Electricity is plentiful, and the BWL's rates are among the lowest in the country. Detroit Edison offers significant rate reductions for new and existing customers, adding a new load for the purposes of heat treating, liquid heating, plastic molding or other electric heat manufacturing processes. The BWL offers an economic development rider for customers with a new load demand of more than 100 kW. Under the program, a portion of the current rate is charged, beginning at 50 percent in the first year and escalating to the full rate in 10 percent increments over five years. Their highly competitive rates are further enhanced by their gas transportation program, offered by a companion subsidiary, CMS Brokerage. Large gas users can expect to realize significant savings over regular rates.
Savings are a function of volume, the source of the gas and timing of contracts.
Nearly every incorporated city and village as well as many of the larger townships have public systems. Virtually every local water system has ample capacity. Other systems are centered around a local government, except for the Southern Clinton County Municipal Utilities Authority, encompassing several townships and cities. The Lansing region has exceptional solid waste disposal services. In addition to several commercial haulers, the area has its own landfill with ample capacity.