, businesses and neighborhoods BPU serves.
53,000+
Water customers
Dependable water service backed by more than a century of public utility experience.
127.5
Square miles
A broad service area reaching customers across Wyandotte and Johnson Counties.
Built by Our Community. Driven by Our Purpose.
More than 100 years ago, the people of Wyandotte County made a decision that still shapes our community today.
In 1909, residents voted to purchase a privately owned water system because they believed reliable, affordable utility service should put the community first. Electric service followed in 1912, creating what is now the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities.
Today, BPU remains a not-for-profit, community-owned public utility serving more than 67,000 electric customers and 53,000 water customers throughout Wyandotte County and parts of Johnson County. Governed by a locally elected Board of Directors, we make every decision with the people we serve in mind. From delivering safe drinking water to keeping the lights on during life’s biggest moments, our purpose has never changed. We exist to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electric and water services while strengthening the community we proudly call home.
That commitment has earned BPU national recognition for reliability, operational excellence, and water quality. More importantly, it has earned the trust of generations of customers who count on us every day.
Because at BPU, we’re more than your utility. We’re part of your community.
The Power of a Public Utility
As a not for profit utility, BPU is focused on serving the community instead of private shareholders. Local control, open public meetings and community reinvestment help keep decisions centered on reliable electric and water service.
Community Ownership
BPU’s focus stays on customers and the community, not private shareholders.
Local Leadership
A locally elected board guides decisions, with meetings open to the public.
Dependability
BPU employees live and work in Wyandotte County, keeping service local, responsive and connected to the community.
Dedicated to Community
BPU invests in reliable electric and water service, along with programs that benefit the people it serves.
Recognized for Service and Accountability
BPU has earned national and regional recognition for reliable electric and water service, responsible operations, financial reporting, communications and community involvement. These honors reflect BPU’s continued commitment to serving customers well, operating with accountability and investing in the future of public power and water service.
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