CMS Energy to Sell Renewable Assets and Focus on Regulated Utilities
CMS Energy announced plans to sell its non-utility renewable energy development operations under NorthStar Clean Energy Services, a subsidiary that operates around 1.8 GW of generation across multiple states. The move aims to simplify the company's structure, generate approximately $500 million in proceeds, and shift earnings toward regulated utilities by 2027. CMS will retain key Michigan-based assets including cogeneration plants and solar installations. The decision reflects a strategic reallocation of capital from renewable development at NorthStar to growth within its utility operations under Consumers Energy, which serves over three million electric and gas customers in Lower Michigan. CFO Srikanth Maddipati emphasized the shift would allow more upside potential for investors through regulated utilities rather than unregulated renewables. CMS reported a 48% drop in second-quarter adjusted earnings compared to last year due partly to mild weather and storm-related infrastructure damage affecting utility profits.
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