Granholm is Fighting to Keep Cost of Fuels Down

"Just as we put on extra layers for warmth in the winter, my administration is continuing to fight for extra layers of security for our seniors, our working families, and our most vulnerable citizens during a season that will see much higher energy costs." - Governor Granholm

• State Energy Plan to Outline Path to Affordable, Reliable Electricity
  Gov. Granholm issues an executive directive calling for the development of a plan that will outline ways to provide affordable, reliable, safe, and clean electricity for citizens and businesses.

• Governor Granholm Applauds Congress for Voting for Additional LIHEAP Funding
  Michigan Will Receive Approximately $25 Million

• Granholm Continues Fight to Keep Michigan Citizens Warm this Winter
  Granholm Proclaims "Keep Michigan Warm Week" Throughout State

• Granholm, 33 Other Governors Ask Congress to Do Its Part to Keep Americans Warm This Winter
  Governor, 33 other governors, send letter to Congress

• Granholm, Public Service Commission, State Utility Companies Help Citizens Combat High Heating Costs
  Governor reiterates call for additional state assistance, federal funding for high heating bills

• Granholm Requests $25 Million for Home Heating Assistance
  Governor Granholm sent letter to members of Michigan Public Service Commission asking that funds be made available immediately to assist with high home heating bills

• Fighting for Lower Gas Prices, Keeping the Heat on . . .
  Governor Renews Call for Cap on Oil Company Profits; Signs Rules to Keep Heat on this Winter

• Governor Signs Emergency Rules to Help with Heating Costs
  Weekly Radio Address (MP3 - 2:31 min. / 3.46MB)

• Granholm, 27 Other Governors Ask Congress to Fulfill Commitment to Keep Americans Warm This Winter
  In anticipation of severe spikes in energy prices, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today led a bipartisan group of governors asking Congress to provide critically needed funding to help American families who will struggle this year to keep their homes warm.
  - Letter to Congress

• Governor Call on President Bush to Cap Oil Profits; Granholm Joined by Governors of Four Other States
  Governor Granholm calls on President Bush to act decisively in preventing oil companies from raking in profits during a time of crisis
  - Letter to President Bush

• Granholm Exhorts President Bush to Ask Oil Companies to Lower Gas Prices
  Says compnay should not profit at expense of American citizens
  - Letter to President Bush

This website provides information on ways to manage your winter energy bills. You can find tips for saving energy, links to a wide range of consumer resources and much more. There is also information to assist low-income households and seniors citizens.
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