Michigan Municipal Electric Association

06/10/2026

As it heats up 🌡️☀️this week here in , be sure you're keeping cool ❄️ safely!

06/08/2026

A great opportunity to join the BLP team! Join our team as a Journeyman Tree Trimmer and play a critical role in maintaining safe and reliable electrical utility infrastructure.

In this position, you will perform skilled tree trimming and vegetation management operations around energized power lines and utility rights-of-way, using specialized equipment and industry-approved safety practices. Your expertise will help prevent service interruptions, protect public safety, and support the integrity of the electrical distribution system.
Click here for more info and to apply: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=grand+haven+board+of+light+and+power&l=Muskegon%2C+MI&from=searchOnHP&vjk=0d09a61a1dea9500

06/03/2026

If you and your crew are doing overhead work this summer, remember, always look up! ⬆️Between 2011 and 2023, over 42% of all electrically related workplace fatalities were caused by overhead power lines.

06/01/2026

This month's edition of Currents magazine features MMEA Board Member Dick Peffley, who has done an excellent job serving @ Lansing Board of Water & Light for 50 years! in is fortunate to have his expertise. Read the full feature: https://mipublicpower.org/currents/

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

As the weather warms up here in , remember that electrical safety extends to the dock and the boat too! Docks and boats can carry sources of electricity. Faulty wiring or the use of damaged electrical cords and other devices can cause the surrounding water source to become energized. Remember these important safety tips:

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

According to OSHA, drivers of heavy trucks have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 76% of these fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines. 74% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations. See more construction safety tips for truck drivers of heavy trucks: https://zurl.co/Gvr7t

05/19/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 1st STEP - School to Training and Employment Program graduates! They've successfully completed a semester long career exploration in various departments at BWL and we couldn't be more proud! We wish them all the best on their next adventure!