Each October, public utilities across the country celebrate Public Power Week, a chance to recognize the value of locally owned, community-focused power. This year, Zeeland Board of Public Works (ZBPW) marked the occasion with a hands-on open house, a ribbon-cutting,...
Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) has added 5.6 MW to its sustainable energy portfolio this month as Hart Solar, a solar array in Oceana County, entered commercial operation. To put it into perspective, this additional project provides the BPW with enough energy to...
Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) has been honored with Platinum level designation by the American Public Power Association (APPA) through the Cybersecurity Accelerator Program. This award highlights the BPW’s commitment to cybersecurity and data protection for our...
After 43 years in public power, including the last seven as the General Manager of Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW), Andy Boatright retired on September 18, 2026. When Andy joined Zeeland BPW as General Manager in 2019, he brought decades of experience in public...
The Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) General Manager, Andrew Boatright, will retire this September, closing out a 43-year career dedicated to public power. Boatright has led the BPW since 2019, and the community is invited to celebrate his career on September 18...
