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 […]
Zeeland, Michigan – Starting the first week of October, the Water Department will be valve-turning for customers in area 1 (indicated in the map below). This may cause some irregularities to occur in your home, but there should be no concerns. Below are some FAQs. A go-to recommendation if you experience any discolored water, […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 2022 – The American Public Power Association has recognized the Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) in earning the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® Diamond Level designation. “We take the responsibility of powering our community seriously and couldn’t be more proud to be honored with the highest RP3 Level designation,” said Andrew Boatright, General […]