Exhibit 24.1
August 7, 2020
Shaun M. Johnson
Melissa M. Gleespen
Rejji P. Hayes
CMS Energy Corporation
One Energy Plaza
Jackson, MI 49201
We hereby appoint each of you lawful attorney for each of us and in each of our names to sign and cause to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission shelf registration statement(s) and/or any amendment(s) thereto, including post-effective amendment(s), to be accompanied in each case by a prospectus or supplemental prospectus and any necessary exhibits with respect to the Stock Purchase Plan of the Corporation.
Very truly yours,
| /s/ John G. Russell | /s/ Suzanne F. Shank | |
| John G. Russell | Suzanne F. Shank | |
| /s/ Jon E. Barfield | /s/ Myrna M. Soto | |
| Jon E. Barfield | Myrna M. Soto | |
| /s/ Deborah H. Butler | /s/ John G. Sznewajs | |
| Deborah H. Butler | John G. Sznewajs | |
| /s/ Kurt L. Darrow | /s/ Ronald J. Tanski | |
| Kurt L. Darrow | Ronald J. Tanski | |
| /s/ William D. Harvey | /s/ Laura H. Wright | |
| William D. Harvey | Laura H. Wright |
