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WATER&LIGHT HOMETOWN PEOPLE. HOMETOWN POWER.
1232 Haco Drive
P.O. Box 13007
® Lansing, MI 48901-3007
5170702*6000
www.lbwl.com
Mr. Chris Swope, City Clerk
City of Lansing
124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear Mr. Swope:
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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 Electric, Water, and Steam rate schedules
on various effective dates.
Proposed Changes
The proposed rate schedules are attached. These changes in rate schedules are intended
to increase the revenue available to the Board of Water and Light to pay for ongoing
operations and capital improvement of the electric, water, and steam systems.
Accordingly, the Board of Commissioners has under consideration the attached proposed
rate schedules. If adopted the electric, water, and steam revenues would increase as
follows:
Electric: Effective March 1, 2008 7%
Water: Effective March 1, 2008 7%
Steam: Effective March 1, 2008 6%
A public hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board of
Water and Light Boardroom at 1232 Haco Drive will provide for public input into these
changes. ,
Revenue and Customer Impact
The proposed changes will increase customer billings by approximately $8 million annually.
The impact on any individual customer will vary depending upon the type of service received
and customer consumption of electricity, water, or steam. The effect on various customer
usage levels is shown in Attachment C.
Very truly yours,
Rhonda Jones
Corporate Secretary
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PROPOSED ELECTRIC, WATER, AND STEAM RATE CHANGES
LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT
1232 HACO DRIVE
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933
Letter to City Clerk dated December 7, 2007
Attachment A is the public hearing notice to be published in the Lansing State
Journal.
Attachment B is a copy of the proposed rate schedules. The effective dates of the
proposed rate schedules for Electric, Water, and Steam would be March 1, 200&'-
Attachment C presents the effect on various monthly billings to customers of the
proposed changes to the Electric, Water, and Steam rate schedules.
Attachment A
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
ELECTRIC, WATER, AND STEAM RATE CHANGES
BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT
OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 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 ELECTRIC, WATER, AND STEAM RATE
SCHEDULES. THE PROPOSALS being considered by the Commissioners would
INCREASE RATES FOR ELECTRIC, WATER, AND STEAM CUSTOMERS.
REASON FOR CHANGE: The proposed rates increase the revenue available to
operate and maintain the electric, water, and steam systems. The proposed rate
changes will offset increases in inflation, health care costs, environmental costs -,,and
maintenance costs.
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 22,
2008, 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
Rhonda Jones
Corporate Secretary
Date Posted. 1217107
Attachment B
Proposed Rate Schedules
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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:
3/1/08
Basic Service Charge $4.76 Per customer per month
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0705 Per kWh for the first 500 kWh
$.0752 Per kWh for all over 500 kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0705 Per kWh for the first 500 kWh
$.0734 Per kWh for all over 500 kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Enemy 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.
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.
Auxiliary Power Provision - Domestic customers desiring electric service as an auxiliary source of power to wind or
solar powered generating equipment may take service under this rate schedule under special agreement with the BWL.
The customer shall pay the charges set forth above. A customer taking auxiliary power under this rate shall pay all
reasonable costs associated with any alteration of BWL equipment required for proper operation of the customer's
generating equipment in parallel with the BWL system. A customer may elect to sell energy to the BWL at the rate of
$.022/kWh delivered. Customers selling energy to the BWL shall pay a charge of $6.40 per month or part thereof instead
of the above Basic Service Charge.
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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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.
3/1/08
Basic Service Charge $16.78 per customer per month
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0827 per kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0796 per kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Enerav 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.
Tax Adjustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivisiorrwhich
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.
Meterine - 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.
Auxiliary Power Provision - Customers desiring electric service as an auxiliary source of power to wind or solar powered
generating equipment may take service under this rate schedule under special agreement with the BWL. The customer
shall pay the charges set forth above. A customer taking auxiliary power under this rate shall pay all reasonable costs
associated with any alteration of BWL equipment required for proper operation of the customer's generating equipment in
parallel with the BWL system. A customer may elect to sell energy to the BWL at the rate of $.022/kWh delivered.
Customers selling energy to the BWL shall pay a charge of $25.00 per month or part thereof instead of the above Basic
Service Charge.
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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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 at
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.
3/1/08
Basic Service Charge $35.79 per customer per month
Capacity Charge $9.79 Per kW for all kW of Maximum Demand
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0441 Per kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0403 Per kWh
Reactive Power Charge $0.0089 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.
Enerey 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.
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 property, or its operation, or the production
and/or sale of electrical energy, to offset any such cost and theieby prevent other customers from being compelled to share
such local increases.
Billine Demand - The billing demand shall be the kW supplied during the 15-minute period of maximum use during the
month.
Meterina - 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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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:
3/1/08
Basic Service Charge $89.49 per customer per month
Capacity Charge $7.94 Per kW for all kW of On -Peak Billing Demand, plus
$2.63 Per kW for all kW of Maximum Demand
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$0.0387 Per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0350 Per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period, plus
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$0.0369 Per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0350 Per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period
Reactive Power Charge $0.0089 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 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.
Tax Adjustment - Bills shall be increased within the lints 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 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 am. until 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. All other hours shall comprise the Off -Peak Period.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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.
Meterine - 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 Suoplied 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 Rmulatious - 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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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.
3/1/08
Basic Service Charge $11.18 Per customer per month
Commodity Charge $.0627 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.
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 S% 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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO.8
Availabilliv - 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:
Ado
Basic Service Charge
$279.66
per delivery point per month
Capacity Charge
$8.95
per kW for all kW of On -Peak Billing Demand, plus
$1.68
per kW for all kW of Maximum Demand
Commodity Charge
Summer Billing Months of June through October
$0.0336
per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0291
per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period, plus
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$0.0322
per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0291
per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period
Reactive Power Charge
$0.0089
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.
Enem 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.
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 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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC SERVICE
RATE NO.8
schedule of on -peak and off -Weak periods - The On -Peak Period shall be from 10:00 am. until 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. All other hours shall comprise the Of -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 M, 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.
Eauipment 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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
OUTDOOR LIGHTING SERVICE
RATE NO.9
Availability - This rate is available to any customer located within the Board of Water and Light (BWL) service area
for dusk to dawn lighting of customer's premises. The BWL f imishes and maintains all lights. The installation will
overhang private property from existing or new poles set at points accessible to BWL construction and maintenance
equipment. This rate is not available for purposes of street, highway, or public thoroughfare lighting.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
Luminaires on Overhead Mast Arm on existing BWL poles
High Pressure Sodium
3/1/08
100 W
$10.11
250 W
$17.06
400 W
$18.23
Mercury Vapor'
175 W $10.60
400 W $18.23
Floodlighting Luminaires on Bracket Arm on existing BWL poles
High Pressure Sodium
100 W $14.45
250 W $18.10
400 W $21.20
Metal Halide
400 W $26.34
1000 W $45.56
1500 W $63.24
In the event additional facilities or rearrangement of existing facilities is required, the BWL shall install, operate and
maintain such facilities for the following monthly charges.
Type of Facilities
3/M
35-foot wood poles including span of overhead
$13.00 Per pole
secondary extension
37-foot concrete pole including span of overhead
$19.02 Per pole
secondary extension
Other facilities, hand set poles, or rearrangement of
existing facilities
1.67% of estimated cost
Adopted: Proposed
1 Rates apply to existing luminaires only and are not open to new business.
Effective: March 1, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
OUTDOOR LIGHTING SERVICE
RATE NO.9
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.
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.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Service Contract - A written service agreement shall be entered into to take BWL service for a term of years
determined as follows:
(a) One year, if additional facilities are not required, or
(b) Three years, if additional facilities are required
(c) Five years, for metal halide lamps or if monthly charges calculated at 1.67% of estimated cost,
(d) Ten years, if special contractual arrangements are made.
In the event the customer discontinues service before the end of the agreement term, the established rate for the
remaining portion of the agreement shall immediately become due and payable. The BWL will replace lamps or
make repairs when practicable after the customer has reported that the installation requires servicing. Such
replacements and repairs will be made during regular working hours. The BWL may refuse or restrict the service
provided in this rate to seasonal type customers and/or may require such customers to pay for the service annually in
advance where the permanency of the customer is doubtful or has not been demonstrated by the customer. If
relocation, including adjustment, of the outdoor protective light or relocation of other facilities used in connection
with the light is desired by the customer during the term of the contract, the BWL will provide this service, if
feasible, at the customer's expense.
Adopted: Proposed Effective: March 1, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
TRAFFIC LIGHT SERVICE
RATE NO.11
Availability - This rate is available to any political subdivision or agency of the State of Michigan desiring unmetered
secondary service for operating traffic lights installed on streets or highways for traffic control and guidance.
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.
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Basic Service Charge $2.24 Per customer per month
Commodity Charge $.0347 Per watt of active load per month
The actual labor, material, miscellaneous and indirect charges experienced maintaining and relamping traffic signals
during the preceding month.
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Tax Adiushnent - 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.
Determination of Active Load - The active load of flasher lamps or cyclically operated traffic control lamps sha1be 50%
of total wattage of all lamps used during one complete cycle of operation. The active load of continuous, non -intermittent
steady burning lamps shall be 100% of the total wattage of all lamps used.
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.
Rules and Reaulattons - 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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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 famished 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 famished by the lighting system with the balance of the heating
requirements famished 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 famished at BWL option.
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges.
3/1/08
Basic Service Charge $22.37
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0948 per kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0589 per kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Enerav 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.
Tax Adjustment - 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.
Apnlieation 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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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.
3/1/08
Basic Service Charge $4.76
Commodity Charge $.0509 per kWh for the first 300 kWh
$.0859 per kWh for the next 200 kWh
$.1152 per kWh for all over 500 kWh
Minimum Bill - The minimum bill is the basic service charge included in the monthly rate.
Energv 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.
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 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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
STREET LIGHTING SERVICE
BOARD OWNED SYSTEMS
RATE NO.31
Availability - Available to any political subdivision or agency of the State of Michigan for street lighting service for
any system consisting of one or more luminaires where the BWL has an existing distribution system with secondary
voltage available. Luminaires may be installed with no limitations as to spacing between luminaires. Where an
overhead line extension is required to serve one or more luminaires, the BWL will furnish 350 linear feet of line
extension per luminaire served from such extension. A special agreement will be required if more than 350 linear
feet of line extension per luminaire is required.
Nature of Service - The BWL will furnish, install, own, operate, and maintain all equipment comprising the street
lighting system, and supply the unmetered energy. The BWL reserves the right to furnish service from either a series
or multiple system or both.
Annual Rate- The annual rate per luminaire with fixture and setting, payable in twelve (12) monthly installments,
shall be as follows;
High pressure Sodium Luminaire
/"M
70 W
$76
100 W
$96
150 W
$100
250 W.
$122
400 W
$155
1000 W
$318
Mercury Vapor Luminairel
100 W
$81
175 W
$97
250 W
$114
400 W
$147
1000 W
$278
Metal Halide Luminaire
175 W
$170
250 W
$194
400 W
$196
1000 W
$380
1500 W
$583
Induction Luminaire
85 W $81
165 W $98
Adopted: Proposed
Effective: March 1, 2008
1 Rates apply to existing luminaires only and are not open to new business except where the BWL elects, at the customer's
request, to install additional luminaires within an area already served by a mercury vapor lighting system.
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
STREET LIGHTING SERVICE
BOARD OWNED SYSTEMS
RATE NO.31
Annual Rate (continued)
plus an additional annual charge, depending on type of installation, of
3/1/08
Wood Pole — Overhead Service
None
Wood Pole — Underground Service
$88
Concrete Pole — Overhead Service
$139
Concrete Pole — Underground Service
$139
Post Top
$88
Historic — Single Top
$288
Large Historic — Dual Top
$842
Small Historic —Dual Top
$598
Wall/Tunnel — 8760 hours
$122
Wall/Tunnel — 4200 hours
$74
Bollard
$286
Customer Contribution - The annual rates are based on fixtures normally stocked by the BWL, and installed
utilizing normal construction techniques. The BWL may, at its option, upon customer request install a street lighting
system not covered by the rates below. The customer, after installation, will be required to make a one time
contribution equal to the difference between the actual installed cost and the BWL estimated installed cost of a-:
standard installation. The annual unit charge for each luminaire will then be as stated below.
Unit Replacement - The BWL may, at its option, upon customer request replace existing street light units. After
installation, the customer shall make a one time contribution equal to the undepreciated value of the unit plus the cost
of removal.
Special Terms and Conditions - The BWL reserves the right to make special contractual arrangements as to
termination charges, contributions in aid of construction, term or other special considerations when the customer
requests service, equipment or facilities not normally provided under this rate.
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 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.
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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
STREET LIGHTING SERVICE
CUSTOMER OWNED SYSTEMS
RATE NO.32
Availability - Available to any political subdivision or agency of the State of Michigan for street lighting service for
any system consisting of one or more luminaires where the BWL has an existing distribution system available.
Nature of Service - The BWL will connect the customer's equipment to BWL lines, furnish the control equipment,
supply the unmetered energy, control the burning hours of the lamps, provide normal replacement of luminaire
refractors, control devices and lamps. The customer will furnish, install and own all equipment comprising the street
lighting system, including, but not limited to the overhead wires or underground cables between luminaires and the
supply circuits extending to the point of attachment with the BWL . All maintenance and replacement of the
customer's equipment except normal lamp and glass replacement shall be paid by the customer. The BWL reserves
the right to furnish service from either a series or multiple system or both.
Annual Rate- The annual rate per luminaire, payable in twelve (12) monthly installments, shall be as follows:
High Pressure Sodium Luminaire /3 m
70 W S40
100 W $50
150 W S63
250 W $85
400 W $120
1000 W $284
Mercury Vapor Luminaire'
175 W
$59
250 W
$77
400 W
$109
1000 W
$241
Incandescent Luminaire2
2500 L $80
4000 L $127
6000 L $154
Maintenance Charge - The actual labor, material, miscellaneous and indirect charges experienced maintaining street
light units during the preceding month.
Combined Rates - The annual rate for units consisting of more than one luminaire shall be the appropriate
combination of individual unit charges above.
Adopted: Proposed
Effective: March 1, 2008
' Rates apply to existing luminaires only and are not open to new business except where the BWL elects, at the customer's
request, to install additional luminaires within an area already served by a mercury vapor lighting system.
2 Rates apply to existing luminaires only and are not open to new business.
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
PROPOSED
STREET LIGHTING SERVICE
CUSTOMER OWNED SYSTEMS
RATE NO.32
Sumcial Terms and Conditions - The BWL reserves the right to make special contractual arrangements as to
termination charges, contributions in aid of construction, term or other special considerations when the customer
requests service, equipment or facilities not normally provided under this rate.
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 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.
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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Steam Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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.
Monthly Rate
3/1/08
Basic Service Charge $10.02
per customer per month
Commodity Charge
Billing Months of June through November
$9.95
per 1000 lbs. for the first 200,000 lbs.
$10.52
per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200,000 lbs.
Billing Months of December through May
$10.09
per 1000 lbs for the first 200,000 lbs.
$10.66
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 Adjustment - 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 10001bs treated during the previous month.
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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Steam Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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:
3/1/08
Demand Charge: $1.14 per pound per hour (lb/hr) for all lb/hrs of contract demand
$1.00 per pound per hour (lb/hr) for all lb/hrs exceeding contract demand
Commodity Charge: $5.55 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.
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 BWVs 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, 2008
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Steam Utility Rates
PROPOSED
RESIDENTIAL STEAM SERVICE
RATE NO.S
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.
Monthlv Rate
3/1/08
Basic Service Charge $7.42
per customer per month
Commodity Charge
Billing Months of June through November
$7.37
per 1000 lbs. for the first 200,000 lbs.
$7.79
per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200,000 lbs.
Billing Months of December through May
$7.47
per 1000 lbs for the first 200,000 lbs.
$7.90
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 Adjustment - 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.
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 fin-nishing 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, 2008
Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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 3/1/08
5/8"
$7.52
3/4" *
$10.53
1"
$19.57
1'/4" or 1'/"
$43.65
2"
$76.75
Commodity Charge: per ccf of water used per month;
$1.80
* The BWL standard residential installation is a 1" service line with a 3/i" meter. The BWL reserves the right, in its
sole judgment, to install 518" 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 17.5¢ 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 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 - 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 fast 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, 2008
Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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
3/1/08
518"
$7.52
3/4" *
$10.53
1"
$19.57
1 K" or 1'/z"
$43.65
2"
$76.75
3"
$173.06
4"
$308.50
6"
$693.70
8"
$1,232.50
10"
$1,926.26
Commodity Charge: per ccf of water used per month;
$1.80
* The BWL standard residential installation is a 1" service line with a 3/V 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 17.5¢ 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 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 - 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, 2008
'Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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 3/1/08
4" or smaller $55
6" $122
8" $216
10" or larger $337
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, 2008
Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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 i.
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
3/1/08
all ccf $1.80
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 17.50 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.
Tag 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.
Annlication 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, 2008
Board of Water & Light, Lansing, Michigan — Water Utility Rates
PROPOSED
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 1/08
All Hydrants $357
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, 2008
Attachment C
Effect on Various Monthly Billings to Customers
of the Proposed Rate Schedules
K
CUSTOMER IMPACT
r
THLY ELECTRIC BILLS
REVENUE INCREASE 7.0%
3/1/2008
Current Proposed
Monthly Monthly Monthly
Bill BIII Increase
Residential (Rate 1)
500 KWH $ 37AO $ 40.01 $ 2.61 7
1,000 KWH $ 70.35 $ 75.26 $ 4.91 7
1,500 KWH $ 103.30 $ 110.51 $ 721 7
750 KWH 8 KW (Rate 3) $ 73.66
$ 78.81
$
5.15
7.0%
1,500 KWH 12 KW (Rate 3) $ 131.63
$ 140.83
$
9.20
7.00/b
35,000 KWH 100 KW (Rate 4) $ 2,390.45
$ 2,558.29
$
167.84
7.0%
35,000 KWH 1000 KW (Rate 4) $ 10,625.45
$ 11.369.29
$
743.84
7.0%
400,000 KWH 1,000 KW (Rate 5) $ 23,912.83
$ 25,582.16
$
1,669.54
7.0%
850,000 KWH 1,000 KW Rate 5) $ 31,566.56
$ 33,772.88
$
2,206.32
7.0%
FHLY STEAM BILLS
REVENUE INCREASE 6.00A
3/1/2008
Current
Proposed
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
BIII
Bill
Increase
%
aam Servke
(Rate 1)
Lbs
20,000
$
197.10
$ 209.02
$ 11.92
6.0%
Lbs
50,000
$
478.58
$ 507.52
$ 28.94
6.0%
Lbs
200,000
$
1,885.95
$ 2,000.02
$ 114.07
6.0%
Lbs
800,000
$
7,839.45
$ 8,312.02
$ 472.57
6.0%
Lbs
1.000,000
$
9,823.95
$ 10,416.02
$ 592.07
6.0%
(team Service (Rate 2)
Lbs
28,000
$113.707.68
$120,530.04
$ 6,822.46
6.00/6
MONTHLY WATER
BILLS
BWL REVENUE INCREASE
7.0%
3/1/2008
Current
Proposed
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Bill
Bill
Increase
%
Residential (Rate 1)
CCF
4
$ 16.56
$ 17.72
$ 1.16
7.0%
Meter Size
3/4"
General Water Service
(Rate 2)
CCF
1.500
$ 2,808.32
$ 3,005.50
$ 197.18
7.0%
Meter Size
4"
Lawn Sminklino Water
Service (Rate 5)
CCF
15
$ 25.20
$ 26.98
$ 1.78
7.0%