Lansing Energy Tomorrow

Lansing Energy Tomorrow is the BWL’s major electric modernization program to replace and upgrade aging infrastructure with clean, efficient and reliable generation and transmission assets. The plan is vitally important to the future of the greater Lansing region, which will guide how the BWL will meet the region’s energy needs well into the future.

BWL Lansing Energy Tomorrow

BWL customers told us they wanted energy that’s affordable, reliable and clean. They also wanted the BWL to deliver a reliable and affordable energy plan that also attracts business and supports economic development.

Today, the BWL has committed to 50% renewable energy by 2030 and becoming carbon neutral by 2040. This plan continues the BWL’s innovation and leadership in moving toward a cleaner energy portfolio that’s also affordable and reliable.

2026 Integrated Resource Plan

The BWL published its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) earlier this month, which outlines its long-term plan to meet customers’ energy needs into the future. The plan identifies pursuing approximately 1,400MW of renewable energy over the next 20 years as the most cost-effective path to meeting future customer demand.

New Energy Projects

Over the past year, the BWL has added over 230 megawatts (MW) of new generation capacity, with more solar and wind projects already in development to achieve 50% renewable by 2030.