Buffalo

The City of Buffalo is located between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud on the shores of two recreational lakes, Buffalo and Pulaski. The lakes attracted early settlers as a source of food and recreation and still contribute greatly to the city’s quality of life. During the past 150 years, Buffalo has experienced enormous growth and development. Long known as a tourist destination, the City of Buffalo offers visitors numerous beaches, trails, parks and golf courses. MMPA welcomed the City of Buffalo as a member in 2005.


Buffalo Municipal Electric

Population:

14,500

Address:

212 Central Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313

City Administrative Offices:

(763) 682-1181

Utility Billing:

(763) 682-1001

Utilities Services Building:

(763) 682-5370

After Hours Utility Emergency:

(763) 682-1001

Utility Billing - Utility Billing Coordinator:

mary.augustin@ci.buffalo.mn.us

Utilities - Utilities Director:

joseph.steffel@ci.buffalo.mn.us

Websites:

Services for Utility Customers:

Buffalo Municipal Electric invites residential customers to participate in these programs:

Home Energy Audit

The Home Energy Audit program identifies your home's energy wasters and makes it easy to discover the most cost-effective ways to save energy and money while making your home more comfortable.

More Information
Home Energy Audit Application (PDF)

Residential Rebates

Rebates are available for qualifying ENERGY STAR® appliances including window air-conditioners, central air-conditioning, dishwashers, refrigerators and clothes washers and for compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Amounts vary depending upon the appliance's size and energy efficiency.

More Information
Appliance (PDF)
Room Air Conditioner (PDF)
Residential CFL (PDF)
Furnace Filter (PDF)

Buffalo Municipal Electric invites business customers to participate in these programs:

Commercial & Industrial Lighting and Motors Rebates

Rebates are available for customers who install high efficiency lighting, motors, and variable speed drives.

More Information
Lighting Retrofit (PDF)
New Construction Lighting (PDF)
Motor Efficiency (PDF)
VFD (PDF)

Green Power Choice

Green Power Choice is a voluntary program offered to MMPA customers. The program currently offers Hydropower and Wind Power purchased from the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency.

Why Purchase Green Power?

By purchasing green power you support increased reliance on sustainable energy sources, thereby reducing the burning of fossil fuels. Unlike fossil fuels, power generated from sustainable energy sources does not produce harmful emissions. Sustainable energy sources like water and wind are replaced naturally in the environment.

How Does it Work?

Hydropower and wind power are offered in blocks of 100 kilowatt hours for $1.75 per block. You can choose to purchase any combination of wind or hydro blocks. Signing up is easy! Simply fill out the participation form included in your monthly bill.

Green Power Choice Participation Form