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Connections Newsletter:    

   2012: | JAN | FEB

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News Releases:
12 Jan 9 BWL employees to hold first-ever All for Eve Coat Drive
11 Nov 29 BWL concludes annual LED holiday light exchange
11 Nov 16 BWL awards steel, concrete contracts to local companies
11 Nov 14 Prelude to Silver Bells in the City: BWL kick offs Toys for Tots campaign
11 Nov 3 BWL to remove fly ash from Eckert Power Plant
11 Oct 25 BWL begins installing pilings for foundation of REO Town facility
11 Oct 17 BWL to conduct test of warning system on October 18
11 Oct 14 BWL joins Christman Co., MIOSHA in project safety partnership
11 Oct 6 BWL begins renovations of historic depot in REO Town
11 Sept 30 BWL employees elected to Kiwanis Club offices
11 Sept 23 Recycle Rama success: BWL helps recycle 85 tons of waste
11 Sept 19 BWL foundation work progresses on new cogeneration facility in REO Town
11 Aug 19 BWL begins foundation work on new cogeneration facility REO Town
11 July 29 Anthony W. McCloud joins BWL Board of Commissioners
11 July 26 BWL to host 3rd annual Hometown Power 5K for charity
11 July 12 BWL to conduct test of warning system on July 13
11 June 10 BWL names Christman Co. as Construction Manager of REO Town facility
11 June 4 Winners crowned at 16th annual BWL Chili Cook-off
11 June 2 BWL wins $16,000 state grant to update fluoridation system
11 May 31

16th annual BWL Chili Cook-off will turn up the ‘Hometown Heat’

11 May 25 BWL breaks ground on $182 million electric-steam generation facility in REO Town
11 May 24 BWL sells nearly all $250 million in bonds in two days
11 May 20 BWL receives high bond ratings; $250 million bond sale begins May 23
11 May 12 BWL to flush water mains in the Washington Ave., Lyons Ave. area
11 April 22 BWL to flush water mains in the Saginaw Street to Grand River area West of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
11 April 21 BWL sponsors 18th annual spring Adopt A River Day
11 April 20 BWL wins a 2011 Tri-County Environmental Leadership Award
11 April 4 BWL to co-sponsor 2nd annual Recycle Rama on April 9
11 Mar 3 BWL water-tapping team wins third straight Michigan title
11 Feb 24 New commissioner joins BWL board
11 Feb 17 BWL’s CEO takes ownership of first
Chevy Volt delivered to state dealership
11 Jan 31 BWL asks customers to report water main breakages
11 Jan 12 BWL’s famed water-conditioning plant found to be in excellent condition
11 Jan 3 BWL bond rating affirmed by Moody’s Investors Service
10 Dec 8 State permits approved for REO Town project
10 Nov 29 Debi Allen named Manager of BWL's Eckert Power Station
10 Nov 15 BWL General Counsel Brandie Ekren promoted to Executive Director
10 Nov 12 BWL offers LED Holiday Lights to customers
10 Nov 3 BWL to flush water mains in Kalamazoo Street vicinity
10 Oct 29 BWL gives free CFL kits to residential customers
10 Oct 28 New commissioner joins BWL board
10 Oct 5 BWL to conduct test of warning system on October 4
10 Sep 28 BWL donates $16,000 to four local non-profit organizations
10 Sep 24 Media roundtable in Lansing to include BWL CEO J. Peter Lark
10 Sep 22 BWL offers way to save energy at Recyle Rama on Sept. 25
10 Sep 17 BWL community event an opportunity for REO Town to meet the ‘new neighbor’
10 July 28 Beverly Bishop concludes 45-year career; one of the longest careers on record at BWL
10 July 16 BWL to build a $182 million electric-steam generation facility in REO Town
10 June 7 DNRE will band two peregrine falcon chicks today
10 June 4 Winners crowned at 15th annual BWL Chili Cook-off
10 May 26 Lansing artist creates his 10th annual poster for the BWL Chili Cook-off
10 May 25 15th annual BWL Chili Cook-off will celebrate ‘Back in the Day’
10 May 3 A BWL spring cleaning tip:
Let us haul away your old fridge!
10 Apr 26 BWL 125-year timeline on display
10 Apr 23 BWL, WILX create a community garden
10 Apr 22 BWL wins award from national Arbor Day Foundation
10 Apr 12 BWL sponsors 17th annual spring Adopt A River Day
10 Mar 23 Pennies for Power fundraiser garners more than $7,500 for struggling families
10 Mar 5 BWL water-tapping team repeats as state champion
10 Mar 2 BWL water judged among the world’s best
10 Feb 23 BWL's 1st annual Pennies for Power fundraiser to assist struggling families
10 Feb 16 BWL celebrates 125th anniversary
10 Feb 11 BWL to unveil founding document from 1885
10 Feb 9 Have some ‘Hugs’: Special ice cream celebrates BWL’s 125th anniversary
10 Jan 26 BWL commends citizens panel for report on new generation
10 Jan 14 BWL ushers in bright future with energy-saving LED streetlights
10 Jan 7 BWL offers LED holiday lights to customers
09 Dec 21 BWL solar array reaches one-year milestone in clean energy generation
09 Dec 18 BWL offices will be closed for furlough days
09 Dec 09 BWL Installs energy-saving LED streetlights in downtown Lansing
09 Nov 16 BWL teams up to give energy-saving LED holiday lights to customers
09 Nov 12 BWL to flush water mains in Waverly-Pleasant Grove area
09 Nov 4 Chamber of Commerce honors BWL for regional growth initiatives
09 Oct 30 BWL’s Water Production Manager joins group in assisting Lansing’s Sister City in Ghana
09 Oct 29 Shutoff protection for vulnerable customers
09 Oct 20 Peter Lark new MMEA president
09 Sep 28 CFL Program a Success
09 Sep 25 Susan Devon named BWL’s Assistant General Manager; two other promotions announced
09 Sep 23 BWL shares chili cook-off proceeds with three local non-profit organizations
09 Sep 16 BWL dedicates energy-efficient chilled water plant
09 Sep 15 BWL will dedicate new, energy-efficient Chilled Water Plant in Downtown Lansing
09 Sep 3 BWL gives away free CFL energy-saving kits to residential customers
09 Sep 1 BWL partners with local retailers to recycle CFL bulbs
09 Aug 5 BWL refinances bonds; will save General Motors $4.5 million
09 July 30 New commissioners join BWL board
09 July 21 BWL to host Energy Optimization Trade Fair July 23
09 July 17 U.S. House Approves $500k for BWL Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Project
09 June 25 BWL to conduct test of warning system on June 30
09 June 16 BWL Peregrine Band Day
09 June 9 BWL wins GE’s prestigious Return on Environment partnership Award
09 June 8 Sunny Skies Bring Record Crowd to 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off
09 June 2 Schoolchildren to get sneak preview of BWL-sponsored water exhibit at I-5
09 May 26 14th annual BWL Chili Cook-off will spice up the night on June 5
09 May 21 BWL’s Sue Warren given Energy Optimization Leadership award from MMEA
09 May 11

Board Chair Frank B. Lain to host ‘Green Power Forum’ on May 19

09 May 4 Portions of East Mt. Hope Avenue will close for water service work, repaving
09 Apr 28 BWL retains excellent bond rating from Standard & Poor’s
09 Apr 24 BWL unveils Hometown Energy Saverssm program
09 Apr 23

Lansing home will be the ‘launchpad’ for BWL’s Hometown Energy Savers sm program

09 Apr 18 BWL announces Hometown Energy Savers program, among several Earth-friendly initiatives
09 Apr 17 BWL to announce new Earth-friendly measures at Adopt A River Day
09 Apr 17 Portions of East Kalamazoo Street will close As BWL replaces lead service lines
09 Apr 06 52 BWL customers have power restored
09 Apr 06 52 BWL customers without power due to Sunday’s snowstorm...
09 Apr 02 Perkins hired as BWL's Internal Auditor
09 Mar 19 Margaret Bossenbery sworn in as Second Ward Commissioner
09 Mar 06 BWL water main-tapping team heads to national finals after winning Michigan competition
09 Feb 27 BWL wins national Arbor Day Foundation award for tree stewardship
09 Jan 30 BWL partners with faith-based charities that are assisting customers with bill payments
09 Jan 14 EPA names BWL a top U.S. innovator for generating renewable energy from landfill gas
08 Dec 23 BWL powers up Michigan’s largest solar array
08 Dec 22 BWL to power up Michigan’s largest solar array
08 Dec 22 Railcar lease extension saves BWL more than $565,000
08 Dec 18 Capital Gains magazine recognizes BWL
08 Dec 17 Mayor Bernero and J. Peter Lark – a.k.a. Santa’s Helpers – will treat downtown crowd on Wednesday
08 Dec 16 It’s a tie! BWL and City employees each collect the same number of toys in Toys for Tots Challenge
08 Dec 12 BWL named a top employer for its training, mentoring efforts
08 Nov 19 BWL, Granger donates energy-saving lights for Michigan's state tree
08 Nov 19 J. Peter Lark, Mayor Bernero to launch 3rd annual Toys for Tots Challenge
08 Nov 18 BWL, Granger power thousands of homes with renewable energy, donate LED lights for state tree
08 Nov 18 BWL, Granger to ‘Light up Lansing' with Green Power
08 Nov 13 BWL employees donations yield 2 tons of food items for local food pantries
08 Nov 05 Citizens advisory panel will meet Nov. 13
08 Oct 27 BWL to conduct test of warning system on Oct. 28
08 Oct 22 BWL breaks ground for Michigan’s largest solar power array
08 Oct 21 BWL to break ground on large solar array pilot project
08 Oct 07 BWL lead service line replacements pass halfway mark, ahead of schedule
08 Oct 06 BWL to conduct test of warning system on Oct. 7
08 Oct 03 BWL employees raise more than $3,000 for Holt family’s ‘Extreme Makeover’ home
08 Sep 30 BWL plays a leading role in Change A Light Change Michigan Month
08 Sep 26 BWL employees to play key role in ‘Extreme Makeover’ community project
08 Sep 24 BWL launches First STEP program to train, hire tomorrow's work force
08 Sep 23 BWL breaks ground on $20 million chilled water plant
08 Sep 22 BWL to host groundbreaking on $21.5 million chilled water plant
08 Sep 18 Citizens panel extends time frame to review BWL energy plan
08 Sep 15 BWL postpones test of warning system
08 Sep 10 BWL to host second annual Connections Live forum on September 15
08 Aug 26 Dr. Dean Sienko will join citizens panel
08 Aug 07 Former Michigan Attorney General Frank J. Kelley to co-chair panel on New Generation
08 Aug 01 BWL General Manager's contract signed
08 Aug 01 BWL to flush water mains in Moores River Drive area
08 July 29 The BWL will donate CFL bulbs for rehabbed homes
08 July 28 BWL will assist owners of rehabbed homes
08 June 19 Water Main Breaks
08 June 19 BWL Lead Replacement Project
08 June 18 Peregrine Falcon Band Day
08 June 16 *UPDATE* Power Restored to BWL customers
08 June 13 *UPDATE* Power Restored to most BWL customers; fewer than 300 without electricity
08 June 12 *UPDATE* Power Restored to most BWL customers; fewer than 500 without electricity
08 June 11 *UPDATE* Power Restored to most BWL customers; fewer than 950 without electricity
08 June 10 *UPDATE* Power restored to many BWL customers...
08 June 09 *UPDATE* BWL restores power to about 6,000 customers
08 June 09 *UPDATED* Outage Update
08 June 08 *UPDATED 3:25 p.m.* June 8th Outage update
08 June 08 *UPDATED* Power restored to about 12,000 customers
08 June 08 19,000 BWL customers without power due to Saturday’s storm
08 June 02 13th annual BWL Chili Cook-off set for Friday the 13th of June.
08 May 30 BWL to seek construction of hybrid biomass generation plant
08 May 30 Four peregrine eggs hatched so far at BWL’s Eckert Power Station
08 May 28 BWL lowers service charge to senior citizens
08 May 26 Dye water plant murals open to the public since terrorist attacks
08 May 23 BWL names new Associate Attorney
08 May 20 BWL announces two key promotions
08 May 15 BWL unveils First STEP program for high school students
08 May 13 BWL names Aileen Gow to new post of Energy Efficiency Specialist
08 May 08

Terri L. Singleton named BWL’s new Director of Human Resources

08 May 07 BWL will speed up lead service line replacements
08 May 06 BWL begins landfill remediation project
08 Apr 29 BWL restarts Moores Park hydro dam; renewable energy enough to power 200 homes
08 Apr 26 BWL awards 8 area schoolchildren in first annual Earth-friendly poster contest
08 Apr 25 BWL recognized nationally as a Reliable Public Power Provider
08 Apr 25 J. Peter Lark, Mayor Bernero to announce Earth-friendly poster winners
08 Apr 23 BWL, Lansing schoolchildren unveil the FalconCam at Moores Park Elementary School
08 Apr 22 BWL, Lansing schoolchildren to unveil the FalconCam
08 Apr 19 15 amateur finalists headed to the June 13 BWL Chili Cook-off
08 Apr 03 Lane closure scheduled this weekend on southbound U.S. 127
08 Apr 02 BWL appoints new safety director
08 Mar 29 BWL proposes reduced service charge to senior citizens
08 Mar 28 Still time to join BWL’s Amateur Chilihead Tryouts
08 Mar 26 BWL Commissioners create new diversity policy
08 Mar 25 BWL wins United Way award
08 Mar 19 BWL receives excellent bond ratings from Moody's, S&P
08 Mar 12 EPA commends BWL for progress in lead recovery and recycling
08 Mar 4 Jones promoted to Director Public Relations, Diversity and Organizational Development
08 Mar 3 J. Peter Lark attends APPA Legislative Rally in Washington, D.C.
08 Feb 29 First annual Amateur Chilihead Tryouts set for April 19
08 Feb 20 Ramps at I-496, Pennsylvania Ave. to be closed on Sat. February 23
08 Feb 19 Brandie Ekren named BWL’s General Counsel
08 Feb 19 Sue Warren named BWL’s Marketing Manager
07 Dec 13 Toys for Tots Challenge collects 1,406 gifts for area children
07 Nov 21 BWL to flush water mains in south Lansing between Nov 26 and Dec 7
07 Nov 19 William Aldrich named BWL's Manager of Finance and Planning
07 Nov 08 BWL Commissioner Rios resigns from board
07 Oct 04 BWL to flush water mains in south Lansing between Oct 8 and Oct 19
07 Sep 28 BWL's J. Peter Lark to help launch 'Change a Light, Change Michigan'
07 Sep 17 Temporary steam service shut-off allows for needed maintenance
07 Sep 6 BWL invites the public to its first annual ConnectionsLIVE forum
07 Aug 30 River 'draw down' to continue because of heavy rains
07 Aug 27 BWL and Granger Power Up with New 'Green' Partnership
07 Aug 23 BWL works with local non-profits to help customers struggling with bills
07 Aug 6 Susan Devon named BWL's new Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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