Lansing Utility Rate Hikes Set for Vote | Lansing News

Lansing’s utility is preparing its largest electricity and water rate hike in years—up to $10 a month starting October—with steep increases planned over the next two years. Rates for electricity will jump 6.95% this fall and another 6% next year, while water rates climb 9.23% this year and 9.15% in 2025. Since 2018, electric rates have surged over 26%. Officials blame new state renewable energy mandates, pandemic-era rate freezes, and rising costs like labor and cybersecurity. The utility says these hikes fund critical infrastructure, vegetation management, and green energy investments. Residents can voice concerns at a public hearing this Tuesday—or submit written comments by Monday, August 19. Financial hardship? The BWL offers payment assistance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b3b351a055ec6fd