JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Puzzled about what to buy that person who seems to have everything, or is difficult to buy for? This holiday season Consumers Energy recommends a gift that fits every personality, age and relationship - Gifts of Energy to help keep homes warm.

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"Gifts of Energy certificates are a welcome addition to anyone's gift list, no matter the holiday or occasion. The certificates can be used like cash to help pay a Consumers Energy natural gas or electric bill, which makes them thoughtful yet practical," said Amy Walt, the company's executive director of customer operations.

"A Gift of Energy is a 'one size fits all' gift welcomed by everyone, be it a relative, friend, co-worker, college student, neighbor, or someone in financial need."

Gifts of Energy can now be purchased using a credit card in addition to cash or check options at any of Consumers Energy's 13 bill payment offices around the state.

Many service clubs, charitable organizations and emergency responders such as fire and police departments value Gifts of Energy, and both purchase and welcome donations of certificates to provide to those in need.

Consumers Energy Gifts of Energy:


    --  Never expire
    --  Are available in amounts of $10, $20, $25 and $50
    --  Can be mailed with monthly Consumers Energy bill payments, or applied to
        a bill at a Consumers Energy bill payment office. The amount is deducted
        from the bill total
    --  Cannot be redeemed for cash.

"Gifts of Energy don't include the buyer's name, so they work especially well for those who want to anonymously help someone in your family, neighborhood or place of worship," Walt added.

Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest utility, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

For more information about Consumers Energy, go towww.ConsumersEnergy.com.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/energygift

WHERE TO BUY: Purchase Gifts of Energy at all Consumers Energy bill payment offices, at participating credit unions, or through the mail by sending a check or money order to:

Consumers Energy
GOE-CMR 136
530 W. Willow St.
Lansing, MI 48906

Other direct purchase locations include:


    --  CP Federal Credit Union (several Jackson locations, plus Brooklyn and
        Parma)
    --  ELGA Credit Union (Burton, Davison and Flushing)
    --  Clawson Community Credit Union
    --  Consumers Energy bill payment offices

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SOURCE Consumers Energy