CMS ENERGY’S UTILITY UNIT, CONSUMERS ENERGY, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED STOCK

Nov. 13, 2009

The Board of Directors of Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, has declared regular quarterly dividends on both series of the utility’s preferred stock. 

The following dividends are payable Jan. 1, 2010 to shareholders of record Dec. 11, 2009:  $1.04 per share on the $4.16 stock (NYSE: CMS_pa), and $1.125 per share on the $4.50 stock (NYSE: CMS_pb).

Also, a dividend of $0.96875 per security on CMS Energy’s Quarterly Income Preferred Securities (NYSE: CMS_pz) is payable Jan. 15, 2010, to holders of record on Dec. 31, 2009.  CMS Energy will pay the trustee the interest on related debentures to cover the dividend.

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based company that has an electric and natural gas utility, Consumers Energy, as its primary business and also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.

Media Contacts:  Jeff Holyfield, 517/788-2394 or Dan Bishop, 517/788-2395

Investment Analyst Contact:  CMS Energy Investor Relations, 517/788-2590