Cherryland Cares Awards $15,690 To Five Nonprofits

At its second-quarter board meeting, the Cherryland Cares board awarded grants to five local nonprofit organizations: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Baby Pantry, Grand Traverse Men’s Shed, Camp Quality Michigan, Single MOMM, and the Friendship Community Center.

In 2023, Cherryland Cares has awarded a total of $30,690 in grants to area nonprofits. The Cherryland Cares board is comprised of five volunteer Cherryland members. The funds distributed by Cherryland Cares are a result of members electing to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar. Members can contribute to the Cherryland Cares fund by calling 231-486-9200, signing up through SmartHub, or emailing us at [email protected].

 

If you are an area nonprofit agency looking to apply for our next grant cycle, please call Dawn Garrock at 231-486-9234 or email her at [email protected].

Cherryland Offers Optional Time-of-Use Rate Starting Oct. 1

Starting Oct. 1, members can start taking advantage of Cherryland’s optional Time-of-Use (TOU) rate. Members who opt into this rate will enjoy lower energy costs during off-peak energy use windows when fewer people need electricity. When energy needs increase during the afternoon and evening, the cost follows suit.

On-peak energy use windows change seasonally. The summer peak window lasts from 2–6 p.m. starting on May 1 and ending on Sept. 30. The winter peak window lasts from 5–9 p.m. starting on Oct. 1 and ending on April 30. For more information on the TOU rate, CLICK HERE.

Members Earn Rebates With Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Cherryland members are eligible to receive rebates for energy-efficient upgrades in their homes or businesses. Common upgrades include purchasing ENERGY STAR®- qualified appliances or choosing to go electric with their next vehicle.

For a guide to our residential rebate program and a complete listing of rebates available on ENERGY STAR®-qualified appliances, visit our website.

Co-op Offers Suite Of Solar Programs For Members

Interested in going solar? Cherryland offers a suite of solar programs for those who want to support renewable energy with their cooperative. The suite includes community solar, net metering, large renewable, and buy-all sell-all programs. Whether you want to cover your annual energy costs or use the clean energy you generate, there is a solar program for everyone!

To learn more, visit our website

Cherryland Office Closed Labor Day 

The Cherryland office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Line crews are on call to respond to any outages or emergencies. You can report an outage by texting OUT to (800) 442-8616, logging into SmartHub, or by calling us at (231) 486-9200. Click here to visit our website’s Outage Center for more details.