Utilities Layoffs in Michigan
Tracking 25 utilities WARN Act layoff notices affecting 2,786 workers in Michigan. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
25
Total Notices
2,786
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Utilities Layoffs in Michigan
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| XALT Energy MI | 3 | 257 |
| General Motors | 3 | 746 |
| Freudenberg Battery Power Systems | 2 | 190 |
| Metaldyne Powertrain Components | 2 | 46 |
| Powerlink | 2 | 430 |
| Michigan Waste Energy | 2 | 300 |
| Our Next Energy | 1 | 29 |
| Natron Energy | 1 | 37 |
| Volta Charging Industries | 1 | 1 |
| Magna Powertrain | 1 | 92 |
| Detroit Renewable Power | 1 | 166 |
| WE Energies | 1 | 89 |
| Xalt Energy | 1 | 100 |
| ManpowerGroup | 1 | 68 |
| VCST Power Train Components | 1 | 91 |
Utilities Layoffs by City in Michigan
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | 4 | 453 |
| Detroit | 4 | 651 |
| Auburn Hills | 2 | 94 |
| Litchfield | 2 | 46 |
| Flint | 2 | 520 |
| Novi | 1 | 29 |
| Holland | 1 | 37 |
| San Francisco | 1 | 1 |
| Lansing | 1 | 92 |
| Marquette | 1 | 89 |
| Warren | 1 | 245 |
| Allegan | 1 | 68 |
| Saginaw | 1 | 226 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 91 |
| Troy | 1 | 65 |
Latest Utilities Layoff Notices in Michigan
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Next Energy | Novi | 29 | Layoff | 2026-01-06 |
| Freudenberg Battery Power Systems | Midland | 107 | Closure | 2025-12-29 |
| Freudenberg Battery Power Systems | Auburn Hills | 83 | Closure | 2025-12-29 |
| XALT Energy MI | Midland | 123 | Closure | 2025-12-29 |
| XALT Energy MI | Auburn Hills | 11 | Closure | 2025-10-29 |
| XALT Energy MI | Midland | 123 | Closure | 2025-10-29 |
| Natron Energy | Holland | 37 | - | 2025-08-29 |
| Volta Charging Industries | San Francisco | 1 | Closure | 2024-04-02 |
| Magna Powertrain | Lansing | 92 | Layoff | 2022-06-10 |
| Metaldyne Powertrain Components | Litchfield | 23 | - | 2021-08-31 |
| Metaldyne Powertrain Components | Litchfield | 23 | Closure | 2021-06-30 |
| Detroit Renewable Power | Detroit | 166 | Closure | 2019-03-27 |
| WE Energies | Marquette | 89 | Closure | 2019-01-19 |
| Xalt Energy | Midland | 100 | Layoff | 2016-06-01 |
| Powerlink | Warren | 245 | Layoff | 2015-09-11 |
| Powerlink | Detroit | 185 | Closure | 2013-06-18 |
| General Motors | Flint | 330 | Layoff | 2010-08-31 |
| Michigan Waste Energy | Detroit | 150 | Closure | 2010-06-10 |
| Michigan Waste Energy | Detroit | 150 | Closure | 2009-05-04 |
| General Motors | Flint | 190 | Layoff | 2009-02-09 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many utilities layoffs have occurred in Michigan?
There have been 25 utilities WARN Act layoff notices in Michigan, affecting 2,786 workers.
Which utilities companies have had the most layoffs in Michigan?
The top companies are: XALT Energy MI, General Motors, Freudenberg Battery Power Systems, Metaldyne Powertrain Components, Powerlink.
What cities in Michigan have the most utilities layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Midland, Detroit, Auburn Hills, Litchfield, Flint.
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