MPPA at a Glance
Created in 1978 under Act 448 of 1976
Membership accounts for 85% of Public Power load in Michigan
22 Michigan-based Members, community-owned electric utilities.
Governed by a Board of Commissioners representing each utility Member.
All decisions by the BOC are made by vote with the simple majority rule.
A Project-Based Power Agency
MPPA is a project-based agency, giving our members the flexibility to invest in power supply and delivery resources that align with their unique energy needs. A project is a shared financial commitment made by two or more MPPA members (called participants), aimed at securing or delivering energy resources.
Our Current Portfolio
MPPA currently manages 8 active projects, including:
- 4 Electric Generation Projects
- 2 Contracted Power Supply & Market Operational Services
- 1 Transmission Project
- 1 General Fund
Market Presence
We represent both MPPA-owned and member-owned energy assets in two major wholesale power markets, where we handle a range of market operations, planning, and compliance tasks on behalf of our members.
MPPA’s Management Team
MPPA’s Officers & Commissioners
Every full MPPA member selects a commissioner to serve on the MPPA Board. Regular board meetings are monthly and open to the public. See the Events page for meeting information.
Board Officers
Andrew Boatright
Board Chairperson
Zeeland Board of Public Works
Charlie West
Vice Chairperson
Lowell Light & Power
David Koster
Treasurer
Holland Board of Public Works
Todd Davlin
Secretary
Portland Board of Light & Power
Tom Carpenter
At-Large Executive Committee Member
Marquette Board of Light & Power
Chris McArthur
At-Large Executive Committee Member
Sturgis Electric Department
Brandie Ekren
At-Large Executive Committee Member
Traverse City Light & Power
Commissioners
Adam Webster
Commissioner
Bay City Electric Light & Power
John Griffith
Commissioner
Charlevoix Electric System
Chuck Stevens
Commissioner
Chelsea Electric Department
Rob Pierce
Commissioner
Eaton Rapids Electric Department
Rob Shelley
Commissioner
Grand Haven Board of Light and Power
Nick Whitaker
Alt. Commissioner
Harbor Springs Municipal Utility
Nichole Kleiner
Commissioner
Hart Energy Department
Rob Hodge
Commissioner
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Madison Mosher
Commissioner
Niles Utilities Department
Tim Brandys
Commissioner
Paw Paw Public Services Department
Jason Fate
Commissioner
Petoskey Electric Division
Dana Burd
Commissioner
South Haven Electric Department
Kurt Giles
Commissioner
St. Louis Electric Department
Rob Haggerty
Commissioner
Wyandotte Municipal Services