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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
Michigan PFAS Action Response Team to update Grand Haven residents on PFAS investigation
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) will update residents near JB Sims Generating Station on its investigation of PFAS contamination at the Generating Station on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. MPART representatives from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) along with the Ottawa County Department of...
Economic Benefits of the Proposed CHP
Comprising about $18 million of the $45 million bond proposal, the Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP or “peaking plant”) will provide critical local control to manage uncertainty in future power prices and enable MORE renewable energy purchases for Grand Haven. Energy vs. Capacity To understand the value of a peaking plant, it’s important to first understand the difference between...