Bryan Municipal Utilities

11/01/2024

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

This is a 38-day reminder that Bryan Municipal Utilities internet service will expire on Monday, December 09, 2024, at 4:00 P.M.
If you haven't switched to another internet provider please do so as soon as possible.
If you want more information on disconnecting your service, Please visit www.cityofbryan.net or call 419.633.6100.

11/01/2024

🎃 Don't let cyber-criminals trick you 🎃 Here are some spooktacular cybersecurity tips:

👻Keep an eye out for spooky phishing emails. Don’t click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown sources.
👻Stay out of the digital graveyard. Keep your devices and apps up to date with the latest security patches.
👻Don’t be haunted by public Wi-Fi. Avoid using unsecured networks when transmitting sensitive information.

Stay safe, and happy Halloween! 🎃👻

11/01/2024

Pull the plug on energy vampires during with these tips:

- Unplug unused appliances and electronics
- Use a power strip for appliances to allow for easy shutoff
- Upgrade to ENERGY STAR appliances
- Set up sleep mode for your computer and power down electronics when not in use

Find more energy efficiency tips here: www.amppartners.org/newsroom/amp-currents

11/01/2024

Support local this season at these limited-run pop-ups and markets across Ohio packed with unique, handcrafted goods. 

10/29/2024

This is a 41-day reminder that Bryan Municipal Utilities internet service will expire on Monday, December 09, 2024, at 4:00 P.M.

If you have not switched to another internet provider please do so ASAP.

If you want more information on disconnecting your service, Please visit www.cityofbryan.net or call 419.633.6100.

10/28/2024

The stakes are high with over 320 water tanks submitted this year, and we can't wait to announce the 2024 Tank of the Year winner tomorrow!

Check back tomorrow at 10:00 am central!

10/28/2024

No matter the account, all should be created with these three words in mind: Long (16 characters), unique (never reuse passwords) and complex (a combination of upper- and lower-case letters, numbers and special characters)

Stay informed and stay alert during this .

10/23/2024

🐿️ Did you know that it’s ? These furry creatures are fun to watch, and they play an integral role in maintaining the health of forests through their tendency to move around heavy tree seeds. Unfortunately, they are also one of the top causes of power outages in the United States. ⚡️ Hopefully, they’ll heed our warning and think before they chew.

10/22/2024

This is a 48-day reminder that Bryan Municipal Utilities internet service will expire on Monday, December 09, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. If you have not switched to another internet provider please do so ASAP.
If you would like more information on how to disconnect your service, please feel free to let me know.
Please visit www.cityofbryan.net or call 419.633.6100.

10/18/2024

Nomination for Ohio Municipal Electric Association’s Honorary Membership:
Tom Sprow, former Bryan Board of Public Affairs member.

Tom was elected to serve on the City of Bryan’s Board of Public Affairs from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2023.
During his 8 years as a Board member, he has served on the Electric, Water, Communications Finance and HR Committees
He served as Vice-Chairman of the Board in 2018 and 2019, and Chairman of the Board in 2021

Tom served as an alternate for the City of Bryan’s seat on the OMEA in 2019 & 2020.
Under Tom Sprow’s BPA term, the following advancements for the City of Bryan have been initiated and or completed:

• Initiated a strategic planning process with new Strategic Plans completed for 2019-2022 and 2023-2026.

• Authorized the financing and implementation of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project for the Electric and Water departments.

• Authorized continuous improvements to the Auglaize Hydro-Electric Plant, recognizing the importance of this valuable asset.

• Authorized continuous improvements to our Bryan substations along with the building of a new Industrial Drive Substation commissioned in 2020.

• Authorized new agreements with Ohio Gas Co. ensuring that Bryan’s generation facilities would have the means to operate in extreme conditions to save Bryan electric customers millions in transmission and capacity savings.

• Authorized the final purchase of the Bryan Solar Field, ensuring that this renewable resource would continue to benefit the environment while providing substantial savings for our customers.

• Showed continuous support for the protection of the Michindoh Glacial Outwash Aquifer, our source of water for the City of Bryan.

• Authorized the financing and improvements in many water infrastructure projects.

• Supported the communications department for many years in overseeing the services, improvements, and technology changes along the way.

• Supported the budgeting and financing of many enhancements and improvements for our Bryan downtown district, our neighborhoods, and businesses, focusing on what was best for our customers, while ensuring the feasibility of these projects and management of our public-owned utilities.

We are grateful for Tom’s service, support, and dedication to the Bryan Board of Public Affairs, the City of Bryan, the staff and departments of Bryan Municipal Utilities, and the many committees he served on. He participated in AMP and OMEA events during his many years of service.

Thank You, Tom!

10/16/2024

Update:: The primary circuit is back up. Internet speed has returned to normal.
Our primary internet circuit is currently down. This impacts BMU Internet service. Customer speeds will be noticeably slower during this outage.

We are waiting for updates from our Local Exchange Carrier and will update everyone as the situation develops.

Thank you,

BMU

10/11/2024

This year American Municipal Power, Inc. awarded BMU the 2024 AMP safety awards in electric generation, and safety commendations for transmission/distribution. BMU employees AJ Geren (Power Plant) and Derick Wyrick (Linemen) won the Hard Hat safety awards (follow up photo as soon as we get the awards).

Additionally, two commendations were presented to Bryan Municipal Utilities for helping Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, Suwannee County, Florida, and the City of Tallahassee, Florida.

Click the link below to view all the AMP Annual Awards videos: www.youtube.com/

10/11/2024

Public Power employs over 96,000 people-about 16% of our nation's utility workforce - from the communities they serve.

Public power utilities benefit the local community by providing safe, reliable energy to their customers. They can also help attract new businesses and create new, local jobs.

10/10/2024

Public power utilities operate efficiently and invest 9% more of revenues in their communities.

Bryan Municipal Utilities keeps your energy dollars local, helping fund essential services, create jobs, and support the growth of our area.
The money we earn goes back into maintaining our infrastructure, supporting local businesses, and keeping rates affordable for everyone.
Learn more about public power here: https://www.amppartners.org/about/public-power-week


American Municipal Power, Inc. American Public Power Association

10/10/2024

This is a 60-day reminder that Bryan Municipal Utilities internet service will expire on Monday, December 09, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. If you have not switched to another internet provider please do so ASAP.
For more information on how to disconnect your service.
Please visit www.cityofbryan.net or call 419.633.6100.

10/09/2024

10/09/2024

Public power utilities have retired over 11,000 MW of owned fossil fuel capacity in the past seven years and plan to retire an additional 8,000 MW by 2028.

Learn more about public power here: https://www.amppartners.org/about/public-power-week


American Municipal Power, Inc. American Public Power Association

10/09/2024

As we celebrate , eleven AMP Member communities have responded to the call for mutual aid in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. Lineworkers from Bryan, Bowling Green, Clinton, Coldwater, Dover, Hudson, Marshall, Montpelier, Napoleon, Tipp City and Wadsworth are headed to Florida to assist with any restoration efforts as a result of the impending hurricane. Many of these communities also assisted during Hurricane Helene just weeks ago, with some still engaged in restoration efforts. Their response and partnership during challenging times exemplifies the spirit of – we are .

American Public Power Association Florida Municipal Electric Association

10/08/2024

It’s Great to live in a Public Power Community!

As a resident of Bryan, you receive your electricity from a publicly-owned utility. You are part of the long tradition of public power in the United States. At its heart, “public power” expresses the American ideal of local people working together to meet local needs. Citizens in governance roles join city employees to provide electricity to every home and business safely and responsively on a not-for-profit basis.

Learn more about public power here: https://www.amppartners.org/about/public-power-week


American Municipal Power, Inc. American Public Power Association

10/07/2024

UPDATE on Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton...

BMU Linemen Noah Landel (Left) and Brandon Suffel (Right) are safe and back in Bryan, Ohio. Two weeks ago they were sent to Tallahassee, Florida, and then South Carolina to help restore power from the damage done by Hurricane Helene.
WELCOME BACK, Brandon and Noah!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

With that said, as soon as Brandon and Noah got back to Bryan we received the call that communities in the path of Hurricane Milton will need help. So BMU Linemen JJ Rupp and Derick Wyrick answered the call and are traveling south to lend a hand. We will have an update and pictures later this week.

Please take a minute to wish JJ and Derick the best and a safe return to Ohio. ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

10/07/2024

2024 is officially here! Bryan Municipal Utilities and the City of Bryan would like to welcome everyone to . This year’s theme is “Pride in Public Power." ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

Join us on social media all week as we highlight how impacts the residents of the City of Bryan. We will touch on topics like the evolution of electricity, where electricity comes from, and how this all relates to our local community.

So join us as we show our pride in public power. 😀😀

Learn more about public power here: https://www.amppartners.org/about/public-power-week


American Municipal Power, Inc. American Public Power Association