Consumers Energy Plans to Move 67 Miles of Power Lines Underground in 2027

• Consumers Energy plans to convert 67 miles of overhead power lines in outage-prone areas to underground lines in 2027.
• The utility aims to expand undergrounding to 400 miles annually by 2028, pending regulatory approval.
• Projected investments total $160 million in 2028 and 2029.
• The strategy targets the 25% of power-line miles linked to 91% of customer outages, aiming to reduce outages and maintenance costs.

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