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About CMS Energy
CMS Energy is a retail power marketer. The largest county serviced by CMS Energy is Oakland County, but the company also operates in in 58 counties in the state of Michigan. CMS Energy averages 18.70 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their patrons for residential electricity, which is 0.53% higher than the average state price of 18.60 cents. In 2022 the company sold 75.64% of their megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). The electricity they sourced was made up of megawatt hours produced by the company in electricity plants they own and supplementary megawatt hours acquired via the wholesale market. They purchased 26,191,340 on the wholesale market and produced 17,999,210 megawatt hours. In 2022, they made a total of $5,737,132,600 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 82.08% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users and 9.13% from sales to the wholesale market.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of CMS Energy is $115.91. Customers of the company pay a 2.62% markup compared to other residents of the state. Electricity generation plants owned or managed by the supplier use non-renewable fuel types to generate 89.91% of their total electricity production, or 19,269,820.97 megawatt hours. This amount ranks them at 63rd out of 3517 providers in the US. They rank 336th out of the 3517 companies we track in the nation for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel sources used. Roughly 8.48% of the electricity produced by the provider is from wind turbines.
All electricity suppliers who generate electricity suffer from some energy loss via heat depletion or alternative factors. CMS Energy is not an exception, as they average a yearly loss of around 4.88% of the total electricity they produce. The state of Michigan has an energy loss average of 3.44% and the countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in CMS Energy receiving a rank of 845th best out of 3517 providers reporting energy loss in the country.
CMS Energy Rate & Electric Bills
CMS Energy residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
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CMS Energy Overview
- Company Type:Retail Power Marketer
- Subsidiary Company:Consumers Energy
- Headquarters:One Energy Plaza
Jackson, Michigan 49201
United States of America - CEO:John G. Russell
CMS Energy Contact
- Website:www.cmsenergy.com
- Customer Service Phone:(517) 788-0550
- Contact Page:www.cmsenergy.com
CMS Energy Service
- States Served:
- Michigan
- Counties Served:
- Oakland County
- Kent County
- Genesee County
- Washtenaw County
- Ottawa County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Quick Facts About CMS Energy
CMS Energy has the 67th highest total electricity production in the US, producing 21,431,773.26 megawatt hours.
CMS Energy's electricity plants generate 11,280,269.93 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas.
CMS Energy produces 6,585,848.65 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of coal, ranking CMS Energy 56th out of 3517 suppliers in the country.
CMS Energy produces 7,011.33 megawatt hours of electricity (or 0.03% of their total production) from solar energy.
Energy Loss
CMS Energy's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
1,917,667MWh
845 National Rank
CMS Energy Energy Makeup
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CMS Energy Coverage Map
CMS Energy State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,885,218 | 4,664,590,475 | 2 | 100% |
CMS Energy County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona County | 10,138 | 4 | 18.36 | $106.58/mo |
| Allegan County | 121,210 | 5 | 18.36 | $114.77/mo |
| Antrim County | 23,427 | 4 | 17.89 | $113.36/mo |
| Arenac County | 15,009 | 3 | 18.74 | $115.91/mo |
| Barry County | 62,014 | 5 | 18.03 | $120.23/mo |
| Bay County | 102,821 | 4 | 18.57 | $114.73/mo |
| Benzie County | 17,926 | 4 | 17.69 | $113.24/mo |
| Branch County | 44,677 | 5 | 18.53 | $114.55/mo |
| Calhoun County | 133,289 | 6 | 18.55 | $116.87/mo |
| Charlevoix County | 26,109 | 5 | 17.87 | $113.24/mo |
Power Plants Owned by CMS Energy
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa County | MI | Coal | 6,502,395.02 | 6,458,374,422.38 | 993.23 | |||
Dearborn Industrial GenerationCMS Energy (100.00%) | Dearborn | MI | Natural Gas | 5,320,329 | 3,122,897,987.98 | 586.97 | ||
Zeeland Generating StationConsumers Energy (100.00%) | Zeeland | MI | Natural Gas | 5,180,183 | 2,226,322,201.74 | 429.78 | ||
Jackson Generating StationConsumers Energy (100.00%) | Jackson | MI | Natural Gas | 1,976,408 | 895,924,838.62 | 453.31 | ||
Cross Winds Energy ParkConsumers Energy (100.00%) | Tuscola County | MI | Wind | 746,986 | ||||
Crescent Wind ParkConsumers Energy (100.00%) | Hillsdale County | MI | Wind | 360,432 | ||||
Gratiot Farms Wind ProjectConsumers Energy (100.00%) | Montcalm County | MI | Wind | 348,577 | ||||
Dan E KarnConsumers Energy (100.00%) | Bay County | MI | Coal | 319,912 | 384,500,025.95 | 1,201.89 | ||
| Craven County | NC | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 308,107 | 297,659,104.4 | 966.09 | |||
TES Filer City StationCMS Energy (50.00%)Western Michigan Cogeneration LP (44.00%)KCR Power Co LLC (5.00%)Louisiana Iron Works Inc (1.00%) | Filer City CDP | MI | Coal | 300,980 | 282,660,571 | 939.13 |
CMS Energy Fuel Makeup
Cities CMS Energy Has Coverage
- Addison, MI
- Adrian, MI
- Alanson, MI
- Albion, MI
- Allegan, MI
- Allen, MI
- Alma, MI
- Ashley, MI
- Athens, MI
- Au Gres, MI
- Auburn, MI
- Augusta, MI
- Baldwin, MI
- Bancroft, MI
- Bangor, MI
- Barryton, MI
- Battle Creek, MI
- Bay City, MI
- Bear Lake, MI
- Beaverton, MI
- Belding, MI
- Bellaire, MI
- Bellevue, MI
- Benzonia, MI
- Beulah, MI
- Big Rapids, MI
- Birch Run, MI
- Blissfield, MI
- Boyne City, MI
- Boyne Falls, MI
- Breckenridge, MI
- Breedsville, MI
- Britton, MI
- Bronson, MI
- Brooklyn, MI
- Buckley, MI
- Burlington, MI
- Burr Oak, MI
- Burton, MI
- Byron, MI
- Cadillac, MI
- Caledonia, MI
- Camden, MI
- Carson City, MI
- Casnovia, MI
- Cedar Springs, MI
- Cement City, MI
- Central Lake, MI
- Centreville, MI
- Charlevoix, MI
- Charlotte, MI
- Cheboygan, MI
- Chelsea, MI
- Chesaning, MI
- Clare, MI
- Clarksville, MI
- Clayton, MI
- Climax, MI
- Clio, MI
- Coldwater, MI
- Coleman, MI
- Colon, MI
- Concord, MI
- Coopersville, MI
- Copemish, MI
- Corunna, MI
- Custer, MI
- Dansville, MI
- Davison, MI
- DeWitt, MI
- Deerfield, MI
- Dimondale, MI
- Douglas, MI
- Durand, MI
- Eagle, MI
- East Grand Rapids, MI
- East Jordan, MI
- East Lansing, MI
- East Tawas, MI
- Eastlake, MI
- Eaton Rapids, MI
- Edmore, MI
- Elberta, MI
- Elk Rapids, MI
- Ellsworth, MI
- Elsie, MI
- Empire, MI
- Essexville, MI
- Evart, MI
- Fairgrove, MI
- Farwell, MI
- Fennville, MI
- Fenton, MI
- Ferrysburg, MI
- Flint, MI
- Flushing, MI
- Fountain, MI
- Fowler, MI
- Frankenmuth, MI
- Frankfort, MI
- Free Soil, MI
- Freeport, MI
- Fremont, MI
- Fruitport, MI
- Gaines, MI
- Galesburg, MI
- Gaylord, MI
- Gladwin, MI
- Gobles, MI
- Goodrich, MI
- Grand Blanc, MI
- Grand Haven, MI
- Grand Ledge, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Grandville, MI
- Grant, MI
- Grass Lake, MI
- Grayling, MI
- Greenville, MI
- Hanover, MI
- Harrietta, MI
- Harrison, MI
- Harrisville, MI
- Hart, MI
- Hastings, MI
- Hersey, MI
- Hesperia, MI
- Hillsdale, MI
- Holland, MI
- Holly, MI
- Homer, MI
- Honor, MI
- Hopkins, MI
- Howard City, MI
- Hubbardston, MI
- Hudson, MI
- Hudsonville, MI
- Ionia, MI
- Ithaca, MI
- Jackson, MI
- Jonesville, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Kaleva, MI
- Kalkaska, MI
- Kent City, MI
- Kentwood, MI
- Kingsley, MI
- Laingsburg, MI
- Lake Ann, MI
- Lake City, MI
- Lake Isabella, MI
- Lake Odessa, MI
- Lake Orion, MI
- Lakeview, MI
- Lakewood Club, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Lawrence, MI
- Le Roy, MI
- Lennon, MI
- Leslie, MI
- Lincoln, MI
- Linden, MI
- Litchfield, MI
- Lowell, MI
- Ludington, MI
- Luna Pier, MI
- Luther, MI
- Lyons, MI
- Mackinaw City, MI
- Mancelona, MI
- Manchester, MI
- Manistee, MI
- Manton, MI
- Maple Rapids, MI
- Marion, MI
- Marshall, MI
- Martin, MI
- Mason, MI
- McBain, MI
- McBride, MI
- Mecosta, MI
- Mendon, MI
- Merrill, MI
- Mesick, MI
- Middleville, MI
- Midland, MI
- Millersburg, MI
- Monroe, MI
- Montague, MI
- Montgomery, MI
- Montrose, MI
- Morenci, MI
- Morley, MI
- Morrice, MI
- Mount Morris, MI
- Mount Pleasant, MI
- Muir, MI
- Mulliken, MI
- Muskegon, MI
- Muskegon Heights, MI
- Nashville, MI
- New Era, MI
- New Lothrop, MI
- Newaygo, MI
- North Adams, MI
- North Muskegon, MI
- Northport, MI
- Norton Shores, MI
- Oakley, MI
- Olivet, MI
- Omer, MI
- Onekama, MI
- Onsted, MI
- Otisville, MI
- Otsego, MI
- Otter Lake, MI
- Ovid, MI
- Owosso, MI
- Parchment, MI
- Parma, MI
- Pellston, MI
- Pentwater, MI
- Perrinton, MI
- Perry, MI
- Petoskey, MI
- Pewamo, MI
- Pierson, MI
- Pinckney, MI
- Pinconning, MI
- Plainwell, MI
- Portage, MI
- Portland, MI
- Potterville, MI
- Prescott, MI
- Quincy, MI
- Ravenna, MI
- Reading, MI
- Reed City, MI
- Richland, MI
- Rockford, MI
- Rogers City, MI
- Roosevelt Park, MI
- Roscommon, MI
- Rose City, MI
- Rosebush, MI
- Rothbury, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Sand Lake, MI
- Sanford, MI
- Saranac, MI
- Saugatuck, MI
- Scottville, MI
- Shelby, MI
- Shepherd, MI
- Sheridan, MI
- Sherwood, MI
- Sparta, MI
- Spring Lake, MI
- Springfield, MI
- Springport, MI
- St. Charles, MI
- St. Johns, MI
- St. Louis, MI
- Standish, MI
- Stanton, MI
- Stanwood, MI
- Sterling, MI
- Stockbridge, MI
- Sturgis, MI
- Sunfield, MI
- Suttons Bay, MI
- Swartz Creek, MI
- Tawas City, MI
- Tecumseh, MI
- Tekonsha, MI
- Thompsonville, MI
- Traverse City, MI
- Turner, MI
- Tustin, MI
- Twining, MI
- Union City, MI
- Vanderbilt, MI
- Vermontville, MI
- Vernon, MI
- Waldron, MI
- Walker, MI
- Walkerville, MI
- Wayland, MI
- Wayne, MI
- West Branch, MI
- Westphalia, MI
- White Cloud, MI
- Whitehall, MI
- Whittemore, MI
- Wolverine, MI
- Woodland, MI
- Wyoming, MI
- Zeeland, MI
- Zilwaukee, MI
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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CMS Energy FAQ:
Who is the CEO of CMS Energy?
CMS Energy's current CEO is John G. Russell.
How many counties does CMS Energy have customers in in?
There are 58 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by CMS Energy including Michigan.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for CMS Energy customers?
CMS Energy's current average bundled electricity rate is 18.70 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Michigan bundled rate of 18.60 cents and the average national rate of 15.64 cents.
Does CMS Energy have any subsidiary companies?
Consumers Energy is owned by CMS Energy.
What is the phone number for CMS Energy?
The CMS Energy phone number is (517) 788-0550.
What percentage of CMS Energy's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel types?
CMS Energy produces 89.91% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with CMS Energy?
There are 34 power plants associated with or owned by CMS Energy.
What percentage of CMS Energy's electricity is generated using renewable fuel types?
CMS Energy generates 10.09% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
How much is the average bundled bill for CMS Energy customers each month?
Consumers of CMS Energy pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $115.91.
What cities does CMS Energy offer service to?
CMS Energy serves 299 cities throughout the US.
