Public Utilities, Surcharge For Recovery Of Excess Distribution Investments

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Settlement Agreement, Minimum Returns To Customers

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Amount of public utility's approved rate increase (decrease) by regulatory agency.

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Percentage of public utility's approved return on equity.

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Amount of public utility's amended requested rate increase (decrease) with regulatory agency.

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Amount of public utility's requested rate increase (decrease) with regulatory agency.

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Regulatory Matters - (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	May 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	May 31, 2023
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Settlement agreement penalty payment	$ 1
Minimum settlement returns to customers	$ 3
Electric Rate Case \| Consumers Energy Company
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Requested annual rate increase				$ 216
Requested annual rate increase, as a percent				10.25%
Amended requested annual rate increase			$ 169
Additional annual rate increase authorized		$ 92
Surcharge for the recovery of excess distribution investments		$ 9
Rate of return on equity authorized		9.90%