The City of Portland – Board of Light and Power Adds 300 KW to Renewable Energy Portfolio

May 26, 2025

Through a partnership with Michigan Public Power Agency, The City of Portland – Board of Light and Power (CoP-BLP) receives enough energy from Brandt Woods Solar to power 72 homes in a year. The CoP – BLP added 300 KW to its sustainable energy portfolio in March as Brandt Woods Solar, a solar array in Calhoun County, entered into commercial operation. In partnership with the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA), the CoP – BLP contracted for enough energy to power about 72 homes per year in the co