Local
Broadband Update
We are exploring options for enhancing broadband connectivity through fiber-optics, providing access to high speed, reliable broadband to every address.
Energy Plan Refresh
Our goals for 2022 include lowering electric and carbon emissions and offsets throughout the built environment and transportation sectors.
Community Growth
Efforts to support community growth include diversifying our electric portfolio and expanding services to take on additional water customers.
Waterfront Updates
Holland BPW has completed the clean-up of the James De Young coal plant and the City of Holland is reviewing proposals for the development of the area.
Reliable
Broadband Status
Broadband Services has implemented an innovative way to bring reliable high-speed internet to more people through dark fiber colocation.
Electric
We track electric performance using industry standards and carefully maintain and monitor our electric lines and power-generating turbines.
Water
We updated our water treatment plant and prepared for a new transmission main and are collaborating with the City of Holland to further improve efficiency.
Wastewater
Construction of the Water Reclamation Facility’s anaerobic digester is underway, this will greatly reduce the amount of wastewater solids the WRF produces.
Efficient
Leading the Charge
We have several incorporated electric vehicles into our fleets and are encouraging businesses to opt in for renewable energy sources.
Solar
We’re partnering with the Michigan Public Power Agency for renewable energy from several large solar arrays in Michigan and exploring alternative power sources.
New EWR Program
HBPW is taking advantage of gaining local control of Energy Waste Reduction programming by expanding our energy efficiency goals.
Water Reclamation
Holland’s Water Reclamation Facility is sustainably reducing costs though beneficial reuse and improving air quality with their new green roof.
Essential
Community Assistance
Increases in state and federal funding such as the COVID Relief Fund allowed us to distribute funds to more people through our assistance programs this year.
HEP Debt Retirement
Holland Energy Park is working to retire their debt early, saving millions of dollars in interest and resulting in a rate decrease for HBPW electric customers.