CMS ENERGY CORP

CMS Energy is an energy company that operates as a parent holding company managing utility and non-utility businesses across three primary segments: electric utility, gas utility, and independent power production via NorthStar Clean Energy. Through Consumers, its principal subsidiary, the company generates, purchases, transmits, stores, distributes, and sells electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. In addition, NorthStar Clean Energy develops, operates, and markets domestic independent power generation, focusing on renewable assets alongside conventional energy facilities.

The company concentrates operations mainly in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, providing electric or natural gas service to 6.8 million residents, encompassing 1.9 million electric accounts and 1.8 million gas accounts. Beyond Michigan, CMS Energy maintains ownership stakes in independent power plants located across states such as Arkansas, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. The provided text does not state the city or location of the company's headquarters.

Summary of the business section of Cms Energy's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“At December 31, 2010, CMS Energy and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Consumers, had 7,822 full-time equivalent employees.”