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News / Power Outages

Michigan Energy Concerns Rise: Power Outages and Increasing Costs

Michigan residents face a double whammy as thousands experience power outages in Grand Blanc and energy costs are projected to increase this winter. This confluence of events raises concerns about the reliability and affordability of energy...

Large Consumers Energy power outage in Grand Blanc
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News / Midland

Consumers Energy Burying Power Lines in Midland

Consumers Energy is undertaking a project to bury power lines along Buttles Street in downtown Midland. This initiative aims to enhance energy reliability and facilitate the construction of a shared-use path, improving the area for resident...

Consumers burying power lines in downtown Midland

Business / Energy

Consumers Energy Sells Hydroelectric Dams to Confluence Hydro

Consumers Energy (CE) has announced an agreement to sell all 13 of its hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro, an affiliate of Hull Street Energy (HSE). This decision aims to reduce costs for customers while ensuring the dams continue to op...

Allegan area looks forward to new dam ownership

Business / Executive Moves

Consumers Energy Appoints Shannon Thomas as Chief People Officer

Consumers Energy has announced the appointment of Shannon Thomas as its new Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective September 29, 2025. This move aims to align the company's people strategy with its long-term strategic pri...

Consumers Energy Names Shannon Thomas New Chief People Officer

Business / Energy

Consumers Energy Announces Planned Power Outages Across Michigan in August 2025

Consumers Energy has announced a series of planned power outages across Michigan in August 2025 to perform critical upgrades to its substations. These outages will affect thousands of customers in multiple counties as the company works to i...

Planned power outage to affect over 1,500 Bay County customers during overnight maintenance

Finance / Personal Finance

Consumers Energy Summer Appliance Recycling Events Offer Savings

Consumers Energy is helping Michigan residents save money on their energy bills this summer by hosting appliance recycling events. Customers can earn \$50 for recycling refrigerators or freezers and \$15 for recycling other appliances like...

Consumers Energy Hosts Summer Appliance Recycling Events

Community / Grants

East Side Soup Kitchen Awarded $100,000 Grant from Consumers Energy

The East Side Soup Kitchen (ESSK) in Saginaw, Michigan, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation as part of the 2025 People Award. This grant will help ESSK expand its cooking, dining, storage, and serving capa...

Saginaw’s East Side Soup Kitchen receives $100K from Consumers Energy Foundation

Business / Energy

Consumers Energy Plans Power Outages in Michigan

Consumers Energy is set to conduct planned power outages in Midland and Jackson, Michigan, to improve the reliability of their electric grid. These outages are part of their Reliability Roadmap, aimed at reducing power interruptions across...

Consumers Energy plans to turn off power to 2,000 customers July 12

Business / Sustainability

Consumers Energy Expands Green Giving Program for Low-Income Customers

Consumers Energy is expanding its 'Green Giving' program, aimed at providing low-income customers in Michigan with access to renewable energy and financial savings. The program allows individuals and community partners to contribute to a su...

Consumers expanding ‘Green Giving’ program for low-income renters and home owners

News / Weather

Michigan Braces for Severe Storms and First Heat Wave of 2025

Michigan is facing a volatile weather pattern as severe thunderstorms sweep through the state, leaving thousands without power. The storms are quickly followed by the first heat wave of 2025, with temperatures expected to soar into the mid-...

Outage Updates: Thousands without power in first hour of severe weather

News / Weather

Thunderstorms Usher in Heat Wave in Mid-Michigan

Mid-Michigan faces a volatile weather pattern as severe thunderstorms give way to the first heat wave of 2025. Residents are urged to prepare for potential power outages and extreme heat.

Thunderstorms in Mid-Michigan usher in first heat wave of 2025

Business / Energy

Michigan AG Intervenes in Consumers Energy Rate Hike

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has intervened in Consumers Energy's proposed $436 million rate hike, the largest proposed during her tenure. This intervention follows concerns about the financial impact on Michigan residents, who alr...

Michigan AG intervenes in Consumers Energy's largest proposed rate hike

News / Local Government

Ottawa County Meetings and Consumers Energy Coal Plant Closure

This article summarizes key discussions and decisions from recent municipal meetings in Ottawa County, Michigan, and reports on a Consumers Energy board meeting concerning the upcoming closure of the J.H. Campbell power plant. Stay informed...

Consumers Energy to give update on coal plant closure

Money / Personal Finance

DTE Energy Proposes $574 Million Rate Hike: What It Means for Michigan Residents

DTE Energy has proposed a $574 million rate hike that could significantly impact Michigan residents. This increase, if approved, would primarily fund infrastructure improvements and a transition to cleaner energy sources. However, consumer...

New DTE Energy rate hike proposal would seek $574 million from customers

Environment / Conservation and Recycling

Consumers Energy Boosts Appliance Recycling with Earth Month Rebates

Consumers Energy is encouraging Michigan residents to recycle old appliances this April by offering increased rebates as part of their Earth Month initiative. This program aims to reduce energy consumption and promote environmental sustaina...

Consumers Energy Honors Earth Month with Appliance Recycling Rebates, Events

Business / Utilities

Michigan Utilities Seek Rate Hikes: DTE and Consumers Energy

Michigan's largest utility providers, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, are seeking rate increases that could significantly impact residential customers. These requests have drawn criticism from consumer advocates and the Attorney General, w...

DTE rate hike request would increase residential bills 11%