DTE Energy Workshops Offer Help With Utility Bills
27 March 2008 - 5:05AM
PR Newswire (US)
DETROIT, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy is sponsoring two
workshops in April -- called "Energy Solutions Round Ups" -- to
help Detroit area residents who may be in danger of having their
utilities shut off for nonpayment. The workshops, which will
include participation from area churches, government agencies and
social service organizations, will help consumers identify
resources to help manage their utility bills and learn how they can
conserve energy and save money. "We recognize how tough this winter
has been for many of our customers, with Michigan's difficult
economy, the cold, snowy weather and a decline in available energy
assistance funding," said Joyce Hayes-Giles, senior vice president
of customer service for DTE Energy. "As the heating season draws to
a close, we want to help residents who have experienced high
heating bills and face potential shut-off of their electric or gas
service." The DTE Energy workshops will bring together a number of
agencies that can provide a wide range of services to area
residents, including bill payment and shut-off protection
assistance, help filing for energy tax credits, and information on
energy assistance, weatherization and energy efficiency programs.
"There are a number of organizations that can provide energy
assistance to Detroit residents -- but many people who qualify for
help may not be aware of the services," Hayes-Giles said. "People
who attend these workshops will be able to meet with agencies and
organizations that can help find solutions to their particular
needs." Along with DTE Energy, participating organizations include
THAW, the Michigan Department of Human Services, the Salvation
Army, the WARM Training Center, Detroit's Department of Human
Services and others. DTE Energy will be sponsoring two Energy
Solutions Round Ups -- one on the West Side and one on the East
Side of the city. Tuesday, April 1 Greater Grace Temple 23500 W.
Seven Mile Rd., Detroit 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3
Perfecting Church 7616 E. Nevada, Detroit 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
DATASOURCE: DTE Energy CONTACT: Len Singer, +1-313-235-8809, or
Scott Simons, +1-313-235-8808, both for DTE Energy Web site:
http://www.dteenergy.com/
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