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Water system to continue demand‑response partnership with Consumers Energy; adds two pump stations

5396327 · July 16, 2025
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The city authorized a two‑year demand response agreement with Consumers Energy, continuing a partnership that pays the water system to switch to generator power during peak events. Staff said the program has paid more than $60,000 in recent years and will add two pump stations when the agreement renews.

The fiscal committee approved a two‑year agreement with Consumers Energy that continues the city’s participation in a commercial and industrial demand‑response program for elements of the water system.

A city water system representative explained the program: the utility notifies the city of a demand‑response event (at least 30…

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