Lansing Board of Water & Light Email Format

UtilitiesMichigan, United States501-1000 Employees

Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) is a municipally owned public utility in the utilities sector serving Lansing, Michigan, with its address listed at 1232 Haco Drive. The organization traces its roots to 1885 when a city bond financed a water system for drinking water and fire protection; electricity was added in 1892 and steam heat in 1919. As a municipally owned entity, BWL sells no stock, pays no dividends, and operates without profit. Rates are set by an eight‑member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council, and are not regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission. It is the third largest electric utility in Michigan and the largest municipally owned utility in the state, and it is a major employer in the Lansing area, with 501 to 1000 employees. Revenue is reported to be in the range of $1B to $10B, and the organization maintains a website at lbwl.com.

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