First Aired: February 4, 2023

Consumers Energy Executive Director of Customer Operations Brian Lewis encourages energy customers to reach out as soon as they know they won't be able to pay their bill. In this episode, he also discusses the programs in place meant to assist customers with energy bill payments when necessary.

Episode Resources

Consumers Energy Payment Assistance website
Consumers Energy consumer line: 800.477.5050
Michigan 2-1-1 website

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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.

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