McPherson BPU
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About McPherson BPU
McPherson BPU is a municipally owned entity providing electricity in 3 cities throughout the state of Kansas. On average, McPherson BPU's residential electricity rate is 8.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.05% less than the average Kansas rate of 13.42 cents. They sold 1,073,937 megawatt hours via retail sales in 2022. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they generate in their electricity plants and additional megawatt hours acquired on the wholesale market. Of the total electricity sourced these two categories comprise 5.09% and 94.91%, respectively. The total revenue for the company in 2022 from electricity sales was $77,109,100, with $67,602,600 coming from retail sales to end users and $9,506,500 from wholesale electricity sales.
The national average monthly residential power bill is $135.34, while the McPherson BPU average is 33.89% less at $89.47 per month. McPherson BPU is the 4th largest electricity company out of 140 suppliers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold. Electricity production plants owned by or associated with McPherson BPU produce 51,056 megawatt hours, which is the 399th highest of all providers in the nation. The company produces 320th megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types per year.
McPherson BPU is one of 51 electricity suppliers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for citizens. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra wattage back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
All electricity providers who generate electricity suffer from some energy loss from heat dissipation or alternative factors. McPherson BPU is no exception, as they have an annual loss of around 1.72% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. These averages allow us to compare and contrast the various companies who operate around the United States. McPherson BPU has earned a rank of 169th best out of 3526 suppliers who report energy loss in the country.
McPherson BPU Rate & Electric Bills
McPherson BPU residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
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McPherson BPU Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:401 West Kansas Avenue
McPherson, Kansas 67460
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Tim Maier
McPherson BPU Contact
- Website:www.mcphersonpower.com
- Customer Service Phone:(620) 245-2515
- Contact Page:www.mcphersonpower.com
- Social Media:
McPherson BPU Service
- Outage Phone:(620) 245-2560
- States Served:
- Kansas
- Counties Served:
- McPherson County
- Major Cities Served:
- McPherson
- Moundridge
- Galva
- Elyria CDP
Quick Facts About McPherson BPU
Consumers of McPherson BPU deal with an average of 0.09 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 8.21 minutes.
McPherson BPU ranks 10th out of 140 companies in Kansas for total electricity generation from natural gas.
Energy Loss
McPherson BPU's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
19,991MWh
169 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of McPherson BPU's Power Outages
8.21 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.09 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
McPherson BPU Energy Makeup
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McPherson BPU Coverage Map
McPherson BPU State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 7,948 | 57,831,641.11 | 8 | 100% |
McPherson BPU County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson County | 30,059 | 8 | 13.09 | $123.81/mo |
Power Plants Owned by McPherson BPU
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
McPherson 2McPherson BPU (100.00%) | McPherson | KS | Natural Gas | 37,837 | 35,585,034.38 | 940.48 | ||
McPherson 3McPherson BPU (100.00%) | McPherson County | KS | Natural Gas | 13,219 | 11,708,272.72 | 885.72 |
McPherson BPU Fuel Makeup
Cities McPherson BPU Has Coverage
- Galva, KS
- McPherson, KS
- Moundridge, KS
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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McPherson BPU FAQ:
What percentage of McPherson BPU's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?
Power facilities owned by or associated with McPherson BPU generate 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for McPherson BPU customers?
McPherson BPU's current average bundled electricity rate is 8.72 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 13.42 cents and the average national rate of 15.76 cents.
When will McPherson BPU power be restored?
McPherson BPU's outages last, on average, roughly 8.21 minutes per each outage.
Who is the CEO of McPherson BPU?
McPherson BPU's current CEO is Tim Maier.
What is the phone number for McPherson BPU?
McPherson BPU's customer service phone number is (620) 245-2515
How many power plants are owned by or associated with McPherson BPU?
McPherson BPU is associated with or owns 2 power plants.
How much is the average bundled bill for McPherson BPU customers each month?
Consumers of McPherson BPU pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $89.47.
What percentage of McPherson BPU's electricity is generated using renewable fuel types?
McPherson BPU produces 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
What cities does McPherson BPU offer service in?
McPherson BPU provides electricity in 3 cities.
