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  • Expired
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
      On-site   Full time   More than 3 months ago
  • Expired
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
      On-site   Full time   More than 3 months ago
  • Expired
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
      On-site   Full time   More than 3 months ago
  • Consumers Energy

    Company Overview

    Consumers Energy, a subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation

    Jackson, Michigan, United States

    1886

    Approximately 7,500 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of $7.9 billion in FY 2024 (source: cmsenergy.com).

    What They Do

    Consumers Energy operates as a traditional regulated utility provider, delivering electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Michigan. The company serves approximately 4.2 million residential customers, around 600,000 commercial customers, and about 20,000 industrial customers (source: cmsenergy.com). With over 39,000 miles of electric distribution lines and approximately 19,000 miles of natural gas pipelines, Consumers Energy plays a crucial role in the energy infrastructure of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. While the company has made commitments to renewable energy expansion, it primarily focuses on conventional utility operations rather than specializing in renewable energy technologies like solar or wind.

    Projects & Track Record

    Consumers Energy has a strong track record of supporting significant infrastructure projects. Notably, the company played a vital role in Arauco's $450 million particleboard mill investment in Grayling, Michigan, which is recognized as the largest of its kind globally. This project involved extending high-voltage electric lines approximately two miles to the site and required extensive coordination to meet Arauco's power, water, sewer, talent, and logistics needs (source: cmsenergy.com). Additionally, Consumers Energy serves customers in all 68 counties of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, providing electric service to 1.8 million customers across major cities such as Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Saginaw.

    Recent Developments

    In June 2023, Consumers Energy completed the purchase of the Covert Generation Station in Van Buren County, which has a capacity of 1,176 megawatts (source: cmsenergy.com). The company is also planning to develop a 220 MW solar power plant in Kalamazoo County, scheduled to go online in 2027, as part of its strategy to expand its renewable energy capacity and meet growing electricity demand. Furthermore, in December 2020, Garrick J. Rochow was appointed as President & CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, bringing over 17 years of experience within the company.

    Working There

    Consumers Energy employs between 6,308 and 8,144 employees across various departments, including operations, engineering, customer service, and infrastructure development (source: linkedin.com). The company prides itself on being a career destination for professionals dedicated to service, emphasizing a culture of community engagement and local involvement. Employees are encouraged to think locally and provide hometown service, reflecting the company's long-standing commitment to Michigan's communities.


    Last updated on 2026-02-23 | Report an issue

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