McPherson BPU
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About McPherson BPU
McPherson BPU is a municipally owned entity providing electricity in 2 cities throughout the state of Kansas. On average, McPherson BPU's residential electricity rate is 9.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 33.26% less than the average Kansas rate of 14.33 cents. They sold 1,087,050 megawatt hours via retail sales in 2023. 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 4.39% and 95.61%, respectively. The total revenue for the company in 2023 from electricity sales was $72,025,400, with $64,010,600 coming from retail sales to end users and $8,014,800 from wholesale electricity sales.
The national average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the McPherson BPU average is 27.65% less at $103.73 per month. Based on megawatt hours produced, McPherson BPU is the 411th largest out of 3530 providers in the country. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates to then be resold to their end users. The provider generates 333rd megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources each year. This makes them 333rd out of 3530 providers in the nation.
McPherson BPU is one of 52 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 1.65% 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 212th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the country.
McPherson BPU Rate & Electric Bills
McPherson BPU residential electric rates are highest in April 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
- Elyria CDP
Quick Facts About McPherson BPU
McPherson BPU consumers are faced with outages lasting on average 46.6 minutes per incident, with approximately 0.41 outages a year.
McPherson BPU's generation facilities produce 42,905.08 megawatt hours using natural gas.
With production of 51,056 megawatt hours, McPherson BPU is the 411th largest total producer of all companies in the United States.
Energy Loss
McPherson BPU's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
19,201MWh
212 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of McPherson BPU's Power Outages
46.6 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.41 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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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 | 9,797 | 68,090,574.75 | 8 | 100% |
McPherson BPU County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson County | 30,059 | 8 | 14.30 | $144.00/mo |
Cities McPherson BPU Has Coverage
* 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 renewable fuel types?
Power facilities owned by or associated with McPherson BPU generate 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for McPherson BPU customers?
McPherson BPU's current average bundled electricity rate is 9.57 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 14.33 cents and the average national rate of 16.22 cents.
When will McPherson BPU power be restored?
Average outage times for McPherson BPU are roughly 46.595 minutes per outage.
How much is the average bundled bill for McPherson BPU customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of McPherson BPU is $103.73. The Kansas average bundled bill is $126.60 and the nationwide average is $126.60.
What is the phone number for McPherson BPU?
You can reach McPherson BPU by phone via (620) 245-2515.
What percentage of McPherson BPU's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?
Electric plants owned by or associated with McPherson BPU produce 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
Who is the CEO of McPherson BPU?
McPherson BPU's CEO is Tim Maier.
What cities does McPherson BPU have customers in to?
McPherson BPU provides electricity in 2 cities.
