BWL FY 2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
Lansing
Summary
A resident raised concerns that the Board of Water and Light plans to fund several substation conversions with city-backed bonds, charging the public rather than the businesses that would benefit.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated cost of the conversions is reportedly $3-5 million, potentially bonded against the city's credit.
Utility customers if costs are properly allocated to businesses rather than general ratepayers.
General taxpayers and ratepayers if they shoulder conversion costs businesses should pay.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Committee of the Whole - Jun 22, 2026
The BWL filed its $519.7 million FY 2027 budget with modest rate increases (2.04% electric, 2.3% water, 5.51% steam) and a six-year capital plan averaging about $90 million a year. Water main replacement is ramping up to six to eight miles per year.
Committee of the Whole - Apr 6, 2026
A resident raised concerns that the Board of Water and Light plans to fund several substation conversions with city-backed bonds, charging the public rather than the businesses that would benefit.
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