Consumers Energy

Rule Changes

Plant owner that planned and sought the retirement

A federal appeals court canceled the Department of Energy's order forcing an aging Michigan coal plant to keep running. The unanimous decision said the agency used an emergency power meant for short-term crises to override a retirement plan approved by the plant's owner, Michigan regulators, and the regional grid operator.

Updated 3 hours ago

Built World

Restoring power to ~5,700 customers as of Friday afternoon

A line of severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan on Sept. 3-4, knocking out power to more than 350,000 utility customers and dropping an EF-2 tornado on Detroit's east side. The tornado was the first to touch down inside Detroit city limits in nearly 30 years.

Updated 6 days ago

Built World

Filing rate increases to fund grid work

Construction crews started September 1 on Cherry Street in Grand Rapids, replacing underground duct banks that carry power to Trinity Health hospital and nearby businesses. The three-phase project closes busy intersections and reroutes traffic into early November.

Updated Sep 4