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Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) has significantly expanded its drone technology deployment for power grid inspections, doubling its fleet over the past two years. The company now operates 40 drones with 40 licensed pilots to inspect approximately 400 miles of power lines that were previously inaccessible to traditional helicopter inspections.

The drones, equipped with high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging, enable faster and more cost-effective inspections of challenging terrains, helping identify potential issues before they cause outages. This technology has proven particularly valuable during storm recovery operations and has contributed to reducing customers' average power outage time by over 20 minutes last year.

Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) is highlighting important natural gas safety measures on National 811 Day. The company emphasizes two critical safety protocols: calling 811 before digging and following the "3Rs" (Recognize, React, Report) when detecting potential gas leaks. The utility provider, which serves 6.8 million residents across Michigan's Lower Peninsula, adds mercaptan to naturally odorless gas to give it a distinctive rotten egg smell for easier leak detection.

Vice President Holly Bowers stresses the importance of public participation in safety measures, reminding customers to contact MISS DIG for free underground utility marking before any digging projects and to call emergency services immediately if they smell natural gas.

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) has announced a quarterly dividend declaration for its 4.200% Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C. The company will pay a dividend of $0.2625 per depositary share on October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 1, 2025.

CMS Energy, a Michigan-based energy provider, operates primarily through its Consumers Energy business and maintains independent power generation operations. Detailed dividend information, including tax status, is available through the company's website.

Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), has declared its quarterly dividend on preferred stock. The company will pay $1.125 per share on the $4.50 preferred stock (NYSE: CMS_pb) on October 1, 2025. Shareholders must be on record by September 2, 2025 to receive the dividend.

CMS Energy operates as a Michigan-based energy provider, with Consumers Energy as its main business, alongside independent power generation operations.

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) reported strong Q2 2025 results with adjusted earnings per share of $0.71, up from $0.66 in Q2 2024. The company's reported EPS was $0.66, compared to $0.65 in the previous year. Year-to-date adjusted EPS reached $1.73, up from $1.63 in 2024, driven by favorable regulatory outcomes, cost reductions, and weather conditions.

The company reaffirmed its 2025 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.54-$3.60 per share and maintained its long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 6-8%. Notably, CMS Energy announced an agreement with a new data center expected to add up to 1 gigawatt of load growth in their service territory.

[ "Q2 2025 adjusted EPS increased 7.6% to $0.71 from $0.66 year-over-year", "YTD adjusted EPS grew 6.1% to $1.73 from $1.63", "Operating revenue increased 14.4% to $1.838B in Q2 2025", "New data center agreement to add up to 1 gigawatt of load growth", "Operating income improved 12% to $317M in Q2 2025", "Strong cash position with $844M in cash and equivalents, up from $103M at year-end 2024" ]

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) has announced its quarterly dividend declaration. The company will pay a dividend of 54.25 cents per share on its common stock, scheduled for payment on August 29, 2025. Shareholders of record as of August 8, 2025 will be eligible for this dividend payment.

CMS Energy, a Michigan-based energy company, primarily operates through its subsidiary Consumers Energy and maintains independent power generation businesses.

Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) highlighted the success of its energy waste reduction (EWR) programs, which have achieved energy savings equivalent to the annual output of 18 natural gas power plants from 2009 through 2024. The company offers various customer programs including Appliance Recycling, Smart Thermostat program, Home Energy Analysis, and Water Heater rebates.

The utility company, serving 6.8 million Michigan residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties, emphasizes that these programs not only help customers reduce bills but also support grid reliability. Customers can access personalized offerings through ConsumersEnergy.com/offers, with special support available for income-qualified customers to improve home energy efficiency.

Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to Community Homeworks in Kalamazoo as part of its 2025 People Awards. The grant will support the nonprofit's Safe Start Home Repair Program, focusing on critical home repairs for families with expectant mothers and young children.

This grant is part of the Foundation's $1.5 million signature grant allocations for 2025, which includes Planet Awards (awarded in April) and upcoming Prosperity Awards. In 2024, the Foundation, along with CMS Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, employees, and retirees, contributed over $15 million to Michigan nonprofits and communities.

Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) Foundation has awarded $150,000 to the Michigan AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute (WDI) in Jackson as part of its 2025 People Awards. The grant will support a new Jackson area workforce cohort for WDI's Access for All program, providing essential wraparound support services including transportation, childcare assistance, stipends, and work equipment.

This grant is part of the Foundation's $1.5 million signature grant allocations for 2025, which includes the Planet Awards presented in April and upcoming Prosperity Awards in fall. In 2024, the Foundation, along with CMS Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees, contributed over $15 million to support Michigan nonprofits and communities.