Consumers Energy is proud to serve more than 185,000 customers in the Great Lakes Bay Region. The utility is investing in Michigan’s future with its $6 billion Growing Forward strategy. Over the next five years Consumers Energy is making significant investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, environmental and customer service enhancements and new power generation. The utility employs more than 1,000 individuals and contractors in the region with an annual payroll of approximately $80 million dollars.