According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air, and contains many harmful particles that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Where Do We Get Power?

We Are Committed to Diversified Power Generation

Holland Board of Public Works offers a diverse energy portfolio, distributing energy from natural gas, coal, wind, biomass, and landfill gas. In fact, with our Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) over 15% of our power comes from sustainable energy sources. This diversity helps us to keep our rates consistent and competitive, sourcing our power from the most affordable option at any given time.

Electric heaters may not be the best answer to staying warm during the winter months. When an electric space heater is used in addition to a central heating system, it often cranks up energy bills.

Through a partnership with the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA), we have power purchase agreements for renewable energy from several large solar arrays in Michigan.

The services we provide are essential to the foundation of our community and you need to be able to count on them. How do we measure reliability? In the electric utility, we track performance using industry standards, such as SAIFI and SAIDI, which allow us to benchmark ourselves with other electric providers.

Holland BPW generates, transmits and distributes electricity to approximately 30,000 customers within the City of Holland, Park Township, Holland Township, Laketown Township and Fillmore Township.

Smart power strips are designed to sense usage and automatically shut off electricity, saving up to $84 a year in energy costs.

Holland Energy Park™ grounds feature paved walking trails that will be integrated into the Macatawa Greenway system. 

During optimal conditions, Holland Energy Park boasts nearly 60% thermal efficiency in the production of power and heat for the community. 

Why Build a New Plant? The direction for creating the Holland Energy Park™ came directly from our community.

As the weather warms and irrigation systems start running, it's the perfect time to consider how you can save water—and money—by optimizing your entire irrigation system.

Fluoride is proven to prevent tooth decay. We support the fluoridation of public water supplies as recommended by multiple health organizations.

The Holland Board of Public Works Water Treatment Plant has served Holland with safe drinking water for decades.

Este informe detalla la calidad del agua potable que les hemos proporcionado en el año calendario 2023.  En este informe, encontrarán detalles sobre el origen del agua y su contenido.

We are pleased to report another year of our Water Treatment Plant surpassing all federal and state drinking water standards. Holland BPW’s Water Treatment Plant met all monitoring and reporting requirements for 2023. 

Holland BPW Water Main Flushing begins in April and will continue through the summer in the neighborhoods located between Ottawa Ave. and Old Orchard from South Shore Drive to north of 146th Street.

Summer means playing outside in sprinklers, water balloon fights, swimming in the lake or in backyard pools, gardening and much more. We are incredibly lucky to live by Lake Michigan to supply us with water so we can continue to engage in these activities.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new rule for PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation.