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Consumers Energy Defends Customer Protections for Data Centers Against Challenge from Attorney General
Consumers Energy is standing up for Michigan and responsible economic growth in our state. The company is opposing a legal challenge from the state Attorney General that would undo new protections for customers as Michigan attracts data centers and other large businesses.
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