With more than 550,000 veterans living in the state of Michigan, over 50% of them are over the age of 65, and living on a fixed income. Consumers Energy recognizes, and understands that many are unable to pay their increasing energy bills, and have recently announced it will donate $300,000 to help veterans pay their heating bill through the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF).
This donation would be the largest single donation by Consumers Energy in 76 years, and could help hundreds of veterans in need this winter. So far this winter they have provided over $7 million to help Michigan residents, including the donation made to the MVTF.
Consumers Energy’s CEO Garrick Rochow says, “Natural gas prices have climbed across the Midwest and the nation, and we are committed to helping customers manage their bills and help those in need immediately.”
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
