Archive for May 2024
BPUB Increases Rebate for High-Efficiency Toilets
BROWNSVILLE — The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is increasing its rebate offering to residential customers who purchase and install WaterSense® certified high-efficiency toilets from $50 to $100 starting May 24 through Aug. 31, 2024. The enhanced rebate aims to encourage more home owners to switch to water-efficient toilets, supporting community efforts in water conservation…
Read MoreBPUB Announces Winners of Drawing Contest
The winners of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board’s (BPUB) 2024 Conservation Superheroes Drawing Contest have been decided. This contest, aimed at promoting water and electrical conservation among students in grades 1-5, helped put the spotlight on the need for conservation as well as showcasing the talents of students in BPUB’s service territory. The contest, which…
Read MoreBPUB Awards Scholarships to Local Graduating Seniors
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) awarded 10 local high school seniors $2,000 scholarships through its Project SHARE Program for their upcoming studies at accredited higher education institutions this fall. The Project SHARE Program, initiated in 1985 to assist families with utility bills, has provided financial aid for students living in BPUB-serviced homes since 2005.…
Read MoreBrownsville Leaders Tour Hidalgo Energy Center
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) leadership, along with Mayor John Cowen, recently toured the Hidalgo Energy Center. This visit comes at a pivotal time as the plant undergoes its first major overhaul, a comprehensive 90-day project initiated after five years of planning. The Hidalgo Energy Center, crucial for Brownsville’s energy stability, is undergoing extensive upgrades…
Read MoreBPUB Earns Certificate of Distinction for Investment Policy
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has been awarded the Certificate of Distinction for its investment policy by the Government Treasurer’s Organization of Texas (GTOT). BPUB was one of eight entities to receive the distinction recognizing its dedication and adherence to high standards of fiscal management. The GTOT Investment Certification Program sets criteria that require…
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