Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County

A 1,300+ Acre Industrial Site in Genesee County, Michigan

The Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County is a 1,300+ acre industrial site in southeast Michigan. It’s built to support advanced manufacturing and large-scale industrial projects. The site offers access to more than 1 GW of electricity, 6 billion cubic feet of natural gas every year, and 64 million gallons of water per day.

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About The Site


  • Size: 1,300+ greenfield acres

  • Electric: Distribution lines along site boundaries and 46 kV service on-site; Potential service solutions exceeding 1 gigawatt have been modeled

  • Natural Gas: Distribution lines along site boundaries and transmission approximately 1 mile away; Potential solutions exceeding 6.0 billion cubic feet per year have been modeled

  • Transportation: Close to CSX and CN rails, interstates I-75 and I-69, Flint Bishop International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Airport

  • Water Service: Direct Lake Huron water line access, permitted at 64 million gallons per day (MGD)

  • Zoning: See Advanced Manufacturing Overlay District Zoning Ordinance (Light, Medium, Heavy uses)

  • Accreditations Energy Ready, MI Sites Silver (Michigan Economic Development Corporation) and VIP Sites (Detroit Regional Partnership)

What industries are the Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County for?
The Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County is great for companies in the robotics, semiconductor, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Why should manufacturers choose the Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County?
Manufacturers should choose this district for its ease of development, shovel-ready sites, strong utility infrastructure, access to an unmatched talent pool, and ideal location to key transportation networks.

What sets Michigan apart?
  • Mild weather and plenty of natural resources.
  • Michigan has a $100+ billion manufacturing industry.
  • Top-tier manufacturing talent. 1.7 million workers within 60-minute drive of the AMD site.
  • Over 1,300 industrial customers across 62 counties.
  • A total energy supply of 9,685 MW and growing.

Completed Due Diligence


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Reports & Assessments Ready for Review Extensive site evaluations have already been completed for the Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County.

  • Wetland Identification Report
  • Threatened & Endangered Species Assessment
  • Geotechnical Soil Boring Report
  • Tier-1 Site Due Diligence Report
  • Traffic Impact Study
  • Archeological & Cultural Report

Economic Development Partners Supporting the Site


Consumers Energy works with the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, Detroit Regional Partnership and Michigan Economic Development Corporation to support site evaluation and business investment in Michigan.

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Why Work with Consumers Energy?
Count on us to power Michigan’s growth.

Businesses need reliable energy and the right infrastructure to grow. Economic development agencies need an energy provider that works as a trusted partner and helps move projects forward with confidence.

Consumers Energy can help by providing:
  • Site and property information
  • Utility planning and coordination
  • Infrastructure guidance
  • Connections to state, regional, and local development partners
Serving 6.8 million Michigan residents across all 68 counties in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Consumers Energy helps businesses expand, invest, and create jobs throughout the state. Since 2020, our service territory has attracted more than $30 billion in investment and 30,000 new jobs in next-generation manufacturing.

Whether you're exploring Michigan or you’re already here, we can help power your growth.

If your business is exploring Michigan for the first time or you’re already here, let us power your success. If you’re seeking an energy provider committed to creatively getting to YES, we’d love for you to see us in action. Get started by contacting Alex Orr, our manufacturing sector lead, today.

Alex Orr
Manufacturing Sector Lead

M: 517-257-6478
| Alexander.Orr@cmsenergy.com

 

Last Reviewed: September 2026. Information reviewed by Consumers Energy Economic Development Team.

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