Energy bill assistance

(Community Matters 17) Consumers Energy: Speak Up When Having Trouble Paying Energy Bills

February 4, 2023 by Richard Piet

First Aired: February 4, 2023 Consumers Energy Executive Director of Customer Operations Brian Lewis encourages energy customers to reach out as soon as they know they won’t be able to pay their bill. In this episode, he also discusses the programs in place meant to assist customers with energy bill payments when necessary. Episode Resources …

(Community Matters 17) United Way Slammed with Requests for Utility Bill Assistance

February 4, 2023 by Richard Piet

First Aired February 4, 2023 Rising energy costs mean more Michiganders are asking for help through various channels to pay their utility bills. In this episode, Bethany Stutzman discusses the United Way Program Assistance Center, which – at the time of the interview – was handing record amounts of applications for assistance. NOTE: After the interview …