City Council and HBPW Approve $195 Million Bond Offer
At last night’s joint meeting of Holland City Council and the Holland BPW Board of Directors, both groups unanimously approved the sale of up to $195 million in municipal bonds to fund construction of Holland’s new natural gas power plant. As revenue bonds, the amount… Read More»
New Power Plant Design Video
With the project approved, the site selected and the property acquired, our community needed to determine what our new power plant would like and how it would fit into the surrounding neighborhood. This video presentation helps encapsulate the process the Blue Ribbon Panel took in… Read More»
West Coast Chamber Presentation: Re-Energizing the Community with Holland BPW
If you missed the West Coast Chamber’s Early Bird Breakfast this morning, or if you just want another look, check out Dave Koster’s Prezi presentation. You can also download a PDF version of the leave-behind brochure, “Ready for OUR Energy Future.”
Michigan Land Use Institute: Holland Working on Community Energy Plan
The Michigan Land Use Institute recently published a story discussing our Community Energy Plan, the new power plant, snow melt expansion and more. Find it online on their website.
Holland Energy Park Development Moves Forward
Progress for the new power facility and energy park development continues. Holland BPW partner, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), is now seeking qualified contractors for demolitions work. View the RFQ issued by ERM
New Architectural Designs Presentation
See the presentation from this evening’s special joint meeting with the HBPW Board of Directors and City Council, where we revealed the architectural design for the new power station. Download the Board Meeting Presentation in PDF Format
Architectural Design Reveal
Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, Jan 22 at 5:30 PM. During a special joint meeting with the HBPW Board of Directors and City Council, we’ll be revealing the architectural design for the new power station! The event will be held in the Council Chambers… Read More»
Photo Gallery: Local & Regional Public Safety Departments in Action
As the former Atmospheric Processing Company awaits demolition to make way for the construction of Holland’s new power generation station, local and regional public safety departments have been using the space to conduct realistic training drills and other live exercises. Check out these images to see Holland’s Police… Read More»
MDEQ approves Permit to Install for Holland’s new gas-fired power plant
Our community took a big step forward December 4, with notification from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) that the agency has approved the Permit To Install for Holland’s new gas-fired power generating facility. MDEQ said it received no public comments or requests for… Read More»
Dan Nally Discusses Holland’s Energy Plan on WGVU
Listen as Dan Nally, Business Services Director at the HBPW, discusses Holland’s energy plan and the use of the sustainable return on investment on WGVU. Dan’s interview was first broadcast on WGVU’s “The Morning Show” with Shelley Irwin as part of the monthly “Sustainable Community Voices”… Read More»
