At Zeeland Board of Public Works, we are committed to providing our community with fresh, safe, and reliable drinking water sourced from the waters of Lake Michigan. It is with great pride and excitement that we announce the release of our 2024 Water Quality Report, detailing the results of our rigorous water quality testing throughout...Continue Reading

The Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW), through partnership with the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA), has added 2.9 MW to its sustainable energy portfolio, enough to power about 700 homes annually. This increase comes as Brandt Woods Solar, a solar array in Calhoun County, entered into commercial operation in March. The project was developed...Continue Reading

We’re excited to announce that our annual Holiday Power Dollars Program is back for the 2024 holiday season! This tradition, which began over 30 years ago to encourage homeowners to decorate the exterior of their homes, continues to bring joy to our community each year. “The Holiday Power Dollars Program is quite unique,” shares Andrew...Continue Reading

As colder weather settles into Zeeland, it’s the perfect time to think about energy efficiency in our homes. Older houses, while full of charm, can be vulnerable to heat loss and higher energy costs during the winter months. Zeeland Board of Public Works is committed to helping residents stay warm and comfortable while also conserving...Continue Reading

Zeeland BPW is proud to announce its recognition by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with two significant honors, underscoring its ongoing commitment to customer service and energy efficiency. Zeeland BPW was awarded the Silver Customer Service Excellence Award and received the esteemed Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation. These accolades highlight the BPW’s continuous efforts...Continue Reading

As we wrap up Public Power Week 2024, we are in awe of our community. We celebrated this week, along with 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. To learn more about the benefits of being a public power utility, visit zeelandbpw.com/public-power Uniquely, this year we had the...Continue Reading

At Zeeland Board of Public Works (ZBPW), we’re thrilled to announce that our Water Department has been honored with the 2024 Professional Excellence Award by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievement in water utility management, and we’re incredibly proud of our dedicated water team for earning this distinction.  Individual...Continue Reading

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) and the ODC Network to bring the innovative practice of Rainscaping to our residential water customers. This pilot program aims to help Zeeland residents manage stormwater more effectively while enhancing the beauty of their properties. What is Rainscaping? Rainscaping involves landscaping...Continue Reading

At Zeeland BPW, we’re committed to helping our community save energy and reduce costs. We’re excited to partner with MI Energy Smart to offer our customers a free virtual home assessment. This convenient service is designed to help you make your home as energy-efficient as possible—without even having to leave your house! What’s in it...Continue Reading

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Zeeland BPW Community Grant. Each of the awarded organizations have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to making our community thrive for generations to come and we are proud to support each of them. Even though we wish we could support all who applied, it was an...Continue Reading