Podcasts about Consumers Energy

May 28, 2025 ~ Garrick Rochow, CEO of Consumers Energy, joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Kevin Dietz live at the Mackinac Conference to discuss the company's focus on improving reliability and resilience of its electric grid, and actively addressing workforce needs.

Whitmer And Granholm Continue to Push The Green Energy SCAM.Listen to this HOT Garbage commercial that Consumers Energy is putting out.Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Brian Wheeler from Consumers Energy joined us with suggestions of cos-saving tips in your home while keeping it warm during this cold snap./See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Salisbury, VP of Grid Design, joined us to review the company's 2024 efforts for reliability improvements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Holman welcomes Jeffrey Scott, Plant Manager Alpena Cement Plant at Holcim US, INC. Alpena, Michigan. Chris had several things he wanted to find out in the conversation: Welcome Jeff, remind the Michigan business community about Alpena Cement Plant at Holcim? How long have you served with the company, and what's changed over those years? So you recently won the 2024 Inaugural Manufacturing Sustainability Award Winner powered by Consumers Energy from MMA, the Michigan Manufacturers Association tell us about that? How is your company keeping up with and innovating manufacturing? How do you leverage the services of MMA during the year? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ About the Manufacturing Excellence Awards For more than a century, the manufacturing industry has propelled Michigan forward – through good times and in challenging times. In the 21st century, our legacy champions of industry and our next generation of innovators are collaborating to drive Michigan into a future that will continue to shape our collective fortunes, our state's economy, the communities we serve, our individual businesses, and our families' livelihoods. 2024 Winners John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year – Large Tier John Macchia, Jr. • Advance Turning and Manufacturing (Jackson) John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year – Small Tier Nathan Cox • Cox Machine LLC (Traverse City) Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Powered by Endeavor IT ACOG • Trijicon Inc. (Wixom) Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award Dan Dralle • D&JD Partners (Saginaw) Manufacturing Innovation Excellence GTF Technologies (Ada) Manufacturing Talent Champion Christine Sermak • Total Security Solutions (Fowlerville) Manufacturing Woman of the Year Jill Dralle • Nexteer Automotive (Saginaw) Manufacturing Community Impact Fullerton Tool Company (Saginaw) Export of the Year Biodapt® • Gantec, Inc. (Midland) Manufacturing Sustainability powered by Consumers Energy Holcim (Alpena) Manufacturing Emerging Leader Charles Washburn • Landscape Forms (Kalamazoo)

Rep. Dan Kildee says he's leading a bipartisan effort to stop Canada from storing nuclear waste near the Great Lakes. Geographic Information Systems empower environmental stewardship and decision-making. Consumers Energy has submitted an amended renewable energy plan to the Michigan Public Service Commission. For more, visit: https://mrgreatlakes.com/

Jim Beechey, Consumers Vice President of information and technology joined us with Utility Scam Awareness Week happening this week, urging action to protect customers from scams as we approach the holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 20, 2024 ~ Following the killing last month in Rochester Hills, residents are uneasy about answering the door. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Consumers Energy vice president of gas operations Chris Fultz about Utility Scam Awareness Day, and how they're protecting customers from identity theft and fraud.

Chris Holman speaks with Rejji Hayes, CFO, CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

September 25, 2024 ~ The Michigan Public Service Commission conducted an audit of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, finding they both were 'worse than average' at restoration time from storms. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with MPS Commissioner Katherine Peretick about what the utilities can do to improve their response time.

September 25, 2024 ~ Full Show: Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the Detroit Tigers series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, the resolution to have the Livingston County Sheriff's Office monitor undocumented immigrants, the audit of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, Brett Favre's diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, the state bills to crack down on online sextortion, the latest polling in the presidential race, and more!

 Consumers Energy, the largest Michigan utility company, made a commitment Monday to install 1,500 public electric vehicle chargers by 2030 across the state. The decision would make transportation history yet again in the home of the automobile. Consumer's goal, as a part of the new Transportation Electrification  Plan, would nearly double the number of publicly accessible electric charging stations in the state. The plan builds on DTE Energy's goal to create 620 public fast chargers by 2028.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_967c8b4c-3e22-11ef-a923-2b84ed797e57.html 

July 9, 2024 ~ Consumers Energy has said they expect to have 1,500 more EV fast-chargers by 2030. Jeff Myrom, director of Consumers Energy's electric vehicle programs, joins Kevin and Tom to discuss this.

A Consumers Energy solar and renewable natural gas site on farmland near Battle Creek is an example of others the utility intends to build on other sites.That's the word from David Hicks, Consumers Energy vice-president of clean energy development, who says the goal is 20 such facilities in order to attain the company's renewable energy goals.The utility expects the final project to generate enough power to provide electricity to 25,000 homes and reduce emissions equivalent to thousands of cars.Hicks tells Community Matters about the Spring Creek Farms site, where ground was broken in a first of its kind AgriEnergy Center in Michigan. The site will create solar energy as well as convert menure to natural gas using a so-called biodigester. Click to hear more.Episode ResourcesConsumers Energy AgriEnergy Center News ReleaseABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8-8:30 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

Scott Wolfersburger has been a Ward 1 member of the Marshall City Council for six years. Now, he wants to be mayor.With council members thrust into the spotlight after the Ford Motor Company EV battery plant announcement for the Marshall Megasite, community response - on one side or the other - has been swift. Wolfersburger tells Community Matters why he is choosing to run - and how he believes a balanced approach to change, like the EV plant, would be best for Marshall.Episode ResourcesScott Wolfersburger Campaign websiteMore BlueOval Community Matters episodesABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8-8:30 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

May 29, 2024 ~ Consumers Energy President and CEO Garrick Rochow talks about his company's $9 billion plan aimed at supercharging Michigan's energy reliability. From cutting-edge AI to smart sensors, discover how Consumers Energy is fortifying the grid, tackling wildfire risks, and navigating the renewable energy landscape. Also in the conversation, get the scoop on future energy solutions like small modular reactors and carbon capture. It's an electrifying conversation with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie live from the Mackinac Policy Conference!

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Alan Redding from Consumers Energy and Laura Ade from South Jersey Gas about the recent Gas Control Committee Meetings held during the 2024 AGA Operations Conference.  Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions. 

Originally uploaded April 4th, re-edited May 2nd. Chris Holman welcomes back Angela Thompkins, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Community Affairs of Consumers Energy, Jackson, MI, Consumers Energy are once again a sponsor of Michigan Celebrates Small Business now in its twentieth year with a Gala celebration coming up May 21st at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI. What draws Consumers Energy to support Michigan Celebrates Small Business? As vice president for community affairs and chief diversity officer, what sort of work is involved in that role? Can you talk more about Consumers Energy's DEI journey and where it stands? Consumers Energy this year has been talking a lot about its Reliability Roadmap. What is that, and what does it mean for small businesses? Anything else you want us to know about Consumers Energy and how it's helping small businesses? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

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In this episode we dive into Bill's  journey of joining the Navy, to later joining the National Guard. We joke about the culture shocks between the two branches as well as the difference in enlisted vs. officer! I really enjoyed Bill's story and vulnerability throughout this episode along with his continued dedication to our veterans! More on Bill: Bill Krieger is currently the Assistant Program Director for the VFW National Home. He recently retired as the Veterans Program Manager at Consumers Energy and host of the popular Me You Us podcast. He served ten years in the United States Navy achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. During his tenure, he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Badge.  He also served in the Michigan Army National Guard and retired at the rank of Captain after 21 years of combined service.  Bill was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal as well as the Combat Action Badge. He served as the Commander of the 144th Military Police Company during his combat tour in Iraq.  Bill is currently a life member of the VFW and National Guard Association of the United States.  He serves as the Legislative Chair for the National Guard Association of Michigan, where he is also a life member.  He is married with three children and one grandchild.  Bill enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.  He has a passion for serving our military Veterans.Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you enjoyed leave a little love with a review. It would not only help me reach more veterans but also make my whole week!

Consumers Energy announced that in 2023, nearly 90 percent of customers who lost power had it restored in less than 24 hours. This progress is thanks in part to the company's work to enhance its energy grid infrastructure, which includes adding smart technology, clearing tree branches away from power lines, and more. These efforts are part of a strategic plan called the Reliability Roadmap, and it's an essential piece of Consumers Energy's vision to limit the scope and length of power outages in the near future. On this episode, Tonya Berry, Consumers Energy's senior vice president of transformation and engineering, joins us to discuss the goals of the Reliability Roadmap, how Consumers Energy is enhancing grid reliability in Michigan, its efforts to prepare the next generation workforce as part of the plan, and more.

Detroit Free Press reporter Arpan Lobo guest hosts the Facts Matter podcast, produced by the Citizens Research Council. Arpan, who recently wrote about Consumers Energy getting the OK to bury power lines in 6 Michigan counties, interviews Citizens Research Council analyst Eric Dennis, who issued a report this time last year about the benefits of undergrounding electrical lines but, that without a coherent state policy to enable it, it will not happen. It's rarely considered due to cost considerations that assume the utility will bear the full cost. However, as Dennis argues, the cost can be mitigated if undergrounding is done in collaboration with others. Listen to Lobo and Dennis discuss this and how Michigan should pursue policies that facilitate and compel multi-agency ‘dig-once' project coordination to underground distribution lines.

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March 5, 2024 ~ As part of a pilot program approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, Consumers Energy will bury 10 miles of overhead power lines. Vice President of Electric Distribution Engineering Greg Salisbury talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Renee about what they're hoping to learn in the pilot program.

March 5, 2024 ~ Full Show: Guy, Lloyd, and Renee talk about the fire and explosions in Clinton Township last night, the Supreme Court ruling on former President Trump appearing on the ballot in this year's presidential election, the nixed deal between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, Consumers Energy burying power lines in a pilot program, the surge in gas prices in Michigan, and the Detroit Lions honored as the best in the NFL for game day experience!

March 5, 2024 ~ Consumers Energy VP of Electric Operations Chris Laird chats with Paul W about how Consumers Energy will bury 10 miles of power lines underground this year.

Consumers Energy Empowers 6.7 Million Michigan Customers with Natural Gas and Electricity Across 68 Lower Peninsula Counties: Lauren Snyder Unpacks Their Role in Shaping Michigan's Future.Listen to Lauren Youngdahl Snyder as she discusses electric vehicles, renewable energy and efficiency with The Michigan Opportunity podcast!  Consumers Energy is an investor-owned utility that provides natural gas and electricity to 70% of Michiganders and serves customers in all 68 of the state's Lower Peninsula counties. Consumes Energy, a subsidiary of CMS Energy, was founded in 1886 and is currently headquartered in Jackson, Michigan. 

It's episode #60 of Michigan's premier progressive podcast! Michigan Democrats continue working on clean and affordable energy bills in the state legislature. They must get some of these bills passed before the November adjournment date, or else everything will get pushed back until next year. The main goals of these bills are to make Michigan caborn-free by 2035 or 2040, pushing for strong energy efficient standards to help low income areas, and to hold DTE and Consumers Energy more accountable. Derrell Slaughter, Michigan Advocate at the Natural Resources Defense Council returns to give an update on whether or not these bills will pass soon.  I share a few observations on the new Republican Speaker of the U.S. House, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, and how he's not Vulgar MAGA, but he's Refined MAGA, as The Washington Post's Greg Sargent called it. I describe how corporate media have been working against the UAW during its strike against the Big Three Detroit Automakers. And I discuss how Michigan Republicans have no solutions to revamp our aging energy grid. Meanwhile, Democrats, who hold the majority in the legislature, are working to pass meaningful clean energy standards.  Finally, in my Last Call, I push for Democrats to pass real transparency reform laws, which is what we Michiganders called for when two-thirds of us voted to pass Proposal 1 in 2022. Michigan has the worst record when it comes to government transparency and accountability. But the legislature appears to be trying its best to cut some corners, which is not what we voted for.  Please, email me if you'd like to further discuss whatever I brought-up in the episode. And I'd appreciate it if you could subscribe, and give a Five Star review of the podcast as well! Take the battle to them! leftoflansing@gmail.com  leftoflansing.com --Pat

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Richard Delaney of National Grid and Alan Redding from Consumers Energy, the chairs of the AGA Gas Control Committee , to talk about the content of the 2023 AGA Operations Section Fall Meetings & Workshops. Listen to the episode now for insights and takeaways from the event, including discussions on regulatory impacts on Control Rooms. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions. 

The Bonerline returns (209-66-Boner), Jim Fouts beats the system, Drew Crime: Lie Detector, Tom Mazawey explains GVSU segregation, Gwyneth Paltrow terrorizes the slopes, Tekashi69 attack, LA Indie 103.1 and Jim Bentley gets neutered. March Madness may prevent us from recording on Sunday. Just sayin'. Did Tekashi69 pull a Jussie Smollett? His bodyguards want to fight the attackers for $10K. If you come across a urine-themed Tekashi69 video, please send it to Drew. Jim Bentley was recently neutered. Drew Crime 1: James Craig is the worst murderer possibly ever. He's been formally charged. The mistress in the has been named. Drew decides to remember the incredible murders of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate. Drew learns of the 2005 show, Lie Detector. Tom Brady is posting cryptic messages on social media. An oral history of radio's last failed experiment: LA Indie 103.1. Some dude decided to trash Meg White on the internet and everybody piled on him for being dumb. Drew Crime 2: You've heard of the Dating Game Killer, but now there is a Family Feud Killer. Austin Lyle is the latest school shooter. He's dead. 4 Michigan students were in a bad accident in Cancun. A GoFundMe for them is set up right here. Local News: Roseville selects their parade Grand Marshall: Jason Carr from Jason Carr Drive! Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is ALLOWED to run for a 5th term despite voters limiting the terms to just 3. Geoffrey Fieger has had a stroke. The Crumbley parents WILL go to trial. GhostBudsters Farms brings you today's Bonerline! Call or text 209-66-Boner. South Park's latest episode is a good lesson on investing and business ownership. Sports: Jett Howard is going pro. Anthony Richardson is climbing the NFL draft boards. Tom Mazawey joins the show to predict the NFL Draft, Jalen Carter's legal issues, the non-stop NFL coverage at Woodward Sports, take a shot at the Dan Le Batard Show, eulogize Willis Reed, Grand Valley State University's segregated graduations and more. Case dismissed for Rick & Morty creator Justin Roiland. Too bad they already fired him. Canceled until proven innocent. Lyla eats more garbage during the show. A T. Rex deep dive for absolutely no reason. The CEO of TikTok testified in front of congress today. DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are really bad at providing energy. But what are you going to do? Seriously. Nothing. Deal with it. The Michigan House passed some gun storage legislation. Gwyneth Paltrow is a demon on the slopes and is being sued in civil court. Go Green! Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… please consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon). Or don't, whatever.