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Consumers Energy And Oncourse Home Solutions Complete Sale of Appliance Service Plan Business

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy , a subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) and Oncourse Home Solutions (OHS), a leader in providing trusted and affordable home warranty solutions, today announced that American Water Resources LLC, an OHS company, has officially acquired and completed the purchase of the Consumers Energy Appliance Service Plan (ASP) business, a leading provider of appliance protection and related services.

Key Points: 
  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy , a subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) and Oncourse Home Solutions (OHS), a leader in providing trusted and affordable home warranty solutions, today announced that American Water Resources LLC, an OHS company, has officially acquired and completed the purchase of the Consumers Energy Appliance Service Plan (ASP) business, a leading provider of appliance protection and related services.
  • "We thank the nearly 50 co-workers on the ASP team who have served our Consumers Energy customers so well during their tenure and wish them the very best.
  • The business provides customers with coverage for repairs and replacement, offering financial protection from unexpected appliance breakdowns.
  • ASP will continue to provide services to its current customer base, ensuring a seamless transition, and Consumers Energy and Oncourse Home Solutions will advance their partnership under an ongoing services agreement.

CMS Energy to Announce 2024 First Quarter Results on April 25

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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JACKSON, Mich., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2024 first quarter results along with a business and financial outlook at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Mich., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2024 first quarter results along with a business and financial outlook at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
  • 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 Foundation Announces 10 Finalists for $50,000 Put Your Town on the Map Competition

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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"The Consumers Energy Foundation has been proud to sponsor this competition since its inception, as every year we're able to provide funding for placemaking projects that enhance Michigan's small towns as great places to live," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • "The Consumers Energy Foundation has been proud to sponsor this competition since its inception, as every year we're able to provide funding for placemaking projects that enhance Michigan's small towns as great places to live," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.
  • The finalists are:
    The finalists, selected by the Consumers Energy Foundation and the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), will make their pitches at the Small Town and Rural Development Conference, which will take place April 29.
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2023, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $11 million to Michigan nonprofits.

CMS Energy Announces Finance and Electric Supply Leadership Changes

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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JACKSON, Mich., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy, announced today that Tim Sparks, vice president of electric supply, has retired after more than 30 years with the company.

Key Points: 
  • Maddipati is responsible for electric supply operations, generation engineering and electric supply strategy.
  • I look forward to his expertise as we continue leading the company's clean energy transformation and implement the new energy law in Michigan within our electric supply function," added Berry.
  • Sri joined CMS Energy in 2014 and previously served as treasurer, vice president of finance and investor relations.
  • 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 and Consumers Energy Foundation Donate More than $11 Million in 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, and its employees and retirees donated more than $11 million dollars in grants, sponsorships and other supportive funding to nonprofits and municipalities across the state in 2023, empowering organizations to better the lives of people in Michigan, to bolster prosperity for communities, and protect the planet. 

Key Points: 
  • Highlights of these significant contributions include:
    Over $755,000 donated by employees and retirees as part of the annual company-wide United Way campaign.
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2023, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $11 million to Michigan nonprofits.
  • Consumers Energy is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

Consumers Energy Foundation Planet Awards to Provide $500,000 to Environmental Projects

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation is calling on nonprofit organizations across the state to submit letters of intent for the 2024 Planet Awards .

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation is calling on nonprofit organizations across the state to submit letters of intent for the 2024 Planet Awards .
  • Last year, the Consumers Energy Foundation's Planet Awards helped the Nature Conservancy and the Genesee Conservation District protect threatened and endangered species, and create natural spaces.
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2023, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $11 million to Michigan nonprofits.

Consumers Energy Foundation to Award $50,000 for Three Small Towns in Put Your Town on the Map Competition

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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"For many of Michigan's small communities, funding for one big project can make the difference for years of business attraction, economic development, and population growth," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • "For many of Michigan's small communities, funding for one big project can make the difference for years of business attraction, economic development, and population growth," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.
  • "The Consumers Energy Foundation is proud to sponsor this competition to help enable creative ideas from passionate community members to give new life to small towns across the state."
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2023, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $11 million to Michigan nonprofits.

CMS Energy to Announce 2023 Year-End Results on February 1

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2023 year-end results along with a business and financial outlook at 9:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2023 year-end results along with a business and financial outlook at 9:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
  • 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 Starts Operating Heartland Farms Wind in Central Michigan

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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MIDDLETON, Mich., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Farms Wind in Gratiot County is producing clean energy for Michigan homes and businesses, Consumers Energy announced today.

Key Points: 
  • MIDDLETON, Mich., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Farms Wind in Gratiot County is producing clean energy for Michigan homes and businesses, Consumers Energy announced today.
  • Heartland Farms Wind ― the company's fifth wind project ― features 72 turbines that can provide 201 megawatts of energy.
  • "Consumers Energy is starting the new year by continuing to develop clean energy projects that help us protect the planet," said David Hicks, Consumers Energy's vice president of clean energy development.
  • A team of 15 Consumers Energy workers will operate Heartland Farms Wind from the Gratiot Wind service center in Middleton, Michigan.

CM Energy Accelerates Its Green Energy Transition by Increasing Its Stake in A Leading Hydrogen Electrolyzer Company

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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The parties have agreed to further increase CM Energy's shareholding of CM Xiageng.

Key Points: 
  • The parties have agreed to further increase CM Energy's shareholding of CM Xiageng.
  • On the same day, Dr. Gao Xiaoping was appointed by the Board as the Chief Scientist to further enhance the company's innovation and research capability.
  • Project leader Dr. Gao Xiaoping has more than 30 years of experience in hydrogen technology development and application.
  • The development of next generation electrolytic cells have been completed, and test and mass production are expected next year.