Renewable Energy Rate

Renewable energy is electricity that comes from sources that produce little or no emissions by using resources that replenish themselves naturally, such as wind, sunlight, biomass (agricultural waste), geothermal (the Earth's heat), waves, and landfill gas.

Renewable energy has a variety of benefits, including reduced reliance on imported and domestic fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and lower levels of air and wastewater pollutants.

Yes! Renewable energy has been a part of our portfolio since 2008, even before it was state mandated. Our current portfolio includes solar power, wind power, and landfill gas. Holland BPW continues to expand its commitments in renewable energy.

Holland BPW has renewable energy (RE) credits acquired through power purchase agreements with Wildcat Wind Farm I, Beebe 1B Wind Farm, Pegasus Wind Farm, Assembly I Solar, North American Natural Resources (landfill gas), and Energy Developments (landfill gas).

15% of the electricity we provide comes from renewable sources. Holland BPW customers have the option to elect additional amounts of renewable energy by signing up for the Renewable Energy Rate.

The Elective Renewable Energy rate gives you the option of having part or all of your electricity come from renewable sources.

The program requires a 12-month commitment. Customers who choose the Elective Renewable Energy Rate must stay enrolled in the program for 12 months.

Any Holland BPW electric customer.

When you choose Elective Renewable Energy, you'll pay your normal rate for electricity plus a small premium of $0.01/kWh. You'll see this participation premium reflected as an additional line item on your regular monthly billing statement, which will read Elective Renewable Energy.

It is your choice! You can get all of your energy from renewable sources with the Elective Renewable Energy Rate. Or you can choose a different amount. 

15% of your energy already comes from renewable sources. Holland BPW electric customers can choose to add 35% or 50% more renewable energy.

- Adding 85% means that 100% of your electricity is from renewable sources because 85 + 15 = 100.

- Adding 35% means that 50% of your electricity is from renewable sources because 35 + 15 = 50.

Your participation cost will fluctuate based on the kilowatt-hours of electricity you use in a given month.

When Holland BPW purchases renewable energy it receives renewable energy credits (RECs) that are certified and overseen by a third party. The Michigan Renewable Energy Certification System (MIRECS) issues, tracks, and enables the retirement of the credits to ensure that no two customers pay for the same unit of renewable energy.

Holland BPW is not currently offering Green-e certificates.

Renewable energy costs more than traditional power generation. The premium you pay is the cost difference.

Yes! The reliability of your electric service will not change. The renewable energy purchased for the program is supplemented by electricity from other traditional sources.

Enrolling is easy. Simply fill out the Elective Renewable Energy application form and follow the submission instructions listed on the application.

You may enroll in the Elective Renewable Energy rate at any time. Participation in the program continues for a minimum of 12 months. After 12 months, you can opt out of the program by emailing us or by calling 616.355.1500.

The Elective Renewable Energy rate will appear on your bill statement within 45 days of enrollment.

Holland BPW will purchase additional Renewable Energy Credits to meet the customer demand.

Call 616.355.1500. Email your application by clicking here.