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      <title>Strong Winds Leave Thousands In West Michigan Without Power</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:26:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Thousands across West Michigan are without power after 50-60mph wind guests knocked down power lines.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/strong-winds-leave-thousands-in-west-michigan-without-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Should Grand Rapids Residents Get a Water Bill Credit?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:26:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In one of the recent power outages Consumers Energy offered a bill credit, so should those in Grand Rapids affected by the tainted water get a bill credit? <a href="https://wgrd.com/should-grand-rapids-residents-get-a-water-bill-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In one of the recent power outages Consumers Energy offered a bill credit, so should those in Grand Rapids affected by the tainted water get a bill credit? <a href="https://wgrd.com/should-grand-rapids-residents-get-a-water-bill-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan’s Largest Landowner Doesn’t Even Live in the State</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:43:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Seems like the person(s) who own the most land in the state of Michigan would at least live here but that is not the case. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-largest-landowner-doesnt-even-live-in-the-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Find out how Michigan's power grid vulnerabilities compare to other states like Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-power-outages/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Michigan residents witness unique aerial tree trimming method with chainsaw-like contraption attached to helicopter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/saws-flying-michigan-skies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan residents witness unique aerial tree trimming method with chainsaw-like contraption attached to helicopter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/saws-flying-michigan-skies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:02:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Weather in Michigan can be sunny one minute and severe the next. A new report shows that Michigan has one of the worst weather related power grids in America.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-weather-related-power-outages/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Weather in Michigan can be sunny one minute and severe the next. A new report shows that Michigan has one of the worst weather related power grids in America.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-weather-related-power-outages/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How To Avoid Paying More For Your Consumers Energy Bill</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:24:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A change is coming to Consumer Energy bills that could impact you and your wallet.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/consumer-energy-processing-fee/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A change is coming to Consumer Energy bills that could impact you and your wallet.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/consumer-energy-processing-fee/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here We Go Again! Winter Storm Heads Towards Michigan for Friday</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Another powerful winter storm is heading towards Michigan for Friday, bringing with it ice, snow, and wind. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/here-we-go-again-winter-storm-heads-towards-michigan-for-friday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Another powerful winter storm is heading towards Michigan for Friday, bringing with it ice, snow, and wind. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/here-we-go-again-winter-storm-heads-towards-michigan-for-friday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:09:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How do you get rid of a spare 125-ton locomotive you just have sitting around? Well, if you are Consumers Energy -- you donate it to a local non-profit group! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/consumers-energy-makes-125-ton-donation-to-local-organization/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you get rid of a spare 125-ton locomotive you just have sitting around? Well, if you are Consumers Energy -- you donate it to a local non-profit group! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/consumers-energy-makes-125-ton-donation-to-local-organization/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:43:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective immediately, your electric bill is going to be a little higher. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/consumers-energy-rate-increase/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Effective immediately, your electric bill is going to be a little higher. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/consumers-energy-rate-increase/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These Four Michigan Companies Made America’s Top 100 Large Employers List</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Forbes just came out with a list of America's Best Large Employers, and four Michigan companies landed in the Top 100.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-four-michigan-companies-made-americas-top-100-large-employers-list/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Forbes just came out with a list of America&apos;s Best Large Employers, and four Michigan companies landed in the Top 100.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-four-michigan-companies-made-americas-top-100-large-employers-list/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Did You Lose Power From Last Week’s Storms? You Might Qualify for a Credit</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[According to Consumers Energy, last week's storms caused one of their top 10 outages in Michigan.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-lose-power-from-last-weeks-storms-you-might-qualify-for-a-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[According to Consumers Energy, last week&apos;s storms caused one of their top 10 outages in Michigan.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-lose-power-from-last-weeks-storms-you-might-qualify-for-a-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Consumers Energy Giving Out Free Ice Cream in Lowell as Crews Restore Power</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2021 01:54:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Consumers Energy is looking to help folks cool down with free ice cream on Saturday in Lowell. <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-energy-giving-out-free-ice-cream-in-lowell-as-crews-restore-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Consumers Energy is looking to help folks cool down with free ice cream on Saturday in Lowell. <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-energy-giving-out-free-ice-cream-in-lowell-as-crews-restore-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Over 175,000 Customers Without Power Following Storms</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:25:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As severe storms rolled through west Michigan Tuesday night, they knocked out the power to over 200,000 Consumers Energy customers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/over-175000-customers-without-power-following-storms/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As severe storms rolled through west Michigan Tuesday night, they knocked out the power to over 200,000 Consumers Energy customers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/over-175000-customers-without-power-following-storms/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Power Outage Planned For Kent County</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:29:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Consumers Energy has stated that nearly 2,500 customers In Kent County will be temporarily cut off. Consumers Energy will shut off power at 9 p.m. on June 26 for about 5 hours. <a href="https://wgrd.com/power-outage-planned-for-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Consumers Energy has stated that nearly 2,500 customers In Kent County will be temporarily cut off. Consumers Energy will shut off power at 9 p.m. on June 26 for about 5 hours. <a href="https://wgrd.com/power-outage-planned-for-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Michigan Home To Be Moved On Tuesday, Power Outages Possible</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:01:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A unique event is set to take place on Tuesday as an entire home will be moved over 8 miles from Kent County to Allegan County.
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A unique event is set to take place on Tuesday as an entire home will be moved over 8 miles from Kent County to Allegan County.
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>As Temperatures Rise, So Do West Michigan’s Electricity Rates</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:16:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With temperatures set to flirt with 90 again this weekend, Consumers Energy is reminding customers they will be implementing its summer peak rates beginning today, and that means West Michigan customers of the power provider will be paying higher rates. <a href="https://wgrd.com/as-temperatures-rise-so-do-west-michigans-electricity-rates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With temperatures set to flirt with 90 again this weekend, Consumers Energy is reminding customers they will be implementing its summer peak rates beginning today, and that means West Michigan customers of the power provider will be paying higher rates. <a href="https://wgrd.com/as-temperatures-rise-so-do-west-michigans-electricity-rates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Homeowners To Pay More For Electricity</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:13:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Consumers Energy will be implementing it's summer peak rates beginning June 1, and that means West Michigan customers of the power provider will be paying higher rates.
 <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-homes-to-pay-more-for-electricity/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Consumers Energy&#xA0;will be&#xA0;implementing&#xA0;it&apos;s summer peak rates beginning June 1, and that means West Michigan customers of the power provider will be paying higher rates.
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      <title>Expect Your Consumers Bill to Increase in 2021</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:44:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Regulators approved a 100-million rate hike that will help the utility company upgrade their equipment as work towards clean-energy goals.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/expect-your-consumers-bill-to-increase-in-2021/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Regulators approved a 100-million rate hike that will help the utility company upgrade their equipment as work towards clean-energy goals.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/expect-your-consumers-bill-to-increase-in-2021/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Random Power Outages Affecting West Michigan This Weekend</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/random-power-outages-affecting-west-michigan-this-weekend/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:24:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Saturday the city of South Haven was without power, Sunday parts of Grand Rapids woke up without electricity.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/random-power-outages-affecting-west-michigan-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Saturday the city of South Haven was without power, Sunday parts of Grand Rapids woke up without electricity.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/random-power-outages-affecting-west-michigan-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Update to the Consumers Energy Credit for The Power Outage</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/update-to-the-consumers-energy-credit-for-the-power-outage/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:36:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The weekend weather has now been considered a catastrophic event, so the length without power for the credit has changed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/update-to-the-consumers-energy-credit-for-the-power-outage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The weekend weather has now been considered a catastrophic event, so the length without power for the credit has changed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/update-to-the-consumers-energy-credit-for-the-power-outage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free Ice Cream, Bottled Water, and Ice in Cedar Springs for Those Without Power</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/free-ice-cream-bottled-water-and-ice-in-cedar-springs-for-those-without-power/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:03:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Meijer and Consumer's Energy will be handing out bottled water, bags of ice, and ice cream to those without power at the American Legion Cedar Springs Post on Monday, July 22 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-ice-cream-bottled-water-and-ice-in-cedar-springs-for-those-without-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Meijer and Consumer&apos;s Energy will be handing out bottled water, bags of ice, and ice cream to those without power at the American Legion Cedar Springs Post on Monday, July 22 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-ice-cream-bottled-water-and-ice-in-cedar-springs-for-those-without-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>$25 Credit Available for Those Who Lost Power for Over 16 Hours</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/25-credit-available-for-those-who-lost-power-for-over-16-hours/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:48:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Per Michigan law, utility companies have to issue outage credits for those eligible. <a href="https://wgrd.com/25-credit-available-for-those-who-lost-power-for-over-16-hours/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Per Michigan law, utility companies have to issue outage credits for those eligible. <a href="https://wgrd.com/25-credit-available-for-those-who-lost-power-for-over-16-hours/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Consumers Energy Passed Out Water And Ice Cream Sunday Evening</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/consumers-energy-passed-out-water-and-ice-cream-sunday-evening/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 03:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Showing they're a good neighbor.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-energy-passed-out-water-and-ice-cream-sunday-evening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Showing they&apos;re a good neighbor.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-energy-passed-out-water-and-ice-cream-sunday-evening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Consumers says it could be Wednesday before all West MI has power</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2019 20:55:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Damn heatwave.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-says-it-could-be-wednesday-before-all-west-mi-has-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Damn heatwave.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-says-it-could-be-wednesday-before-all-west-mi-has-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Free Bottled Water and Bags of Ice Offered in Jenison After Storm</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2019 23:55:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Meijer and Consumer's Energy will be hanging out bottled water and bags of ice ice at Jenison High School on Sunday, July 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-bottled-water-and-bags-of-ice-offered-in-jenison-after-storm/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Meijer and Consumer&apos;s Energy will be hanging out bottled water and bags of ice ice at Jenison High School on Sunday, July 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-bottled-water-and-bags-of-ice-offered-in-jenison-after-storm/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Whitecaps Rescheduling Sunday’s Game Due to Power Outage</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2019 23:51:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This put a damper on some people's Sunday Funday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/whitecaps-rescheduling-sundays-game-due-to-power-outage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This put a damper on some people&apos;s Sunday Funday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/whitecaps-rescheduling-sundays-game-due-to-power-outage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Bird Caused A Power Outage Thursday Morning Along 28th Street in Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 17:40:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bad day for the bird and around 2,800 Consumers' customers.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-bird-caused-a-power-outage-thursday-morning-along-28th-street-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bad day for the bird and around 2,800 Consumers&apos; customers.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-bird-caused-a-power-outage-thursday-morning-along-28th-street-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>12 Rare Turtles Rescued Near Michigan Pipeline Project, Released</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 16:11:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The young turtles were released near Saginaw last week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/12-rare-turtles-rescued-near-michigan-pipeline-project-released/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The young turtles were released near Saginaw last week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/12-rare-turtles-rescued-near-michigan-pipeline-project-released/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Summer Rate Plan Announced For Consumer’s Energy Customers</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2019 05:04:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From June through September, rates will be higher during "peak times". <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-summer-rate-plan-announced-for-consumers-energy-customers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From June through September, rates will be higher during &quot;peak times&quot;. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-summer-rate-plan-announced-for-consumers-energy-customers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Melinda Fawver</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Lose Power for 16 Hours? You May be Eligible for a $25 Credit</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:24:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Customers who lost power more than seven times in a 12-month period could be eligible too. <a href="https://wgrd.com/lose-power-for-16-hours-you-may-be-eligible-for-a-25-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Customers who lost power more than seven times in a 12-month period could be eligible too. <a href="https://wgrd.com/lose-power-for-16-hours-you-may-be-eligible-for-a-25-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:18:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Some areas might not see power restored until Tuesday night. <a href="https://wgrd.com/over-50000-still-without-power-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some areas might not see power restored until Tuesday night. <a href="https://wgrd.com/over-50000-still-without-power-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free Movies at Celebration Cinema to Those with No Power This Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2019 15:13:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[While Consumers Energy works to restore power to the thousands still without it, they've teamed up with Celebration Cinema to make the weekend a little more bearable by offering free movies. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-movies-at-celebration-cinema-to-those-with-no-power-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[While Consumers Energy works to restore power to the thousands still without it, they&apos;ve teamed up with Celebration Cinema to make the weekend a little more bearable by offering free movies. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-movies-at-celebration-cinema-to-those-with-no-power-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Warming Centers Opening for those without Power</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:39:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A few communities are opening up warming centers for those who are without power due to the weather. Consumers Energy has up to 144,000 customers without power as of Thursday afternoon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/warming-centers-opening-for-those-without-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A few communities are opening up warming centers for those who are without power due to the weather. Consumers Energy has up to 144,000 customers without power as of Thursday afternoon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/warming-centers-opening-for-those-without-power/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Consumers Energy Needs Your Help By Reducing Your Gas Usage</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:42:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Fire in Macomb County has led Consumers to ask all customers to reduce gas usage to ensure there's not a shortage during the polar vortex.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-energy-needs-your-help-by-reducing-your-gas-usage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Fire in Macomb County has led Consumers to ask all customers to reduce gas usage to ensure there&apos;s not a shortage during the polar vortex.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-energy-needs-your-help-by-reducing-your-gas-usage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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