Board of Water & Light
Lansing, Michigan

Steam Rate Schedules

GENERAL STEAM SERVICE

RATE NO. 1

Availability - This rate is available to any customer receiving service from the Board of Water and Light (BWL) steam distribution system with a maximum gauge pressure of fifteen pounds per square inch (15 psi).  Steam services at gauge pressures above 15 psi but not exceeding 100 psi, when available, may be supplied at the option of the BWL or upon request by the customer.

Nature of Service - Saturated steam up to a maximum gauge pressure of 15 psi except as indicated above.

Monthly Rate

Surcharge - A surcharge of ten (10) percent shall be added to the above rates for steam service supplied upon customer's request for service at gauge pressure above 15 psi but not exceeding 100 psi.

Fuel Cost Adjustment - This rate is subject to a Fuel Cost Adjustment factor added to the above charges and calculated as defined on a separate rate schedule incorporated herein by this reference.

Amine Treatment Adjustment - The amine treatment adjustment allows for the monthly adjustment of rates to reflect the actual cost incurred due to amine feed.  The factor shall be applied to each 1000 pounds (lbs) billed.  The factor shall consist of 1.124 times the weighted average amine cost per 1000 lbs treated during the previous month.

Tax Adjustment - Bills shall be increased within the limits of any governmental authority or political subdivision which levies taxes, license fees, franchise fees, or any other charges against the BWL's property, or its operation, or the production and/or sale of steam, to offset any such cost and thereby prevent other customers from being compelled to share such local increases.

Minimum Charge - The Basic Service Charge included in the rate except that Special Minimum Charges shall be billed when the revenue received does not adequately compensate the BWL for the cost of furnishing service.

Delayed Payment Charge - A delayed payment charge of 5% of the unpaid balance, excluding delayed payment charges, shall be added to any bill which is not paid on or before the due date.

Reconnect Charge - A reconnect charge shall be added to any account which discontinues and reconnects service at the same address within a twelve (12) month period.  The reconnect charge is specified in the BWL Rules and Regulations for Steam Service.

Rules and Regulations - Service under this rate is subject to the BWL Rules and Regulations for Steam Service which are incorporated herein by this reference.