Michigan's infrastructure relies on a mix of public and private utilities. Electricity and natural gas are primarily supplied by two major investor-owned utilities: DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.
Water infrastructure is uniquely important in Michigan. The state draws heavily from the Great Lakes and groundwater. High-profile issues, such as the Flint water crisis, have led to aggressive statewide mandates and funding to replace lead service lines and modernize aging municipal water and sewer systems.
Broadband internet and cellular coverage are robust in the southern half of the state. However, expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula remains an ongoing priority, supported by recent federal and state grants.