JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy and Boyne Resorts today announced a partnership to power Boyne Mountain Resort and sister property, Bay Harbor Golf Club, with clean energy and bring new renewable energy into Michigan's electric grid. The collaboration supports Boyne Resorts' ambitious "ForeverProject" and commitment to 100% clean electricity and complements two existing clean electricity projects based at Boyne Mountain – a solar farm and hydroelectric facility.  

Investments Building Stronger and Smarter Energy Grid

JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than two weeks to go in 2024, Consumers Energy crews are completing the last of 1,350 major projects that support the company's Reliability Roadmap to keep the lights on for Michigan.

"We know our friends and neighbors are expecting us to do more to build a smarter and stronger electric grid, and our work this year has focused on doing just that," said Greg Salisbury, Consumers Energy's vice president of electric grid design. "The numbers tell the story: we're upgrading our system to make sure nearly 2 million homes and businesses experience fewer and shorter power outages."

Blueprint Calls for New Service Pipes, More Modern Facilities

JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy today announced new plans to continue modernizing and strengthening its natural gas system that heats over 1.8 million Michigan homes and businesses. Upcoming investments will replace up to 10,000 decades-old natural gas service lines that directly serve customers, plus put valves on major pipelines that can be remotely operated to respond to emergencies.

Customers can take control of home heating costs through these easy to implement strategies

JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan's frigid winter weather is here and with colder temperatures comes an increase in energy consumption. Whatever your cozy is – inside by the fireplace, under a blanket, or with a hot cup of coffee, Consumers Energy is here to help keep you warm! While customers may see a seasonal increase in their bills this winter, Consumers Energy is prepared to assist customers in kicking out the cold by providing energy saving strategies and helpful resources for those who may need help paying for their higher heating costs.

'Automatic Transfer Reclosers' Help Keep Lights on for Michiganders

JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy's investment in smart technology for Michigan's electric grid is paying off, keeping the lights on for over 72,000 customers who would have otherwise lost power at some point this year.

Devices known as automatic transfer reclosers, or ATRs, have provided this benefit to customers. They're an example of a leading-edge technology that detects a power outage remotely and, like traffic lights, automatically limits the extent of a power outage.

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy is reminding our Michigan friends and neighbors to be alert and take action to protect themselves from scams as we approach the holidays and with Utility Scam Awareness Day taking place this week.

"Consumers Energy is always working to protect our customers from identity theft and fraud, whether it's over the phone and Internet, or someone knocking at your door," said Jim Beechey, Consumers Energy's vice president of information technology and security. "We can't stop criminals from trying to cheat people, but we can make sure we're all aware of risks and safeguard ourselves."

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of CMS Energy has declared a dividend on the 4.200% Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C of the Corporation.

The following dividend is payable Jan. 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 1, 2025: $0.2625 per depositary share (NYSE: CMS PRC).

Additional dividend information, including the tax status of CMS Energy's dividend distributions, can be obtained through the Tax Information section of CMS Energy's website.

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, has declared a quarterly dividend on the Utility's preferred stock. 

The following dividend is payable Jan. 1, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 2, 2024: $1.125 per share on the $4.50 preferred stock (NYSE: CMS_pb).

Additional dividend information, including the tax status of Consumers Energy's dividend distributions, can be obtained through the Tax Information section of CMS Energy's website.

Project Strengthens Backbone of Delivery System Across Five Counties

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy today announced it has completed its Mid-Michigan Pipeline, replacing and upgrading 55 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline in Clinton, Shiawassee, Ingham, Livingston and Washtenaw counties.

Mid-Michigan is the last in a series of major projects representing a nearly $1.5 billion investment to modernize the company's natural gas system, ensuring the major arteries that keep natural gas flowing to homes and businesses are as safe and reliable as possible. 

JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today reported earnings per share of $0.84 for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $0.60 per share for the same quarter in 2023. The company's adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter were $0.84, compared to $0.61 per share for the same quarter in 2023. For the first nine months of the year, the company reported $2.45 per share compared to $1.96 per share for the same timeframe in 2023. The company's adjusted earnings per share on a year-to-year basis were $2.47 in 2024, compared to $2.06 per share in 2023, largely due to constructive regulatory outcomes and solid performance at NorthStar Clean Energy.