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PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20010712
ITEM INFORMATION:		
ITEM INFORMATION:		
FILED AS OF DATE:		20010712

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CMS ENERGY CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000811156
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
		IRS NUMBER:				382726431
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09513
		FILM NUMBER:		1680135

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		FAIRLANE PLZ S STE 1100
		STREET 2:		330 TOWN CENTER DR
		CITY:			DEARBORN
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48126
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3134369261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		FAIRLANE PLAZA SOUTH, SUITE 1100
		STREET 2:		330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE
		CITY:			DEARBORN
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48126

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CONSUMERS ENERGY CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000201533
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
		IRS NUMBER:				380442310
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-05611
		FILM NUMBER:		1680136

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		212 W MICHIGAN AVE
		CITY:			JACKSON
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49201
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5177881030

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		212 W MICHIGAN AVE
		STREET 2:		M 946
		CITY:			JACKSON
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49201

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CONSUMERS POWER CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT


                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


         DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED) JULY 12, 2001



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<CAPTION>
COMMISSION                               REGISTRANT; STATE OF INCORPORATION;                         IRS EMPLOYER
FILE NUMBER                                 ADDRESS; AND TELEPHONE NUMBER                         IDENTIFICATION NO
- -----------                                 -----------------------------                         -----------------
<S>                                      <C>                                                      <C>
1-9513                                         CMS ENERGY CORPORATION                                    38-2726431
                                              (A MICHIGAN CORPORATION)
                                          FAIRLANE PLAZA SOUTH, SUITE 1100
                                               330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE
                                              DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48126
                                                   (313) 436-9261

1-5611                                        CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY                                   38-0442310
                                              (A MICHIGAN CORPORATION)
                                              212 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE
                                                 JACKSON, MICHIGAN
                                                  (517) 788-1030
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ITEM 5.  OTHER EVENTS.

                               FIRST CALL RELEASE

On July 12, 2001, CMS Energy Corporation issued a First Call release in which it
discussed an application which its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy
Company, filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission seeking Consumers'
first gas service rate increase in 17 years. A copy of the CMS Energy First Call
release is filed as an exhibit to this report and is incorporated herein by
reference.

The First Call release contains "forward-looking statements" that are subject to
risks and uncertainties. They should be read in conjunction with the
"Forward-Looking Statement Cautionary Factors" in CMS Energy's and Consumers'
Form 10-K, Item 1 (incorporated by reference herein) that discusses important
factors that could cause CMS Energy's and Consumers' results to differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements.


ITEM 7.  EXHIBITS.

        (c) Exhibits:

        99(a) CMS Energy Corporation First Call release dated July 12, 2001.



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                                   SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                      CMS ENERGY CORPORATION



Dated:     July 12, 2001
                                      By:   /s/  Thomas A. McNish
                                          --------------------------------------
                                      Thomas A. McNish
                                      Vice President and
                                        Secretary


                                      CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY



Dated:     July 12, 2001
                                      By:   /s/  Thomas A. McNish
                                          --------------------------------------
                                      Thomas A. McNish
                                      Vice President and
                                        Secretary







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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT NO.                                          DESCRIPTION
- -----------                                          -----------

     (c) Exhibits:

     99(a) CMS Energy Corporation First Call release dated July 12, 2001.



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[CMS ENERGY LOGO]


TO:    Investment Community           FROM:  CMS Energy Investor Relations
                                             Ph: 517-788-2590;  Fx: 517-788-1006
DATE:  July 12, 2001                         http://www.cmsenergy.com

SUBJECT:         GAS RATE CASE AND PURCHASED GAS AGREEMENT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

On June 29, 2001, Consumers Energy filed an application with the Michigan Public
Service Commission seeking its first gas service rate increase in 17 years. If
approved, the request would add about $6.50 per month, or about 10%, to the
typical residential customers average monthly bill. Consumers is seeking a
12.25% authorized return on equity along with a $140 million revenue deficiency
as detailed below. Contemporaneously with this filing, Consumers Energy has
requested partial and immediate relief in the amount of $34.5 million.

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<CAPTION>
                 ITEM                          $ MILLIONS                             EXPLANATION
- ----------------------------------------    -----------------    --------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                         <C>                  <C>
1.   Rate Base                                    $59            Carrying cost of increased gas inventory: $36.
                                                                 Return on new investment added since 1994, primarily
                                                                 distribution plant to serve new customers: $23.

2.   O&M                                           55            New or increased customer related expense: $24.
                                                                 Safety, regulatory, employee benefits and system
                                                                 reliability: $31.

3.   Book Depreciation                             45            New investment since 1994, primarily distribution
                                                                 plant to serve new customers and new book depreciation
                                                                 rates.

4.   Cost of Money                                 8             Higher equity capitalization: $5.
                                                                 Higher return on equity (12.25% v 11.6%): $4.
                                                                 Lower debt cost: $(1).

5.   Miscellaneous Revenues                       (30)           Appliance Service Plan, Wholesale Services and other
                                                                 fees.

6.   Other                                        (5)            Lower real and personal property taxes, MSBT and
                                                                 federal income tax.

7.   Michigan Gas Storage Roll-in                  8


8.   Total Base Rate Increase                     $140
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<CAPTION>
     FINANCIAL CAPITAL STRUCTURE                                                                       PRE-TAX
           13-MONTH AVERAGE                 PERCENT OF TOTAL            ANNUAL COST                 WEIGHTED COSTS
- ---------------------------------------    --------------------    -----------------------    ---------------------------
<S>                                        <C>                     <C>                        <C>
Long Term Debt                                     43.12%                     6.76%                        2.91%
Short Term Debt                                     5.81                      7.20                         0.42
Preferred Stock                                     9.38                      8.58                         0.80
Common Equity                                      41.69                     12.25                         5.11
                                           --------------------                               ---------------------------
                                                  100.00%                                                  9.24%*
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*Equivalent to 11.03% rate-making basis.



Gas Rate Case U-13000 can be accessed at the Michigan Public Service
Commission's website.

http://efile.mpsc.cis.state.mi.us/efile/gas.html



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