Bowling Green Celebrates Public Power Week, Oct 5th-11th

“Bowling Green, like the other 2,000 municipally owned utilities across the nation, is working with one purpose: powering a strong community.,” said Brian O’Connell, Director of Public Infrastructure/Utilities Director. “We go to work each day with a sharp focus on our customers. Since we operate right here in Bowling Green and serve our friends and neighbors, we care a great deal about things like customer service, competitive and affordable electric rates, and providing the most reliable service possible," he said. 

Follow us on social media as we celebrate the week and tell us what local ownership means to you.

Today, Bowling Green Electric Division owns and operates a 69kV transmission system with six substations and a 12.5kV distribution system providing service to 14,976 customers and has 27 dedicated and hard-working employees. The Electric Division has received multiple awards including the APPA Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3), Excellence in Reliability, and Smart Energy Provider.

Dig a Lily,

Take a Lily

Join us at Simpson Garden Park on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 AM–Noon to help prepare our beautiful daylilies for winter!

🌿 Learn how to divide and cut back lilies.

🌿 Take home a free lily propagation for your own garden.

🌿 All tools provided – just bring weather-appropriate clothing!

This is a FREE, hands-on gardening event that supports the health and beauty of the park.

📍 Simpson Garden Park | 1291 Conneaut Ave

🌧️ Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 26, same time

Space is limited – reserve your spot now by Emailing Adessa Miller

Spots will fill up quickly! Don’t miss this chance to bring a piece of Simpson Garden Park to your home! 

HRC Offers Annual

Grant Program

The Bowling Green Human Relations Commission (HRC) is now accepting applications for its annual grant program! 

Grants of $250 or more are available to support events or projects that promote diversity, inclusion, and positive human relations in our community.

🗓️ Apply by: December 31, 2025

📄 Application Form

The HRC will review applications during its January meeting, with recipients announced at a future City Council meeting. Awardees will also have the opportunity to share their project vision with the community.

🔗 Read Full Grants Release

Efficiency Smart

New Site & Contest!

Did you know Efficiency Smart has launched a new website? The new website has many improvements, such as:

• Improved site navigation and functionality.
• Additional educational content for business and residential electric customers. 
• Enhanced community-level customization.

You can explore it for a chance to win a weekly prize! Check out the scavenger hunt clue each week on Efficiency Smart's Facebook Page and find the magnifying glass on their website for a chance to win! Check back each Monday in October for more chances to win.

Customers will need to submit the correct URL for the page where the magnifying glass graphic is located by 11:59 p.m. each Wednesday for a chance to win a prize.

Charge into Fire Safety

We're teaming up with National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home. Help us spread the word about making smart choices when it comes to buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries—because the wrong move can lead to a fire. Buy only listed products. Charge devices safely. Recycle batteries responsibly.

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