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We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
HOW SOLAR GARDENS WORKS
Now You Have Two Choices When Subscribing
SolarBlocks come in ½ kW increments
MicroBlocks are 30% the size of a SolarBlock, so they cost less
What is a Solar Block?
Why Participate?
100% Michigan-Made Solar Energy
No Installations or Upkeep Hassles
Support Michigan's Renewable Energy Future
Subscription Levels Starting at $8 Per Month
Clean Energy with the Same Proven Service
No Contracts or Cancellation Fees
Environmental Benefits
Your Solar Gardens subscription will make a big environmental impact. Solar energy from the Solar Gardens Program generated to date is equivalent to:
22,618,636
Miles Driven
3,402
Tons of Landfill Waste Eliminated
69
Acres of Trees Planted
As a Consumers Energy’s full-service* electric customer you’re eligible to subscribe to Solar Gardens.
When you subscribe to the program, you agree to pay a low monthly fee on your electric bill each month** and receive a monthly solar energy credit based on the amount of energy produced.
Should you change service locations after you’ve enrolled in the program, your subscription will move with you. Move out of our service territory, and you'll automatically be removed from the program without penalty.
There are several payment plans available to fit your lifestyle – and for as little as $8 per month, you can promote a cleaner Michigan for decades to come. For additional details see Program Terms and Conditions.
See more about the Solar Gardens experience.
*Full-service electric customers are served on rates RS, RDP, RDPR, RT, GS, GSTU, GSD, GP, GPD, EIP and GPTU. To confirm your rate classification, please reference the back of your monthly bill under Rate Information.
**Customers who participate in the budget plan, winter protection plan, or shut-off protection plan will receive a second invoice for their participation rather than a consolidated electric bill.
Join Now
For as little as $8 per month, you can subscribe to solar energy.
Alternatively, you can choose an up-front, 3 year, or 7 year payment term and continue to receive credits on your bill after your payment has been completed. Contact us for more information on these alternative subscription options or if you are interested in changing your existing Solar Gardens subscription.
Subscription Options:
Up-front: $860
3 Year term: $27 per month
7 year term: $13 per month
25 year term: $8 per month
In 2023, credits averaged $3.53 per SolarBlock per month.
See more about the Solar Gardens experience.
Locations
Grand Valley State University
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Cadillac
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Western Michigan University
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Blackman
Learn MoreSolar Production
The data below illustrates how much solar energy has been generated in Michigan through the Solar Gardens program to-date. As you can see, your participation in programs like this makes a big difference.
TOTAL GENERATION TO DATE:
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Yearly Solar Production Total:
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