(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) — The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is inviting public feedback on its proposed 2024 Electric Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

The 2024 IRP, completed in collaboration with Black & Veatch, is a comprehensive plan to assess how BPU can reliably, affordably, and sustainably meet its customers’ future electric needs. The plan utilizes computer modeling to explore various scenarios that may influence resource planning decisions.

As required by law, BPU must submit an IRP with the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy. A long-term IRP must be updated and submitted to WAPA every five years.

The full proposed 2024 IRP is available for review on BPU’s website. Public comments can be submitted via email to IRP@BPU.com through the close of business on October 10, 2024. Additionally, there will an opportunity for public comment at the BPU Board Meeting on October 16, 2024.

For additional details, please visit www.bpu.com.

BPU’s water department was originally created in 1909, and its electric utility was operational in 1912. The purpose of the utility, then and to this day, is to provide the highest quality electric and water services at the lowest possible cost. Today the publicly owned utility serves approximately 67,000 electric and 53,000 water customers, primarily in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The mission of the utility and its employees is “to focus on the needs of our customers, to improve the quality of life in our community while promoting safe, reliable and sustainable utilities.” BPU’s Web site is www.bpu.com.