Show Notes
: In this episode of Behind the Meter: an MPSC Podcast, host Mike Byrne is joined by MPSC Chair Dan Scripps and Kasey Grieco, Manager of Energy Assistance for the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) at Superior Watershed Partnership, to explore how MEAP helps Michigan households stay safe and connected during times of financial hardship. Together, they break down how MEAP works, who qualifies, and what support is available — from crisis assistance and shutoff protections to energy effic...
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