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Consumers Energy Expands Zeeland Natural Gas Plant to Grow Michigan's Energy Reliability
An expansion of Consumers Energy's Zeeland natural gas plant is underway and anticipated to be complete mid-June prior to the summer peak generation period, reinforcing the company's long-standing commitment to delivering reliable, affordable and flexible energy to Michigan communities. This investment is part of Consumers Energy's broader Reliability Roadmap, a strategic initiative focused on modernizing infrastructure and enhancing grid resilience to prepare for Michigan's energy future.
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