In 2017, we scored highest for sustainability performance among U.S. energy providers for the second consecutive year, according to an independent ranking by Sustainalytics. We also ranked #16 among 195 worldwide utilities.
Learn more about our sustainability effortsBecause of our efforts to protect the environment through energy efficiency programs, we received an ENERGY STAR award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the seventh time in eight years.
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In 2017, we were named the Best Communication/Education Program for the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency program which helps those who help others— nonprofits, houses of worship and local community organizations that operate out of historic buildings.
We were awarded the Mid-America Economic Development Council’s Deal of the Year and Marketing Program award in 2017 for our work with the Switch Data Center and Energy Profile program, respectively. In 2016, we were a finalist in the Mid-America Economic Development Council’s awards competition for our Energy Ready site certification program.
How we're helping grow economic developmentMilitary Times invited us to take a rigorous survey about company policies related to veterans and their families. We’re honored to have ranked 3rd in the state on the Vets Employers 2017 List.
In 2018, we again earned the highest certification the state offers when we became a gold level Veteran-Friendly Employer from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Learn MoreWe placed 13th overall in the Forbes list of America’s best employers for diversity from all industries across the nation. We were also the only company in the “utilities” category in the top 100.
In 2018, we received a perfect score for the Corporate Equality Index on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
Learn MoreNot only did we finish ninth out of 36 organizations worldwide, but we were also the only utility and Michigan-based organization to receive the award.
In 2018, we were recognized nationally by Career Mastered Magazine for promoting and recognizing the contributions of women.
Because of our commitment to this cause, we received the National Electric Utility Award from the National Association of Town Watch.