LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Consumers Energy is providing $2 million in one-time assistance to help thousands of eligible customers pay overdue summer energy bills.

To qualify, customers must be past due, have had service shut off, or carry a balance from a previous address.

Assistance is income-based, with eligibility varying by household size.

“Consumers Energy is proud to again take the lead in assisting our customers in their greatest time of need – ensuring more Michigan households who need help this summer can access these funds,” said Lauren Snyder, Consumers Energy’s senior vice president, chief customer and growth officer. “We want anyone who’s concerned about making ends meet to know you can count on us to help ease some of the costs of energy bills.”

Funds will be distributed th

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