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 […]