Consumers Energy Announces Crescent Wind Now Producing Clean Energy in Southern Michigan

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Consumers Energy has commenced operations of the 166-megawatt Crescent Wind facility in Hillsdale County, Michigan, which will provide renewable energy to approximately 64,000 residents. This wind farm represents a $246 million investment and is part of Consumers Energy's strategy to enhance its clean energy portfolio, doubling its wind energy capacity compared to last year. The facility employs 11 full-time staff and will contribute to the company's Clean Energy Plan, aimed at achieving net-zero carbon emissions.

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• 166-megawatt capacity of Crescent Wind will power 64,000 residents.
• $246 million investment in clean energy infrastructure.
• Doubling of wind energy parks compared to the previous year.
• Crescent Wind plays a key role in Clean Energy Plan.

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HILLSDALE, Mich., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy announced it began ownership of 166-megawatt Crescent Wind which began producing clean, renewable energy today for residents and businesses in Michigan.

"We are thrilled to welcome Crescent Wind to our assets powering Michigan with clean energy," said Dennis Dobbs, vice president of enterprise project management, engineering and services for Consumers Energy. "It's amazing to consider the addition of Crescent Wind completes a doubling of the wind energy parks we own and operate compared to a year ago."

Crescent Wind in Hillsdale County features 60 turbines with a capacity to power about 64,000 residents. Invenergy developed and built the wind farm. Consumers Energy took ownership and operations of the facility upon its completion today.

A team of 11 highly trained full-time employees will operate the electric generation facility from a newly established service center in Jonesville, Michigan, scheduled to be completed this month.

Consumers Energy's newest wind project represents a $246 million investment in Michigan's clean energy infrastructure. It joins Lake Winds Energy Park, Cross Winds Energy Park, and Gratiot Farms Wind Project, which went online in late 2020, as wind energy projects Consumers Energy owns and operates.

Combined, the four Consumers Energy wind energy farms can produce enough clean, renewable energy to power about 249,600 residents.

Crescent Wind plays a key role in fulfilling the energy provider's Clean Energy Plan, which calls for eliminating coal as an energy source, achieving net-zero carbon emissions and meeting 90% of customers' energy needs through clean sources like renewable energy, energy waste reduction and energy storage.

Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

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FAQ

What is the capacity of Crescent Wind owned by Consumers Energy?

Crescent Wind has a capacity of 166 megawatts.

How much did Consumers Energy invest in the Crescent Wind project?

Consumers Energy invested $246 million in the Crescent Wind project.

How many residents will the Crescent Wind facility provide power to?

Crescent Wind will provide power to about 64,000 residents.

When did Crescent Wind begin producing energy?

Crescent Wind began producing energy on February 16, 2021.

What role does Crescent Wind play in Consumers Energy's Clean Energy Plan?

Crescent Wind contributes to eliminating coal as an energy source and achieving net-zero carbon emissions.