JACKSON, Mich., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest provider of safe and reliable energy, announced that its continued support for regional economic development is not only helping attract and retain businesses—it’s also enhancing the reliability of the local electric grid benefitting all customers.
Through strategic investments in grid modernization, substation upgrades and system resilience, Consumers Energy supports infrastructure planning and regional growth. These improvements are designed to meet the increased energy demands of expanding industrial parks, commercial developments and residential communities, while ensuring affordability and consistent, high-quality service for all current customers.
“As we work with local partners and development agencies to bring jobs and investment to the region, we are also proactively building a smarter, more reliable energy grid,” said Greg Salisbury, Consumers Energy’s SVP and president of electric distribution. “Reliable power is essential for businesses to operate and grow.”
Across the state, in major metropolitan areas like Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Flint and Saginaw, Consumers Energy’s efforts to support the construction of new facilities and businesses have resulted in upgrades including new substations and the movement of overhead power lines underground.
Key outcomes of initiatives include:
Expanded substation capacity to support future development
Enhanced service reliability for local customers
Improvements to local infrastructure
The company’s strategy reflects a long-term vision: as communities grow, the energy infrastructure evolves, ensuring efficiency and reliability for both new and existing customers. Consumers Energy is committed to building a future where people in Michigan can achieve personal success, helping the business community prosper and creating a better tomorrow for the next generation.
“Our commitment goes beyond delivering electricity—we’re helping Michigan thrive,” said Lauren Snyder, Consumers Energy’s SVP and chief customer & growth officer. “These partnerships with communities and businesses ensure our state remains competitive and resilient for decades to come. The best part is that as we support growth, our existing customers benefit, and we get to deliver new, more affordable, and more reliable service.”
Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, flexible, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.
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