News Releases
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has received a $1.2 million subgrant to purchase and install backup generators at 11 well pumps at the Southmost Regional Water Authority (SRWA), strengthening the utility’s ability to maintain water production during power outages caused by natural hazards. The project is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has earned a diamond-level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association with a perfect score, recognizing the utility for providing reliable and safe electric service to the Brownsville community. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) will launch a new customer portal March 25 as part of ongoing efforts to improve internal systems and enhance customer service. The portal will go live March 25 at 8 a.m. Once the portal launches, all customers will be prompted to create an account to make payments, review bills…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – As a strong cold weather system is forecast to impact the Rio Grande Valley later this week, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is preparing for the potential effects the weather could have on the city’s infrastructure. Some of the preparations that BPUB crews are conducting include: Ensuring all vehicles and equipment…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is proud to announce that Cory Carswell, Director of Power Supply and Market Operations, has been elected to represent municipally owned utilities on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Wholesale Market Subcommittee. The Wholesale Market Subcommittee is a voting body that reports to ERCOT’s Technical…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has earned a national Award of Merit from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its video communications campaign, “Energy Conservation: It Starts With You!” The award was presented during the 2025 APPA Customer Connections Conference held in Salt Lake City. BPUB was recognized in the Video Category for…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2024. This report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating…
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary, partial road closure as part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvement. The road closure will affect Impala Drive, between East 30th Street and Gazelle Street, Tuesday, Oct. 20, starting at 9 a.m. This closure is necessary as a BPUB crew will…
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is extending the celebration of Public Power Week (Oct. 6-12) through the entire month of October to highlight the value of municipally owned utility service in the community and is beginning Public Power Month with a new community event, the Big Public Utilities Bash. “Public power is a cornerstone…