Michigan grid plan approved to cut outages for 2 million customers

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-29T11:06:52+00:00

Consumers Energy's 2026 Reliability Action Plan, approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, focuses on enhancing the electric grid for 2 million customers. It allocates 75% of customer fees to improvements, aiming to reduce outages further and includes $5 million for bill assistance.

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2026-03-29 11:06:52

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Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) has received approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for its 2026 Reliability Action Plan, which aims to strengthen the electric grid for nearly 2 million homes and businesses. The plan allocates 75 cents of every customer dollar to grid improvements, including tree trimming, line burial, stronger poles, and enhanced security measures. This investment is projected to reduce outage times and build upon a 28% decrease in outages since 2021, with Consumers Energy also providing $5 million to nonprofits for bill assistance.

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