Consumers Energy's relationship with Habitat goes beyond dollars. More than 350 employees have volunteered this year in company-sponsored Habitat projects across the state. Several company employees also sit on the leadership boards of Habitat affiliates. The Helping Neighbors program provides energy efficiency upgrades to residents of Habitat legacy homes in the Great Lakes Bay region, and now is expanding its reach to residents of Genesee, Kalamazoo, Oakland, Ingham and Jackson counties. Measures have been installed to increase energy efficiency, including attic insulation, CFL and LED bulbs, and more. "Every day, we see the impact that Habitat for Humanity makes on communities and lives across our state, and we are honored to play a role in supporting Habitat's mission," Reynolds said. "Stronger neighborhoods are safer neighborhoods. Home by home, we know we can build a brighter future for families and for our entire state." Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest utility, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (CMS), providing natural gas and electricity to 6.6 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. The Consumers Energy Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Consumers Energy. It provides funding for a variety of areas including education, community, civic and cultural development, social services, the environment, and emerging issues. Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a safe, decent and affordable home. To make this possible, Habitat for Humanity of Michigan partners with the Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the state to assist them to reach their maximum sustainable capacity within their individual communities by supporting the further development of their leadership, procedures and resources. For more information about Consumers Energy, go to www.ConsumersEnergy.com. Check out Consumers Energy on Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/consumersenergymichigan https://twitter.com/consumersenergy https://www.youtube.com/user/consumersenergy https://www.flickr.com/photos/consumersenergy/ Media toolkit HELPING NEIGHBORS: Learn more about Consumers Energy's Helping Neighbors program: www.consumershelpingneighbors.com HABITAT: Learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Michigan: www.habitatmichigan.org To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumers-energy-habitat-for-humanity-celebrate-world-habitat-day-with-commitment-to-safe-affordable-housing-300154722.html
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