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Regulatory Matters (Schedule of GCR Reconciliation Filing Pending with the MPSC) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2011 Consumers Energy Company [Member] | Dec. 31, 2010 Consumers Energy Company [Member] | Dec. 31, 2009 Consumers Energy Company [Member] | Mar. 31, 2011 Gas Cost Recover (GCR) [Member] Consumers Energy Company [Member] | Mar. 31, 2010 Gas Cost Recover (GCR) [Member] Consumers Energy Company [Member]
Date Of Filing |  |  |  |  |  |  | June 2011 | June 2010
Net Over/(Under) Recovery, Including Interest, Requested by Consumers |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 6 | $ 1
Cost of gas sold | $ 1,512 | $ 1,590 | $ 1,866 | $ 1,438 | $ 1,516 | $ 1,778 | $ 1,200 | $ 1,300

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