by AF 1202i3 — Veolia Energy North America, a leader in sustainable energy services, facility operations and management solutions, and the owner and operator of the largest portfolio of district energy systems in North America, has purchased the district heating and cooling system and generation assets in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from Kent County, Michigan. Veolia Energy is now providing thermal energy to hospitals, government offices, hotels, colleges and other businesses in the downtown area of Grand Rapids.
The new name of the business is Veolia Energy Grand Rapids, LLC. The Veolia plant, located on Fulton Street, across from the Van Andel Arena, houses four industrial boilers that provide steam to more than 130 customers in downtown Grand Rapids via seven miles of steam pipe. Customers include hospitals, college campuses, cultural and exhibition centers, commercial offices and retail store fronts.
Mayor George Heartwell said: “Veolia’s acquisition of the County’s steam system is an exciting development for downtown Grand Rapids. The investments they intend to make in order to upgrade the plant will improve its efficiency and ensure that a valuable and sustainable resource remains available for downtown businesses for many years into the future.”
For more information visit Veolia Energy North America.
