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Regulatory Matters (Schedule of Power Supply Cost Recovery Reconciliations) (Details) (Power Supply Cost Recover (PSCR) [Member], Consumers Energy Company [Member], USD $) In Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2010
Power Supply Cost Recover (PSCR) [Member] | Consumers Energy Company [Member] |
Date Filed | March 2011
Net Over (Under) Recovery Of Expense Including Interest | $ (15)
PSCR Cost of Power Sold | $ 1,700.0

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