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GHBLP Celebrates Its 125 Year Anniversary, Invites Community to Open House Event
Grand Haven Board of Light and Power (GHBLP) is celebrating 125 Years of Service to the greater Grand Haven community on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, with a community open house from 5-7 PM at their Service Center, 1700 Eaton Drive, hosting live music, free refreshments, and fun giveaways. Grand Haven's electric utility was created on September 29, 1896, when citizens...
GHLP Partners with New Solar Project Under Construction in Michigan
Invenergy has completed term and construction financing for the 200MW Calhoun Solar project, which is currently under construction and scheduled to begin commercial operation in 2022. Located in Calhoun County, it will support approximately 300 jobs over the course of the construction period. Invenergy senior vice president Anneli Alers said: "Invenergy is proud to achieve construction financing for the Calhoun...
What’s Next for Grand Haven’s Sustainable Energy Future?
In 2018, the GHBLP Board and City Council voted 4-0 and 5-0 respectively to direct the utility to develop a plan for local generation and a heat source for the city’s snowmelt system. After nearly three years — and over $1 million of studies, design, and development — support for the project on the Board and City Council, and within...
GHBLP 125th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in celebrating the power of hard work and service to our community on Wednesday, September 29 from 5-7 PM at our Service Center, 1700 Eaton Drive as we commemorate the Grand Haven Board of Light & Power's 125th Anniversary! We will be hosting live music, refreshments, and fun giveaways, so be sure to stop by!
GHBLP to Consider Project and Bonding Revisions
Grand Haven Board of Light and Power is expected to consider revisions to the $45 million Sims site redevelopment project and its bond financing plan, including potentially removing the local power generation component and relocating other necessary facilities elsewhere, at their upcoming August 19th meeting. In 2018, the Board and City Council voted 4-0 and 5-0 respectively to develop a...
GHBLP to Consider Bond Revisions without Local Generation
Grand Haven Board of Light and Power is expected to consider revisions to the $45 million Sims site redevelopment project and its bond financing plan, including potentially removing the local power generation component and relocating other necessary facilities elsewhere, at their upcoming August 19th meeting. In 2018, the Board and City Council voted 4-0 and 5-0 respectively to develop a...
Annual Summary Report | 2020 Energy Waste Reduction Program & Renewable Energy Plan
Our Mission The GHBLP mission is to meet our community’s expectations for reliable electric service that returns value to our customers and ensures the economic and environmental sustainability of the utility. This report covers some of the efforts by the GHBLP to support energy efficiency, waste reduction, conservation, and renewable energy utilization. Read Full 2020 Annual Summary Report Energy Reports...
Interview with WGHN
GHBLP General Manager Dave Walters recently sat down with WGHN to talk about the Sims site redevelopment, the research the BLP commissioned in making this decision, and what the bond issue means for the Grand Haven community. Listen to the interview below.
Securing a Sustainable Energy Future Slide Deck
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Community Town Hall meetings to learn more about Grand Haven's energy future. For those interested in a copy of the presentation or who were unable to come, please download the PowerPoint presentation below to learn more about the bond proposal and how it relates to environmental clean up, infrastructure and snowmelt. Download...
Join City Council and GHBLP for Town Hall Meetings
City Council and GHBLP will hold two August town hall meetings to discuss Grand Haven’s energy future and Harbor Island. See below or visit grandhavenpower.org for more details. Aug 9, 2021, at 6:00 PM | Grand Haven Community Center 421 Columbus Ave Aug 11, 2021, at 6:00 PM | St. Patrick’s Family Center 901 Columbus Ave