Creating Jobs and Enhancing Energy Reliability and Affordability 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 22, 2016 – Consumers Energy is helping to drive West Michigan economic growth by spending nearly $200 million with West Michigan companies over the past year.     The increased purchasing, part of the energy company’s commitment to spend $5 billion over 5 years with Michigan businesses, is strengthening customer service and creating an estimated 5,000 jobs statewide.

“Michigan’s 4.8 percent unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in 15 years, Grand Rapids’ unemployment rate of 3.3 percent is even better. We’re pleased to be a major and positive force for growth in West Michigan by our increased spending here with over 550 companies. These investments help to ensure that our customers receive reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy service,” said Dan Malone, Consumers Energy’s senior vice president of energy resources.

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