Co-op Suspends Shutoffs, Waives Late Fees Due To Pandemic

Cherryland has voluntarily suspended shutoffs for non-payment until June 1 to help members experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The co-op will also be waiving late fees until June 1.

Cherryland will continue to monitor the pandemic as time passes and assess their policies as information is released. Members experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to contact the member services department at (231) 486-9200 or [email protected].

Cherryland Cares Awards $8,600 To Three Nonprofits

At their first quarter board meeting, the Cherryland Cares board awarded grants to Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association, and The Dream Team – Traverse City. Cherryland Cares awarded $8,600 in grants to these area nonprofit agencies.

The Cherryland Cares board is comprised of five volunteer Cherryland members. The funds distributed by Cherryland Cares are a result of members electing to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar. Members can contribute to the Cherryland Cares fund by calling 231-486-9200, signing up through SmartHub, or emailing us at [email protected].

If you are an area nonprofit agency seeking financial help, second quarter grant applications are due Friday, June 5. For more information, please call Shannon Mattson at 231-486-9234 or email at [email protected].

Members Earn Rebates With Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Cherryland members are eligible to receive rebates for energy efficiency upgrades in their homes or businesses. Common upgrades include replacing incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs and purchasing Energy Star qualified appliances. For a guide to our residential rebate program and a complete listing of rebates available on Energy Star qualified appliances, visit the Rebates page of our website.

Cherryland Office Closed Memorial Day

The Cherryland office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours resume Tuesday, May 26.

Line crews are on-call to respond to any outages or emergencies. You can report an outage by texting OUT to (800) 442-8616, logging into SmartHub, or by calling us at (231) 486-9200. Visit our Outage Center for more details.