Bright Energy Solutions is a unique portfolio of energy efficiency cash-incentive programs that will help residential and business customers reduce their electric energy costs and operate more efficiently. The program is offered to residential and business customers in Brookings through Brookings Municipal Utilities and Missouri River Energy Services (MRES).
Now is a great time to improve your home's energy efficiency! Our rebate programs offer several types of rebates for residential accounts. If you are purchasing LED Lights, appliances, or heating/cooling systems, be sure to check out the rebate forms in the link below.
Looking for somebody that can help you save money? The link below provides a list of local contractors that can help your energy efficiency project become a reality.
Brookings Municipal Utilities offers a variety of rebates that help businesses save money. Installing energy-efficient equipment will not only qualify for cash rebates, it will help improve your bottom line well into the future. BMU understands that every business is different, so custom rebates are also available for energy-saving measures that are not covered by the standard rebate.
The link below also provides a list of local contractors that can help your business become more energy efficient.
Brookings Municipal Utilities wants to help customers identify where they use energy and how it may be used more efficiently. Here are a handful of resources to get you started.
The Home Energy Saver™ tool empowers homeowners and renters to save money, live better, and help the earth by reducing energy use in their homes.
Try it outAssess the energy efficiency of your home and see how it measures up. Answering a few questions will compare your energy usage to similar homes in our area.
Compare NowShopping for new appliances? Check out ENERGY STAR's listing of the most efficient appliances for this year. These truly represent the BEST of ENERGY STAR.
Best of ENERGY STARFind our how much your old refrigerator or freezer costs to operate and how much you can save by 'flipping' it to ENERGY STAR.
Flip your FridgeLooking to replace a light bulb? Let this guide take you through 3 easy steps to choose the right shape, color, and brightness to fit your needs.
Find your Light GuideA Smart Thermostat is a critical part of using energy efficiently. Almost half your annual energy bill goes towards heating and cooling.
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You already know using water wisely makes sense, but where should you start? Take a look at some of our water-saving resources below:
Use this simple calculator to estimate how much water, energy, and money you can save by installing WaterSense labelled products in your home or apartment.
WaterSense CalculatorAre you ready to chase down those leaks? Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. Learn how to find and fix leaks.
Fix A Leak TipsDid you know that 30% of the water used by the average household is devoted to outdoor water use? Having a beautiful landscape doesn't have to mean wasting water or money.
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We work hard to ensure the community of Brookings has a reliable, safe source of electricity through traditional and renewable power sources.
BMU is proud to offer safe, reliable water our community can count on.
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