Page 3 - OCT Community Impact Report
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OCTOBER 2025 Community Impact Report
Electric Systems
& Operations
Darrin McNew
Executive Director | Electric Operations
Jerin Purtee
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Executive Director | Electric Supply
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Don Stahl students (in blue) spent the day with BPU
Electric Operations crews, gaining a hands-
Executive Director | Electric Generation on look at safety, teamwork, and the skills
needed for a future in electrical line work.
5,500+
lineworkers, families, and vendors visited
our region for the International Lineman’s
Rodeo, driving an estimated $1.8 million in
regional economic impact. BPU proudly
co-hosts this event each year.
Critical system
maintenance
completed on key systems to ensure
power generation remains reliable
from Nearman Creek Power Plant. 180+
days accident-free at
Nearman Creek
Students at Piper Early Power Plant.
Childhood watched with
excitement as their teacher
took a ride in a BPU bucket, 170+
a fun way to learn about the
people and equipment that days accident-free at
3 keep the community Electric Operations
powered.
Service Center.
