Consumers Energy Company

Consumers Energy is a major investor-owned utility based in Jackson, Michigan, serving approximately 6.7 to 6.8 million residents across 68 counties in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. As the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, its core mission is to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions, aiming to enhance the quality of life for the communities it serves through a focus on innovation, customer service, and environmental stewardship.

The company's primary business segments include electric and natural gas utilities. Consumers Energy delivers electricity to 1.8 to 1.9 million customers in 62 counties and natural gas to nearly 1.8 million customers in 54 counties. Its services encompass the generation, purchase, distribution, and sale of electricity, alongside the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas. The utility also promotes energy efficiency through various programs, rebates, and renewable energy options for its residential and business customers.

In line with its commitment to clean energy, Consumers Energy has pledged to achieve zero-coal power by 2025 and aims for 40% renewable power by 2040, with plans to retire all coal-burning plants by that year. Recent developments include the Michigan Public Service Commission's approval in June 2026 of contracts for 1,269 megawatts of new solar capacity, contributing to a goal of 8,000 MW. The company is also focused on grid reliability, evidenced by its 2027 Reliability Action Plan and expanded line clearing efforts. However, a proposed sale of its 13 dams faced a recommendation for rejection from an administrative law judge in June 2026, citing the deal as "highly problematic."