Round Up is a community development program funded by the voluntary contribution of Paris Board of Public Utilities (Paris BPU) customers to the Board of Public Utilities Trust, Inc. Charitable donations are made by the Trust Board to worthy non-profit organizations in Paris and Henry County. Customers can make a positive difference in their community by participating in the Round Up program.
Very simply, it aligns with who we are. Paris BPU is deeply rooted in this community and want to see community programs and organizations flourish. The money raised from the Round Up program has a very positive impact within our community.
Customer bills are rounded up to the nearest whole dollar amount. For example, if a customer’s electric bill is $49.25, it rounds up to $50. The 75¢ goes to the Round Up program.
Yes, a $99.01 bill and a $99.99 bill both round up to $100. The amount varies from person to person, but no one contributes more than $11.88 per year. The average yearly contribution is $5.94.
Yes, Round Up is a voluntary program. If you do not wish to participate, please contact Paris BPU at (731) 642-1322 or email Customer Support and we will remove you from the program.
You can choose to exclude yourself at any time by contacting Paris BPU at (731) 642-1322 or email Customer Support.
Paris BPU’s Round Up program raises around $7,500 per month.
The Round Up contributions are tax deductible.
The Board of Public Utilities Trust, Inc. Board of Directors decides if non-profit organizations in the community are eligible for funding based on if they meet the specific funding guidelines established.