Consumers Energy rolls out energy efficiency program in schools

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If your kids start talking about energy efficiency soon, this may be the reason why.

Jackson-based

is rolling out a "

" program today that aims to reach 13,000 upper elementary students per year.

The program involves presentations to students about making smart choices when it comes to using energy. Students in the program will receive a kit to take home that includes two

, a shower timer, high efficiency showerhead, faucet aerator and night light.

Consumers has developed the program with help from the Michigan Department of Education and

.

The program is of an energy efficiency program that Consumers has launched in accordance with Michigan’s Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act of 2008, officials say.

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