Holland Board of Public Works
| Company type | Municipal utility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Headquarters | Holland, Michigan , United States |
Area served | Holland, Michigan; Park Township; Holland Charter Township; Fillmore Township; Laketown Township |
| Products | Electricity, potable water, wastewater management |
| Website | www |
The Holland Board of Public Works functions as a municipal utility provider for Holland, Michigan, along with sections of Park, Holland Charter, Fillmore, and Laketown Townships. Its services encompass electricity supply, potable water distribution, and wastewater management.
Electrical generation
The utility's electrical production commenced in 1893. Its primary facility today, the Holland Energy Park, completed in 2017, utilizes combined cycle natural gas technology. Additionally, it manages the city's snowmelt infrastructure by circulating cooling water through municipal pipelines to facilitate snow removal.
Previously, the James DeYoung power plant operated three coal-fired units with a combined capacity of 60 megawatts; coal was transported by boat. This plant was retired in 2016 following the commissioning of the new facility.
Other infrastructure includes a 22-megawatt oil-fired unit established in 1973 on Sixth Street; two dual-fuel peaking units each rated at 34 megawatts installed in 1992 near M-40 adjacent to Haworth headquarters; and a natural gas unit with a capacity of 74 megawatts added in 2000.
To augment its generation resources, BPW holds ownership stakes in Consumers Energy’s JH Campbell Unit 3 and Detroit Edison’s Belle River Power Plant.
Water filtration
Water sourced from Lake Michigan is treated at a facility located in Park Township, which can process up to 38.5 million gallons daily. The distribution network spans about 230 miles of piping delivering water to Holland and parts of Park, Laketown, and Holland Charter Townships. This system is supported by four storage tanks and five pumping stations.
Plans for growth include consideration of constructing a new treatment plant south of Holland near Saugatuck Dunes State Park.
Wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment occurs at a site on Lake Macatawa close to the former James DeYoung power station. The network comprises over 180 miles of piping and 36 lift stations that serve Holland as well as areas within Park, Laketown, Fillmore, and Holland Charter Townships.