Zeeland Board of Public Works

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About Zeeland Board of Public Works

Zeeland Board of Public Works is a municipally owned organization supplying electricity in Zeeland in Ottawa County, Michigan. Currently, 6,857 consumers are provided electricity by the supplier. These customers are a mix of 5,866 residential customers and 991 commercial properties. On average, Zeeland Board of Public Works' residential electricity rate is 8.63 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 51.14% less than Michigan's average price of 17.65 cents. This makes the company 2nd out of 60 suppliers in the state for best average electricity price. Of the 412,571 megawatt hours the supplier sold and dispossessed, 397,148 were from retail sales. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 2,619 of them were generated by power production facilities owned by Zeeland Board of Public Works and 409,952 megawatt hours were purchased via wholesale channels. The total revenue for the company for 2020 from electricity sales was $57,309,000, with $28,601,000 from retail sales to end users.

The United States average monthly residential power bill is $125.95, while the Zeeland Board of Public Works average is 52.31% below at $60.06 per month. This is the 97th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the United States. Zeeland Board of Public Works is the 15th largest provider out of 56 electricity companies in Michigan based on total megawatt hours sold. Production facilities owned or managed by Zeeland Board of Public Works produce a total of 622 megawatt hours, which is the 38th highest total of all companies in the state. Electricity production facilities managed by the company use non-renewable fuel sources to generate 100.00% of their total electricity generation, or 622 megawatt hours. They rank 476th in the nation out of 3509 suppliers.

Zeeland Board of Public Works Net Metering

Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Zeeland Board of Public Works and any people who receive their electricity from the company. Net metering allows residents to sell kilowatt hours back to the grid, making the purchase of solar and other electricity sources a cheaper project.

Energy Loss

Energy loss is a part of life when dealing with electricity transmission. Zeeland Board of Public Works currently averages a loss of approximately 3.55% of the total electricity they produce. The state of Michigan has an energy loss average of 3.81% and the US average is 2.76%, giving Zeeland Board of Public Works a rank of 505th best out of 3509 providers who report energy loss in the United States.

Zeeland Board of Public Works Rate & Electric Bills

Zeeland Board of Public Works residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.086/kWh$0.086/kWh$60.06/mo.$56.04/mo.
211th8.63¢Zeeland Board of Public Works' Average residential price per kWh
97th$60.06Average monthly electricity bill for Zeeland Board of Public Works' residential customers

Zeeland Board of Public Works Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:350 East Washington Avenue
    Zeeland, Michigan 49464
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Tim Klunder

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    Quick Facts About Zeeland Board of Public Works

    Zeeland Board of Public Works generates 616.59 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas and ranks 361st in the United States out of 3509 companies for this category.

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    Energy Loss

    Zeeland Board of Public Works' energy loss due to business operations.

    -3.55%

    Total Energy Loss

    14,654MWh

    505 National Rank

    Zeeland Board of Public Works Energy Makeup

    MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2022 and 2021 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
    AnnualAnnual data for 2021 will be finalized in the fall of 2022. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2022 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

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    Zeeland Board of Public Works State Coverage

    StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
    Michigan6,85728,601,00023100%
    1 states with service

    Zeeland Board of Public Works County Coverage

    CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
    Ottawa County296,200816.93$112.76/mo
    1 counties with coverage

    Power Plants Owned by Zeeland Board of Public Works

    PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
    Riley Generating StationZeeland Board of Public Works (100.00%)
    		Ottawa County MI Natural Gas 457374,975.02820.51
    Municipal Power PlantZeeland Board of Public Works (100.00%)
    		Zeeland MI Natural Gas 14995,401.88640.28
    ZeelandZeeland Board of Public Works (100.00%)
    		Ottawa County MI Natural Gas 16431,081.5926,942.6
    3 power plants total

    Zeeland Board of Public Works Fuel Makeup

    NATURAL GAS
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    99.13%
    DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
    Distillate Fuel Oil
    0.87%

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    Zeeland Board of Public Works FAQ:

    How much is the average bundled bill for Zeeland Board of Public Works customers each month?

    Zeeland Board of Public Works currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $60.06, compared to the Michigan average of $118.49 and the US of $118.49 for bundled service.

    What is the phone number for Zeeland Board of Public Works?

    The Zeeland Board of Public Works phone number is (616) 772-6212.

    How many power plants are owned by or associated with Zeeland Board of Public Works?

    Zeeland Board of Public Works owns or is associated with 3 power plants.

    What is the average bundled electricity rate for Zeeland Board of Public Works customers?

    Zeeland Board of Public Works' current average bundled electricity rate is 8.63 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Michigan bundled rate of 17.65 cents and the average United States rate of 14.11 cents.

    What percentage of Zeeland Board of Public Works' electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?

    Electric production plants owned by or associated with Zeeland Board of Public Works produce 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.

    What percentage of Zeeland Board of Public Works' electricity is produced using renewable fuel sources?

    Electric facilities owned by or associated with Zeeland Board of Public Works produce 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.

    Who is the CEO of Zeeland Board of Public Works?

    Tim Klunder is the CEO of Zeeland Board of Public Works.

    Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
    Published: 2022-08-01