Consumers Energy Continues Billion-Dollar Natural Gas Investment to Reduce Long-Term Costs for Customers
Consumers Energy is continuing its $1 billion annual investment in the company's natural gas delivery system as part of its Natural Gas Delivery Plan, resulting in miles of aging and outdated pipeline replaced every year and reducing long-term costs for customers by providing cleaner, more reliable natural gas for decades to come. "While exploration of other affordable, clean energy alternatives continues, natural gas remains the most cost-effective means of heating homes and businesses in places like Michigan," said Chris Fultz, vice president of gas operations for Consumers Energy. "We take seriously our responsibility to provide that gas to millions of customers that need it from us, and that is why we're making our system stronger, safer and more affordable than ever before." The work to increase reliability of the company's natural gas storage and delivery systems has resulted in: Upgrades to transmission infrastructure, including the Mid-Michigan Pipeline . The removal of pipe...