Consumers Energy's Reliability Action Plan Provides Dollars to Power a Stronger Michigan Electric Grid
Consumers Energy today received the green light to carry out new upgrades to secure Michigan's electric grid, a major investment that will keep the lights on more dependably for close to 2 million Michigan homes and businesses. The company's 2026 Reliability Action Plan provides the dollars that will power grid improvements across communities like Grand Rapids, Flint, Lansing and Northern Michigan, which have been recovering from this month's massive winter storm. Since 2021, our average electric customer experienced an hour less time in the dark in normal conditions. That's a 28% drop, one of the biggest in the nation over that time. "Consumers Energy is helping our customers by securing the grid and giving them the tools to reduce and manage their bills. Our Reliability Action Plan represents an investment that will lead to fewer and shorter power outages," said Greg Salisbury, Consumers Energy's senior vice president of electric distribution. "At the same time, we understand the...
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