Consumers Energy's new CARE program helping Michigan residents afford and manage monthly energy costs
Initiative enrolling as many as 12,500 by end of January Consumers Energy is helping people afford and manage their monthly energy costs this holiday season and beyond with Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy (CARE), a new program that is currently enrolling income-qualified Michigan residents. "Caring for the communities we serve is our Promise to Michigan, and that starts with offering resources to help some people stay on top of their costs," said Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy's vice president of customer experience, rates and regulation. "CARE is an innovative program that truly empowers people, not only to get out of an immediate crisis but to stay out of one in the first place." CARE provides a variety of assistance through paying past due balances and offering monthly bill credits, basic tips for energy savings, and opportunities for energy-efficiency upgrades. The initiative is available to all Michigan residents who Consumers Energy serves based on income, from...