GreatBlue Research presented results of the Grand Haven Board of Light & Power (GHBLP) 2021 Customer Satisfaction Survey to GHBLP directors on Thursday evening. The findings showed improvement across key organizational indicators for both residential and...
Town Hall Environmental Update Video
On Jan 13, 2021, GHBLP convened a town hall to discuss environmental compliance for the former JB Sims site. Please find a video of that meeting here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyacaKP2uCQ
Town Hall: Sims Site Environmental Update
Please Join Us for a Town Hall Meeting Please join the Grand Haven Board of Light & Power for a Town Hall Meeting to hear an update on the environmental compliance efforts at the former Sims site over the last 6 months. Presenters will include Erik Booth,...
Strategic Progress Report
We’re pleased to present the successes of our most recent Strategic Plan with you through our first-ever Strategic Progress Report. Learn how GHBLP has worked hard to follow our community's vision, prioritizing reliability, affordability, and sustainability for Grand...
What’s Next for Grand Haven’s Sustainable Energy Future?
In 2018, the GHBLP Board and City Council voted 4-0 and 5-0 respectively to direct the utility to develop a plan for local generation and a heat source for the city’s snowmelt system. After nearly three years — and over $1 million of studies, design, and development —...
GHBLP to Consider Bond Revisions without Local Generation
Grand Haven Board of Light and Power is expected to consider revisions to the $45 million Sims site redevelopment project and its bond financing plan, including potentially removing the local power generation component and relocating other necessary facilities...
Interview with WGHN
GHBLP General Manager Dave Walters recently sat down with WGHN to talk about the Sims site redevelopment, the research the BLP commissioned in making this decision, and what the bond issue means for the Grand Haven community. Listen to the interview below.
Securing a Sustainable Energy Future Slide Deck
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Community Town Hall meetings to learn more about Grand Haven's energy future. For those interested in a copy of the presentation or who were unable to come, please download the PowerPoint presentation below to learn more about...
Event: Town Hall Meeting, 8/11
Grand Haven's Energy Future & Harbor Island Town Hall Meeting Please join City Council and GHBLP for a town hall meeting to discuss Grand Haven's energy future and Harbor Island. When? Wednesday, August 11 at 6:00PM Where? St. Patrick's Family Center 901 Columbus...
Event: Town Hall Meeting, 8/9
Grand Haven's Energy Future & Harbor Island Town Hall Meeting Please join City Council and GHBLP for a town hall meeting to discuss Grand Haven's energy future and Harbor Island. When? Monday, August 9th at 6:00PM Where? Grand Haven Community Center 421 Columbus...
Economic Benefits of the Proposed CHP
Comprising about $18 million of the $45 million bond proposal, the Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP or “peaking plant”) will provide critical local control to manage uncertainty in future power prices and enable MORE renewable energy purchases for Grand Haven....
Sims Site Redevelopment Fact Sheet
Grand Haven Board of Light & Power has transitioned from a single-source coal-fired power plant to a diversified power supply portfolio and technologically-advanced distribution system. Read the summary Sims Site Redevelopment Fact Sheet below to learn more. Read...