Consumers Energy’s members contributed $2,048.61 to the cooperative’s Operation Round-Up Program from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, that was distributed to 14 families who needed economic assistance with their energy bills. Currently, 243 members are donating funds to Operation Round-Up.

Operation Round-Up is a program designed for members who wish to donate small change each month to cooperative members who need economic assistance with their energy bills. Members who sign up for this program can have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the next highest dollar or specify an exact dollar amount to contribute monthly to the program. The co-op then annually distributes the Operation Round-Up funds to local community action agencies within Consumers Energy’s service territory to assist low-income families with winter heating bills and winterization of their homes.

How does the Operation Round-Up Program work?

There are two options for participating in Operation Round-Up. The commitment chosen would be effective with the month’s bill following receipt of the Authorization Form.

• Each month Consumers Energy “rounds up” the electric bills of participating members to the next highest dollar. For example, a member’s monthly bill of $160.73 would automatically be rounded up to $161 with the additional 27 cents going to the Operation Round-Up Program.
• Another option available for this program allows members to specify an exact dollar amount to be contributed each month.

Submit Your Authorization Form to Participate in Operation Round-Up!

Would you like to donate funds to Operation Round-Up to help others in need of assistance with their energy bills? To enroll in Operation Round-Up, members should complete the included Authorization Form and return it to the cooperative office. Additional questions can be answered by contacting the co-op’s Member Services Department at 800-696-6552 or info@consumersenergy.coop.