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Consumers Energy Unveils Electric Supply Plan to Keep Energy Reliable and Bills Lower
Consumers Energy announced today that its upcoming Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) will include an all-of-the-above approach to how we supply electricity with over 13 GW in expanded renewables and clean energy resources including solar, battery storage, and wind supported by two new natural gas plants generating 1.5 GW.
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