CMS Energy revenue, net income rise
JACKSON—Officials at CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) announced second quarter net income of $136 million or 48 cents a share, up from $93 million or 33 cents a share in the …
Women in tech, utilities, pandemic the focus of July 27 M2 TechCast
ANN ARBOR—The July 27 M2 TechCast will feature wide-ranging discussions on women in technology, utility options available to consumers, and continuing news of the coronavirus pandemic from one of the …
Customer trust in utilities hits all-time high
LIVONIA—Officials at the human behavior analytics firm Escalent announced that customer trust in utilities has hit a historic high due to the industry’s effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Escalent’s …
Utilities’ environmental scores rise in new consumer survey
LIVONIA—Many of the nation’s electric and gas utilities are getting good news on this 50th anniversary of Earth Day: customers are scoring them significantly higher on environmental stewardship. The Environmental …
New battery locker system from Redford power management firm
REDFORD TWP.—Alpine Power Systems Inc. announced the introduction of its PowerMax Power Cabinet, a safe, lockable enclosure for battery systems up to 135 volts DC. Designed for indoor use, the …
Moy named executive director of Michigan Infrastructure Council
LANSING – Acting Deputy State Treasurer Anne Wohlfert today announced that Jessica Moy has been named executive director of the Michigan Infrastructure Council. Moy will be coordinating the efforts of …
Weather drives CMS revenue, profit up
JACKSON — CMS Energy Corp., the Jackson-based utility holding company, reported net income of $241 million or 86 cents a share in the first quarter of 2018, up from $199 …
Pixo releases virtual reality safety training for utility companies
DETROIT — The Detroit-based virtual reality safety training company Pixo VR announced the release of its Gas Meter Safety Inspection VR Training, which the company said is the first commercially …