PR Newswire
JACKSON, Mich., May 22, 2017
JACKSON, Mich., May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Focusing on safety and reliability, Consumers Energy is spending nearly $440 million this year to modernize its natural gas system.
"At Consumers Energy, the safe, reliable delivery of natural gas is a top priority. We are committed to continually strengthening our natural gas system to benefit the 1.8 million homes and businesses we are proud to serve throughout Lower Michigan," said Charles Crews, vice president of gas operations for Consumers Energy.
Upgrade projects for 2017 are in infrastructure replacement, growth, and pipeline integrity.
Infrastructure Enhancement and Replacement
A total of $75 million will be spent to complete 40 improvement projects and replace 67 miles of pipe with plastic and steel, using approximately 500 Consumers Energy employees dedicated to this program. These projects are scheduled across Michigan, and include:
In addition, Consumers Energy is working in conjunction with state, county and municipal projects to relocate or replace natural gas infrastructure, including replacing about 8,500 service lines leading to homes and businesses. The energy provider is investing about $60 million into these roadway and civic improvement projects this year.
Growth
With the economy expanding, Consumers Energy is investing $120 million in its natural gas system in 2017 to keep up with growth in Michigan, which includes:
Pipeline Integrity
Consumers Energy is investing $183 million in pipeline integrity this year to help ensure the continued safe delivery of natural gas. These initiatives include:
Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest utility, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
For more information about Consumers Energy, go to www.ConsumersEnergy.com.
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This news release contains "forward-looking statements." The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause Consumers Energy's results to differ materially. All forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of the risk and other factors detailed from time to time in Consumers Energy's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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SOURCE Consumers Energy
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