Hometown Service

A Force for Michigan and the Communities We Serve

We are a Force for Michigan. We invest in creating positive change in our hometowns through corporate giving and our foundation — all while employing thousands of Michiganders.

Grants and Funding

Michiganders Working for a Better MI

Who We Are

System Control

Our top-of-the-line talent and technology helps ensure power is on over 99% of the time.

“Our part…is to keep the lights on for our customers.” – Brenda Bard, Change Maker.
Hear From Brenda

Wire Guard

In an emergency, we start with securing public safety. More than 600 of our employees serve as wire guards to secure or guard downed power lines.

“When a customer calls in that they see a downed wire in their neighborhood…we are the first responder to make sure the wire is safe.” - William Hicks II, Change Maker.
Meet William

Dispatch

Dispatchers work 24/7 to help keep your lights on and gas flowing. Our emergency response service is here to help with storm damage, outages and other power issues you may experience.

“Reliability, to me, is being dependable.” – Chris Hatfield, Change Maker.
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We’re Headquartered in Jackson, but We Have Hundreds of Hometowns.

Even though we’re a big company, we think local. In communities across Michigan, our area managers are here to live, work and volunteer. They serve as company ambassadors, community advocates and facilitators to inform, listen, coach and lend support to get things done for us as a company and your community.

Find an Area Manager Near You

We Are in Your Neighborhood

Economic Development

Helping Michigan attract and retain jobs through competitive energy rates for our largest job creators.

About Business Expansion

Foundation Work

Over 30 years of helping communities thrive through our foundation, in 3 key areas — people, planet & prosperity.

About Our Foundation

Community Engagement

We’re that neighbor in your hometown that’s ready to help connect our resources with your community needs.

Our Community Outreach