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As Students Return to Class, Consumers Energy Helps 11 Michigan School Districts Add Electric Buses

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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JACKSON, Mich., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With classes starting across Michigan, Consumers Energy is working with 11 school districts to put all-electric school buses on the road.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Mich., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With classes starting across Michigan, Consumers Energy is working with 11 school districts to put all-electric school buses on the road.
  • Only a few Michigan school systems use electric school buses today, but that will change this school year.
  • Consumers Energy is working with district officials who last year learned they were awarded funding for over 50 buses across Michigan, the most of any Midwest state.
  • Among the first districts to add electric buses is Pellston, in Northern Michigan's Emmet County.

Consumers Energy Foundation Gives $500,000 to Jackson Organizations and Statewide Nonprofit Hub

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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"This very generous gift is about human connection," said Carrie Good, administrator for the Jackson Friendly and John George Homes.

Key Points: 
  • "This very generous gift is about human connection," said Carrie Good, administrator for the Jackson Friendly and John George Homes.
  • "We extend heartfelt thanks to the Consumers Energy Foundation for their invaluable People Award grant," said Jessica Johns, co-founder and Executive Director of the Storehouse.
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2022, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $18.5 million to Michigan nonprofits.

Consumers Energy Starts New Effort to Expand Overnight Charging for Michigan Electric Vehicle Owners

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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JACKSON, Mich., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking another step to power Michigan's electric vehicle transformation, Consumers Energy today announced a new effort to install EV chargers at apartment buildings, condominiums and overnight community locations across the state.

Key Points: 
  • Consumers Energy's PowerMIDrive program will actively focus on providing rebates for EV chargers at apartments and other multifamily locations where vehicle owners need to charge their vehicles overnight.
  • The new multifamily EV charging program offers $7,500 rebates to encourage property owners to invest in overnight charging for their tenants.
  • "Consumers Energy is committed to making EV ownership and charging available to everyone," Snyder said.
  • Consumers Energy's Clean Energy Plan calls for eliminating coal by 2025, reducing energy waste and adding renewable energy sources.

Consumers Energy Announces Changes to Government Affairs and Corporate Giving Departments

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Amy Plaster, executive director of federal governmental affairs, will also retire after 15 years with the company.

Key Points: 
  • Amy Plaster, executive director of federal governmental affairs, will also retire after 15 years with the company.
  • Chris Iannuzzi will be named executive director of governmental affairs, combining the company's efforts in state and federal policy, advocacy and strategy.
  • She has led dozens of successful policy initiatives for Consumers Energy, including major energy law revisions in 2008 and 2016.
  • "Chris has worked cross functionally in many teams throughout his tenure at Consumers Energy – most recently in Regulatory Affairs and Federal Governmental Affairs – showing his ability to tackle complex projects."

CMS Energy to Announce 2023 Second Quarter Results on July 27

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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JACKSON, Mich., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2023 second quarter results along with a business and financial outlook at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Mich., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2023 second quarter results along with a business and financial outlook at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
  • A webcast of the presentation will be available on CMS Energy's website, cmsenergy.com .
  • CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy company featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business.
  • For more information on CMS Energy, please visit our website at cmsenergy.com .

Consumers Energy Warns Michigan Customers to Watch out for New Online Scams

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Consumers Energy said some customers have inadvertently contacted scammers after going online to search for the company's phone number.

Key Points: 
  • Consumers Energy said some customers have inadvertently contacted scammers after going online to search for the company's phone number.
  • If you have made a payment and think you were the victim of a scam, call 800-477-5050, and Consumers Energy will collect details.
  • If someone is asking for personal information and says they're from Consumers Energy, hang up and call 800-477-5050.
  • "Our work at Consumers Energy starts with safety, and that means looking out for our coworkers and the people we serve across Michigan every day," Rich said.

Consumers Energy Opens State-of-the-Art Natural Gas Training Facility in Flint

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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FLINT, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy leaders and employees were joined today by Michigan State Utility Workers Council (MSUWC) members and officials from the city of Flint to celebrate the opening of Flint Gas City, a state-of-the-art, immersive training facility for hundreds of Consumers Energy employees who build and operate natural gas infrastructure in the state.

Key Points: 
  • FLINT, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy leaders and employees were joined today by Michigan State Utility Workers Council (MSUWC) members and officials from the city of Flint to celebrate the opening of Flint Gas City, a state-of-the-art, immersive training facility for hundreds of Consumers Energy employees who build and operate natural gas infrastructure in the state.
  • Consumers Energy and MSUWC partnered to develop the $10.1 million facility.
  • As with Consumers Energy's Marshall Training Facility for lineworkers , Flint Gas City will immerse trainees in the environments, equipment and scenarios that natural gas workers encounter on the job.
  • Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

CMS Energy Announces Holly Bowers as Vice President of Gas Engineering and Supply

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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JACKSON, Mich., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy announced today that Dennis Dobbs, vice president of gas engineering and supply will retire after 20 years with the company with Holly Bowers being named vice president of gas engineering and supply, effective June 16. Bowers will be responsible for overseeing the company's natural gas engineering and supply teams that provide safe, reliable energy service to 1.8 million gas customers.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Mich., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy announced today that Dennis Dobbs, vice president of gas engineering and supply will retire after 20 years with the company with Holly Bowers being named vice president of gas engineering and supply, effective June 16.
  • Bowers will be responsible for overseeing the company's natural gas engineering and supply teams that provide safe, reliable energy service to 1.8 million gas customers.
  • "Holly's expertise within the gas industry and strong commitment to the company's safety, reliability and decarbonization goals will benefit our customers and communities," said Tonya Berry, senior vice president of transformation and engineering.
  • CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based company that has an electric and natural gas utility, Consumers Energy, as its primary business.

Consumers Energy Foundation Awards $50,000 for Winners of the Put Your Town on the Map Competition

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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JACKSON, Mich., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Michigan communities have won a total of $50,000 through the Consumers Energy Foundation's 2023 Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition to help complete projects that will strengthen and grow their communities. The city of Fennville received $25,000 for first place, Reed City received $15,000 as runner-up, and Harbor Beach received $10,000.

Key Points: 
  • "The Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition is all about rewarding big, bold and innovative ideas that will help Michigan's small towns grow and thrive," said Carolyn Bloodworth, secretary/treasurer of the Consumers Energy Foundation.
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is proud to support their efforts, and we look forward to celebrating with them as the projects are completed."
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2022, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $18.5 million to Michigan nonprofits.

Consumers Energy Starts Operating Covert Power Plant, Reliably Meeting Michigan's Energy Needs

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy announced today it is now operating the Covert Generating Station in Southwest Michigan's Van Buren County, an important part of its industry-leading Clean Energy Plan to meet Michigan's energy needs this summer and for years to come.

Key Points: 
  • COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy announced today it is now operating the Covert Generating Station in Southwest Michigan's Van Buren County, an important part of its industry-leading Clean Energy Plan to meet Michigan's energy needs this summer and for years to come.
  • "Covert will supply reliable electricity to meet Michigan's needs 24/7 and support clean energy sources like wind and solar that we will continue to add."
  • Consumers Energy purchased the 1,200-megawatt, natural gas-fired Covert plant, which can produce enough energy to power over 1 million Michigan homes.
  • Consumers Energy recently released its energy forecast for this summer , helping to assure that Michigan has an ample energy supply for nearly 2 million homes and businesses.