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Retirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010
Expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets | 8.00% |  |
Actual return on pension plan assets |  | 19.50% | 14.20%
Consumers Energy Company [Member] |  |  |
Expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets | 8.00% |  |
Actual return on pension plan assets |  | 19.50% | 14.20%

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