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CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy company whose primary business is Consumers Energy Company, an electric and gas utility. Consumers Energy is described as Michigan's largest energy provider, supplying natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. In addition to its regulated utility operations, CMS Energy owns and operates independent power generation businesses, including wholesale power generation with contracted renewable energy.
This news page aggregates company and subsidiary news releases and market announcements related to CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. Readers can follow updates on topics such as customer assistance initiatives, community investments, regulatory and legal developments, capital markets activity and financial performance. Recent news has highlighted Consumers Energy's programs to help customers manage energy costs, including a $5 million company-funded investment to support customers and communities across Michigan, as well as specific safeguards and bill credits for seniors to help them stay safe and warm during winter.
Other news items showcase the Consumers Energy Foundation's Prosperity Awards, which provide grant funding for community projects in Michigan, and environmental initiatives such as tree planting grants designed to improve safety and electric reliability by planting the right trees in the right places. Regulatory and planning topics also appear, including Consumers Energy's support for Michigan Public Service Commission orders that set guidelines for large-load customers like data centers and its intention to file an updated Energy Supply Plan covering natural gas, renewable resources and battery storage.
Investors and observers will also find CMS Energy corporate news, including announcements of quarterly financial results, adjustments to earnings guidance, dividend declarations on preferred stock and details of capital markets transactions such as convertible senior note offerings and tender offers for outstanding bonds. This page provides a centralized view of how CMS Energy and Consumers Energy communicate about operations, financial performance, customer programs and community engagement over time.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) has announced its quarterly dividend declaration for common stockholders. The Board of Directors has set the dividend at 54.25 cents per share, payable on May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 9, 2025.
The Michigan-based energy company, which operates primarily through its Consumers Energy business and maintains independent power generation operations, provides detailed dividend information, including tax status, through the Tax Information section of their website.
Consumers Energy and Michigan State University (MSU) have strengthened their partnership with a $250,000 contribution from the Consumers Energy Foundation to support MSU's College of Engineering. The funding will benefit the College of Engineering's Cornerstone and Residential Experience (CoRe) program, housed in East Wilson Hall.
This latest investment builds upon a relationship dating back to 2009, when the foundation initially contributed $150,000. The CoRe program offers an integrated first-year engineering experience, combining academic curriculum with living-learning opportunities, including corporate tours, tutoring, and professional development.
The partnership aims to retain Michigan's engineering talent and supports Consumers Energy's Clean Energy Plan, which includes eliminating coal by 2025 and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. As Michigan's largest energy provider, Consumers Energy serves 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties, with goals to meet 90% of customers' energy needs through clean sources.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) has scheduled the release of its 2025 first quarter results for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The company will present its financial results alongside a business outlook through a webcast accessible on cmsenergy.com.
The presentation will be available for replay approximately three hours after the webcast and will remain archived in the Investors section of the company's website for 30 days. CMS Energy operates primarily through its subsidiary Consumers Energy and maintains independent power generation operations.
Consumers Energy has launched a new Wildfire Safety website to protect Michigan communities at the start of wildfire season in March 2025. The website is part of their wildfire risk mitigation plan introduced in 2024, the first of its kind in the Midwest.
Michigan faces significant wildfire challenges, experiencing 10,000-12,000 wildfires annually, with approximately 100 homes damaged yearly. In the past 12 years, the Lower Peninsula has seen 2,537 wildfires burning over 22,861 acres.
The company's enhanced mitigation strategies include:
- Prioritized line clearing in high-risk areas
- Enhanced weather monitoring and Red Flag Warning systems
- Wildfire risk assessments for field operations
Consumers Energy has received approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission to implement its Reliability Roadmap, focusing on improving electric service reliability for nearly 2 million customers. The company will undertake an aggressive tree-clearing initiative along 8,000 miles of power lines, addressing the primary cause of power outages.
The comprehensive plan includes infrastructure upgrades and proactive maintenance to enhance grid reliability and reduce costs. The company will also increase technology investments to improve outage detection and response times. As Michigan's largest energy provider, Consumers Energy serves 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties with natural gas and electricity services.
Consumers Energy has announced two major renewable energy initiatives in Michigan. The first, 'Green Giving', is a pioneering program allowing low-income customers to benefit from renewable energy projects through community-sponsored subscriptions, offering monthly bill credits of $10-$20. Eligible customers must have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
The second initiative is an expanded Residential Renewable Energy Program available to all income levels, where customers can choose their subscription level through a website tool. These programs support the company's Clean Energy Plan, which aims to eliminate coal by 2025 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions. By 2040, over 60% of their electric capacity will come from renewable sources.
Consumers Energy serves 6.8 million residents across Michigan's Lower Peninsula, targeting 90% of customers' energy needs through clean sources including wind and solar.
NorthStar Clean Energy has secured up to $334 million in construction-to-term financing for two major solar projects in Michigan. The projects include the 200 MW Branch Solar facility in Branch County and the 50 MW Genesee Solar project in Genesee County.
These facilities will collectively generate enough clean electricity to power approximately 36,000 homes annually. The financing was arranged through collaboration with lead arrangers BNP Paribas, MUFG, and SMBC, with legal advisory services provided by multiple law firms.
The Branch Solar project will become NorthStar's largest solar asset in Michigan, while the Genesee Solar project will be developed in a historically disenfranchised community, supporting local economic development and job creation.
Consumers Energy announced significant workforce expansion initiatives to support its Reliability Roadmap program. The company has hired or promoted over 100 employees in the Journey Worker Electric Lines team over the past year. Currently, 289 active electric lines apprentices are enrolled in various training programs, including the School to Work initiative, Marshall Training Center, and Power 4 America.
The company's 2024 performance showed notable improvements, with customers' average outage time reduced by over 20 minutes, and power restoration achieved within 24 hours 93% of the time. The Reliability Roadmap, announced in 2023, aims to limit single outages to affecting no more than 100,000 customers and ensure power restoration within 24 hours.
As Michigan's largest energy provider, Consumers Energy serves 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties with natural gas and electricity services. The company is expanding its workforce for substations projects and undergrounding electric lines through internal transitions and external hires.
Consumers Energy has announced a special initiative to help senior customers manage their winter energy bills through March 31, 2025. The company is proactively reaching out to customers aged 65 and older through their Senior Check-in program, offering personalized payment assistance options and energy-saving strategies.
Home heating represents approximately 30% of customers' energy bills, with water heaters accounting for 15%. The company recommends installing programmable smart thermostats, which can reduce heating costs by up to 20%. Customers can save 1-3% for every degree they lower their thermostat.
Available assistance programs include:
- Winter Protection Plan for partial payments during winter
- Electric Senior Citizen Bill Credits of $4 monthly
- Home Heating Credit for those at or below 110% of federal poverty level
- Additional resources through Michigan Aging & Adult Services Agency
Consumers Energy (CMS) has launched 'Count on Us Kalamazoo!', a year-long initiative focused on energy waste reduction in underserved communities. The program targets three zip codes in Kalamazoo during 2025, offering energy-efficient upgrades to homes for customers at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
The initiative includes various improvements such as pipe wrap installation, smart thermostat replacements, window film installation, HVAC tune-ups, and duct cleaning. Select income-qualified homeowners may also be eligible for premium energy efficiency upgrades. This expansion follows a successful implementation in Flint during 2023-2024.
Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider serving 6.8 million residents, will collaborate with local community action agencies and non-profit organizations to implement these upgrades. The company will also sponsor outreach events and distribute energy savings kits throughout Kalamazoo during the year.