Investing in Michigan means protecting what matters to us most through the land, water, and air we all rely on
JACKSON, Mich., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy is taking another major step forward in its commitment toward a reliable, affordable and equitable energy future through its plans to enhance, restore, or protect 6,500 acres of land through 2027. The energy provider has exceeded that goal early, having restored 6,700 acres as of 2026, and continues to review additional opportunities to share its private spaces for public use.
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