Renewable Energy Programs

Learn about how Consumers Energy is involved in renewable energy, which programs are available and how you can join.

Powering a Greener Future

Take action to preserve your home, your community, and the places where memories are made. Count on us to help you preserve Michigan’s environment with clean energy.

Easy Solutions for Your Home


Renewable Energy Program

A flexible program that works for any home or budget.

  • Starts at less than $1 a month
  • Choose to match some or all of your electric use with Michigan-made clean energy
  • Supports local wind and solar projects
  • Receive monthly bill credits to lower subscription costs

About the Renewable Energy Program

Solar Gardens

An easy way to tap into solar power without buying or installing your own panels.

  • Starts at $2.40 a month
  • Choose the SolarBlock subscription that works for you and earn monthly bill credits for the energy produced
  • Supports Michigan-made solar energy without installation or upkeep hassles
  • Receive monthly bill credits to lower subscription costs

About Solar Gardens

MI Clean Air

A simple way to reduce your carbon footprint and preserve Michigan forests.

  • Starts at $2 a month
  • Offset your emissions from natural gas use
  • Supports projects in Michigan that lower carbon

About MI Clean Air

Generating Your Own Energy?


Get Credit for Sharing Your Generated Energy

About Distributed Generation

Sell Your Surplus Energy to Us

About Solar Generation

See Your Guide to Selling the Energy You Generate

About Generator Interconnection
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Retired Programs

Below are programs that helped pave the way for the wide range of sustainability efforts we offer today:

  • Net Metering
  • Green Generation
  • Renewable Energy Credit

These efforts laid the foundation, but the future is even brighter. If you haven’t already, check out the newest programs we offer and join us to help build a more sustainable Michigan.