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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 10, 2008
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, Steam and Chilled Water would be
March 1, 2009.
Attachment C presents the effect on various monthly billings to customers of the
proposed changes to the Electric, Water, Steam, and Chilled Water rate schedules.
WATER&LIGHT HOMETOWN PEOPLE. HOMETOWN POWER.
1232 Haco Drive
P.O. Box 13007
® Lansing, MI 48901-3007
517070206000
www.lbwl.com
December 10, 2008
Mr. Chris Swope, City Clerk
City of Lansing
124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear Mr. Swope:
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, Steam, and Chilled Water
rate schedules on various effective dates.
Proposed Changes
The proposed rates increase the revenue available to operate and maintain the
electric, water, steam, and chilled water systems. The proposed rate changes will
partially offset increases in inflation, health care costs, environmental costs, and
maintenance costs.
Accordingly, the Board of Commissioners has under consideration the attached proposed
rate schedules. If adopted the electric, water, steam and chilled water revenues would
increase as follows:
Electric:
Effective March 1, 2009
2.5%
Water:
Effective March 1, 2009
2.5%
Steam:
Effective March 1, 2009
2.5%
Chilled
Effective March 1, 2009
2.5%
Water:
The 2.5% rate increase, for electric and steam customers, includes an environmental charge.
In addition to the 2.5% rate increase for electric residential customers, their basic service
charge will be increased to $5.00.
A public hearing, scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2009, 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.
Printed on recycled paper&
Revenue and Customer Impact
The proposed changes will increase customer billings by approximately $4.6 million annually.
The impact on any individual customer will vary depending upon the type of service received
and customer consumption of electricity, water, steam, or chilled water. The effect on
various customer usage levels is shown in Attachment C.
AVeryy yours,
Rhonda Jones
Corporate Secretary
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 Monday, January 26, 2009 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, STEAM and CHILLED WATER
RATE SCHEDULES. THE PROPOSALS being considered by the Commissioners
would INCREASE RATES FOR ELECTRIC, WATER, STEAM and CHILLED WATER
CUSTOMERS. The proposed rate increase would include an ENVIRONMENTAL
CHARGE for Electric and Steam customers.
REASON FOR CHANGE: The proposed rates increase the revenue availablb.-to
operate and maintain the electric, water, steam, and chilled water systems. The
proposed rate changes will partially 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 26,
2009, 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. 12112108
Attachment B
Proposed Rate Schedules
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:
3/1/09
Basic Service Charge $5.00
Per customer per month
Commodity Charge
Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0799
Per kWh for the first 500 kWh
$.0847
Per kWh for all over 500 kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0799
Per kWh for the first 500 kWh
$.0829
Per kWh for all over 500 kWh
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 charges6
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 $0.0005/kWh.
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 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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.
3/1/09
Basic Service Charge $17.20
per customer per month
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0924 per kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0892
per 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.
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 $0.0005/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 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.
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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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 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.
3/1/09
Basic Service Charge $36.68 per customer per month
Capacity Charge $10.03 Per kW for all kW of Maximum Demand
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.0528 Per kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0489 Per kWh
Reactive Power Charge $0.0091 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 $0.0005/kWh.
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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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:
3/1/09
Basic Service Charge $91.73 per customer per month
Capacity Charge $8.14 Per kW for all kW of On -Peak Billing Demand, plus
$2.70 Per kW for all kW of Maximum Demand
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$0.0473 Per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0435 Per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period, plus
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$0.0454 Per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0435 Per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period
Reactive Power Charge $0.0091 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 $0.0005/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'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 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. All other hours shall comprise the Off -Peak Period.
Adopted: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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 riot 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/l /09
Basic Service Charge $11.46 Per customer per month
Commodity Charge $.0719 Per 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 $0.0005/kWh.
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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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 (BW)J).
Monthly Rate - Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges:
3/1/09
Basic Service Charge $286.65 per delivery point per month
Capacity Charge $9.17 per kW for all kW of On -Peak Billing Demand, plus
$1.72 per kW for all kW of Maximum Demand
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$0.0421 per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0374 per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period, plus
Winter Billing Months of November through May
Reactive Power Charge $0.0091
$0.0406 per kWh for all kWh during the On -Peak Period, plus
$0.0374 per kWh for all kWh during the Off -Peak Period
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 $0.0005/kWh.
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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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.
Eguipment 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
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 furnishes 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/l/09
100 W
$10.36
250 W
$17.49
400 W
$18.69
Mercury Vapor
175 W
$10.87
400 W
$18.69
Floodlighting Luminaires on Bracket Arm on existing BWL poles
High Pressure Sodium
100 W
$14.81
250 W
$18.55
400 W
$21.73
Metal Halide
400 W
$27.00
1000 W
$46.70
1500 W
$64.82
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
3/1/09
35-foot wood poles including span of overhead $13.33 Per pole
secondary extension
37-foot concrete pole including span of overhead $19.50 Per pole
secondary extension
Other facilities, hand set poles, or rearrangement
of existing facilities 1.67% of estimated cost
Adopted: January 27, 2009
' Rates apply to existing luminaires only and are not open to new business.
Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
OUTDOOR LIGHTING SERVICE
RATE NO.9
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 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
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.
3/l/09
Basic Service Charge $2.30 Per customer per month
Commodity Charge $.0356 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 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.
Determination of Active Load - The active load of flasher lamps or cyclically operated traffic control lamps shallbe,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 Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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 /09
Basic Service Charge $22.93
Commodity Charge Summer Billing Months of June through October
$.1048 per kWh
Winter Billing Months of November through May
$.0680 per 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 $0.0005/kWh.
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.
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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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.
3/1/09
Basic Service Charge $2.83
Commodity Charge $.0598 per kWh for the first 300 kWh
$.0957 per kWh for the next 200 kWh
$.1257 per kWh for all over 500 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.
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 $0.0005/kWh.
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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
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
3/1/09
70 W
$78
100 W
$88
150 W
$103
250 W
$125
400 W
$159
1000 W
$326
Mercury Vapor Luminaires
100 W
$83
175 W
$99
250 W
$117
400 W
$151
1000 W
$285
Metal Halide Luminaire
175 W
$174
250 W
$199
400 W
$201
1000 W
$390
1500 W
$598
Induction Luminaire
85 W $83
165 W $100
Adopted: January 27, 2009
Effective: March 1, 2009
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
STREET LIGHTING SERVICE
BOARD OWNED SYSTEMS
RATE NO.31
Annual Rate (continued)
plus an additional annual charge, depending on type of installation, of:
3/1/09
Wood Pole — Overhead Service
None
Wood Pole — Underground Service
$90
Concrete Pole — Overhead Service
$142
Concrete Pole — Underground Service
$142
Post Top
$90
Historic — Single Top
$295
Large Historic — Dual Top
$863
Small Historic —Dual Top
$613
Wall/Tunnel — 8760 hours
$125
Wall/Tunnel — 4200 hours
$76
Bollard
$293
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 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.
Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Electric Service
incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
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
3/1/08
70 W
$41
100 W
$51
150 W
$65
250 W
$87
400 W
$123
1000 W
$291
Mercury Vapor Luminaires
175 W
$60
250 W
$79
400 W
$112
1000 W
$247
Incandescent Luminaire2
2500 L $82
4000 L $130
6000 L $158
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: January 27, 2009
Effective: March 1, 2009
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.
2 Rates apply to existing luminaires only and are not open to new business.
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
STREET LIGHTING SERVICE
CUSTOMER OWNED SYSTEMS
RATE NO.32
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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Electric Utility Rates
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE
The Environmental Charge permits the recovery of environmental remediation expenses incurred as a result of supplying
electricity. All residential and general service rates are subject to the Environmental Charge. The following definitions
and procedures will be followed in administering the Environmental Charge.
Definitions
Environmental Charge — The amount per kWh by which the applicable rates shall be billed in each month.
Environmental Remediation Costs — Costs incurred as a result of environmental restoration projects.
Procedures
The Environmental Charge shall be applied to each kWh billed to applicable rates. Environmental Charge revenues will
offset environmental remediation costs and associated PILOT expense. The Environmental Charge shall be billed until
environmental remediation costs are equal to zero. Should the Environmental Charge collect revenues in excess of
environmental remediation costs, the difference shall be refunded to the applicable rates.
The Environmental Charge shall be reviewed and revised periodically in accordance with the provisions of this schedule:.
Environmental Chame — The current Environmental Charge is $0.0005/kWh
Adopted: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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 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.
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 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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 3/1/09
5/8" $7.71
3/4" * $10.79
1" $20.06
1'/a" or 1 %z" $44.74
2" $78.67
Commodity Charge: per ccf of water used per month;
$2.13
* The BWL standard residential installation is a 1" service line with a'/a" 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 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 Charee - 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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
3/1/09
5/8"
$7.71
3/4" *
$10.79
1"
$20.06
1 %4' or 1'/2"
$44.74
2"
$78.67
3"
$177.39
4"
$316.21
6"
$711.04
8"
$1,263.31
10"
$1,974.42
Commodity Charge: per ccf of water used per month;
$2.13
* The BWL standard residential installation is a 1" service line with a %" 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 Adi ustment - 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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 Charee - 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 3/1/09
4" or smaller
$56
6"
$125
8"
$221
10" or larger
$345
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 Charee - Billings subject to this rate are not subject to a minimum charge.
Delayed Payment Charee - 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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
3/1/09
all ccf $2.13
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 - 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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:
3/1/09
All Hydrants $366
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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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
3/1/09
Basic Service Charge $10.27
per customer per month
Commodity Charge
Billing Months of June through November
$11.71
per 1000 lbs. for the first 200,000 lbs.
$12.29
per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200,000 lbs.
Billing Months of December through May
$11.85
per 1000 lbs for the first 200,000 lbs.
$12.44
per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200.000 lbs.
Surcharee - 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 Adiustment - This rate is subject to a Fuel Cost Adjustment factor added to the above charges and calculatedas
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 $0.10/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 Charee - 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 Charee - 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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:
3/1/09
Demand Charge: $1.17 per pound per hour (lb/hr) for all lb/hrs of contract demand
$1.03 per pound per hour (lb/hr) for all lb/hrs exceeding contract demand
Commodity Charge: $7.20 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 $0.10/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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Steam Utility Rates
GENERAL STEAM SERVICE
RATE NO.3
Availability - This rate is available to any customer receiving service from the Board of Water and Light (BWL) steam
transmission or distribution system with a gauge pressure in excess of 100 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. This service may include both firm and curtailable service.
Monthly Rate - Per contract terms.
Fuel Cost Adiustment - This rate is subject to a Fuel Cost Adjustment factor added to the charges and calculated as defined on a
separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Charge — Per contract terms.
Amine Treatment Adiustment - Per contract terms.
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 - Per contract terms.
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, unless superceded by the terms and conditions of the customer contract.
Adopted: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
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.
Monthlv Rate
3/1/09
Basic Service Charge $7.61
per customer per month
Commodity Charge
Billing Months of June through November
$9.06
per 1000 lbs. for the first 200,000 lbs.
$9.49
per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200,000 lbs.
Billing Months of December through May -
$9.17
per 1000 lbs for the first 200,000 lbs.
$9.61
per 1000 lbs. for all 1000 lbs. over 200.000 lbs.
Surcharee - 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 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.
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 $0.10/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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Steam Utility Rates
FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT
The Fuel Cost Adjustment permits the monthly adjustment of rates for the costs of fuel incurred in supplying steam to
customers. All general and industrial service rates are subject to the Fuel Cost Adjustment. In applying the Fuel Cost
Adjustment the applicable rate per Mlb shall be increased or decreased by the amount of the current Fuel Cost Adjustment.
The following definitions and procedures will be followed in calculating the monthly Fuel Cost Adjustment.
Definitions
Fuel Cost Adjustment - the amount per Mlb by which the applicable rates shall be adjusted for billing in each month
Fuel Costs - those costs incurred in supplying steam. Such costs include fuel burned. 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 Fuel Costs for prior months and the amount of fuel cost recovered
by means of the Base Cost of Fuel and the Fuel Cost Adjustment. The Over/Under Recovery shall be added to the Fuel
Costs for purposes of computing the Fuel Cost Adjustment for each month.
Base Cost of Fuel - the average Fuel Cost included in the fuel rates of the various rate schedules. Such amount shall not
be recovered by means of the Fuel Cost Adjustment. The current Base Cost of Fuel is $4.7831 per thousand pounds of
steam (Mlb) sold.
Procedures
Estimated Fuel Cost shall be projected for a twelve-month period. Any amount of Over/Under Recovery (positive or
negative) shall be added to the Fuel Cost to determine the total cost basis for the Fuel Cost Adjustment. The total cost basis
shall be divided by the projected total billed sales for the twelve-month period resulting in the average Fuel cost per Mlb.
The Base Cost of Fuel shall be subtracted from the average Fuel cost to result in the Fuel Cost Adjustment.
The Fuel 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: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Steam Utility Rates
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE
The Environmental Charge permits the recovery of environmental remediation expenses incurred as a result of supplying
steam. All residential, general service, and industrial rates are subject to the Environmental Charge. The following
definitions and procedures will be followed in administering the Environmental Charge.
Definitions
Environmental Charge — The amount per kWh by which the applicable rates shall be billed in each month.
Environmental Remediation Costs — Costs incurred as a result of environmental restoration projects.
Procedures
The Environmental Surcharge shall be applied to each kWh billed to applicable rates. Environmental Charge revenues will
offset environmental remediation costs and associated PILOT expense. The Environmental Charge shall be billed until
environmental remediation costs are equal to zero. Should the Environmental Charge collect revenues in excess of
environmental remediation costs, the difference shall be refunded to the applicable rates.
The Environmental Charge shall be reviewed and revised periodically in accordance with the provisions of this schedule.
Environmental Charge — The current Environmental Charge is $0.10/Mlb
Adopted: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Board of Water and Light, Lansing, Michigan — Chilled Water Utility Rates
GENERAL CHILLED WATER SERVICE
RATE NO. 1
Availability — this rate is available to any customer desiring service from the Board of Water and Light (BWL) district
cooling system. Service will be provided upon the customer entering into a contract with the BWL. The contract will
govern the customer's contract demand and terms and conditions of service, which may vary due to customer requirements
and the impact on BWL facilities. This rate is not available for standby or emergency service.
Monthly Rate — Shall be computed in accordance with the following charges:
Capacity Charge: $41.66 per ton for all tons of billing demand less than or equal to 105% of the contract
demand, and $58.32 per ton for all tons of billing demand exceeding 105% of the contract demand.
Commodity Charge: $0.118 per ton-hr
Tax Adi ustment — 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 electrical energy, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being
compelled to share such local increases.
Minimum Monthly Charge — The capacity charge included in the rate.
Billing Demand — The billing demand shall be the maximum demand (tons) supplied during the 15-minute period of
maximum use, but not less than 85% of the contract demand. The General Manager is authorized to waive billing demand
in excess of 105% of the contract demand where such billing demand is incurred is the result of emergency conditions on a
customer's system and such emergency condition is caused by equipment or piping failure and the BWL concurs in the
existence of an emergency condition.
Temperature Factor Adi ustment — During the months of May through October; if the customer's return water
temperature is below 57 degrees Fahrenheit (F), the customer's commodity charge will be increased by 2.0% for either; (1)
each degree Fahrenheit the customer's supply and return water temperature differential is less than 150 F or, (2) each degree
Fahrenheit the customer's return water temperature is below 570 F, whichever is less. The General Manager is authorized
to waive the application of the Temperature Factor Adjustment where warranted in cases of customer hardship where such
hardship is caused by facilities constructed prior to the BWL's District Cooling System.
Metering — All services using chilled water from the BWL chilled water system shall be metered. The BWL shall, through
consultation with the customer, determine the form in which the commodity shall be metered.
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 Chilled Water Service
that are incorporated herein by this reference.
Adopted: January 27, 2009 Effective: March 1, 2009
Attachment C
Effect on Various Monthly Billings to Customers
of the Proposed Rate Schedules
CUSTOMERIMPACT
MONTHLY ELECTRIC BILLS
BWL REVENUE INCREASE 2.5%
3/1/2009
Current
Proposed
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Bill
Bill
Increase
%
Residential (Rate 1)
500 KWH $
43.97
$ 45.20
$ 1.23
2.8%
750 KWH $
64.30
$ 66.05
$ 1.75
2.7%
1000 KWH $
84.63
$ 86.90
$ 2.27
2.7%
Commercial and Industrial
750 KWH 8 KW (Rate 3) $
82.42
$ 84.48
$ 2.06
2.5%
1,500 KWH 12 KW (Rate 3) $
148.06
$ 151.75
$ 3.69
2.5%
35,000 KWH 100 KW (Rate 4) $
2,702.42
$ 2,768.68
$ 66.26
2.5%
35,000 KWH 1000 KW (Rate 4) $
11,513A2
$ 11,795.68
$ 282.26
2.5%
400.000 KWH 1.000 KW (Rate 5) $
28,439.33
$ 29,150.75
$ 711.42
2.5%
650.000 KWH 1,000 KW (Rate 5) $ 38,565.11
$ 39,531.45
$ 966.34
2.5%
THLY STEAM BILLS
REVENUE INCREASE 2.5%
3/1/2009
Current
Proposed
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Bill
Bill
Increase
%
earn Service
(Rate 1)
Lbs
20,000
$ 243.22
$ 249.27
$ 6.05
2.5%
Lbs
50,000
$ 593.02
$ 607.77
$ 14.75
2.5%
Lbs
200,000
$ 2,342.02
$ 2,400.27
$ 58.25
2.5%
Lbs
800,000
$ 9,680.02
$ 9.924.27
$ 244.25
2.5%
Lbs
1,000,000
$ 12,126.02
$ 12,432.27
$ 306.25
2.5%
team Service (Rate 2)
NTHLY WATER BILLS
L REVENUE INCREASE 2.5%
3/1/2009
Current
Proposed
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Bill
Bill
Increase %
idential(Rate 1)
Meter Size 3/4"
CCF 4 $
18.82
$ 19.29
$ 0.47 2.5%
feral Water Service (Rate 2)
Meter Size 4"
CCF 1,500 $
3,416.50
$ 3,501.91
$ 85.41 2.5%
n Sprinkling Water Service (Rate 5)
MONTHLY CHILLED WATER BILLS
BWL REVENUE INCREASE 2.5%
General Chilled Water Service (Rate 1)
3/1/2009
Current
Proposed
Monthly
Monthly Monthly
Bill
Bill Increase %
Billing
Demand 165
Ton -hr 27500 $
9,868.10
$ 10,118.90 $ 250.80 2.5%
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