Lansing BW&L

Michigan Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.075
Solar Export Value Notes
The customer will be credited on outflow for the billing period or time-based pricing period. The credit shall be applied to the current billing month and shall be used to offset charges on t
Net Excess Generation Notes

BWL will purchase excess solar energy produced by customers who are enrolled in the Distributed Generation Program. (current value: $0.075 / kWh)

Rebates Offered
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Situational
Production Meter Criteria

Customer generating systems with an AC nameplate capacity of 20 kW or higher will require a dedicated generation meter to be installed

Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Install Reqs

Must install a disconnecting device with a visible break suitable for use as a protective tag location so as to be accessible by BWL personnel or its agents and in close proximity to the billing meter. This device must accept a standard BWL padlock and must be located on the outside of all buildings. In no case, may the Customer tamper with or attempt to bypass the disconnect switch when the BWL has locked it in the open position.

Placards

NEC required placards

Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(800) 573-3503
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Lansing BW&L before you rely on this. The useful move: if an installer says you need a main panel upgrade, ask how these tap and interconnection policies were considered first.