The fifth annual ‘Birdie for Warmth Heat

Bank Open’ golf tournament netted $76,000 for MichCon’s Heat Bank program.

The money will help senior citizens, disabled, unemployed and low-income

customers keep their homes warm this winter.

The tournament was co-sponsored by Gas Workers Local #80 and MichCon, will

all proceeds benefiting the Heat Bank program. Severe rains didn’t damper the

golfers’ spirits, who donated $38,000 in advertising, sponsorship and

participation. MichCon shareholders match, dollar-for-dollar, the money

raised, bringing the total to $76,000.

Since 1982, Heat Bank has been able to help more than 72,400 families in

Michigan keep their homes warm during winter months.

The event was held at Chandler Park Golf Course on July 29.

MichCon is one of the nation’s largest natural gas distributors, with 1.2

million Michigan families and businesses relying on MichCon for their energy

needs. MichCon is a wholly owned subsidiary of MCN Energy Group Inc.

(NYSE: MCN). Visit MichCon’s Web site at http://www.michcon.com