- CEO
- None
- Full Time Employees
- 8,356
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- Address
- One Energy Plaza Jackson MI United States of America 49201
- IPO Date
- Mar 13, 2018
- Business
- CMS Energy Corporation is a leading American energy company primarily engaged in providing utility services within Michigan. Its core business is conducted through its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company, which is Michigan’s largest electric and natural gas utility, serving approximately 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents. CMS Energy operates through three main segments: Electric Utility, which involves regulated activities related to generation, purchase, distribution, and sale of electricity; Gas Utility, which is responsible for the regulated purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas; and NorthStar Clean Energy, a non-utility segment focusing on independent power production including renewable energy projects and energy marketing. The company’s gas system includes 2,342 miles of transmission lines and 15 storage fields with a total capacity of 309 billion cubic feet. CMS Energy also provides renewable energy solutions such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biomass power, and promotes green energy programs including solar subscriptions and wind energy options for customers.
Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, CMS Energy has a legacy of expanding and modernizing its energy infrastructure. Recent major changes include a new organizational structure announced in mid-2025 to enhance operational transformation and strategy execution, coming into effect in July 2025. This reorganization introduced new leadership roles and business units centered on customer-focused service and operational excellence. The company is also actively advancing its sustainability and clean energy agenda, planning to retire all coal-fired units that use once-through cooling by 2040, while shifting towards renewable energy sources to reduce environmental impact. CMS Energy recently raised its adjusted earnings guidance for 2025 and initiated guidance for 2026, reflecting confidence in its operational and financial performance driven by constructive regulatory outcomes and ongoing investments in clean energy. The company continues to invest in renewable energy facilities, such as the Cross Winds Energy Park in Michigan, which features wind turbine capacity supplied by its partnership with General Electric.
CMS Energy's business strategy revolves around providing reliable, affordable, and clean energy to its customers, with a focus on Michigan markets. Its comprehensive portfolio includes electric generation from fossil fuels and renewables, natural gas transmission and storage, and independent power production ventures primarily within the United States. The company’s historic and ongoing investments in energy infrastructure, regulatory engagement, and sustainability initiatives position it as a prominent utility provider with an evolving role in the energy transition. CMS Energy remains publicly traded with a corporate structure designed to support long-term growth and customer value in the energy sector.