Six CBPU Employees Traveling South to Assist with Hurricane Irma

Coldwater, Michigan. September 8, 2017 – Six employees from the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Electric Department will travel south, heading to Tallahassee, Florida to assist with the inevitable loss of power caused by Hurricane Irma. Jour...

2017 Household Hazardous Waste Collection

This years HHW collection day will be on Saturday, October 7th, and the collection time will be from 9am - 2pm.

The CBPU and OmniSource will accept:

• Paint and Paint Products
• Aerosols
• Pesticides & Herbicides
• Corrosives - Acids
• Corrosives - Base
• Oil
• Antifreeze
• F...

The Old US-12 Bridge Is Officially Closed

Recently the City of Coldwater had the old US-12 Bridge undergo an inspection from FTCH in Lansing, MI. The FTCH inspection team performed a visual inspection of the truss from the deck surface as well as below with boat access. They also performed steel ...

CBPU Pays Off 1998 Telecom Bond

In 1997, voters in the City of Coldwater were faced with high cable television rates, limited channels, and poor service. Community members voted to give the City authorization to issue $4.5 million dollars in revenue bonds. This bond was used to build a ...

CBPU Appliance Recycling Program is Back

Chances are that second refrigerator or older freezer in your basement is running up your electric bill by about $150 a year. Recycle it and you'll reduce your energy usage while keeping harmful materials out of landfills. We'll pick it up for free and yo...

The 2017 Fall Community Recreation Guide is Here!

Check out the 2017 Fall Recreation Guide jam packed full of information on how to sign up and participate in youth sports, adult sports, special events, health & wellness, and the upcoming highlights of the Winter season.

Coldwater Tennis Court Dedication

The new Coldwater tennis facility was celebrated on May 17th with an official dedication before the last home Middle School tennis match. The newly renovated tennis courts would not have been possible without the collaborative effort of our donors and spo...

New Downtown Monument Lighting

The City of Coldwater was nominated by Folk Oil to receive a donation and has recently upgraded the lighting at the Four Corners Park.  The generous donation by RAB Lighting and All Phase Electric Supply provides new decorative lighting which ill...

Collaborative Effort Brings the Recycled Bike Project

Coldwater - The Branch Area Careers Center is teaming up with the City of Coldwater and the Branch County Community Foundation to launch a "Recycled Bike Project."

In an effort to outreach and give back to the community, the BACC is collaborating...

CBPU Meets the Coldwater High School Robotics Team for sponsorship

COLDWATER— The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board met some members of the Coldwater High School Robotics team that it sponsored this year.

The students have competed in two Michigan events.

Team 6425 was Rank 10 with a record of 12-7-0 and ...

Coldwater Area Chamber

The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce's mission is to improve the business environment and quality of life in the Branch County area. They do this through promotion, development...

Coldwater Receives 5-Star Rating

Coldwater, November 2, 2016 – The City of Coldwater has been recognized for its work to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development in the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearbor...

CBPU Employees Traveling South to Assist with Hurricane Irma

Coldwater, Michigan. September 8, 2017 – Six employees from the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Electric Department will travel south, heading to Tallahassee, Florida to assist with the inevitable loss of power caused by Hurricane Irma. Jour...

2017 Household Hazardous Waste Collection

This years HHW collection day will be on Saturday, October 7th, and the collection time will be from 9am - 2pm.

The CBPU and OmniSource will accept:

• Paint and Paint Products
• Aerosols
• Pesticides & Herbicides
• Corrosives - Acids
• Corrosives - Base
• Oil
• Antifreeze
• F...

New Pickleball Courts Open at Parkhurst Park

Julie Santure, Recreation Director for the City of Coldwater officially opened the new Pickleball Courts at Parkhurst Park on Friday, August 25th.  The four newly constructed courts are open to the public and the ribbon cutting was attended by ma...

The CBPU Pays Off 1998 Telecom Bond

In 1997, voters in the City of Coldwater were faced with high cable television rates, limited channels, and poor service. Community members voted to give the City authorization to issue $4.5 million dollars in revenue bonds. This bond was used to build a ...

CBPU Appliance Recycling Program is Back

Chances are that second refrigerator or older freezer in your basement is running up your electric bill by about $150 a year. Recycle it and you'll reduce your energy usage while keeping harmful materials out of landfills. We'll pick it up for free and yo...

Annual Award Recognizes Outstanding Leader and Manager

BECKHUSEN HONORED WITH AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION AWARD

COLUMBUS, OH: Paul Beckhusen, Director of the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, was named the 2017 recipient of the prestigious Mark Crisson Leadership and Managerial Excellence Award at the...

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Awarded With The Scattergood Award

Coldwater Board of Public Utilities receives national achievement award

Orlando, Fla., June 20, 2017 — Coldwater Board of Public Utilities in Michigan received an American Public Power Association E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award at the Associatio...

The Rotary Splash Park at Heritage Park Is Now Open

Taking place of the old Heritage Pool, Rotary Splash Park features a wide range of water-play options for children of all ages. The park will has two public restrooms for guests to use, as well as a pavilion to get some shade and have lunch. The splash pa...

Energy Kit Donation to Legg Middle School

Thanks to a recent donation from the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, Legg Middle School 8^th graders will now truly have "hands on" lab experience to enrich their learning regarding renewable energy sources. The CBPU purchased renewable ener...

Rebates Rebates Rebates

Everyone benefits from efficiency and reduced energy usage; consumers, providers, suppliers and most importantly the environment in which we live. The Simply Efficient Energy Efficiency Program exists to assist individuals and businesses in lowering their...