There are approximately 2,200 street lights within the Jackson city limits, most of which are owned and maintained by Consumers Energy.  The other street lights, mainly in the downtown area, are owned and maintained by Department of Engineering.  The city street lights are a high-pressure sodium, energy efficient type designed and installed to provide a safe level of illumination on the roadways.  The average light bulb has an effective life of about four years.

Street Light Outages

 Street light problems can be reported by calling the Department of Engineering at 517/788-4160 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., calling Consumers Energy at 1-800-477-5050, or visiting the Consumers Energy web site at consumersenergy.com and clicking on “For Home”.  

 New Street Lights

 The Department of Engineering works with Consumers Energy to install new street lights as requested by the Police Department, Councilmembers or city citizens.  When a request is received, department staff investigates the necessity of additional lighting based on the proximity of existing street lights.  If you believe a new street light would be beneficial in your neighborhood, you can call the department at 788-4160.