JACKSON, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 25, 2022) – Consumers Energy has kicked off a new program for residential and business customers who want to offset carbon emissions from their natural gas use and help protect the planet’s atmosphere.
The Mi Clean Air program supports Consumers Energy’s new plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its natural gas system by 2050. The new program is significant because roughly 10% of the country’s carbon emissions come from burning natural gas to heat space and water in homes and businesses.
Residential and small and medium business natural gas customers can purchase offset credits generated from a 3,700-acre Luce County forest, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The forest owner will reduce logging and manage the forest to sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide. Each credit represents the reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide emission.
The program also offers large commercial and industrial natural gas customers customized options that could range from local forest preservation to international programs based on a company’s sustainability goals.
Residential customers who want to help fight climate change and promote a more sustainable future can get started in the program and offset about 30% of their natural gas usage for only $6 per month. They can offset approximately 100% of their usage for less than stopping at their favorite premium coffee shop once a week. Residential and business customers can get more information and enroll in the new program at: http://www.consumersenergy.
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