Natural Gas

Consumers Energy Signs Agreement With Northern Michigan Gas Producer

Consumers Energy has begun to purchase natural gas directly from a Michigan producer, BreitBurn Operating L.P.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/17

CMS Energy-Consumers Energy headquarters in Jackson.

Consumers To Build $750M Natural Gas Power Plant In Genesee County

Jackson-based Consumers Energy Friday announced plans to build a major new natural gas-fired power plant in Genesee County. The company estimates it will invest about $750 million in the project.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/16

Consumers Energy Plans New Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant

Consumers Energy plans to invest about $750 million to build a 700 megawatt natural gas-fired power plant in Genesee County, the utility announced Friday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/15

In this handout GOES satellite image provided by NASA, Hurricane Sandy, pictured at 1440 UTC, churns off the east coast on October 29, 2012 in the Atlantic Ocean. Sandy, which has already claimed over 50 lives in the Caribbean is predicted to bring heavy winds and floodwaters to the mid-Atlantic region. (credit: NASA via Getty Images)

Consumers Energy Gas Crews Leave State For First Time Ever To Help Sandy Relief

For the first time in its 125-year history, Consumers Energy is sending natural gas crews to assist with storm restoration work outside of Michigan, with about 25 employees leaving Tuesday to join more than 300 other utility employees and contractors already providing assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/06

Lower Heating Costs Expected For Consumers Energy’s 1.7 Million Natural Gas Customers This Winter

Consumers Energy’s natural gas customers can expect to pay about 8 percent less for heating costs for this winter compared to last winter. The lower cost estimate is due to reduced fuel prices – the lowest since 2003 — and is based on normal weather patterns.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/15