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Consumers Energy’s $5 million bill-relief push hits Michigan as its foundation backs Fresh Start Kits for rehousing

Consumers Energy’s $5 million bill-relief push hits Michigan as its foundation backs Fresh Start Kits for rehousing

Consumers Energy is allocating $5 million to Michigan nonprofits to help residents pay energy bills as winter costs rise. The Consumers Energy Foundation separately awarded $100,000 to EightCAP for “Fresh Start Kits” to support people leaving homelessness in four counties. The utility said the aid will not come from customer bills. EightCAP has distributed 81 kits since November.
16 January 2026
Michigan’s Green Energy Boom: Utilities Hit 50% Renewables Target as Solar Grants Surge

Michigan’s Green Energy Boom: Utilities Hit 50% Renewables Target as Solar Grants Surge

Michigan’s major utilities report they will double renewable energy capacity by 2030, aiming for 50% renewable electricity. DTE and Consumers Energy are investing billions in new solar and wind projects to meet state mandates. State regulators awarded $5 million in grants to 14 local renewable projects this week. Large solar farms are generating millions in tax revenue for rural counties and have created about 20,000 green jobs since 2009.
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