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September 30 is Deadline for Filing for State Home Heating Credit

JACKSON, Mich., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy reminds qualifying residents that September 30 is the deadline to file for a State of Michigan Home Heating Credit.

"QualifyingMichigan residents can get help paying their heating bills through a Michigan Home Heating Credit," said Debra Harmon, Consumers Energy's customer assistance coordinator. Information on how to apply for a credit is being provided with bills that Consumers Energy customers receive in August. Information is also available at Consumers Energy's "Energy Answers" section on its website: www.consumersenergy.com .

"There is money available in the Michigan Home Heating Credit program to assist low-income residents with their energy bills. Unfortunately, many of those eligible do not take advantage of this program," said Harmon. Eligible applicants can get up to $200 or more for their energy bills through the Home Heating Credit program. You do not need to file a state tax return to apply for this credit.

Home Heating Credit forms (MI-1040CR-7) are available at the following locations: most public libraries, Secretary of State branch offices, Department of Human Services branch offices, or by calling Consumers Energy's toll-free number, (800) 477-5050. Forms are also available from the Michigan Department of Treasury by calling (800) 367-6263 or at www.michigan.gov/treasury .

Last year, more than 378,000Michigan residents received $77 million in aid through the Home Heating Credit program, which is funded by the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The Home Heating Credit can be applied to all heating costs, including propane and purchased firewood.

Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million ofMichigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

For more information about Consumers Energy, visit our Website at www.consumersenergy.com

SOURCE Consumers Energy

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