Consumers Energy pushing ahead with Reliability Action Plan

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-27T07:09:50+00:00

Consumers Energy is advancing its Reliability Roadmap to limit power outages to 24 hours, seeking approval for a rate increase to fund improvements like tree trimming, new poles, underground lines, and smart technology.

NodeGuardian

2026-03-27 07:09:50

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Consumers Energy is moving forward with its Reliability Roadmap, aiming to limit future power outages to no more than 24 hours and has made significant progress in reducing outage times. The company awaits approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for a proposed rate increase to fund necessary system upgrades. This plan includes aggressive tree trimming, new utility poles, expanded underground lines, and smart technology to improve grid reliability.

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