All utilities, whether publicly owned or private, provide an essential public service. Private ownership is like renting it. Thus, public power consumers have a special relationship with their utility. They are owners as well as users. Brainerd Public Utilities is part of the nation's public power family.
Local control gives citizens an active voice in policies affecting rates, service, and operations.
Public power means commitment to community service, and all the benefits produced at home stay at home in a public power community. Public power benefits are not always readily visible, but Brainerd Public Utilities is at work 24 hours a day, every day of the year, to serve the wants and needs of the citizens of Brainerd. All requests for locations must be made by calling the above toll free number at least 48 hours before digging begins.