When the power goes out, report outages and track restoration updates on our app or website. For your safety and the safety of our crews, keep your distance from work areas and stay far away from downed power lines and debris.

What a great weekend at the Crim Festival! 🏃💙​ ​ We're proud to support this incredible Flint tradition and celebrate everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, and cheered along the course.​ ​ Congratulations to all the participants on an amazing event!

Serving customers in his hometown is a dream come true for Bretton. Growing up, he looked up to local lineworkers. Today, he helps prepare the grid, restore power after storms, and deliver safe, reliable electricity. We're proud to have him on our team.

What if we told you one of the world’s largest electric batteries is right here in Michigan? ​ Ludington Pumped Storage pumps water uphill from Lake Michigan when demand is low & generates electricity when demand rises.​ ​ A giant battery powered by water. Pretty cool, right?

For Christine, a love of the outdoors led to a career protecting Michigan’s grid. ​ When she’s not conducting helicopter line inspections, you might find her salmon fishing on Lake Michigan or serving on ski patrol. Her adventure started with one goal: getting outside more.

Severe weather preparation starts before the forecast turns stormy. Our in-house meteorologist tracks weather monthly, weekly and daily, helping us prepare, position resources and respond quickly when emergencies strike.

When our crews work in your neighborhood, we keep you informed about project plans, timelines and expected impacts. Replacing aging pipelines with stronger steel pipe across Metro Detroit helps ensure safe, reliable natural gas service for homes and businesses for years to come.

Meet Spot, our robot dog at the Jackson Blackstone Substation. ​ Spot patrols equipment and identifies hot spots that may signal potential issues so crews can make repairs before they become outages, helping improve reliability for customers.

Small, local businesses like Supermercado Mexico are what make Michigan special. We're proud to offer energy-saving programs that help business customers save. To learn more, visit our website today.

When Christine’s not helping secure the grid from a helicopter, she’s hunting, boating, skiing, fishing or running a 5K. Hard to catch—but always there when it matters. And our customers can count on that.

Our new weather stations in Clare are collecting more data than ever before, including soil moisture and humidity. These insights help us better predict wildfire risk and help protect customers across northern Michigan today — and eventually statewide. 🌤️🔥

In 2026, we’re trimming 9,000+ miles of power lines to help reduce outages. 🌳⚡ ​ Proactive line clearing helps keep the lights on — even when storms hit. You can count on us to secure the grid.

A brighter forecast ahead. ​ We’re installing 100 weather stations by 2027 to provide real-time data that helps restore power faster and keep crews safer during emergencies. A great example of technology and teamwork in action.

Heads up, Michigan! Another round of storms is expected this afternoon, and our storm center is already keeping a close eye on conditions and preparing for any potential outages. With severe weather and strong winds in the forecast, now is a good time to charge devices and make sure you have what you need in case the power goes out. Staying prepared today can make a big difference if storms move through your area. We'll be ready to respond and restore service as safely and quickly as possible if outages occur.

The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City is one of Michigan’s favorite summer traditions. We were proud to partner with the festival for this year’s Community Royale Parade and join thousands of Michiganders in celebrating everything that makes this event so special.

From the air, we can see more.​ ​ Christine and team use multi-sensor cameras on helicopters to find issues early—so we can fix them before outages happen. It’s smarter maintenance that helps improve reliability and manage costs.

We are proud to join Battle Creek neighbors at the Day of Hope & Community Carnival! 💙​ ​ From energy assistance resources and EV education to our Education Trailer and family activities, it was a great day connecting with the community. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

Our plans and routines might change in the summer, but with budget planning, your statements can stay consistent and predictable. Learn more about budget plan and how you can enroll today!