CMS, an energy enterprise situated in Michigan, has its primary focus on utility operations within the state. Their extensive engagement in electricity spans from generation to transmission and distribution. On the natural gas front, CMS manages operations encompassing transmission, distribution, compression, and underground storage, primarily through its main arm, the Consumers Energy Company. As a key utility regulated both at the state and federal levels, Consumers Energy delivers electricity and natural gas to a substantial customer base of 1.8 million across Michigan. With a generating capacity reaching approximately 8.6 gigawatts, CMS’s energy profile for 2024 is projected to derive 35% from coal, 57% from natural gas, 8% from wind, and 2% from hydropower.
Adding to the mix, CMS’s subsidiary, NorthStar Clean Energy, functions as a vertically integrated, non-regulated entity. It not only provides energy marketing services outside the utility realm but also owns and manages its own independent power generation plants and natural gas infrastructure. NorthStar boasts a capacity of around 1.6 gigawatts and operates in several states including Alaska, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. This diverse and strategic presence underscores CMS’s commitment to broadening its energy footprint and adapting to different state energy landscapes.
