Winter weather is in the forecast this week for many of our neighbors. Rest assured, our eyes are on the skies, and our coworkers on the ground are prepared for whatever Mother Nature brings.

Groundhogs aren’t the only thing that live underground. We have thousands of miles of power lines beneath our feet that help bring you reliable energy you can count on! 💡

🌨️ Winter storms can hit hard—but staying ready means you won’t have to scramble when they do. Create an emergency kit, stocked with: 🔦 Flashlight(s) 🔋 Batteries 🔌 Cell phone charger & power bank 📻 Radio 🩹 First aid kit 💊 Daily medications 💧 Water (one gallon per person, per day) 🥫 Nonperishable food (that doesn’t require electricity to prepare) & a manual can opener 💵 Cash ⛽️ Gasoline for your vehicle and generator if you have one 🛁Bonus: For those on a well, don’t forget to fill your tub before a storm, in case you need water to flush the toilets!

Undergrounding power lines means more reliable energy with protection from storms and falling trees. 🌳⚡. That’s why you can count on us to bury 1,000+ miles over the next 5 years for a stronger Michigan grid. Learn more by checking out our blog:

This week, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, we’re reminded of how important it is to work together for a more fair and equitable future. At today's Empowering Equity event in Flint, we explored how collaboration and innovation can help us build a cleaner, reliable grid that benefits everyone. We’re committed to not only delivering sustainable energy but also uplifting the communities we serve. Thank you to everyone who joined us to share ideas and inspire action. This is only the beginning – let’s keep the momentum going!

The upgrades to our grid as part of the Reliability Roadmap led to several benefits for our neighbors across the state in 2024:​ ⌛ Outages were 21 minutes shorter on average than 2023.​ ⚡ Over 93% of interruptions were restored in less than 24 hours.​ 💪 A stronger, more reliable grid to handle mother nature's toughest tests.​ To learn more about what made this possible, we're taking a reliability road trip to check out the behind-the-scenes changes that power your world. ​

Did you know Michigan is seen as a leader in the energy transformation? It’s true – advancements are being made to make energy more reliable AND clean. If you missed it on Science last month, you’ll be able to catch the full story on Discovery+ this year! Or head over to the show’s webpage now to learn more about everything that’s happening in our great state, and what that means for the 6.8 million Michiganders who count on us to power their lives. Watch now:

✨ New year, same commitment to powering your life! 💡⚡️ Here's to a bright 2025 filled with possibility, reliability, and powering Michigan forward.. 🔋🌟 #HappyNewYear #ReliableEnergy What are you looking forward to in 2025? ⬇️

Did you know we have our own lab responsible for making sure things like the oil in a transformer is up to spec? Our Trail Street Lab does this testing for us, and many other things to help us deliver reliable service.

Line sensors helped us avoid 95,160 customer outage minutes in just the first quarter of 2024! How do these sensors work? Read on for details!

If you live, work, or just enjoy visiting Crawford or Roscommon County, you’ll want to read up on what we’re doing to make sure you’ve got reliable power!

We’re going the extra mile – actually 25,500 miles, more than the distance around Earth at the equator – to inspect low-voltage lines. Why does this matter to you? These inspections help keep the lights on - giving you 25,500 more reasons to count on us.

Preventing outages from happening is a big part of our commitment to improving reliability. Taking to the skies is one way we find out where we should be working next.

One gift your neighbors don't want this holiday season? Interrupted service from a digging accident. Before you break ground this winter, be sure to call MISS DIG to have your underground utilities marked.

Fixing power lines in Michigan isn’t always as simple as driving up to a pole. For those instances, specialized machines are a must to restore your power quickly!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Consumers Energy! Whether your plans include a large family gathering, a small dinner with friends or a quiet day at home, count on us to power the moments that matter to you.

Our long-term goal: a future where no outage affects more than 100,000 customers or lasts more than 24 hours. We’re working toward that goal by burying power lines in communities like Standish. What does that mean for you?

“It’s great to see all the work taking place to make our neighborhood a better place to live and work,” said Pastor James Hines. “We have a great community and Consumers Energy makes it even better.”

Fallen trees or broken limbs account for 33% of all power outages for our customers. We’re taking steps, 7,000 miles of them, to provide reliable power for you.

Tree trimming is the most visible way we’re improving reliability in MI. We’re on track to clear 7,000 miles of lines this year!