Consumers Energy Readies Crews, Promotes Off-Peak Usage for 6.8M Customers
CMS•Consumers Energy has mobilized crews and resources to respond to potential outages from severe storms and extreme heat for 6.8 million customers in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. It advises customers to shift tasks to off-peak hours and enroll in budget plans and efficiency programs to boost summer demand revenue.
1. Heat Wave and Storm Preparedness
Consumers Energy warns of record-high temperatures and potential statewide thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday, mobilizing line crews and emergency teams across all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. The company has staged additional resources to restore service quickly and maintain grid stability as demand spikes and high winds threaten local infrastructure.
2. Customer Energy Management Tips
The company advises customers to close blinds during peak sunlight, use ceiling fans, and keep windows closed to retain cool air. It recommends shifting laundry and dishwasher cycles to mornings, evenings or weekends, and highlights budget plans and personalized efficiency programs available at ConsumersEnergy.com/offers and ConsumersEnergy.com/budget.
3. Impact on Demand, Revenue and Costs
By encouraging off-peak energy use and budget plan enrollment, Consumers Energy aims to flatten peak demand curves, potentially boosting summer usage revenue while reducing strain on generation and distribution assets. Improved load management may lower operational costs and fortify reliability, supporting financial performance during the high-demand season.
