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Consumers Energy presents 20-year renewable subscription to Jackson council; city staff ask for follow-up detail
Summary
Consumers Energy presented a turnkey renewable-energy subscription program that the utility says could help Jackson meet carbon goals and foresees a 20-year net savings forecast of just over $900,000. Councilors asked for more detail on forecasts and timing; no action was taken.
Consumers Energy representatives described a renewable-energy subscription program to Jackson City Council on June 10, presenting a 20-year contract option that the company says is designed to drive new Michigan-based wind and solar resources while offering participating customers energy and capacity credits.
Ryan Buhinger, senior energy solutions manager at Consumers Energy, told councilors the program is turnkey with no upfront capital or on-site construction required of the city. He said enrollment…
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