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BPUB Outage Application Gets Upgrade

By bpub | October 28, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Outage Application Gets Upgrade

BPUB already had made it easier than ever to report outages or other service-related problems when it launched an outage reporting application on the BPUB website, but now that application has been made even better. An outage can be a major disruption in operations for any business or residence and can result in a long…

BPUB Recognized for Accounting, Financial Reporting

By bpub | September 6, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Recognized for Accounting, Financial Reporting

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).

Hot Weather Causing Water Line Breaks

By bpub | August 17, 2016 | Comments Off on Hot Weather Causing Water Line Breaks

The hot temperatures that the Rio Grande Valley has experienced over the last couple of months don’t just take a toll on residents’ lawns; they also can have an effect on underground water lines. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) reports an increase in water line breaks during this recent hot spell that has seen…

Community Tours Water Operations at BPUB

By bpub | July 27, 2016 | Comments Off on Community Tours Water Operations at BPUB

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board’s twice-a-year community tour got a little bit of a change this year. The first community tour of 2016 focused entirely on the water side of BPUB’s operations. While past tours have combined the water and electrical, we thought a more focused approach to water would be a better learning experience…

BPUB Prepares for Hurricane Season

By bpub | June 13, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Prepares for Hurricane Season

With hurricane season here, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is making sure that all personnel is ready should a hurricane or tropical storm head toward the Rio Grande Valley. Being prepared for a storm is a year-round endeavor, ensuring that equipment is maintained throughout the year, but efforts increase at the start of hurricane…

BPUB Key Accounts & Business Development Department Expands

By bpub | April 29, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Key Accounts & Business Development Department Expands

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is excited to introduce its new Key Accounts and Business Development Department team. This department is responsible for the retention and recruitment of large commercial/industrial customers and new residential subdivisions. In addition, this department facilitates electric conversions, when a customer switches from one power provider to BPUB. As liaisons between…

BPUB Receives Recognition for Electric System Reliability in 2015

By bpub | April 12, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Receives Recognition for Electric System Reliability in 2015

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2015. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA) – a trade group in Washington, D.C., that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities, such as BPUB.

“Fat, Oil and Grease” Campaign Kick-Off

By bpub | March 15, 2016 | Comments Off on “Fat, Oil and Grease” Campaign Kick-Off

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is officially kicking-off the “Fat, Oil and Grease” (FOG) public outreach campaign during its regular scheduled (PUBCAP) meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 in the Administration Building Boardroom located at 1425 Robinhood Dr.

BPUB, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Hold Public Meeting on Resacas

By bpub | February 29, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Hold Public Meeting on Resacas

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting about the Resaca Restoration Project on Tuesday, March 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the BPUB Administration Building Board Room.

BPUB Update – Resaca Restoration Project Public Meeting Preview

By bpub | February 23, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Update – Resaca Restoration Project Public Meeting Preview

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting March 1 from 6-8 p.m. about the Resaca Restoration Project. Learn more about this upcoming meeting in this week’s BPUB Update.