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the phone.
year-round costs.
spreading costs evenly.
year-round costs.
to make updates over
highs and lows for consistent
highs and lows for consistent
12 months of usage,
12 months of usage,
Or call Customer Service
smooths out the seasonal
payment based on your past
smooths out the seasonal
payment based on your past
No fluctuating bills - Equal Pay
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We calculate your monthly
We calculate your monthly
information.
No Seasonal Surprises
No Seasonal Surprises
How It Works
How It Works
verify or update your
Log into MyMeter to
needs.
needs.
it easier to plan your budget.
structure tailored to fit your
structure tailored to fit your
it easier to plan your budget.
with a hassle-free payment
amount every month, making
with a hassle-free payment
amount every month, making
happens.
Enjoy the same payment
Enjoy the same payment
Stay on top of your finances
Stay on top of your finances
you when an outage
Predictable Payments
Reliable & Convenient
Predictable Payments
Reliable & Convenient
Make sure we contact
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information is
President
Only if your contact
President
Thomas Groneman
Thomas Groneman
ANSWER:
will we be able to call you?
Tom
Tom
disruptions in your area,
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
If BPU has outages or
QUESTION:
together to build a strong, more prosperous Wyandotte County.
together to build a strong, more prosperous Wyandotte County.
Thank you for your ongoing trust and support this year. We look forward to continuing our work
Thank you for your ongoing trust and support this year. We look forward to continuing our work
Know
holiday lights for damage, use space heaters safely, and stay prepared for icy conditions.
holiday lights for damage, use space heaters safely, and stay prepared for icy conditions.
You Need to
home, traveling, or preparing for winter weather, simple precautions can make a big difference. Check
home, traveling, or preparing for winter weather, simple precautions can make a big difference. Check
As we enter the holiday season, I want to remind everyone to prioritize safety. Whether decorating your
As we enter the holiday season, I want to remind everyone to prioritize safety. Whether decorating your
his departure.
customer service, and sustainable practices to meet the needs of our evolving community.
customer service, and sustainable practices to meet the needs of our evolving community.
to drive progress and prosperity long after
all our residents, businesses, and local organizations. We will continue to prioritize innovation,
all our residents, businesses, and local organizations. We will continue to prioritize innovation,
a framework for success that will continue
commitment. At BPU, we know that by working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits
commitment. At BPU, we know that by working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits
utility and the people it serves. He has built
The challenges we face--whether economic, environmental, or social--require collaboration and shared
The challenges we face--whether economic, environmental, or social--require collaboration and shared
County, leaving an indelible mark on the
all of residents, businesses, and local organizations.
all of residents, businesses, and local organizations.
have him firmly rooted in Wyandotte
By working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits
By working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits
West Tennessee, Bill’s heart and service
Now, more than ever, it is vital for our community to come together.
Now, more than ever, it is vital for our community to come together.
at BPU will endure. Though originally from
maintaining the high standards of service you expect.
maintaining the high standards of service you expect.
As Bill transitions into retirement, his legacy
Directors, in collaboration with the BPU staff, is focused on ensuring a smooth transition and
Directors, in collaboration with the BPU staff, is focused on ensuring a smooth transition and
community he has served so passionately.”
focused growth. His foundation will continue to support our mission long into the future. The Board of
focused growth. His foundation will continue to support our mission long into the future. The Board of
integrity, and a deep connection to the
transition. Bill’s leadership has guided BPU with a vision for sustainability, reliability, and community-
transition. Bill’s leadership has guided BPU with a vision for sustainability, reliability, and community-
he leaves behind is one of innovation,
With the upcoming retirement of our General Manager, Bill Johnson, we are preparing for an important
With the upcoming retirement of our General Manager, Bill Johnson, we are preparing for an important
While Bill may be stepping down, the legacy
significant progress at BPU, driven by strong leadership and our shared commitment to our community.
significant progress at BPU, driven by strong leadership and our shared commitment to our community.
guide this organization for years to come.
As we close out another year, it’s a time for reflection and looking ahead. This year, we have seen
As we close out another year, it’s a time for reflection and looking ahead. This year, we have seen
customers have set a standard that will
our
to
our
and
to
progress,
BPU Board of Directors
BPU Board of Directors
dedication
to
leadership,
President
sustainable
to
President
of the BPU Board of Directors. “His visionary
GRONEMAN
GRONEMAN
and lasting,” said Tom Groneman, President
THOMAS
THOMAS
Wyandotte County community is profound
“Bill Johnson’s impact on BPU and the
American Public Power Association.
Managerial Excellence Award from the
received the Mark Crisson Leadership and
In recognition of exemplary leadership, Bill
Legacy
Board of Directors’ Message
Johnson’s
President of the
President of the
Johnson: Continued from page 1
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Johnson: Continued from page 1
President of the Johnson’s Johnson’s President of the President of the Johnson’s
Board of Directors’ Message Legacy Legacy Board of Directors’ Message Board of Directors’ Message Legacy
In recognition of exemplary leadership, Bill In recognition of exemplary leadership, Bill In recognition of exemplary leadership, Bill
received the Mark Crisson Leadership and received the Mark Crisson Leadership and received the Mark Crisson Leadership and
Managerial Excellence Award from the Managerial Excellence Award from the Managerial Excellence Award from the
American Public Power Association. American Public Power Association. American Public Power Association.
“Bill Johnson’s impact on BPU and the “Bill Johnson’s impact on BPU and the “Bill Johnson’s impact on BPU and the
Wyandotte County community is profound Wyandotte County community is profound Wyandotte County community is profound
THOMAS and lasting,” said Tom Groneman, President and lasting,” said Tom Groneman, President THOMAS THOMAS and lasting,” said Tom Groneman, President
GRONEMAN of the BPU Board of Directors. “His visionary of the BPU Board of Directors. “His visionary GRONEMAN GRONEMAN of the BPU Board of Directors. “His visionary
President sustainable to dedication leadership, leadership, dedication to sustainable President President sustainable to dedication leadership,
BPU Board of Directors our to commitment and progress, progress, and commitment to our BPU Board of Directors BPU Board of Directors our to commitment and progress,
As we close out another year, it’s a time for reflection and looking ahead. This year, we have seen customers have set a standard that will customers have set a standard that will As we close out another year, it’s a time for reflection and looking ahead. This year, we have seen As we close out another year, it’s a time for reflection and looking ahead. This year, we have seen customers have set a standard that will
significant progress at BPU, driven by strong leadership and our shared commitment to our community. guide this organization for years to come. guide this organization for years to come. significant progress at BPU, driven by strong leadership and our shared commitment to our community. significant progress at BPU, driven by strong leadership and our shared commitment to our community. guide this organization for years to come.
While Bill may be stepping down, the legacy While Bill may be stepping down, the legacy While Bill may be stepping down, the legacy
With the upcoming retirement of our General Manager, Bill Johnson, we are preparing for an important With the upcoming retirement of our General Manager, Bill Johnson, we are preparing for an important With the upcoming retirement of our General Manager, Bill Johnson, we are preparing for an important
he leaves behind is one of innovation, he leaves behind is one of innovation, he leaves behind is one of innovation,
transition. Bill’s leadership has guided BPU with a vision for sustainability, reliability, and community- transition. Bill’s leadership has guided BPU with a vision for sustainability, reliability, and community- transition. Bill’s leadership has guided BPU with a vision for sustainability, reliability, and community-
integrity, and a deep connection to the integrity, and a deep connection to the integrity, and a deep connection to the
focused growth. His foundation will continue to support our mission long into the future. The Board of community he has served so passionately.” community he has served so passionately.” focused growth. His foundation will continue to support our mission long into the future. The Board of focused growth. His foundation will continue to support our mission long into the future. The Board of community he has served so passionately.”
Directors, in collaboration with the BPU staff, is focused on ensuring a smooth transition and Directors, in collaboration with the BPU staff, is focused on ensuring a smooth transition and Directors, in collaboration with the BPU staff, is focused on ensuring a smooth transition and
maintaining the high standards of service you expect. As Bill transitions into retirement, his legacy As Bill transitions into retirement, his legacy maintaining the high standards of service you expect. maintaining the high standards of service you expect. As Bill transitions into retirement, his legacy
Now, more than ever, it is vital for our community to come together. at BPU will endure. Though originally from at BPU will endure. Though originally from Now, more than ever, it is vital for our community to come together. Now, more than ever, it is vital for our community to come together. at BPU will endure. Though originally from
By working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits West Tennessee, Bill’s heart and service West Tennessee, Bill’s heart and service By working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits By working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits West Tennessee, Bill’s heart and service
all of residents, businesses, and local organizations. have him firmly rooted in Wyandotte have him firmly rooted in Wyandotte all of residents, businesses, and local organizations. all of residents, businesses, and local organizations. have him firmly rooted in Wyandotte
County, leaving an indelible mark on the County, leaving an indelible mark on the County, leaving an indelible mark on the
The challenges we face--whether economic, environmental, or social--require collaboration and shared utility and the people it serves. He has built utility and the people it serves. He has built The challenges we face--whether economic, environmental, or social--require collaboration and shared The challenges we face--whether economic, environmental, or social--require collaboration and shared utility and the people it serves. He has built
commitment. At BPU, we know that by working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits commitment. At BPU, we know that by working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits commitment. At BPU, we know that by working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits
a framework for success that will continue a framework for success that will continue a framework for success that will continue
all our residents, businesses, and local organizations. We will continue to prioritize innovation, all our residents, businesses, and local organizations. We will continue to prioritize innovation, all our residents, businesses, and local organizations. We will continue to prioritize innovation,
to drive progress and prosperity long after to drive progress and prosperity long after to drive progress and prosperity long after
customer service, and sustainable practices to meet the needs of our evolving community. customer service, and sustainable practices to meet the needs of our evolving community. customer service, and sustainable practices to meet the needs of our evolving community.
his departure. his departure. his departure.
As we enter the holiday season, I want to remind everyone to prioritize safety. Whether decorating your As we enter the holiday season, I want to remind everyone to prioritize safety. Whether decorating your As we enter the holiday season, I want to remind everyone to prioritize safety. Whether decorating your
home, traveling, or preparing for winter weather, simple precautions can make a big difference. Check home, traveling, or preparing for winter weather, simple precautions can make a big difference. Check home, traveling, or preparing for winter weather, simple precautions can make a big difference. Check
holiday lights for damage, use space heaters safely, and stay prepared for icy conditions. You Need to You Need to holiday lights for damage, use space heaters safely, and stay prepared for icy conditions. holiday lights for damage, use space heaters safely, and stay prepared for icy conditions. You Need to
Thank you for your ongoing trust and support this year. We look forward to continuing our work Know Know Thank you for your ongoing trust and support this year. We look forward to continuing our work Thank you for your ongoing trust and support this year. We look forward to continuing our work Know
together to build a strong, more prosperous Wyandotte County. together to build a strong, more prosperous Wyandotte County. together to build a strong, more prosperous Wyandotte County.
QUESTION: QUESTION: QUESTION:
Sincerely, If BPU has outages or If BPU has outages or Sincerely, Sincerely, If BPU has outages or
disruptions in your area, disruptions in your area, disruptions in your area,
Tom will we be able to call you? will we be able to call you? Tom Tom will we be able to call you?
Thomas Groneman ANSWER: ANSWER: Thomas Groneman Thomas Groneman ANSWER:
President Only if your contact Only if your contact President President Only if your contact
information is information is information is
EQUAL PAY: Take Control of Your Bill up-to-date. up-to-date. EQUAL PAY: Take Control of Your Bill EQUAL PAY: Take Control of Your Bill up-to-date.
Reliable & Convenient Predictable Payments Make sure we contact Make sure we contact Predictable Payments Reliable & Convenient Reliable & Convenient Predictable Payments Make sure we contact
Stay on top of your finances Enjoy the same payment you when an outage you when an outage Enjoy the same payment Stay on top of your finances Stay on top of your finances Enjoy the same payment you when an outage
with a hassle-free payment amount every month, making happens. happens. amount every month, making with a hassle-free payment with a hassle-free payment amount every month, making happens.
structure tailored to fit your it easier to plan your budget. it easier to plan your budget. structure tailored to fit your structure tailored to fit your it easier to plan your budget.
needs. Log into MyMeter to Log into MyMeter to needs. needs. Log into MyMeter to
verify or update your verify or update your verify or update your
How It Works No Seasonal Surprises information. information. No Seasonal Surprises How It Works How It Works No Seasonal Surprises information.
We calculate your monthly No fluctuating bills - Equal Pay No fluctuating bills - Equal Pay We calculate your monthly We calculate your monthly No fluctuating bills - Equal Pay
payment based on your past smooths out the seasonal Or call Customer Service Or call Customer Service smooths out the seasonal payment based on your past payment based on your past smooths out the seasonal Or call Customer Service
12 months of usage, highs and lows for consistent to make updates over to make updates over highs and lows for consistent 12 months of usage, 12 months of usage, highs and lows for consistent to make updates over
spreading costs evenly. year-round costs. year-round costs. spreading costs evenly. spreading costs evenly. year-round costs.
the phone. the phone. the phone.
(913) 573-9190 (913) 573-9190 (913) 573-9190
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your utilities.
your utilities. your utilities. Equal Pay and take the guesswork out of managing BPU Board of Directors President GRONEMAN THOMAS Sign Up Today! Visit www.bpu.com or call (913) 573-9190 to enroll in year-round costs. highs and lows for consistent smooths out the seasonal No fluctuating bills - Equal Pay No Seasonal Surprises it easier to plan your budget. amount every month, making Enjoy the same payment Predictable Payments all of residents, businesses, and local organizations. By working t
your utilities.
| WINTER 2024
Equal Pay and take the guesswork out of managing
2
Sign Up Today! Visit www.bpu.com or call (913) 573-9190 to enroll in
(913) 573-9190
the phone.
spreading costs evenly.
year-round costs.
to make updates over
highs and lows for consistent
12 months of usage,
12 months of usage,
Or call Customer Service
payment based on your past
payment based on your past
smooths out the seasonal
No fluctuating bills - Equal Pay
We calculate your monthly
We calculate your monthly
information.
How It Works
No Seasonal Surprises
How It Works
verify or update your
Log into MyMeter to
needs.
needs.
it easier to plan your budget.
structure tailored to fit your
structure tailored to fit your
with a hassle-free payment
amount every month, making
with a hassle-free payment
happens.
Enjoy the same payment
Stay on top of your finances
Stay on top of your finances
you when an outage
Reliable & Convenient
Reliable & Convenient
Predictable Payments
Make sure we contact
EQUAL PAY: Take Control of Your Bill
information is
Only if your contact
President
Thomas Groneman
ANSWER:
will we be able to call you?
Tom
disruptions in your area,
Sincerely,
If BPU has outages or
QUESTION:
together to build a strong, more prosperous Wyandotte County.
Thank you for your ongoing trust and support this year. We look forward to continuing our work
Know
holiday lights for damage, use space heaters safely, and stay prepared for icy conditions.
You Need to
home, traveling, or preparing for winter weather, simple precautions can make a big difference. Check
As we enter the holiday season, I want to remind everyone to prioritize safety. Whether decorating your
his departure.
customer service, and sustainable practices to meet the needs of our evolving community.
to drive progress and prosperity long after
all our residents, businesses, and local organizations. We will continue to prioritize innovation,
a framework for success that will continue
commitment. At BPU, we know that by working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits
utility and the people it serves. He has built
The challenges we face--whether economic, environmental, or social--require collaboration and shared
County, leaving an indelible mark on the
all of residents, businesses, and local organizations.
have him firmly rooted in Wyandotte
By working together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits
West Tennessee, Bill’s heart and service
at BPU will endure. Though originally from
Now, more than ever, it is vital for our community to come together.
maintaining the high standards of service you expect.
As Bill transitions into retirement, his legacy
Directors, in collaboration with the BPU staff, is focused on ensuring a smooth transition and
community he has served so passionately.”
focused growth. His foundation will continue to support our mission long into the future. The Board of
integrity, and a deep connection to the
transition. Bill’s leadership has guided BPU with a vision for sustainability, reliability, and community-
he leaves behind is one of innovation,
With the upcoming retirement of our General Manager, Bill Johnson, we are preparing for an important
While Bill may be stepping down, the legacy
significant progress at BPU, driven by strong leadership and our shared commitment to our community.
guide this organization for years to come.
As we close out another year, it’s a time for reflection and looking ahead. This year, we have seen
customers have set a standard that will
progress,
to
and
our
BPU Board of Directors
to
dedication
President
leadership,
of the BPU Board of Directors. “His visionary
GRONEMAN
and lasting,” said Tom Groneman, President
THOMAS
Wyandotte County community is profound
“Bill Johnson’s impact on BPU and the
American Public Power Association.
Managerial Excellence Award from the
received the Mark Crisson Leadership and
In recognition of exemplary leadership, Bill
Legacy
Johnson’s
President of the
Johnson: Continued from page 1
