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Consumers Energy (CMS) reported significant success from its underground power line pilot program launched in 2024, demonstrating 100% reduction in storm-related outages compared to areas with overhead systems. The 9-mile pilot program, targeting circuits with frequent outages in six Michigan counties, has shown improved reliability and customer satisfaction. Currently, 15% of Consumers Energy's electric lines are underground, with plans to bury over 1,000 miles of additional lines in the next 5 years, pending regulatory approval. The company has also requested approval to bury 50 more miles starting mid-2026. Underground lines improve reliability by 90% or more by protecting against common outage causes like severe weather, falling trees, and ice. Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, serves 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

Consumers Energy (CMS) announced a partnership with ESPEC North America to provide renewable energy for the environmental testing equipment manufacturer's operations in West Michigan. Starting in 2028, ESPEC's major electricity accounts will be powered by new Michigan-based wind and solar projects, with the company receiving Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). ESPEC joins over 50 businesses in Consumers Energy's Renewable Energy Program, which has secured commitments for more than 700 megawatts of emission-free energy - enough to power 84,000 homes annually and reduce emissions equivalent to removing 190,500 cars from the road. Notable program participants include General Motors, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the cities of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.

CMS Energy has announced a cash tender offer for up to $125 million of outstanding bonds issued by Consumers Energy Company. The tender offer targets five series of First Mortgage Bonds with maturities ranging from 2046 to 2060, with acceptance priority levels from 1 to 5. Bondholders who tender before the Early Tender Date of June 17, 2025, will receive the Total Consideration including a $30 Early Tender Payment per $1,000 principal amount. The tender offer expires on July 3, 2025. The settlement dates are expected to be June 23, 2025, for early tenders and July 9, 2025, for regular tenders. The 2.500% First Mortgage Bonds due 2060 have a Series Tender Cap of $125 million. The offer includes bonds with interest rates ranging from 2.500% to 3.500% and principal amounts outstanding between $300 million and $575 million.

Consumers Energy (CMS) is urging Michigan residents to prioritize safety by calling 8-1-1 before starting any digging projects this Memorial Day weekend. The free MISS DIG 811 service marks underground utility lines, preventing costly and dangerous accidents. Residents must call at least three business days before digging for projects like installing decks, planting trees, or setting fence posts.

Holly Bowers, VP of gas engineering and supply, emphasizes that utility line damage occurs every six minutes nationwide due to unmarked digging. Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, serves 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties with natural gas and electricity services.

Consumers Energy (CMS) has expanded its fleet of methane detection vehicles to eight Ford Edge SUVs equipped with Picarro Inc.'s mobile systems to survey its entire 30,000-mile natural gas system. These high-tech vehicles operate at night when atmospheric conditions are optimal for detecting gas leaks. The company also employed an airplane to survey its transmission and storage system, capable of detecting leaks within five feet of their location.

The initiative has already proven valuable, with one instance where a vehicle detected dangerous gas levels in a Gratiot County home due to leaking appliances. Consumers Energy has reduced methane emissions by nearly 30% since 2012 and aims for net-zero methane emissions by 2030. The program supports the company's Natural Gas Delivery Plan, maintaining system safety while keeping costs under $3 per day for typical households.

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) has announced a new corporate organizational structure effective July 1, 2025, designed to support its operational transformation and long-term strategy. The restructuring organizes the company into four key business units with customer-centric focus. Notable appointments include Lauren Snyder as SVP and chief customer growth officer, Tonya Berry as EVP & chief operating officer, Sri Maddipati as president of electric supply, Greg Salisbury as president of electric distribution, and LeeRoy Wells Jr. as president of natural gas delivery.

The reorganization aims to enhance customer service and operational success while focusing on the company's triple bottom line of people, planet, and prosperity. Additional leadership changes include Shaun Johnson as EVP of business transformation, Kelly Hall as SVP regulatory & legal affairs, and continued oversight of key areas by existing executives Rejji Hayes and Brandon Hofmeister.

Consumers Energy (CMS) has announced its readiness to meet increased energy demand during the upcoming summer season. The company's integrated energy strategy includes a diversified generation portfolio, featuring the Covert facility, Zeeland Generating Station, Jackson Generating Station, and Karn 3 and 4 combined cycle units. Strategic grid investments have resulted in reducing customers' average outage time by over 20 minutes last year.

The company maintains 24/7 grid monitoring and coordinates with MISO as part of its regional network operations. To optimize energy usage, Consumers Energy offers financial incentives for customers who shift their energy consumption to off-peak hours and participate in smart thermostat programs. As Michigan's largest energy provider, the company serves 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

Consumers Energy (CMS) is expanding its Zeeland natural gas plant, with completion expected by mid-June 2025, ahead of peak summer demand. The expansion includes installing new Advanced Gas Path (AGP) and Advanced Fuel System (AFS) technologies, which will increase generation capacity by 50 megawatts and improve fuel efficiency by 2.5%.

The upgrade is part of Consumers Energy's Reliability Roadmap initiative to modernize infrastructure and enhance grid resilience. The company, Michigan's largest energy provider, serves 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties. This expansion complements other recent investments, including the purchase of Covert Generating Station and continued operation of Karn 3 and 4 combined cycle units.

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 July 15, 2025, to shareholders recorded as of July 1, 2025. The dividend will be distributed under the ticker symbol CMS PRC. CMS Energy operates primarily through its subsidiary Consumers Energy, serving as a Michigan-based energy provider, while also managing independent power generation operations.