The Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Rejji Hayes, CFO, CMS Energy and Consumers Energy from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Hear Rejji and Chris discuss how how intensifying weather and climate change are driving Consumers Energy’s upcoming reliability action plan, including pole replacement, tree trimming, and a push toward undergrounding infrastructure where feasible, along with his overall focus from the #MPC26. Click play on the SoundCloud podcast below.