JACKSON, Mich., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Customer enrollment in
Consumers Energy's Green Generation renewable energy program is growing
faster than a corn field in August and has reached 10,000. That's up from
2,500 customer enrollments a little more than a year ago.
"We're delighted to see an increase in the number of customers
volunteering to support the development of Michigan-based renewable
energy," said Green Generation Program Manager Steve Stubleski.
"Customers are switched on to a brighter future by voting for renewable
green generation to power homes and businesses," said Commissioner Monica
Martinez, of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). "The result is
a Michigan that is cleaner and less dependent on fossil fuels for its
electricity."
Since the launch of the Green Generation Program in September 2005
following MPSC approval, several new Michigan-based renewable energy
projects have started operations. The projects include five landfill gas
projects located near Lennon, Marshall, Whitehall and Zeeland. In addition,
Consumers Energy purchases electricity for the program generated by two
wind turbines near Mackinaw City. Consumers Energy also has entered into
contracts with other wind-generation projects that are in various stages of
development. All of the projects are located in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
The Green Generation Program offers Consumers Energy's electric
customers an opportunity to support renewable energy by enrolling in the
voluntary program and paying a small premium. Green Generation is certified
by the nationally recognized Green-e Program which monitors voluntary
programs across the country.
Customer participation options in the Green Generation Program range
from purchasing a "green block" of power for as little as $2.50 per month,
to matching total monthly use, which will cost the average customer between
$12 and $14 per month. Information on the program is available at
http://www.greengeneration.com.
Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides
natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million of Michigan's 10 million
residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
For more information about Consumers Energy, visit our Website at
http://www.consumersenergy.com
SOURCE Consumers Energy
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