NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy, a
subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) and Oncourse Home Solutions
(OHS), a leader in providing trusted and affordable home warranty
solutions, today announced that American Water Resources LLC, an
OHS company, has officially acquired and completed the purchase of
the Consumers Energy Appliance Service Plan (ASP) business, a
leading provider of appliance protection and related services.
"We are thrilled to finalize the sale of the Appliance Service
Plan business, which allows the business to thrive
under Oncourse Home Solutions, a company with a proven track
record of success in the industry, while also allowing us to focus
on our core utility priorities of modernizing our electric and gas
grids and our clean energy transformation," said Brian Rich, senior vice president of customer
experience and technology. "We thank the nearly 50 co-workers on
the ASP team who have served our Consumers Energy customers so well
during their tenure and wish them the very best. As we look ahead,
our continued long-term partnership with Oncourse will allow for
customers to enjoy more offerings, services and greater appliance
protection – a true win, win for all."
"We want to extend a very warm welcome to the Appliance Service
Plan team, and we're confident that their expertise and knowledge
will help us take a significant step forward in expanding our
presence and offerings to our current and future customers," said
Josh Cohen, CFO of Oncourse Home
Solutions. "As a customer-first organization, we work hard day in
and out to earn and keep the trust of our consumers and partners.
Our commitment to creating seamless, high-quality experiences is
part of who we are. Having ASP on our roster will only strengthen
our ability to do this and make home ownership enjoyable for
all."
ASP has been the leading provider of appliance protection and
related services to homeowners in Michigan for over 35 years. The business
provides customers with coverage for repairs and replacement,
offering financial protection from unexpected appliance
breakdowns.
ASP will continue to provide services to its current customer
base, ensuring a seamless transition, and Consumers Energy and
Oncourse Home Solutions will advance their partnership under an
ongoing services agreement.
About Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy is
Michigan's largest energy
provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million
of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula
counties. For more information about Consumers Energy, go
to ConsumersEnergy.com.
About Oncourse Home Solutions
Oncourse Home Solutions
is a leading provider of home protection solutions focused on
protecting homeowners from unexpected costs through flexible
services for home repairs and maintenance. Through its companies,
Oncourse Home Solutions serves 1.5 million homeowners across 43
states and Washington, D.C. With
over three decades of experience, Oncourse Home Solutions remains
committed to simplifying the hassles of home care and providing
coverage that simply works, giving homeowners peace of mind.
Visit OncourseHome.com for more information about
Oncourse Home Solutions.
Media Contacts: Katie Carey,
517-740-1739 (Consumers Energy) or Marlo J Gaal (312-504-0965
(Oncourse Home Solutions)
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