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MAY 2026 Community Impact Report

A Message to Our

Community

At BPU, reliability is measured by more than the services we
provide each day. It is measured by how we prepare, respond,
and support our community when challenges arise.

In May, severe storms caused widespread damage across
Wyandotte County, impacting more than 20,000 customers and
testing our electric infrastructure. Thanks to the dedication of
our employees and the support of mutual aid partners, power
was restored across our system in less than 48 hours. While
outages are never convenient, moments like these demonstrate
the value of preparation, coordination, and a workforce
committed to serving our community around the clock.

Beyond storm response, our teams continued to make important
investments in reliability across both our electric and water
systems. From infrastructure improvements and system
maintenance to water distribution and leak repairs, the work
performed each day helps ensure essential services remain safe,
dependable, and ready to meet future needs.

We also remained focused on preparing for tomorrow. This
month, we welcomed a new class of interns who are gaining
hands-on experience across our organization, continued
outreach efforts with students and future workforce candidates,
and expanded customer education initiatives designed to
provide transparent information about topics important to our
community.

Finally, May reminded us that public power is about service.
Whether restoring power here at home or helping bring
electricity to families for the first time through Light Up Navajo,
our employees continue to demonstrate the commitment,
professionalism, and sense of purpose that define BPU.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve Wyandotte County.

Jeremy Ash
2 General Manager