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QUICK FACTS

In the last 10 years,
BPU reduced
miles driven by
BPU saved approximately 25%.
approximately BPU also reduced
$197,000 and fuel consumption by
BPU recycled reduced its carbon impact approximately 22%,
189,112 lbs of solid by 6.4 tons by switching to reducing BPU’s carbon
waste in 2022. LED traffic signals. impact by 511 tons.

WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS

BPU introduced a system that prevents unnecessary water loss by alerting customers of abnormal
prolonged water usage. In 2022, BPU made 1,156 calls to customers for abnormal prolonged water use,
saving those customers money and conserving water.
BPU is currently implementing upgrades to this system by lowering the alert threshold and adding automatic
text alerts (instead of calls). These changes will allow BPU to alert more customers, more efficiently!

AQUATIC LIFE PROTECTION

In the fall of 2019, the Nearman Creek Power
Station completed installation of four new
modified traveling screens and a fish return
system at the cooling water intake in order to
meet compliance with the Clean Water Act.*

To demonstrate compliance and
performance, BPU conducted a 2-year study
to determine the optimal operations of the
fish screens and the fish handling and returns
systems. In 2022, BPU Nearman Creek Power
Station completed that study and was the first
utility in the region to receive approval.
* Section 316(b)