Help for Winter Bills Available for Customers in Northern Michigan Counties

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Consumers Energy: Help for Winter Bills Available for Customers in Northern Michigan Counties

CHEBOYGAN, Mich. March 3, 2026 – Consumers Energy is letting customers in nine Northern Michigan counties know that assistance to help them stay safe, comfortable and warm is available today.

The nonprofit Superior Watershed Partnership is enrolling eligible customers today in Consumers Energy’s CARE program, which helps households stay on top of their energy bills. The program is one of several ways Consumers Energy is helping the public this winter.

The Superior Watershed Partnership is actively supporting Consumers Energy customers in Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Leelanau, Montmorency, Otsego and Presque Isle counties.

To enroll in CARE through the Superior Watershed Partnership, Consumers Energy customers can call 2-1-1, a free resource that connects families with nonprofits and resources. Customers will also be asked to apply for state emergency relief and to complete an application and the pre-needs assessment:

• Needs assessment: https://www.tfaforms.com/5192686
• Application: https://www.tfaforms.com/5199187

People can learn more about how Consumers Energy helps customers at ConsumersEnergy.com/assistance.

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Media Contact: Brian Wheeler, 517-740-1545 or brian.wheeler@cmsenergy.com

Originally posted by Bellaire Chamber of Commerce via Locable