Consumers Energy suspending shutoffs.

Consumers Energy suspending shutoffs.

JACKSON — In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus threat, Consumers Energy announced today that it is suspending shutoffs for non-pay for low-income and senior customers beginning March 16, 2020 through April 5, 2020. The timeframes could be adjusted depending on the spread and severity of the virus.

Senior citizens and qualified low-income customers already enrolled in the Winter Protection Program have already had their end dates extended through May 3, 2020, without any additional actions required on their part.