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Consumers Energy Expands Efforts to Provide Energy Savings to Vulnerable Customers in Michigan
Consumers Energy announced today it is strengthening its commitment to reducing costs for vulnerable customers. The company is increasing spending to connect income-qualified customers with energy-saving programs by $22 million by 2030.
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