Consumers Energy is sponsoring Michigan International Speedway, helping race fans – and Michigan’s premier racetrack – to save energy. That begins with this weekend’s Quicken Loans 400. ‘We’re thrilled to be part of this race weekend and to provide useful information about energy efficiency to tens of thousands of people at MIS,’ said Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy’s vice president of customer experience, rates and regulation. ‘We’ve helped Michigan residents and businesses save $575 million through our energy efficiency efforts since 2009, and know they can do much more long after the checkered flag is waved on Sunday.’ Consumers Energy is working to help Michigan International Speedway reduce its energy usage to save money and to build on the racetrack’s commitment to sustainability. Consumers Energy will be sponsoring the racetrack this weekend and through the Pure Michigan 400 in August, and expects to provide updates on Michigan International Speedway’s energy-saving accomplishments before the August race. ‘We are committed to providing a world-class race experience, to fueling Michigan’s economy and to doing all we can for the good of the environment,’ said Roger Curtis, Michigan International Speedway president. ‘We want our fans to come away thrilled with the race experience and the energy savings that they can experience in their home or business.’
Consumers Energy is reaching out to race fans all weekend, providing energy-saving tips, including a direct outreach to the thousands who are camping around the racetrack. Fans can order tickets for the races at MIS online at mispeedway.com or by phone at 800-354-1010.(6-16-2014)
