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05Oct2012

Holland Sentinel: Holland Board of Public Works will consider wind energy options

Tags: Alternative Energy, baseload generation, Holland Sentinel, Wind Energy

In addition to our search for new base load energy production, we’re continuing to explore commercial alternative energy options. See what the Holland Sentinel reported earlier today: Holland —The commercial wind opportunities mentioned briefly by Holland Board of Public Works officials in recent energy meetings… Read More»

Business Services Director Dan Nally Makes an Appearance on Holland City Connections

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, News

Tags: Holland, Holland BPW, Holland City Connections, Nancy De Boer, Ryan Cotton

Business Services Director Dan Nally from the Holland BPW and City Manager Ryan Cotton discuss community energy with Nancy De Boer on Holland City Connections.

20Sep2012

HBPW Recognized for Conservation and Environmental Care

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, News

Tags: awards, CFCs.Reycle Rewards, conservation, environment, freon, greenhouse gas, Holland BPW, ozone

While our focus on this blog has been the search for responsible base-load power options, the HBPW’s overall mission is one that prioritizes conservation and respect for our environment. Just yesterday, the Holland BPW was recognized for an innovative recycling program called Recycle Rewards. We… Read More»

Holland Sentinel with Dan Nally Part 3: Renewable Resources & Conservation

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, News

Tags: Dan Nally, Holland BPW, Holland Sentinel, renewable, video

Part 3 of 3: Dan Nally sits down with Annette Manwell of the Holland Sentinel to discuss Holland’s energy future, renewable resources, and energy conservation.

Holland Sentinel with Dan Nally Part 2: Financial Impact

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, News

Tags: Dan Nally, energy future, financial impact, Holland BPW, Holland Sentinel

Part 2 of 3: Dan Nally sits down with Annette Manwell of the Holland Sentinel to discuss Holland’s energy future and financial impact.

Holland Sentinel with Dan Nally Part 1: Electrical Generation

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, News

Tags: Dan Nally, electrical generation, energy future, Holland BPW, Holland Sentinel

Dan Nally sits down with Annette Manwell of the Holland Sentinel to discuss Holland’s energy future and electrical generation.

04Sep2012

Setting the Facts Straight from Letters to the Editor

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, News

Tags: formal hearings, fossil fuels, fracking, Holland BPW, Holland Sentinel, letters to the editor, natural gas, public comment

We’ve noticed a few recent letters to the editor published in the Holland Sentinel that deserve a truthful response. You can read them from the links provided here: One was titled “BPW is moving too fast on power plant decision,” and another called “Our energy… Read More»

06Aug2012

Aging power grid on overload as U.S. demands more electricity

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, News

Tags: aging, baseload generation, grid, India

Aging power grid on overload as U.S. demands more electricity By Ashley Halsey II from the Washington Post The United States doesn’t yet face the critical shortage of power that has left more than 600 million people in India without electricity this week But the U.S.… Read More»

27Jul2012

The Holland Board of Public Works invites you to the Power for the 21st Century (P21): Sustainable Return on Investment (SROI) Results Presentation

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, Events, News

Tags: baseload generation, CEP, HDR, Holland BPW, RAP, SROI

The HBPW thanks you all for your participation and input into the P21: Sustainable Return on Investment (SROI) process that we began last fall. We are using the SROI process to help the City of Holland evaluate baseload electric generation options while considering social, economic, and… Read More»

23Jul2012

Update: SROI Results to be Shared This August

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, Events, News

Tags: HDR, Holland BPW, SROI

Processing the massive amount of data in the SROI report has required a lot more time than we originally anticipated. However, with the SROI results in hand from HDR, we’re reviewing the data internally and are optimistic about rolling out the report in just a… Read More»

12Jul2012

Groups to tackle Holland’s energy plan

by Admin in Announcements, News

Holland — On Wednesday, the Holland City Council considered a resolution that will form six task forces and a steering committee to help implement the Holland community energy plan…. Read Full Article

27Apr2012

Update On Timing For Decision

by Admin in Announcements, News

In carrying out an assessment of where we now stand in our P21 decision making process, it has become clear that we will not have completed all the analysis necessary in time to schedule and hold a community meeting in February. There is a tremendous… Read More»

31Oct2011

District Heating Presentation Now Available

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, Events, News

Click the following link to View the Full Presentation. HBPW District Concepts

18Oct2011

View October 13th’s presentations on electric generation

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, News

Thursday, October 13th marked the second of our special presentations, this time on types of electric generation. We heard from James R. Connell, P.E., of HDR, and Bill Carlson, Principal of Carlson Small Power Consultants. In case you missed it, you can view or download… Read More»

07Oct2011

October 6th’s presentations on potential fuels are now online!

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, News

On Thursday, October 6, we held the first in a series of special presentations designed to help educate the community on the issues at hand so that we can make a more informed decision together. This presentation focused on potential fuels, and we heard from… Read More»

30Sep2011

Summary Report on RAP Session #1

by Admin in Announcements, Blog, Community Opinions, Events, News

Tags: combined cycle, fluidized-bed combustion, generation options, HDR, Holland, Holland BPW, RAP, single-source generation

September 28, 2011 | DoubleTree Hotel | Holland, MI Report Posted September 30, 2011–Holland Board of Public Works is facing a decision regarding its need for new electricity generation. It is asking for the community’s input on which single source of generation, or group of generation options,… Read More»

15Sep2011

Board of Public Works unveils energy education plan

by Admin in Announcements, News

Tags: education, energy, Holland BPW, Loren Howard, P21, YouTube

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»

13Sep2011

Holland Board of Public Works gather data for possible wind turbines

by Admin in Announcements, News

Tags: energy, Holland BPW, renewable, turbines, wind

By Annette Manwell | The Holland Sentinel Holland — Data from a wind study in Allegan County has the Holland Board of Public Works optimistic. “Most of what I’ve seen has been positive, and that’s been encouraging,” said Business Services Director Dan Nally. Monday, the BPW… Read More»

06Sep2011

BPW recognized by state for environmental efforts

by Admin in Announcements, News

Tags: energy, environment, environmental, Holland BPW, Michigan

The Holland Board of Public Works was awarded the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s 2010 Neighborhood Environmental Partners Program award for outstanding commitment to environmental community outreach. The BPW was chosen for its success in working with business and citizen groups to improve the community,… Read More»

News

Holland Sentinel: Holland Board of Public Works will consider wind energy options

Business Services Director Dan Nally Makes an Appearance on Holland City Connections

HBPW Recognized for Conservation and Environmental Care

Holland Sentinel with Dan Nally Part 3: Renewable Resources & Conservation

Holland Sentinel with Dan Nally Part 2: Financial Impact

Holland Sentinel with Dan Nally Part 1: Electrical Generation

Setting the Facts Straight from Letters to the Editor

Aging power grid on overload as U.S. demands more electricity

The Holland Board of Public Works invites you to the Power for the 21st Century (P21): Sustainable Return on Investment (SROI) Results Presentation

Update: SROI Results to be Shared This August

Groups to tackle Holland’s energy plan

Update On Timing For Decision

District Heating Presentation Now Available

View October 13th’s presentations on electric generation

October 6th’s presentations on potential fuels are now online!

Summary Report on RAP Session #1

Board of Public Works unveils energy education plan

Holland Board of Public Works gather data for possible wind turbines

BPW recognized by state for environmental efforts

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