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The Distribution System
Blog Post - The Distribution System Increasing Capacity and Reliability Without regular system upgrades, our community would not have the electrical capacity to accomplish basic tasks that we take for granted, like running modern appliances and HVAC systems. The average American home in 2021 differs vastly from the average American home in 1960. Continually updating GHBLP’s electrical system infrastructure to...
A Vision for the Future at Harbor Island
With some help from our partners and architects at ProgressiveAE, we are excited to share these 3D flyovers of the future Operations & Technical Center planned for Harbor Island.
The Distribution System
Increasing Capacity and Reliability Without regular system upgrades, our community would not have the electrical capacity to accomplish basic tasks that we take for granted, like running modern appliances and HVAC systems. The average American home in 2021 differs vastly from the average American home in 1960. Continually updating GHBLP’s electrical system infrastructure to meet increased electrical demand allows Grand...
GHBLP Earns RP3 Diamond Recognition for Reliability and Safety from APPA
News Release - Grand Haven Board of Power & Light (GHBLP) has earned a Diamond-level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. In alignment with the strategic plan set forward by the Board five years ago, the utility’s concerted investment in distribution technology and safety best practices helped...
Harbor Island: Addressing Common Misconceptions
Over the past months, we have noticed a few growing misconceptions around GHBLP's plans for transitioning to a diversified power portfolio. In concert with the Sierra Club and West Michigan Environmental Action Council, a group with the name Grand Haven Energy Organization, which is not affiliated with GHBLP, has published a handful of "Did You Know" posts through social media,...
BLP Earns Diamond Recognition for Reliability from American Public Power Association
Grand Haven Board of Power & Light (GHBLP) has earned a Diamond-level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. In alignment with the strategic plan set forward by the Board five years ago, the utility’s concerted investment in distribution technology and safety best practices helped earn this industry-leading...
Understanding a Diversified Power Supply Portfolio
As a municipal resource, the Grand Haven Board of Light and Power embraces the shared values of our community in everything we do. So when it came time to transition away from reliance on a single, coal-fired generation source we turned to the community. Over the years, our customers have said that reliability and affordability are top priorities for...
Benefits of a Combined Heat & Power Plant in a Cold Snap
As Texas’s energy woes filled the news this February during an unusual period of freezing weather and snow, West Michigan also experienced a cold snap. While grid management and regulation in Texas is very different from Michigan, the impact of the weather event here still added strain to the system. The Cost of the Cold When buying power from the...
Community-Wide Savings of $6.6 Million Per Year
One question that we have frequently been asked at Grand Haven Board of Light & Power is how our rates compare to other local service providers such as Consumers Energy. To help answer this question and raise awareness about one of the most important benefits of having a community-owned electric utility, we compared the financial impact for GHBLP customers using...
Benefits of a Combined Heat & Power Plant in a Cold Snap
As Texas’s energy woes filled the news this February during an unusual period of freezing weather and snow, West Michigan also experienced a cold snap. While grid management and regulation in Texas is very different from Michigan, the impact of the weather event here still added strain to the system. The Cost of the Cold When buying power from the...