HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 Board of Water and Light Electric Water and Steam Rate ChangesPROPOSED ELECTRIC AND WATER RATE CHANGES
LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT
1232 HACO DRIVE
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933
Letter to City Clerk dated December 05, 2011
Attachment A is the public hearing notice to be published in a newspaper of general
circulation.
Attachment B is a copy of the proposed rate schedules. The effective dates of the
proposed rate schedules for Water, Steam, and Electric, would be March 1, 2012.
Attachment C presents the effect on various monthly billings to customers of the
proposed changes to the Water, Steam, and Electric rate schedules.
Lansing Board of Water and Light
1232 Haco Drive
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Hometown
December 05, 2011
Mr. Chris Swope, City Clerk
City of Lansing
124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
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This letter and attachments are being filed with the City Clerk as required in Article 5, Chapter 2, Section 5-
205.2 of the Lansing City Charter regarding changes in rate structures and other charges.
The Board of Water and Light adopted the current Water, Steam, and Electric rate schedules on March 1,
2011.
Proposed Changes
Rate Changes for Fiscal Year 2012
Water and Steam
The proposed changes would increase the revenue available to operate and maintain the water and steam
systems.
Accordingly, the Board of Commissioners has under consideration the attached proposed increases. If
adopted, the water and steam annual customer billings would increase as follows:
Water: Effective March 1, 2012 $2,547,000
Steam: Effective March 1, 2012 $ 834,502
Electric
The BWL's electricity production occasionally exceeds the requirements of retail customers and the excess
is sold on the wholesale power market. The sales of excess electricity production in the wholesale market
is an integral part of providing electric service to BWL retail customers, and should not be treated as a
stand-alone business. In order to recognize that the wholesale sales are integral to BWL electric
operations, offsetting revenue -neutral rate adjustments are under consideration by the Board of
Commissioners. The proposed adjustments would decrease the electric ECA rate by $0.0035 per kWh and
increase electric commodity charges by $0.0035 per kWh. The proposed rate adjustments will not take
effect until March 1, 2012.
1232 Haco Drive I PO Box 13007 1 Lansing, MI 148901-3007 1517-702-6000 1 www.lbwl.com
Hometown
Public Hearing
Lansing Board of Water and Light
1232 Haeo Drive
Lansing, NII 48912
A public hearing, scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board of Water and Light
Boardroom at 1232 Haco Drive will provide for public input on these changes.
Revenue and Customer Impact
The proposed changes will increase water customer billings by $2.5 million and steam customer billings by
$0.8 million annually. The impact on any individual customer will vary depending upon the type of service
received and customer consumption of electricity, water and steam. The effect on various customer usage
levels is shown in Attachment C.
Very truly yours,
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M. Denise Griffin
Corporate Secretary
cc: J. Peter Lark, General Manager
Susan Devon, Assistant General Manager & Chief Financial Officer
1232 Haco Drive I PO Box 13007 1 Lansing, MI 148901-3007 1 517-702-6000 1 www.lbwl.com
Attachment A
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
WATER, STEAM, AND ELECTRIC RATE CHANGES
BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT
OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Board of Water and Light Boardroom at 1232 Haco Drive, Lansing Michigan.
Members of the public are invited to attend. Signs directing people to the hearing
room will be posted.
PURPOSE OF THE HEARING: The Board of Water and Light will solicit comments
from the public on PROPOSED WATER, STEAM, AND ELECTRIC RATE
SCHEDULES. THE PROPOSALS being considered by the Commissioners would
INCREASE RATES FOR WATER AND STEAM and provide offsetting revenue -
neutral rate adjustments for ELECTRIC.
REASON FOR CHANGE: The proposed rate adjustments will provide additional
revenue to operate and maintain the water and steam systems. The proposed rate
adjustments will partially offset costs of operating and maintaining the water and
steam systems.
IF YOU WANT TO BE HEARD: Comments, oral or written, may be submitted at the
public hearing. Mailed comments will be received until 5:00 p.m. on January 18,
2012, addressed to the Board of Water and Light, P. O. Box 13007, Lansing,
Michigan 48901, Attention: Corporate Secretary. Comments MUST BE LIMITED TO
THE PROPOSED RATE CHANGES. The hearing officer may impose time
restrictions on oral comments, depending on the number of persons wishing to be
heard.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Copies of proposed rate schedules and other data may
be picked up at the information desk on the first floor of the Board of Water and Light
Customer Service Center, at 1232 Haco Drive or at the reception desk on the second
floor of the Administration Building at the same address between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday. This material will also be available at the public
hearing.
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT
COMMISSIONERS
M. Denise Griffin
Corporate Secretary
Date Posted. 110412012
Attachment B
Proposed Fiscal Year 2012 Rate Schedules
Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
RATE NO. 1
Availability - This rate is available to any single-family residence or multifamily dwelling of 4 units or less served
by one meter.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
Basis Service Charge: per customer per month or part thereof:
Meter 3/1/12
5/8" $11.19
3/4" * $15.67
1" $29.14
1 %4" or 1'/2" $64.97
2" $114.24
Commodity Charge: per ccf of water used per month;
$2.56
* The BWL standard residential installation is a 1" service line with a 3/4" meter. The BWL reserves the right, in its
sole judgment, to install 5/8" meters on any new service installation when circumstances warrant.
Power and Chemical Cost Adiustment - The power and chemical cost adjustment shall consist of an increase or
decrease of 0.1 ¢ per ccf billed for each 0.1 ¢ increase or decrease in the average cost of power and chemicals
required to deliver treated water to the customer's meter above or below 44.70 per ccf. The cost per ccf for the
billing period shall consist of the weighted average cost of chemicals, electricity, steam and oil used in pumping and
treatment facilities during the one month period preceding the month billed by two months.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision
which levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board's property, or its operation, or
the production and/or sale of water, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being
compelled to share such local increases.
Minimum Charge - The minimum charge shall be the above Basic Service Charge applied for 30 days.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment
charges, shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the Board.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the Board of Water and Light Rules and Regulations
for Water Service which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
GENERAL WATER SERVICE
RATE NO.2
Availability - This rate is available to any customer served on the BWL's water system. Service under this rate is
not available for resale.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
Basic Service Charge: per customer per month or part thereof;
Meter
3/1/12
5/8"
$11.19
3/4" *
$15.67
1"
$29.14
1'/4" or 1'/z"
$64.97
2"
$114.24
3"
$257.61
4"
$459.22
6"
$1,032.60
8"
$1,834.62
10"
$2,867.31
Commodity Charge: per ccf of water used per month;
$2.56
* The BWL standard residential installation is a 1" service line with a 3/4" meter. The BWL reserves the right, in its
sole judgment, to install 5/8" meters on any new service installation when circumstances warrant.
Power and Chemical Cost Adjustment - The power and chemical cost adjustment shall consist of an increase or
decrease of 0.1¢ per ccf billed for each 0.1¢ increase or decrease in the average cost of power and chemicals
required to deliver treated water to the customer's meter above or below 44.7¢ per ccf. The cost per ccf for the
billing period shall consist of the weighted average cost of chemicals, electricity, steam and oil used in pumping and
treatment facilities during the one month period preceding the month billed by two months.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision
which levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board's property, or its operation, or
the production and/or sale of water, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being
compelled to share such local increases.
Minimum Charge - The minimum charge shall be the above Basic Service Charge applied for 30 days.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment
charges, shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the Board.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the Board of Water and Light Rules and Regulations
for Water Service which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
FIRE SERVICE
RATE NO.4
Fire Service - A fire service line will be installed to a fire hydrant(s) or a customer's detector check valve in
accordance with the schedule of charges for water system connection fees (Rate 3) and the current water service
installation charges set forth in the Rules and Regulations for Water Service. The location of the detector check
valve shall be determined by the Water Distribution Engineering Department.
Fire service lines shall be used for fire protection purposes only. No additional charges will be made for water used
for testing and fire purposes. The customer shall maintain the detector check valve and fire protection system
connected thereto in good condition in compliance with Section 34-9, Repair and Protection of Equipment, of the
Code of the City of Lansing, Michigan.
Monthly Fire Service Charge - Water supply and maintenance of a fire service line to a detector check valve shall
be provided in accordance with the following schedule of charges:
Service Size 3/1/12
4" or smaller $72
6" $162
8" $286
10" or larger $447
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision
which levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board's property, or its operation, or
the production and/or sale of water, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being
compelled to share such local increases.
Minimum Charge - Billings subject to this rate are not subject to a minimum charge.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment
charges, shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the Board of Water and Light Rules and Regulations
for Water Service which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
LAWN SPRINKLING WATER SERVICE
RATE NO.5
Availability - This rate is available to any customer served on the BWL's water system where the meter or service is
installed solely for lawn sprinkling. Municipalities having jurisdiction over sewer system rates may designate other
uses of water which are subject to this rate.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
Basic Service Charge: Billings subject to this rate are not subject to a Basic Service Charge.
Commodity Charge: per ccf of water used per month
3/1/12
all ccf $2.56
Power and Chemical Cost Adiustment - The power and chemical cost adjustment shall consist of an increase or
decrease of 0.1¢ per ccf billed for each 0.1¢ increase or decrease in the average cost of power and chemicals
required to deliver treated water to the customer's meter above or below 44.7¢ per ccf. The cost per ccf for the
billing period shall consist of the weighted average cost of chemicals, electricity, steam and oil used in pumping and
treatment facilities during the one month period preceding the month billed by two months.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision
which levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board's property, or its operation, or
the production and/or sale of water, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being
compelled to share such local increases.
Minimum Charge - Billings subject to this rate are not subject to a minimum charge.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment
charges, shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the Board.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the Board of Water and Light Rules and Regulations
for Water Service which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
FIRE HYDRANT CHARGES
RATE NO.6
Annual Fire Hydrant Charge - Water Supply and maintenance of a fire service line to a public or private fire
hydrant shall be provided in accordance with the following annual schedule of charges:
3/1/12
All Hydrants $474
Tax Adjustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision
which levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board's property, or its operation, or
the production and/or sale of water, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being
compelled to share such local increases.
Minimum Charge - Billings subject to this rate are not subject to a minimum charge.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment
charges, shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the Board of Water and Light Rules and Regulations
for Water Service which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Steam Utility Rates
GENERAL STEAM SERVICE
RATE NO. 1
Availability - This rate is available to any customer receiving service from the Board of Water and Light (BWL) steam
distribution system with a maximum gauge pressure of fifteen pounds per square inch (15 psi). Steam services at gauge
pressures above 15 psi but not exceeding 100 psi, when available, may be supplied at the option of the BWL or upon
request by the customer.
Nature of Service - Saturated steam up to a maximum gauge pressure of 15 psi except as indicated above.
Monthlv Rate
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $12.20
per customer per month
Commodity Charge
Billing Months of June through November
$13.91
per 1000 lbs. for the first 200,000 lbs.
$14.61
per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200,000 lbs.
Billing Months of December through May
$14.08
per 1000 lbs for the first 200,000 lbs.
$14.78
per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200.000 lbs.
Surcharge - A surcharge of ten (10) percent shall be added to the above rates for steam service supplied upon customer's
request for service at gauge pressure above 15 psi but not exceeding 100 psi.
Fuel Cost Adjustment - This rate is subject to a Fuel Cost Adjustment factor added to the above charges and calculated as
defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Amine Treatment Adiustment - The amine treatment adjustment allows for the monthly adjustment of rates to reflect the
actual cost incurred due to amine feed. The factor shall be applied to each 1000 pounds (lbs) billed. The factor shall
consist of 1.124 times the weighted average amine cost per 1000 lbs treated during the previous month.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.30/Mlb.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the BWL's property, or its operation, or the
production and/or sale of steam, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled to share
such local increases.
Minimum Charge - The Basic Service Charge included in the rate except that Special Minimum Charges shall be billed
when the revenue received does not adequately compensate the BWL for the cost of furnishing service.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.
Reconnect Charge - A reconnect charge shall be added to any account which discontinues and reconnects service at the
same address within a twelve (12) month period. The reconnect charge is specified in the BWL Rules and Regulations for
Steam Service.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Steam Service which are
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Steam Utility Rates
INDUSTRIAL STEAM SERVICE
RATE NO.2
Availability: This rate is available to any customer engaged in mining or manufacturing and receiving steam at
any BWL plant wall at a minimum gauge pressure of 250 psi. Service will be provided upon customer entering
into a steam supply contract with the BWL. Terms and conditions of the contract may vary due to customer
requirements and the impact on BWL facilities.
Monthly Rate•
3/1/12
Demand Charge: $1.40 per pound per hour (lb/hr) for all lb/hrs of contract demand
$1.22 per pound per hour (lb/hr) for all lb/hrs exceeding contract demand
Commodity Charge: $8.56 per thousand pounds (Mlb)
Fuel Cost Adiustment - This rate is subject to a Fuel Cost Adjustment factor added to the above charges and calculated as
defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.30/Mlb.
Minimum Charge: Monthly Demand Charge above.
Tax Adiustment: Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision
which levies taxes, license fees, or any other charges against the BWL's property. or its operation, or the
production and/or sale of steam, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled
to share such local increases.
Billing Demand: The billing demand is the maximum demand (lb/hrs) supplied during the 15 minute period of
maximum use during the month, but not less than the contract demand.
Delayed Payment Charge: A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment
charges, shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.
Rules and Regulations: Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Steam Service
which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Steam Utility Rates
RESIDENTIAL STEAM SERVICE
RATE NO.5
Availability - This rate is available to any single-family or multifamily dwelling of 4 units or less when the entire service
requirements are supplied at one point of delivery through one meter.
Service under this rate is not available to any single-family or multifamily dwelling unit of 4 units or less when a portion of the
dwelling unit is used for commercial, industrial, or resale purposes unless the service is so arranged that residential and non-
residential purposes are metered separately. -
Nature of Service - Saturated steam up to a maximum gauge pressure of 15 psi. Steam services at gauge pressures above
15 psi but not exceeding 100 psi, when available, may be supplied at the option of the BWL or upon request by the
customer.
Monthly Rate
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $9.04 per customer per month
Commodity Charge Billing Months of June through November
$10.77 per 1000 lbs. for the first 200,000 lbs.
$11.27 per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200,000 lbs.
Billing Months of December through May
$10.90 per 1000 lbs for the first 200,000 lbs.
$11.41 per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200.000 lbs.
Surcharge -A surcharge often (10) percent shall be added to the above rates for steam service supplied upon customer's
request for service at gauge pressure above 15 psi but not exceeding 100 psi.
Fuel Cost Adjustment - This rate is subject to a Fuel Cost Adjustment factor added to the above charges and calculated as
defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Amine Treatment Adiustment - The amine treatment adjustment allows for the monthly adjustment of rates to reflect the
actual cost incurred due to amine feed. The factor shall be applied to each 1000 pounds (lbs) billed. The factor shall
consist of 1.124 times the weighted average amine cost per 1000 lbs treated during the previous month.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.30/Mlb.
Tax Adjustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the BWL's property, or its operation, or the
production and/or sale of steam, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled to share
such local increases.
Minimum Charge - The Basic Service Charge included in the rate except that Special Minimum Charges shall be billed
when the revenue received does not adequately compensate the BWL for the cost of furnishing service.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.
Reconnect Charge - A reconnect charge shall be added to any account which discontinues and reconnects service at the
same address within a twelve (12) month period. The reconnect charge is specified in the BWL Rules and Regulations for
Steam Service.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Steam Service which are
incorporated herein by this reference
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO. 1
Availability - This rate is available to any single-family or multifamily dwelling of 4 units or less when the entire electric
requirements are supplied at one point of delivery through one meter. Service to appurtenant buildings may be taken
through the same meter.
Service under this rate is not available to any single-family or multifamily dwelling unit of 4 units or less when a portion
of the dwelling unit is used for commercial, industrial, or resale purposes unless the wiring is so arranged that service for
residential and non-residential purposes are metered separately.
Nature of Service - The service is alternating current, 60 hertz, single phase, 120/240 nominal volts.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges:
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $7.50
Per customer per month
Commodity Charge
Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0847
Per kWh for the first 500 kWh
$.0896
Per kWh for all over 500 kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0847
Per kWh for the first 500 kWh
$.0877
Per kWh for all over 500 kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Energy Cost Adjustment -This rate is subject to an Energy Cost Adjustment factor added to the above energy charges
and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.0025/kWh.
Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge as defined on a
separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Enerev Optimization Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Energy Optimization Surcharge as defined on a separate rate
schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Tax Adjustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board of Water and Light (BWL) property, or its
operation, or the production and/or sale of electric energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers
from being compelled to share such local increases.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill that is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the BWL.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
GENERAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO.3
Availability - This rate is available to any customer desiring secondary voltage service for any purpose when supplied at
one point of delivery through one meter. The limitation to secondary -voltage service may be waived in instances where
the character of the electric load at the premises served has changed substantially. This rate is not available for emergency
or standby service.
Nature of Service - The service is alternating current, 60 hertz, single phase or three phase. The secondary voltage is
determined by the Board of Water and Light (BWL).
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $17.98 per customer per month
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0974 per kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0941 per kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Energy Cost Adjustment -This rate is subject to an Energy Cost Adjustment factor added to the above energy charges
and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.0025/kWh.
Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge as defined on a
separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Energy Optimization Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Energy Optimization Surcharge as defined on a separate rate
schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the BWL property, or its operation, or the production
and/or sale of electrical energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled to share
such local increases.
Metering - Where the BWL elects to measure the service on the primary side of the transformers, the metered kWh thus
measured will be reduced by 3% for billing purposes to adjust for transformer losses. Where the customer receives service
through more than one meter, the consumption as registered by the different meters will not be combined for billing
purposes, but will be computed and billed separately.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill that is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the BWL.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
LARGE GENERAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO.4
Availability - This rate is available to any customer desiring secondary voltage for any purpose when the electrical
requirements are supplied at one point of delivery through one metering installation and the billing demand is 15 kW or
more. The limitation to secondary -voltage service may be waived in instances where the character of the electric load a
the premises served has changed substantially. This rate is not available for standby or emergency services.
Nature of Service - The service is alternating current, 60 hertz, single phase or three phase. The secondary voltage is
determined by the Board of Water and Light (BWL).
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $38.35 per customer per month
Capacity Charge $10.19 Per kW for all kW of Maximum Demand
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0572 Per kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0532 Per kWh
Reactive Power Charge $0.0092 per kvarh in excess of 50% of total kWh
The Reactive Power Charge shall be applicable to customers who have reactive kilovar hour (kvarh) metering installed in
accordance with BWL Rules and Regulations regarding power factor.
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Energy Cost Adiustment -This rate is subject to an Energy Cost Adjustment factor added to the above energy charges
and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.0025/kWh.
Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge as defined on a
separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Energy Optimization Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Energy Optimization Surcharge as defined on a separate rate
schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the BWL property, or its operation, or the production
and/or sale of electrical energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled to share
such local increases.
Billing Demand - The billing demand shall be the kW supplied during the 15-minute period of maximum use during the
month.
Metering - Where the BWL elects to measure the service on the primary side of the transformer, the metered kW and
kWh quantities thus measured will be reduced by 3% for billing purposes to adjust for transformer losses. Where the
customer receives service through more than one metering installation, the consumption as registered by the different
metering installations will not be combined for billing purposes, but will be computed and billed separately.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill that is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the BWL.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PRIMARY ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO.5
Availability - This rate is available to any customer desiring primary voltage service when the electrical requirements are
supplied at one point of delivery through one metering installation (except as provided below for Multiple Delivery Point
Aggregation) and the billing demand is 100 kW or more. This rate is not available for standby or emergency service.
Nature of Service - The service is alternating current, 60 hertz, three phase. The primary voltage is determined by the
Board of Water and Light (BWL).
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges:
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $95.90
per customer per month
Capacity Charge $8.27
Per kW for all kW of On -Peak Billing Demand, plus
$2.74
Per kW for all kW of Maximum Demand
Commodity Charge
Summer Billing Months of June through October
$0.0516
Per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0477
Per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period, plus
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$0.0496
Per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0477
Per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period
Reactive Power Charge $0.0092
per kvarh in excess of 50% of total kWh
The Reactive Power Charge shall be applicable to customers who have reactive kilovar hour (kvarh) metering installed in
accordance with BWL Rules and Regulations regarding power factor.
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Enerev Cost Adiustment - This rate is subject to an Energy Cost Adjustment factor added to the above energy charges
and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.0025/kWh.
Renewable Enerev Plan Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge as defined on a
separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Enerev Optimization Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Energy Optimization Surcharge as defined on a separate rate
schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board's property, or its operation, or the
production and/or sale of electrical energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being
compelled to share such local increases.
Billine Demand
On -Peak Billing Demand: The On -Peak Billing Demand shall be the kW supplied during the 15-minute period
of maximum use during the On -Peak Period during the month.
Maximum Demand: The Maximum Demand shall be the kW supplied during the 15-minute period of
maximum use during the month whether on -peak or off-peak.
Schedule of on -peak and off-peak periods - The On -Peak Period shall be from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. All other hours shall comprise the Off -Peak Period.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PRIMARY ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO.5
Multiple Delivery Point Aggregation - The 15-minute period demands of multiple delivery points of a customer may be
summed for determination of the total On -Peak Billing Demand under the following conditions: (a) the Maximum
Demand at each delivery point must equal or exceed 100 kW; (b) the total On -Peak Billing Demand shall not be less than
4,000 kW; and (c) the customer shall agree to a service contract with the BWL for the customer's full electrical service
requirements at the aggregated delivery points for a period of not less than five (5) years. Aggregation shall be applicable
for determination of the On -Peak Billing Demand only. All other charges, including the Basic Service Charge and
Maximum Demand, shall apply to each delivery point independently.
Metering - When the BWL elects to measure the service on the secondary side of the transformers, the metered kW and
kWh quantities thus measured will be increased by 3% for billing purposes to adjust for transformer losses. Where the
customer receives service through more than one meter installation, consumption as registered by the different meter
installations will not be combined for billing purposes, but will be billed and computed separately except as provided for in
Multiple Delivery Point Aggregation.
Equipment Supplied by Customer - The customer shall be responsible for furnishing, installing and maintaining all
necessary transforming, controlling and protective equipment required for service beyond the BWL primary -voltage
delivery point. At the sole option of the BWL, a customer may lease such transformers or other equipment from the BWL
under terms established by the BWL.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill that is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the BWL.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
MUNICIPAL WATER PUMPING ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO.7
Availability - This rate is available to any political subdivision or agency of the State of Michigan desiring service for
potable water pumping and associated potable water production equipment when the entire electrical requirements are
supplied at one point of delivery through one meter. This rate is not available for emergency, standby, or auxiliary service.
Nature of Service - The service is alternating current, 60 hertz, three phase. The secondary or primary voltage is
determined by the BWL.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $11.98 Per customer per month
Commodity Charge $.0766 Per kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Energy Cost Adjustment -This rate is subject to an Energy Cost Adjustment factor added to the above energy charges
and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.0025/kWh.
Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge —This rate is subject to the Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge as defined on a
separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Energy Optimization Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Energy Optimization Surcharge as defined on a separate rate
schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the BWL property, or its operation, or the production
and/or sale of electrical energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled to share
such local increases.
Metering - Where the BWL elects to measure the service on the primary side of the transformers serving the customer, the
metered kWh thus measured will be reduced 3% for billing purposes to adjust for transformer losses.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill that is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the BWL.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO.8
Availability - This rate is available to any customer desiring primary voltage service when: (a) the electrical requirements
are supplied at one or more points of delivery as provided below for Multiple Delivery Point Aggregation; (b) where the
total On -Peak Billing Demand is 25,000 kW or more; and (c) the customer agrees to a service contract with the BWL for
the customer's full electrical service requirements at the applicable delivery points for a period of not less than ten (10)
years. This rate is not available for standby or emergency service.
Nature of Service - The service is alternating current, 60 hertz, three phase. The primary voltage is determined by the
Board of Water and Light (BWL).
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges:
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $299.69 per delivery point per month
Capacity Charge $9.32 per kW for all kW of On -Peak Billing Demand, plus
$1.75 per kW for all kW of Maximum Demand
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$0.0463 per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0415 per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period, plus
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$0.0448 per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0415 per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period
Reactive Power Charge $0.0092 Per k varh in excess of 50% of total kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Energy Cost Adiustment - This rate is subject to an Energy Cost Adjustment factor added to the above energy charges
and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.0025/kWh.
Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge as defined on a
separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Energy Optimization Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Energy Optimization Surcharge as defined on a separate rate
schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board's property, or its operation, or the
production and/or sale of electrical energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being
compelled to share such local increases.
Billing Demand
On -Peak Billing Demand: The On -Peak Billing Demand shall be the total kW supplied to all applicable
delivery points during the 15-minute period of maximum use during the On -Peak Period during the month. (See
Multiple Delivery Point Aggregation.)
Maximum Demand: The Maximum Demand for each delivery point shall be the kW supplied during the 15-
minute period of maximum use during the month whether on -peak or off-peak.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO.8
Schedule of on -peak and off-peak periods - The On -Peak Period shall be from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. All other hours shall comprise the Off -Peak Period.
Multiple Delivery Point Aggregation - The 15-minute period demands of multiple delivery points of a customer shall be
summed for determination of the total On -Peak Billing Demand under the following conditions: (a) the Maximum
Demand determined at each delivery point must equal or exceed 1,000 kW; and (b) the total On -Peak Billing Demand
shall not be less than 25,000 kW. Aggregation shall be applicable for determination of the On -Peak Billing Demand only.
All other charges, including the Basic Service Charge and Maximum Demand, shall apply to each delivery point
independently. -
Metering - When the BWL elects to measure the service on the secondary side of the transformers, the metered kW and
kWh quantities thus measured will be increased by 3% for billing purposes to adjust for transformer losses. Where the
customer receives service through more than one meter installation, consumption as registered by the different meter
installations will not be combined for billing purposes, but will be billed and computed separately except as provided for
Multiple Delivery Point Aggregation.
Equipment Supplied by Customer - The customer shall be responsible for furnishing, installing and maintaining all
necessary transforming, controlling and protective equipment required for service beyond the BWL primary -voltage
delivery point. At the sole option of the BAIL, a customer may lease such transformers or other equipment from the BWL
under terms established by the BWL.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill that is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the BWL. '
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
SPACE CONDITIONING AND
ELECTRIC WATER HEATING SERVICE
RATE NO.12
Availability - This rate is available to any customer desiring service for commercial/industrial space conditioning and/or
electric water heating furnished through a separate meter to which no other electrical device except electric space heating,
electric air conditioning, humidity control equipment or electric water heating equipment may be connected. Electric
space heating will be considered to include heating by light system provided the primary means of space heating at the
time of maximum heating requirements will be furnished by the lighting system with the balance of the heating
requirements furnished by supplementary electric heating equipment. This rate is not available to new applications for
heat for light systems received after March 1, 1979. This rate is not applicable to the use of electricity for electric air
conditioning unless the customer has permanently installed electric space heating equipment and uses it as the principal
source of space heating, or to the use of electricity for occasional or seasonal substitute for another method of water
heating.
Nature of Service - The service is alternating current, 60 hertz, single phase at Board of Water and Light (BWL) available
secondary voltage. Three phase service will be furnished at BWL option.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $23.97
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.1100 per kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0726 per kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Energy Cost Adjustment - This rate is subject to an Energy Cost Adjustment factor added to the above energy charges
and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.0025/kWh.
Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge as defined on a
separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Energy Optimization Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Energy Optimization Surcharge as defined on a separate rate
schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Tax Adiustment - Bill shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the BWL property, or its operation, or the production
and/or sale of electrical energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled to share
such local increases.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill that is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the BWL.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE,
SENIOR CITIZEN
RATE NO.21
Availability - This rate is available to any single family or multifamily dwelling of 4 units or less when the entire electric
requirements are supplied at one point of delivery through the same meter. The customer must be 65 years of age and head
of the household being served. Service to appurtenant buildings may be taken through the same meter.
Service under this rate is not available to any single family or multifamily dwelling of 4 units or less unit when a portion
of the residence or dwelling unit is used for commercial, industrial, or resale purposes unless the wiring is so arranged that
service for residential and non-residential purposes are metered separately.
Customers taking service under this rate shall provide evidence of age and contract with the Board of Water and Light
(BWL) to remain on this rate for at least twelve (12) months.
Nature of Service - The service is alternating current, 60 hertz, single phase, 120/240 nominal volts.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $4.83
Commodity Charge $.0643 per kWh for the first 300 kWh
$.1008 per kWh for the next 200 kWh
$.1312 per kWh for all over 500 kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Energy Cost Adiustment -This rate is subject to an Energy Cost Adjustment factor added to the above energy charges
and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.0025/kWh.
Renewable Enerev Plan Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Renewable Energy Plan Surcharge as defined on a
separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Energy Optimization Surcharge — This rate is subject to the Energy Optimization Surcharge as defined on a separate rate
schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Tax Adiustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the BWL property, or its operation, or the production
and/or sale of electrical energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled to share
such local increases.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges,
shall be added to any bill that is not paid on or before the due date.
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the BWL.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
RESIDENTIAL PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SERVICE
RATE NO.22
Availability — The Experimental Residential Plug-in Vehicle Charging Rate is a voluntary pilot rate available to any
single-family or multifamily dwelling of 4 units or less with separately metered Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
(EVSE) capable of providing Level 2 charging for plug-in electric motor vehicles.
Service under this rate is not available to any single-family or multifamily dwelling unit of 4 units or less when a portion
of the dwelling unit is used for commercial, industrial, or resale purposes unless the wiring is so arranged that service for
residential and non-residential purposes are metered separately.
"EVSE" means a device or apparatus, including vehicle supply cable, connector, internal relays and controls designed
specifically for the purpose of delivering energy from the premises wiring to a plug -in -electric motor vehicle. This
equipment must meet or exceed the following codes, standards and recommended practices:
1. National Electric Code Article 625 Electric Vehicle Charging System.
2. Society of Automotive Engineers Standard (SAE) J1772.
3. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 2202, Charging Station Safety.
4. UL 2231 Personal Protection Device.
5. UL 2251 Standard for Safety of Plugs, Receptacles and Couplers for EVs.
6. UL 1998 Standard for Safety -Related Software
7. UL 991 Standard for Tests for Safety -Related Controls Employing Solid -State Devices
8. UL Subject 2594 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
9. Michigan Administration codes 408.30801 or 408.30876.
"Level 2 Charging" means providing 208 — 240 volt single phase alternating current energy to an onboard charger of an
electric motor vehicle with a maximum current specified at maximum 32 continuous amps and a Branch Circuit Breaker
rated at 40 amps. The maximum continuous input power is specified as 7.68 Kilowatts.
Nature of Service - The service is alternating current, 60 hertz, single phase, 208 to 240 nominal volts, Level 2 Charging
as defined.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges:
3/1/12
Basic Service Charge $1.95 Per customer per month
Commodity Charge $ 0.0561 Per kWh for all Off -Peak Usage
$ 0.1396 Per kWh for all On -Peak Usage
On -Peak Hours: All kWh used between lam and 11 pm Monday through Friday.
Off -Peak Hours: All other kWh used.
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Energy Cost Adjustment - This rate is subject to an Energy Cost Adjustment factor added to the above energy charges
and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — This rate is subject to an Environmental Charge as defined on a separate rate schedule
incorporated herein by this reference. The current Environmental Charge is $0.0025/kWh.
Tax Adjustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which
levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the Board of Water and Light (BWL) property, or its
operation, or the production and/or sale of electric energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers
from being compelled to share such local increases.
Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding previous delayed payment
charges, shall be added to any bill that is not paid on or before the due date.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
Application Charge - A $7.00 charge shall be added to the first regular bill for all customers turning on service at a
service location irrespective of prior service with the BWL.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
ENERGY COST ADJUSTMENT
The Energy Cost Adjustment permits the monthly adjustment of rates for the costs of energy incurred in supplying
electricity to retail customers. All residential and general service rates are subject to the Energy Cost Adjustment.
In applying the Energy Cost Adjustment, the applicable rate per kWh shall be increased or decreased by the amount
of the current Energy Cost Adjustment. The following definitions and procedures will be followed in calculating
the monthly Energy Cost Adjustment.
Definitions
Energy Cost Adjustment - the amount per kWh by which the applicable rates shall be adjusted for billing in each
month.
Energy Costs - those costs incurred in supplying retail and wholesale electricity. Such costs include fuel burned,
energy costs associated with firm power purchases, net interchange power costs, and costs associated with other
temporary power transactions. The cost of fuel burned shall include the delivered cost of fuel (base cost,
escalations, premiums/penalties, transportation, demurrage), outside lab fees and other outside costs related to fuel
procurement, and fuel additives such as freeze proofing.
Over/Under Recovery - the difference between actual Energy Costs for prior months and the amount of energy
cost recovered by means of the Base Cost of Energy and the Energy Cost Adjustment. The Over/Under Recovery
shall be added to the Energy Costs for purposes of computing the Energy Cost Adjustment for each month. Energy
costs will be offset with wholesale revenues.
Base Cost of Energy - the average Energy Cost included in the energy rates of the various rate schedules. Such
amount shall not be recovered by means of the Energy Cost Adjustment. The current Base Cost of Energy is
$0.025839 per kWh sold.
Procedures
Estimated Energy Cost shall be projected for a twelve-month period. Any amount of Over/Under Recovery
(positive or negative) shall be added to the Energy Cost to determine the total cost basis for the Energy Cost
Adjustment. The total cost basis shall be divided by the projected total retail billed and wholesale sales for the
twelve-month period resulting in the average energy cost per kWh. The Base Cost of Energy shall be subtracted
from the average energy cost to result in the Energy Cost Adjustment.
The Energy Cost Adjustment shall be reviewed and, as necessary, revised periodically in accordance with the
provisions of this schedule, but not less frequently than every twelve months.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2012
Attachment C
Effect on Various Monthly Billings to Customers
of the Proposed Rate Schedules
CUSTOMER IMPACT
MONTHLY WATER BILLS
BWL BILLING INCREASE $2.5 million
3/1/2012
Current
Proposed
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Bill
Bill
Increase
idential (Rate 1)
Meter Size 5/81,
CCF 6 $
24.30
$ 26.48
$ 2.18
eral Water Service (Rate 2)
Meter Size 4"
CCF 365 $
1,274.67
$ 1,389.24
$ 114.57
n Sprinkling Water Service (Rate 5)
CCF 15 $
35.07
$ 38.22
$ 3.15
MONTHLY STEAM BILLS
BWL REVENUE INCREASE $0.8 million
3/1/2012
Current
Proposed
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Bill
Bill
Increase
General Steam Service (Rate 1)
Lbs 20,000
$ 29.5.85
$ 319.86
$
24.01
Lbs 50,000
$ 722.85
$ 781.36
$
58.51
Lbs 200,000
$ 2,857.81
$ 3,088.82
$
231.01
Lbs 800,000
$ 11,781.67
$ 12,738.68
$
957.01
Lbs 1,000,000
$ 14,756.29
$ 15,955.30
$
1,199.01
Industrial Steam Service (Rate 2)
Lbs 20,000,000
$ 252,750.61
$ 275,362.53
$
22,611.92
Residential Steam Service (Rate 5)
Lbs 10,000
$ 118.82
$ 128.47
$
9.65
THLY ELECTRIC BILLS
BILLING - Revenue Neutral
idential (Rate 1)
500 KWH
750 KWH
1000 KWH
3/1/2012
Current
Proposed
Monthly
Monthly Monthly
Bill
Bill Increase
$ 61.01
$ 61.01 $ -
$ 87.74
$ 87.74 $ -
$ 114.47
$ 114.47 $ -
750 KWH
8 KW (Rate 3) $
111.46
$
111.46 $
1,500 KWH
12 KW (Rate 3) $
198.35
$
198.35 $
35,000 KWH
100 KW (Rate 4) $
3,681.30
$
3,681.30 $
35,000 KWH
1000 KW (Rate 4) $
12,852.30
$
12,852.30 $
400,000 KWH
1,000 KW (Rate 5) $
37,662.70
$
37,662.70 $
650,000 KWH
1,000 KW (Rate 5) $
53,542.90
$
53,542.90 $
RECEIVED
General Fund Status Report — FY 2012 1st Quarter
2011 OCT 31 PM 3: 32 Please see accompanying summary detail (page 3)
LANSING C1 Y CLER11 Revenues
In total, General Fund revenues collected in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2012 (July — September
were lower than the average of the past three years' first quarter collection rates, as a percentage of
year-end amounts (37.9% compared to 39.7%).
• The vast majority of Property Taxes are collected in the first month of the fiscal year. At
the end of the first quarter this year, they were slightly higher, as a percentage of budget,
compared to the average of the past three year's first quarter collection rates, at 100.5%
compared to 97.3%. However, the City has a number of pending commercial property tax
appeals which will likely impact property tax revenues for in this fiscal year.
• As a percentage of budget, Income Tax collections were lower than the average collection
rate for the past three years, at 8.1 % of budget, compared to 11.7%. Income tax revenues
fluctuate from previous trends due to timing differences in remittances. This year's trend is
of concern and is being tracked closely.
• State Revenue Sharing payments are not received until November each fiscal year. Bad
Driver receipts were slightly higher than anticipated for the first quarter. The City has
complied with the October 1 Economic Vitality Program (EVIP) deadline for submitting the
citizen's guide and dashboard — the first of those payments will begin the end of October.
• Charges for Services were a bit lower as,a percentage of year-end totals for the average of
the same period for the last three years, at 17.8% of budget compared to 19.0% in prior
years.
• In total, Licenses and Permits revenues were higher than the average collection rate of the
same period for the last three years as a percentage of year-end totals, at 5 A% of budget,
compared to 3.5%. Licenses and permits make up only 1.5% of General Fund revenues.
• Collection rates for Fines and Forfeiture were slightly lower as a percentage of year-end
totals for the average of the last three years, at 18.1 % of the budget compared to 18.7.
• The City's Return on Equity payment from the Board of Water and Light (BWL), which
accounts for $11% of General Fund revenues is not collected until after the fiscal year-end.
• Interest revenue is posted as investments mature, the timing of which varies from year-to-
year.
Expenditures
In total, taking into account the vacancy factor, expenditures for General Fund operating
departments (excluding debt service and transfers to other funds) were right on the budget target --
at 21.8% as of September 30, compared to a budgetary target of 21.9%.
10/31/2011 Page 1 of 3
Summary
For the first quarter, total General Fund revenues appear to be somewhat lower than expected, due
mainly to income tax revenues, where General Fund expenditures were right on track. Both
revenues and expenditures are monitored closely, especially income tax revenues, and a budget
amendment will be brought to Council if warranted.
10/31/2011 Page 2 of 3
General Fund Status Report - FY 2012 September 30, 2011
Revenues
Property Taxes
Income Taxes
Revenue Sharing
Licenses & Permits
Charges for Services
Fines & Forfeitures
Interest & Rent
Return on Equity
Other Revenue
Total Revenues
Annual
Actual
Budget
as of 09/30/11
$ 33,708,498
$ 33,863,363
29,800,000
2,424,776
_ 13,525,960
390,356
1,685,140
90,349
9,453,732
1,680,514
2,662,920
480,718
119,000
47
12,800,000
300,000
219,750
184,671
$ 103,975,000
$ 39,414,794
Expenditures
Annual
Actual
Buffet
as of 09/30/11
Council $
539,759
$ 118,787
Internal Audit
149,549
32,517
Courts
4,513,257
1,032,338
Mayor's Office
648,971
140,043
Media Center
260,229
49;486
Clerk's Office
831,993
177,431
Planning & Neighborhood Development
2,425,042
521,410
Finance
10,053,302
2,066,568
Human Resources
1,499,774
259,732
Attorney's Office
1,219,163
273,027
Vacancy Factor
(800,000)
-
Police
30,861,667
7,066,138
Fire
28,167,867
6,586,696
Public Service
6,104,397
317,707
Human Relations & Community Service
736,199
161,080
Parks & Recreation
7,182,838
1,631,026
Human Services & City Supported Agencies
1,581,400
522,253
$ 95,975,405 $ 20,956,238
Library Lease $ 155,000 $ 40,852
Debt Service 1,665,000 616,411
Transfers 6,179,595 4,190,323
$ 103,975,000 $ 25,803,824
Avg. Percent
of Year -End
Actuals as of
Percent
September 30
of Budget
FY 2008 - 2011
100.5%
97.3%
8.1%
11.7%
2.9%
y 1.9%
5.4%
3.5%
17.8%
19.0%
18.1%
18.7%
0.0%
28.7%
2.3%
2.7%
84.0%
15.0%
37.9%
39.7%
Percent Target, Including
of Budoet Vacancy Factor
22.0%
21.7%
22.9%
21.6%
19.0%
21.3%
21.5%
20.6%
17.3%
22.4%
0.0%
22.9%
23.4%
5.2%
21.9%
22.7%
33.0%
21.8% 21.9%
26.4%
37.0%
67.8%
Please see Pages 1 and 2 for an explanation of revenues and expenditures.
(1) Note: Year-to-date revenue is always greater than expenditures at this time of year, as property
taxes, accounting for 32% of General Fund revenues, are collected at the beginning of the year.
Property taxes include delinquent amouts that will be reimbursement by the counties upon settlement.
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Power.
June 1, 2011
Lansing Board of Water and Light
1232 Haco Drive
Lansing, M1 48912
Hand Delivered
Mr. Chris Swope, City Clerk
City of Lansing
124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
Re: Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011
Dear Mr. Swope:
In accordance with provisions of the Lansing City Charter, Article 5, Chapter 2, Section
5-203.5, a copy of the Lansing Board of Water and Light Budget for Fiscal year ending
June 30, 2012, is filed with your office.
The Board of Commissioners adopted the budget at a regular board meeting held May
24, 2011.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Denise Griffin
Corporate Secretary
Enclosure
cc: General Manager J. Peter Lark
Susan Devon, Assistant General Manager and Chief Financial Officer
1232 Haco Drive I PO Box 13007 1 Lansing, MI 1 48901-3007 1 517-702-6000 1 www.lbwl.com
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t CHILLED
$(0001 ELECTRIC WATER STEAM WATER TOTAL 7,,
SALES (mwh, ccf, mlb, ton-hrs)
3,363,069
9,223,158
743,000
10,739,126
OPERATING REVENUE
Retail
238,679
31,472
11,544
5,373
287,068
Wholesale
53,452
3,215
0
0
56,667
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
292,131
34,686
11,544
5,373
343,735
OPERATING EXPENSE
Operation & Maintenance Expense
Depreciation Expense
(237,690)
(23,702)
(26,376)
(6,454)
(12,517)
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(2,417)
(1,415)
(279,000)
(32,680)
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE
(261,392)
(32,830)
(13,626)
(3,832)
(311,680)
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
30,739
1,856
(2,082)
1,542
32,056
Payment in lieu of taxes
(11,558)
(1,367)
(461)
(215)
(13,602)
Other Non -Operating Income
2,487
1,167
95
114
3,863
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Other Non -Operating Expense
1( ,027)(2,346)1
630
5 002
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NET INCOME (LOSS)
20,642
(690)
(2,448)
(189)
17,315
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$(000) ELECTRIC WATER STEAM WATER TOTAL
— PROJECTED CASH FLOW FY 2012
[ _,. BEGINNING OPERATING CASH 63,174 6,940 2,861 537 63,503 ;
' Sources of Cash
�~ Net Income 20,642 (690) (2,448) (189) 17,315
Depreciation 23,702 6,454 1,109 1,415 32,680
Loss on Sale of Assets 786 194 200 4 1,184
CSO Project - SRF Bonds 0 265 0 0 265 ,..�
Bond Proceeds 101,799 5,930 17,866 0 125,595
Renewable Energy Plan 2,350 0 0 0 2,350
Ln_ Energy Optimization 53 0 0 0 53 .
Belle River 750 0 0 0 750
' SOURCES OF CASH 160,081 12,164 16,727 1,230 180,192
Uses of Cash
Debt Principal (2,996) (2,379) (17) (1,310) (6,702)
Net Environmental (935) 0 (34) 0 (969) 1
Net Capital Expenditures (120,982) (13,695) (20,943) (874) (156,494)
r- Other Uses of Cash 3 356 449 49 3( ,944)
USES OF CASH (128,268) (16,523) (21,044) (2,273) (168,109)
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Net Cash Increase/(Decrease) 21,813 (4,369) (4,317) (1,043) 12,083
ENDING OPERATING CASH 74,987 2,571 (1,466) (506) 75,586
I) Beginning Operating Cash includes O & M Fund and Receiving Fund only, Designated funds and Restricted Bond Funds
p not included, ($25.2 and $64.3 million respectively as of February 28, 2011) 10
SUMMARY
ANNUAL CAPITAL ADDITIONS AND PLANNED CAPITAL PROJECTS
SIX YEAR FORECAST FY 2012 - 2017
BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT
[� Six
Dollars in (000's) Year
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 To��`
�1 ELECTRIC
Sub -Total Revenue 7,962 10,538 8,011 6,111 6,111 6,111 44,844
Sub -Total Non -Revenue 16,577 23,037 13,085 12,500 10,634 21,266 97,099
TOTAL ELECTRIC 24,539 33,575 11096 18,611 16,745 27,377 141,943 '
WATER
r--�, Sub -Total Revenue 15 0 0 0 0 0 15
Sub -Total Non -Revenue 12,360 9,810 8,276 14,141 12,360 11,015 67,962 r
TOTAL WATER 12,375 9,810 8,276 14,141 12,360 11,015 67,977
STEAM
Sub -Total Revenue 111,890 60,965 28,857 100 100 100 202,012
Sub -Total Non -Revenue 2,672 2,135 2,535 2,635 2,635 2,635 15,247
TOTAL STEAM 1�5 2 63�� 31 - 2,735 2,735 �,7 5- 11r7,1255J9
CHILLED WATER't
Sub -Total Revenue 150 0 150 0 150 0 450 w
Sub -Total Non -Revenue 490 105 105 55 105 55 915 �=---=
TOTAL CHILLED WATER �641 105 T 55 255 55 1,365
COMMON
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Sub -Total Revenue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E
Sub -Total Non -Revenue 4,378 4,155 6,065 7,060 7,060 5,060 33,778
TOTAL COMMON 4,378 4,155 Gam, b5 7,060 7,0(i0 5,060 ,778
CAPITAL BUDGET SUMMARY
Sub -Total Revenue 120,017 71,503 37,018 6,211 6,361 6,211 247,321
Sub -Total Non -Revenue 36,477 39,242 30,066 36,391 32,794 40,031 215,001
TOTAL BUDGET 156,494 110,745 67,084 42,602 9� ,155 4�6,24 462,322
O Revenue Projects: Revenue producing, customer driven capital additions and projects justified by a 5 year 21
O cost/benefit analysis.
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Hometown People, 'IiQiAewn P"ef,
LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT
RECORD OF DELIVERY/RECEIPT
RECIPIENT OFFICE: LANSING CITY CLE S OFFICE
RECIPENT'S SINGANURE
�� DESCRIPTION OF PACKAGE BEING DELIVERED iI
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
SUMMARY OF SIX YEAR FORECAST FISCA YEAR 2012-2017
Delivered by Calvin Jones on behalf of the Lansing Board of Water and Light Office of
the Corporate Secretary.
(Signature)
June 1, 2011
(Date)
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