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 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

Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) team members, Bob Mulder, Electric Power Supply & Market Operations Manager, and Brian Coots, Electric Transmission & Distribution Manager, visited a group of enthusiastic 3rd graders to share their expertise at the end of the 2023/24 school year. The learning opportunity, designed to align with the school district’s “Learning...Continue Reading

The Zeeland Board of Public Works is thrilled to extend an invitation to our valued partners for our Annual Business & Industry Breakfast. Please join us on May 1st at the Howard Miller Community Center. Together we will enjoy a morning of coffee and connection followed by a delicious breakfast, provided by Anna’s House. During...Continue Reading

ZEELAND BPW LAUNCHES “THRIVING TOGETHER COMMUNITY SURVEY” Zeeland, Michigan – Zeeland Board of Public Works (Zeeland BPW) is excited to announce the launch of the “Thriving Together Community Survey,” aimed at gaining valuable insights from the community to further enhance services and shape the future. The anonymous survey, available online from February 18 to March...Continue Reading

  Zeeland, Michigan – Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) is celebrating Public Power Week along with 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. “Public Power Week allows us to highlight our community and those who we serve, and the positive impact local municipal electrical power has on its...Continue Reading

POWER SHORTAGES POSSIBLE THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN Emergency Preparedness & Response UPDATED JUNE 2023 Zeeland, Michigan – The Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) states that it is prepared to implement emergency response plans if directed to do so by the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator (MISO), the organization that oversees the power grid for 15 states, including...Continue Reading

  Zeeland, Michigan – To help celebrate Public Power Week, the Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW), in partnership with the Michigan Municipal Electric Association (MMEA), held a coloring contest, open to 1st through 4th graders in the Zeeland area. Andrew Boatright, General Manager of Zeeland BPW shared, “We are blown away by the nearly 300...Continue Reading