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24-04-2025
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Consumers Energy Honors Earth Month with Appliance Recycling Rebates, Events
Neighbors can reduce their carbon footprint and save on the cost of energy bills by recycling old appliances JACKSON, Mich., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring cleaning just got sweeter! Throughout the month of April, Consumers Energy is upping its commitment to a greener Michigan by offering its electric customers an opportunity to save extra on their energy bills while protecting the planet. For a limited time this April, qualifying electric customers can get an additional $20 rebate on top of the existing $50 incentive for recycling a refrigerator or freezer and can get $15 for recycling smaller appliances like AC units, dehumidifiers and compact refrigerators/freezers. As part of Consumers Energy's year-round appliance recycling program, any electric customer can recycle their empty appliances in working order. The special $70 refrigerator/freezer promotion runs through April 30. "This is just one of the many ways you can Count on Us to help you save money," said Lauren Snyder, Consumers Energy's vice president of customer experience. "By taking this simple step – out with the old and in with the new, you can take control of your bill and increase savings for you and your family in both the short and long term." Old refrigerators use three times the energy of newer ones. Neighbors can save up to $150 a year on their bills according to by taking advantage of the program. Since establishing its appliance recycling program in 2009 over 330,000 large appliances have been recycled. With Consumers Energy's Earth Month promotion, we'll pick up your working appliance for free, help you save energy, and make spring cleaning a breeze. "It was very easy to schedule my appointment, and the appliance pickup was completely painless," one customer said. Customers wanting to schedule an appliance pick up can call 866-234-0445. Consumers Energy is also offering 10 upcoming appliance recycling events now through September in areas across the state. For a full list of upcoming appliance recycling opportunities, visit In addition to is Appliance Recycling program, Consumers Energy provides customers with the power to reduce energy waste and lower bills through other energy efficiency and demand response programs like the Smart Thermostat program, Home Energy Analysis, and Water Heater rebates. To find out what other programs or rebates you may qualify for, visit Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. For more information about Consumers Energy, go to Check out Consumers Energy on Social Media Facebook: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Consumers Energy Sign in to access your portfolio
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17-04-2025
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Consumers Energy Delivers Over $1 Million in Rebates, Cost Savings for Grand Rapids Public Schools
Lighting projects, cooling system upgrades highlight energy efficiency efforts in 39 district buildings GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy is proud to partner with Grand Rapids Public Schools to empower one of the state's largest school districts to save money through Consumers Energy's energy efficiency programs. Consumers Energy is helping the district avoid nearly 5.2 million future kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy usage annually, which equates to over $500,000 a year in projected savings on the district's energy bill. The savings were achieved over a two-year period through electrical upgrades of lighting, cooling system, and HVAC systems and other improvements at 39 district buildings. Among the highlights of the work were a nearly $200,000 Consumers Energy rebate awarded to the district for new electrical equipment and other upgrades as part of the Innovation High School campus renovation, and nearly $30,000 for making energy efficient lighting updates at Alger Middle School. "The money we're investing back to GRPS schools supports building operations and improvements to the district's learning environment," said Lauren Snyder, Consumers Energy's vice president of customer experience. "We are committed to doing our part to educate and empower the district through our energy efficiency programs to help all Michiganders save energy and save money." "Partnering with Consumers Energy to reduce our energy usage helps us minimize our environmental impact and lower costs, allowing our district to invest more in our scholars, families, and staff," said Dr. Leadriane Roby, superintendent of schools for Grand Rapids Public Schools. Consumers Energy provides customers with the power to reduce energy waste and lower bills through energy efficiency and demand response programs like the Smart Thermostat program, Home Energy Analysis, Appliance Recycling and Water Heater rebates. And in conjunction with the company's Clean Energy Plan, which uses natural gas as a fuel source to generate baseload power, Consumers Energy's plan creates price stability and will save about $600 million through 2040. To find out what programs or rebates you may qualify for, visit Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. For more information about Consumers Energy, go to Check out Consumers Energy on Social Media Facebook: Instagram: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Consumers Energy
