Michigan International Speedway last year became the largest participant in Consumers Energy's Green Generation program, matching 100 percent of its electricity use with renewable energy. More than 18,000 homes and businesses in Michigan participate in Green Generation, contributing each month to purchase power from renewable sources, all made in Michigan. Consumers Energy will continue to educate guests at MIS about energy efficiency in their own homes. MIS is the first facility in all of motorsports and one of the first sporting venues in the country to join the EPA's Green Power Partnership and offset its energy use from green power. The track uses nearly 5 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of green power annually. The announcement was part of the 20th annual Michigan Arbor Day Celebration at Potter Park in Lansing, Michigan. This event brought over 1,100 students and 24 organizations from throughout mid-Michigan to celebrate trees and natural resources. "MADA is excited to partner with Michigan International Speedway and Consumers Energy in this great initiative," State Arbor Day Coordinator Jennifer Hunnell said. "Planting trees and being good caretakers of our natural resources is what MADA is all about. This is a fantastic way to expand our presence in the state, and we thank MIS and Consumers for this opportunity." The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance is a coalition of organizations and agencies dedicated to the promotion and celebration of Arbor Day throughout Michigan. The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance is a program of the Eaton Conservation District in Charlotte, Michigan and is made possible through a partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It's the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike. 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. 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/ To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/michigan-international-speedway-consumers-energy-donate-50000-trees-to-be-planted-across-michigan-300071973.html
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