JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 20, 2022 – The Consumers Energy Foundation today announced grants totaling nearly $500,000 for three People Award projects, based in Muskegon, Holland and Lansing, providing basic needs for vulnerable populations and preparing Michiganders for workforce success. People award grants support nonprofit organizations that help provide people with economic security in the areas of basic needs, education and/or workforce readiness.

JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 6, 2022 – Consumers Energy is committing $4.5 million in new assistance to help Michiganders stay safe and warm in their homes, including $1 million for this winter and $3.5 million for a pilot program for vulnerable households later this year.

JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 22, 2021 – Consumers Energy’s new economic development rate was approved today by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to help grow Michigan’s economy by attracting and retaining major manufacturing companies.

(Brooklyn, Michigan) Region 2 Area Agency on Aging has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF), one of $15,002,861 awarded to 57 projects. 

The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is a philanthropic foundation whose mission is to improve the health and wellness of Michigan residents while reducing healthcare costs.

Jackson, Mich. – Aladdin is excited to announce their partnership with ChargePoint, Inc. the leading electric vehicle charging network, to bring more EV charging spots to mid-Michigan than ever before. Aladdin is honored to be a leader in this sector of the green initiative for mid-Michigan. With their commitment from ChargePoint, Aladdin will be able to sell, install, and service ChargePoint equipment for commercial customers.

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 17, 2021 – Consumers Energy today announced agreements to add almost 400 megawatts of clean energy – enough to power nearly 190,000 homes -- from three Michigan solar projects in southern central Michigan.

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 18, 2021 – Two new vehicles are helping Consumers Energy track down methane leaks to protect the planet and keep customers and communities safe. 

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 Lansing Michigan—Granger Waste Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Anderson to chief operating officer. Anderson joined the company in 2002.

CHELSEA, MI, (Nov. 10, 2021) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, a joint venture hospital between Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and University of Michigan Health, announced today that it has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021.  This national distinction recognizes achievement in protecting patients from harm and error within each respective hospital.

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 4, 2021 -- Consumers Energy is taking its leadership of Michigan’s electric vehicle transformation to another level, committing to powering 1 million electric vehicles by 2030. The goal would put Michigan – the birthplace of America’s auto industry – in the driver’s seat for the next generation of clean, zero-emissions vehicles and support the auto industry’s goal to have electric vehicles be 50% of new sales by 2030.