Lansing, Michigan Commercial Natural Gas

Lansing Commercial Natural Gas: Michigan's Capital City

Lansing—Michigan's state capital and a diverse economic center—presents significant natural gas procurement opportunities for businesses. With General Motors manufacturing, Michigan State University, state government, and growing healthcare, Lansing's commercial natural gas market supports competitive supplier choice.

Michigan's Gas Customer Choice program means Lansing businesses can choose their supplier and optimize costs through strategic procurement, especially valuable given Michigan's cold winters.

How Natural Gas Works in Lansing

Consumers Energy Service

Consumers Energy provides natural gas delivery throughout Lansing and Ingham County:

• Pipeline infrastructure: Owns local distribution network
• Meter services: Records your usage
• Emergency response: Gas emergencies (800-477-5050)
• Billing: Consolidated delivery and supply

Consumers Energy serves 1.8 million natural gas customers across Michigan.

Gas Customer Choice Program

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) regulates the Gas Customer Choice program:

• Multiple licensed suppliers compete
• Regulated for consumer protection
• Seamless switching process
• Consumers Energy continues delivery

Service Structure

Component	Provider	Competitive?
Gas delivery	Consumers Energy	No—regulated
Gas supply	Consumers Energy or GCC supplier	Yes
Meter reading	Consumers Energy	No
Billing	Consumers Energy or supplier	Varies

Cost Reduction Strategies for Lansing

1. Compare Gas Customer Choice Suppliers

Lansing's diverse commercial market attracts supplier competition:

Factor	What to Evaluate
Per-therm rate	Base commodity cost
Rate type	Fixed, variable, or index
Contract term	12-36 months typical
Monthly fees	Additional charges
Exit terms	Early termination costs

Visit Michigan.gov for licensed supplier information.

2. Leverage Your Volume

Lansing businesses can negotiate based on usage:

• Under 10,000 therms: Standard commercial rates
• 10,000-50,000 therms: Custom quotes available
• Over 50,000 therms: Negotiate directly
• Large industrial: Transportation options

Automotive and healthcare should always request custom pricing.

3. Strategic Timing

Natural gas prices fluctuate. Monitor EIA data:

Favorable periods:

• Late spring and summer
• After mild winters
• High storage levels

Higher cost periods:

• Peak winter heating
• Extreme cold events
• Supply constraints

Lansing's cold winters make timing especially valuable.

4. Mid-Michigan Aggregation

Mid-Michigan businesses benefit from aggregation:

• All Lansing facilities
• Ingham County operations
• Mid-Michigan region
• Michigan statewide

Combined volume improves negotiating leverage.

Industries We Serve in Lansing

Automotive Manufacturing

Major GM presence in Lansing:

• GM Lansing Grand River Assembly - Cadillac production
• GM Lansing Delta Township - Vehicle assembly
• Automotive suppliers
• Manufacturing facilities

Related: Manufacturing Natural Gas Solutions

Higher Education

Major universities:

• Michigan State University - Major research university (East Lansing)
• Lansing Community College
• Campus heating needs
• Research facilities

Government

State capital functions:

• State government facilities
• State offices
• Government operations
• Institutional facilities

Healthcare

Regional healthcare presence:

• Sparrow Health System - Regional leader
• McLaren Greater Lansing - Healthcare system
• Medical offices
• Multi-facility coordination

See: Healthcare Natural Gas Solutions

Insurance

Insurance industry concentration:

• Insurance company headquarters
• Regional offices
• Corporate facilities
• Office heating needs

Restaurants & Hospitality

Hospitality serving residents and visitors:

• Restaurant operations
• Commercial kitchens
• Hotel facilities
• Event venues

Explore: Restaurant Natural Gas Solutions

Lansing Market Specifics

Capital City Economy

Lansing's diverse economic base:

• State government hub
• Automotive manufacturing
• Higher education
• Insurance industry

Mid-Michigan Position

Regional center status:

• Ingham County seat
• Mid-Michigan commercial hub
• Regional destination
• Transportation access

Climate Considerations

Central Michigan winters:

• Average January temperature: 24°F
• Heating degree days: 6,700+ annually
• Long heating season: October through April
• Significant heating needs: Budget consideration

Compare Michigan Cities

Coordinate across Michigan locations:

• Detroit - DTE Energy territory
• Grand Rapids - Consumers Energy territory
• Warren - DTE Energy territory
• Ann Arbor - DTE Energy territory
• Michigan statewide

Coordination opportunity: Lansing and Grand Rapids both use Consumers Energy—aggregate for volume advantages.

Understanding Your Lansing Gas Bill

Bill Components

Your Consumers Energy bill includes:

1. Delivery Charges (Consumers Energy)

• Customer charge (fixed monthly)
• Distribution charge (per ccf/therm)
• Infrastructure charges
• Taxes and fees

2. Supply Charges

• Gas cost (per ccf/therm)
• From Consumers Energy or GCC supplier
• Shopping here creates savings

Rate Schedules

Consumers Energy commercial rate schedules:

Schedule	Description
GS-1	Small Commercial
GS-2	Medium Commercial
GS-3	Large Commercial
GS-LVS	Large Volume

Delivery charges apply regardless of supplier.

Contract Strategies for Lansing

Fixed Rate Contracts

Valuable in Lansing due to:

• Cold winter heating needs
• Automotive budget requirements
• State budget year alignment
• Price volatility protection

Standard terms:

• 12, 24, or 36 months
• Locked per-therm rate
• Early termination fees

Variable/Index Rates

Consider when:

• Flexible budgets
• Market monitoring capability
• Shorter-term needs
• Risk tolerance

Lansing considerations:

• Cold winters create significant heating needs
• Budget certainty often valued
• Government-related work may need predictability

Lansing Recommendations

Given Mid-Michigan's cold climate:

• Fixed pricing provides valuable protection
• At least partial fixed recommended
• Manufacturing may need certainty
• Monitor market for opportunities

Learn more: Understanding Natural Gas Deregulation

Energy Efficiency in Lansing

Consumers Energy Programs

Consumers Energy offers commercial efficiency programs:

• Equipment rebates
• Custom project incentives
• Energy assessments
• Technical assistance

Visit Consumers Energy Business for current programs.

Efficiency Priorities

Lansing's cold climate makes efficiency especially valuable:

• Building envelope improvements
• HVAC optimization
• Industrial process heating
• Boiler efficiency

Get Your Free Lansing Analysis

Natural Gas Advisors helps Lansing and Mid-Michigan businesses optimize natural gas costs:

1. Bill Analysis: Review your current Consumers Energy bills
2. Supplier Comparison: Compare Gas Customer Choice suppliers
3. Contract Review: Evaluate terms and opportunities
4. Negotiation Support: Secure competitive rates
5. Ongoing Management: Monitor renewals and market

No cost to businesses—suppliers compensate us directly.

Whether you're an automotive manufacturer, a healthcare system, an insurance company, or any Lansing business, Michigan's Gas Customer Choice program offers savings opportunities.

Lansing governs Michigan from its capital. Govern your energy costs wisely. Contact Natural Gas Advisors today for your complimentary Mid-Michigan energy analysis.