Green Giving Program
Lower Your Bill for a Year, and Support New Renewable Energy for Michigan
With help from the Green Giving program and neighbors who care, you can lower your bill with clean energy credits. All while helping us create a future of renewable energy.
Program Benefits
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Lowers your monthly energy bill for 12 months.
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Free to join, there is no cost to you.
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Cancel at any time without penalty.
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Support a future of clean energy for Michigan.
How It Works
Customers in this program will earn monthly bill credits equal to the value of the renewable energy we produce and sell each month.
Clean energy is made at wind and solar plants right here in Michigan.
We partner with local assistance agencies to sign up customers who qualify. Allowing you to save money and help the environment.
Your monthly bill is lowered with credits from the clean energy we generate and sell. And you can feel good knowing you're a part of Michigan's clean energy future.
Who Is Eligible?
Income qualified customers who are enrolled in Residential Income Assistance (RIA) program, or have received a home energy audit through our Income-qualified Energy Waste Reduction Program. Qualified customers may not be currently enrolled in: The Low-Income Assistance Credit (LIAC), Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy (CARE) or Percent of Income Payment Plan (PIP) programs.
How You Can Participate
We partner with local assistance agencies to help enroll customers who qualify at no extra cost. Reach out to your local agency, or fill out the form below to see if you're eligible. Once you're enrolled, you'll get a confirmation email or letter.
Green-e Energy Certified
Consumers Energy Renewable Energy Program is Green-e® Energy certified and meets the environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit, Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at www.green-e.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there is no cost to participate. You’ll only receive credits on your bill.
Yes. Although the amount can vary from month to month. The credit will appear as a line item on your bill called “Green Giving Credit.”
Yes. This is because the renewable energy is sold each month and the amount received changes based on market prices. Based on previous years the average credit ranges from $10-$20 per month.
The term of the program is 12 months from the date you’re enrolled.
Not exactly. The electricity used to power your home will continue to be supplied from a mix of resources. But your participation in Green Giving supports the development of new renewable energy resources in Michigan, like wind and solar. You are joining a community of people committed to leaving Michigan better for generations to come.
If you move, your enrollment will be canceled unless you ask to transfer it to your new home within our service territory. You can make the transfer request by emailing greenpower@cmsenergy.com.
There are no cancellation fees. You may request to be removed at any time by emailing greenpower@cmsenergy.com.
Everyone deserves a cleaner future regardless of their home or their financial situation. The Green Giving Program is a state approved program that is funded by internal and external donors to advance clean energy in Michigan. The purpose of this program is to allow eligible customers in need the opportunity to experience the financial and environmental benefits from our renewable energy projects throughout Michigan.
This page contains updated program information and information about where the renewable energy comes from. Please email us at greenpower@cmsenergy.com with any questions you may have.
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