Consumers Energy Provides $2 Million to Help Qualifying Customers Offset Past Due Summer Bills

Consumers Energy Provides $2 Million to Help Qualifying Customers Offset Past Due Summer Bills
$7 Million in Assistance Provided to Meet Needs This Year
JACKSON, Mich., Aug. 18, 2025 – Consumers Energy is committing $2 million to help thousands of electric and natural gas customers who qualify to receive timely help to offset past due summer energy bills. Consumers Energy will distribute the onetime assistance payments through The Salvation Army.
To qualify for the one-time assistance payment, customers must be past due, shut-off or have a balance on a former address. This program is income-based and qualifications vary based on household size. Agency partners will verify customers’ eligibility and use their discretion in determining the exact amount a household could receive.
To apply, customers can call or visit the following:

• The Salvation Army: Contact your local Salvation Army or apply online at https://salarmy.us/energy.

Consumers Energy reminds customers additional help is available for anyone who needs assistance with their energy bills by calling 2-1-1, a free resource that connects people with nonprofit organizations. Customers can also visit ConsumersEnergy.com/assistance. 
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Media Contact: Matt Johnson, 517-888-1539, matt.f.johnson@cmsenergy.com
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