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Vol. 120 No. 16 In our 120th year!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

  WELCOMED FUNDING!  Among friends and supporters, Michigan Heroes Museum board members David Johnston (center), and Branden Minuth (second from the right) join MHM Executive Director John Ryder in accepting a $46,651 check from the Consumers Energy Rebate Program from Thomas Quasarno, senior partner manager with Consumers Energy.

Consumers Energy rebate powers major upgrade at Michigan Heroes Museum

  The Michigan Heroes Museum marked a major milestone in sustainability and preservation last week as Consumers Energy representatives presented a rebate of $46,651 to support critical facility upgrades designed to protect Michigan’s military history for generations to come.

  The check presentation took place Tuesday morning, October 21, at the museum, where Consumers Energy leadership joined Executive Director John Ryder, members of the Board of Directors, museum staff, and local supporters to celebrate the successful completion of a comprehensive heating and cooling modernization project.

  The rebate from Consumers Energy made possible the installation of three, 90 % efficiency HVAC systems and a humidity-control air conditioning unit, all of which will work together to stabilize the museum’s internal environment, enhance visitor comfort, and significantly reduce overall energy consumption.

  “This project marks a major milestone for our museum,” Ryder said during the presentation. “Thanks to the generosity of Consumers Energy and the craftsmanship of Schreiner Mechanical, we can better safeguard the stories entrusted to us, offer a more comfortable experience for our guests, and dramatically reduce our environmental footprint.”

  The installation was led by Schreiner Mechanical, Inc., a Frankenmuth-based mechanical contractor that partnered with the museum throughout the project. The new system represents the first major infrastructure update at the facility in over a decade and will have long-term benefits for both artifact preservation and operating efficiency.

  Consumers Energy representatives said the donation aligns with the company’s broader commitment to supporting Michigan communities and advancing sustainability initiatives. The utility’s philanthropic efforts, delivered through the Consumers Energy Foundation, focus on programs that improve people, the planet, and prosperity across the state. .....  

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