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Consumers Energy Completes Mid-Michigan Pipeline Project

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Slice of Energy Team
November 06, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • 55-mile Mid-Michigan Pipeline upgraded, enhancing natural gas reliability across five counties.

  • Nearly $1.5 billion invested in natural gas modernization to improve safety and reliability.

  • Replaced 1940s-era 20-inch pipeline with a 36-inch pipeline for better capacity.

  • Environmental commitment: turtle rescues and pollinator-friendly wildflower planting.

  • Completed in time for the 2023 winter heating season.

Source: PR Newswire

Notable Quote:

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"Our friends and neighbors count on us to safely and affordably heat their homes and businesses, and we take that responsibility seriously."

David Hicks, Vice President at Consumers Energy

Our Take:

The completion of Consumers Energy’s Mid-Michigan Pipeline is a significant step forward in Michigan’s energy infrastructure. With this nearly $1.5 billion project, Consumers Energy has reinforced its commitment to delivering dependable natural gas while prioritizing environmental stewardship. By upgrading to a 36-inch pipeline, the company not only boosts capacity but also enhances the resilience of the state’s energy grid, an essential measure with rising demands and colder winters ahead. Their attention to environmental factors, such as wildlife protection and pollinator habitat creation, exemplifies the growing trend of sustainable practices in energy infrastructure development.