Energy Savings Programs Help Customers Use Energy Wisely, Support Grid Reliability
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Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) highlighted the success of its energy waste reduction (EWR) programs, which have achieved energy savings equivalent to the annual output of 18 natural gas power plants from 2009 through 2024. The company offers various customer programs including Appliance Recycling, Smart Thermostat program, Home Energy Analysis, and Water Heater rebates.
The utility company, serving 6.8 million Michigan residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties, emphasizes that these programs not only help customers reduce bills but also support grid reliability. Customers can access personalized offerings through ConsumersEnergy.com/offers, with special support available for income-qualified customers to improve home energy efficiency.
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- Energy savings programs have achieved equivalent output of 18 power plants since 2009
- Company serves 6.8 million out of 10 million Michigan residents
- Offers multiple energy efficiency programs and rebates for customers
- Provides tailored support for income-qualified customers
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Customer Energy Saving Programs Have Saved Enough Energy to Match the Annual Output of 18 Power Plants
While Consumers Energy is prepared to deliver safe, reliable and affordable power to customers across the region throughout the summer, energy is a shared resource—and how it's used matters.
"By reducing peak load and overall consumption, energy savings help avoid the need to build or run additional generating resources while keeping energy reliable and affordable for all customers," said Sri Maddipati, Consumers Energy's senior vice president, and president of electric supply.
Consumers Energy's forward-looking supply plan features a robust mix of flexible generation resources that continue to evolve through strategic investments. This diversified and prepared approach combined with customer programs allows Consumers Energy to meet
"Taking advantage of our EWR programs is not just good for the planet or your wallet - it's essential to keeping our grid strong and dependable," said Maddipati. "We're proud to partner with our customers to build a smarter, more resilient energy future."
Customers are rewarded for shifting energy use to early morning, evening and overnight times in the summer. Consumers Energy provides customers with the power to reduce energy waste and lower bills through various energy efficiency and demand response programs like the Appliance Recycling program, Smart Thermostat program, Home Energy Analysis, and Water Heater rebates.
Consumers Energy offers tailored support for income-qualified customers to improve home energy efficiency and lower monthly costs. "My Personalized Offerings" allows customers a one-stop-shop when signing into their account at ConsumersEnergy.com/offers to fill out some basic household information to see what specific programs may best suit their needs.
"You can count on us to keep you powered with reliable energy when you need it most. Consumers Energy is here to deliver comfort and peace of mind to homes and businesses – while keeping bills as low as possible," said Lauren Snyder, Consumers Energy's senior vice president, chief customer and growth officer.
Customers can find out what other programs or rebates they may qualify for by visiting consumersenergy.com/save.
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