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Lansing Utility Rates Rise Again | Lansing News
Starting October 1st, Lansing Board of Water & Light customers brace for higher bills — the fifth straight year of rate hikes, though this one’s smaller than recent ones. Driven by soaring costs in labor, fuel, and materials, the increases aim to keep up with inflation and maintain reliable service. The utility expects to raise about $9 million — mostly from electricity — to fund critical upgrades like replacing aging water mains, building new substations, and boosting cybersecurity. Despite some public pushback, the board voted forward, emphasizing these hikes are necessary to support clean…
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