P21 – Holland's Energy Future | P21 Decision https://p21decision.com Power for the 21st Century Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:53:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://p21decision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/video-logo.png P21 – Holland's Energy Future | P21 Decision https://p21decision.com 32 32 Holland City Council Approves 114 Megawatt Natural Gas Power Plant https://p21decision.com/2012/12/06/holland-city-council-approves-114-megawatt-natural-gas-power-plant/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:27:59 +0000 http://p21decision.com/?p=814 From the Holland Sentinel Holland —  The city of Holland and its Board of Public Works will move forward with the 114-megawatt combined cycle natural gas power plant. The city council voted 8-1 Wednesday to approve a resolution of support for the BPW staff recommendation… Read More»

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From the Holland Sentinel

Holland —  The city of Holland and its Board of Public Works will move forward with the 114-megawatt combined cycle natural gas power plant.

The city council voted 8-1 Wednesday to approve a resolution of support for the BPW staff recommendation to build the plant but not at the site of the James DeYoung power plant located near downtown Holland on Lake Macatawa.

Councilman Wayne Klomparens was the lone dissenting vote.

“Once you make this decision, you can’t go backward,” Klomparens said, adding he thinks his family took more time to choose a paint color for the kitchen wall. “There’s a myriad of questions.”

Klomparens said he would like to know where the plant would be built before the decision is made. BPW officials have said the resolution of support is needed for the city and the BPW to move forward with location possibilities.

The other council members countered Klomparens’ statements, saying the discussions and studies have been ongoing for a few years.

The Holland Community Energy Plan has been completed, task forces have been established, the research has been done, Councilman Dave Hoekstra said.

“We’re moving toward a better community,” he said, adding that about one year ago, he made the decision there was no way he would vote for coal.

Those who are asking for delays on this decision have to understand “that delay comes at a cost,” Mayor Pro Tem Bob Vande Vusse said, adding the earliest the new plant could go on line is 2016. Until then, the city will continue to use coal and delaying the vote would have meant more time burning coal.

“We have had hours and hours and hours of meetings,” Councilman Myron Trethewey said.

Councilman Todd Whiteman called the recommendation “a very reasonable solution” and “a wise decision.”

BPW Business Services Manager Dan Nally said electric generation discussions started in 2003. Since then, several studies have been conducted and meetings held.

“It’s been a very deliberate, systematic approach that has been ongoing for nine years,” he said.

“It’s almost two years we’ve been talking about this one subject,” Councilman Brian Burch said. “While I enjoy talking about it, it’s time to make decisions.”

“We do the best we can with the information we have,” Councilwoman Nancy De Boer said. “We are not making a forever decision. We’re building this now.”

The people who built the DeYoung plant in the 1940s had no idea what other forms of energy would be proposed in the future.

Read this full article on the Holland Sentinel

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View the Presentation from Last Night’s Capstone Event https://p21decision.com/2012/10/30/view-the-presentation-from-last-nights-capstone-event/ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:41:07 +0000 http://p21decision.com/?p=785 If you missed last night’s joint study session capstone event, or if you just want to review the presentation again, you can download it using the link below.  Capstone Event Presentation 

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If you missed last night’s joint study session capstone event, or if you just want to review the presentation again, you can download it using the link below.

 Capstone Event Presentation 

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Reminder: The Capstone Event for P21 is Tonight! https://p21decision.com/2012/10/29/reminder-the-capstone-event-for-p21-is-tonight/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:48:14 +0000 http://p21decision.com/?p=781 Reminder: The Capstone Event for P21 is Tonight! Join the Holland City Council and the Holland BPW tonight from 6:00-9:00 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel as we discuss the HBPW’s Recommendations for the future energy generation in Holland.

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Reminder: The Capstone Event for P21 is Tonight! Join the Holland City Council and the Holland BPW tonight from 6:00-9:00 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel as we discuss the HBPW’s Recommendations for the future energy generation in Holland.

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SROI “Capstone” Event Scheduled – HBPW and City Council Joint Study Session https://p21decision.com/2012/10/16/sroi-capstone-event-scheduled-hbpw-and-city-council-joint-study-session/ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:48:19 +0000 http://p21decision.com/?p=745 On Monday, October 29, 2012 from 6:00-9:00pm, the City of Holland City Council and the Holland Board of Public Works will host a Joint Study Session at the DoubleTree Hotel in Holland, MI. The event will serve as the “Capstone” Event for the Sustainable Return… Read More»

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On Monday, October 29, 2012 from 6:00-9:00pm, the City of Holland City Council and the Holland Board of Public Works will host a Joint Study Session at the DoubleTree Hotel in Holland, MI.

The event will serve as the “Capstone” Event for the Sustainable Return on Investment (SROI), and we will review and discuss materials and data for new generation options.

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Board of Public Works unveils energy education plan https://p21decision.com/2011/09/15/board-of-public-works-unveils-energy-education-plan/ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:24:48 +0000 http://p21decision.com/?p=125 By Annette Manwell | The Holland Sentinel Holland–School is in session for anyone in Holland whose goal is to learn more about energy. The Holland Board of Public Works General Manager Loren Howard unveiled to the city council Wednesday a plan to provide educational opportunities for… Read More»

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By Annette Manwell | The Holland Sentinel

Holland–School is in session for anyone in Holland whose goal is to learn more about energy.

The Holland Board of Public Works General Manager Loren Howard unveiled to the city council Wednesday a plan to provide educational opportunities for the community regarding energy.

Power for the 21st Century, nicknamed P21, kicks off today. It will start with advertisements about and invitations to events meant to educate those interested in where energy comes from and how it works. The BPW plans to offer information on websites and will also use popular social media including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

“It isn’t about decision-making, it’s about education,” Howard said.

Some members of city council thought launching the P21 program now could cause information overload for the energy layman because the Community Energy Plan from Garforth International is scheduled to be released.

“I’m comfortable with this,” Councilman Todd Whiteman said. “The clock is ticking,” on making energy decisions….

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