Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest combined electric and natural gas utility, serving 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents across the Lower Peninsula. With 8000+ employees, Consumers Energy maintains 47000+ miles of electric distribution lines and thousands of miles of natural gas pipelines delivering essential energy services. The company’s Clean Energy Plan commits to eliminating coal power by 2025 and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 while investing in grid modernization, renewable energy, and energy efficiency programs. Consumers Energy is a principal subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation.